Clean Up as You Go Motorists urged to preserve scenery
Washington presses a campaign urging motorists to pledge to tidy roadside camps and picnics. The Motorists League for Countrywide Preservation promotes the slogan Clean up as you go with supporters including President Harding Luther Burbank and Secretary Wallace. The effort seeks voluntary action over new laws to curb litter and protect natural scenery across the United States.
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Washington
America
Motorists’ League For
United States
National Motorists’ Association of Washington
Harding
League
Luther Burbank
Wallace
Substitutes Expand Use Of Wood In U S Forest Policy
The Forest Service reports substitutes for wood are growing at about 300 million cubic feet annually with half as firewood. Substitutes have shifted demand due to population growth and price changes, while expanding wood use in new areas such as pulp wood for paper and fiber containers. Advances in chemical research suggest wood will remain essential, even expanding into alcohol production and artificial fibers.
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Ing
United States Forest Service
Forest Service
Tsnfaricy
Pacific Coast
Alaska
G O P to Add Women to National Committee Roles
The Republican National Committee plans to appoint a woman in each state as an associate member. The move, endorsed by President Harding and leaders including Mrs Harriet Taylor Upton, aims to increase women's representation in party councils and is seen as a first step toward greater authority for women at next year’s national convention. Several prominent women pledged full cooperation at the Chicago conference.
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Republican National Committee
Adams
Tee
John T. Adams
National Committee
Harding
Harriet Taylor Upton
Republican National Executive Committee
Hamilton Kean
New Jersey
White House
Chicago
Medill MacCormick
L. O. Hocker
St. Louis
J. C. Pearson
Marshall, Okio
Ohio
Forests Keep the Wheels Going Round in Industrial Future
Charles Lathrop Pack urges steady forest product flow to fuel industry and warns of a world timber famine per the British forestry commission. He cites idle U S land suitable for reforestation and notes millions of trees sent abroad while domestic timber demand grows.
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Charles Lathrop Pack
American Tree Association
Julius H. Barnes
Chamber of Commerce of
United States
Rome
International Champber of Commerce
Pack
British Forestry Commission
Lord Lovat
Canada
Great Britain
North America
Commission
France
Barnes
Mr. Barnes
British Isles
Mint Director Buys Silver for Dollars T
Director Scobey of the mint announces acceptance of 1,600,000 ounces of silver under the Pittman act, with tenders up to June 2. The total accepted offers reach 200,520,000 ounces, intended to cover act requirements and recoinage of standard silver dollars. Remaining tenders to June 15 will be kept on file and accepted as needed.
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Mint
Pittman
Asac
Mr. Scobey
Bureau of the Mint
Worth Knowing Fragments From A Miscellaneous Column
A jumble of curiosities and odd facts includes a potato digging machine in use in Needmore North Carolina six brothers in the US Army, a 1920s 22 year cancer death toll estimate, cheese per capita in Switzerland, and notes on flags pineapples elephants ivory and pigeons with a monument erected in Merdeburg Prugala.
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Needmore
N. C
United States
Switzerland
America
Poland
Cameroon
Africa
Chicago
Merdeburg
Prugala
Miss Mary Haskell Receives Greek Gratitude
Miss Mary Haskell daughter of Colonel Haskell led the American Red Cross in Greece serving in Athens for some time. Her untiring efforts and philanthropic endeavors earned the heartfelt thanks and appreciation of the Greek people.
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Mary Haskell
Colonel Haskell
American Red Cross
Greece
Red Cross
Athens
Think Bluebirds Bring Luck to Households
Old English saying holds that bluebirds near a home foretell good fortune and harmony. A happily married couple could expect lasting happiness if a pair of bluebirds choose their dwelling.
Face the World with Confidence and a Smile
A motivational note urges readers to face the world manfully with a smile on the lips confidence in the heart and a steady bearing promising success through positive poise.
Great La Petroleum Revolution Sparks Global Change
A fragmented historic note reflects on petroleum’s rise from medicine to dominant motive power. It claims petroleum now floods the world with energy across sea, land, and air, driving industries and daily work in broad terms.
Prompt Handling of Potato Crop Marketing Bulletin
USDA bulletin 1816 guides early potato marketing with timing and stock advice. It covers crop districts, shipping points, market quotas, and how growers use official reports to size up conditions. Price depends on prior year main crop and old stock, with 1917 pricing reflecting a short old crop.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Parmers Bulletin
Bulletin
Washington, D. C
Beefing Young Bull Is Not Profitable Practice
New York state college of agriculture researchers urge delaying the butcher’s fate for promising purebred bulls to allow daughters to reveal value. A study of 376 bulls shows most are culled young before offspring prove merit, with only 13 yielding sufficient data to estimate breeding worth.
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New York State College of Agriculture
Sheep Shade Tactics for Hot Seasons on Farms
Farmers face sun exposure for flocks nearly every June through fall. Shade is scarce where fields are bare and fencing tight. alternatives include sheep sheds with windows removed and ventilated walls or artificial shade roofs using old lumber. Proper shade helps keep flocks cool, sanitary, and stress-free.
Dealers Cause of Poor Quality Eggs Cited
Dealers are sometimes responsible for poor egg quality by keeping quality eggs in warm places after receipt and holding them too long. Good eggs deteriorate under these conditions and consumers receive inferior products.
Legumes and Darrying Raise Dairy Profits in Tandem
Growing legumes and profitable dairying often go hand in hand as farms diversify feed, improve soil health, and boost milk yields. The article notes legume crops like clover and alfalfa support pasture-based systems, reducing purchased feed costs and enhancing overall farm income.
Belgian Draft Horse Show at Waterloo Inc
Waterloo Inc hosts a Belgian draft horse show from September 24 to 30 featuring 46 classes with total prizes around 8 000 dollars.
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Waterloo
Waterloo, Inc
Ptember
Ducks Prove Hardier Than Chicks Under Brooding Conditions
The article notes ducks are easier to raise than chicks and need less care during brooding, especially when hatchings occur in favorable weather. It emphasizes ducks’ resilience and lower maintenance compared with young chicks.
Right Treatment for Sunstroke in Horses
Clemson Agricultural College veterinary division explains sunstroke in horses results from sun exposure and hot weather with symptoms ranging from agitation to sleepiness. Move the animal to shade, apply cold water or ice to the head, avoid full-body soaking, and rest the horse for days before gradual return to work.
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Veterinary Division
Clemson Agricultural College
Proper Care and Feed for Draft Foals
Studies from the Wisconsin Experiment Station report seven pure bred draft foals fed over 182 days with 90 pounds of crushed oats and 10 pounds of wheaten bran per batch. They gained about 1.9 pounds daily and reached roughly 877 days old at 1000 pounds, suggesting proper feeding can yield 1000 pound foals at one year.
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Fuller
Wisconsin Experiment Station
Milk Production Tied to Water Supply for Cows
The article explains that milk output drops when cows lack clean water. Cows drink about 100 pounds or gallons daily on average. high producers with succulent feeds may need less water. Each cow needs at least one ounce of salt daily, with heavier producers requiring more. For best results cows should have access to all the salt and water they use.
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Mike
Pigs Need Salt Less Than Other Farm Animals
A Iowa State trial shows pigs given free access to salt perform better than pigs with no salt or fixed daily allowances. Brood sows should also have salt, best provided in a trough or self feeder, to prevent initial arer ent when salt becomes available.
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Kyvard
Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station
Prairie Dog Eradication Saves Arizona Farmers
Arizona farmers benefited from prairie dog eradication with a reported 15 to 1 return on the 2022 campaign funded by state and federal support totaling 30000 dollars. The USDA reports claim crop and range savings far exceeded the investment, though some figures appear garbled in the source.
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Arizona
United States Department of Agriculture
Kill Cucumber Beetles With Arsenate of Lead
Cucumber beetles are ruining crops in truck patches and gardens. Dust or spray with arsenate of lead to protect fields. Apply a small amount by dusting when dew is on. use about a quarter pound of arsenite for every two and a half to three pounds of flour to mix.
Japanese Millet Feed Use in Live Stock
Japanese millet can be used as green feed hay or seed crop. It has advantages over otter millets and timothy by being foolproof for feed. Many dairy farmers have used it as a selling crop.
Two Core Dairy Factors and Egg Production Insight
The text identifies two key dairy factors the cost of feed consumed and the value of milk produced as determinants of profitability. It also notes infertile eggs and rooster actions as related topics, hinting at poultry production considerations.
Salt’s Usefulness as Spice and Feed Improver
Salt acts as a condiment that whets appetite and increases the palatability of feed for all livestock.
Enemy of Quality Eggs
A brief note warns that the main threat to quality eggs lies in improper handling and storage. It emphasizes avoiding contamination and temperature abuse to maintain freshness and safety.
Doing More by Doing Less in Mary and Martha Sermon
The sermon argues Mary chose to listen to Jesus while Martha busied herself with service. It notes one thing is needful, love to God, not mere activity. It contrasts Mary’s devotion with Martha’s fuss, urging compassionate, attentive faith over busy labor.
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Martha
Jesus
Mary
Bethany
Christ
Macy
Maury
Crist
Rcamfort
Daul
Judas
Hedvig
Chapin Era Notes On Christianity And Proletariat
A compact historical note discusses Christianity in Chapin and its relation to the proletariat. It highlights themes of faith, labor, and social thought during the period.
An Act of Sacrifice
A fragmentary report recounts a sacrificial act amid a tense event with references to a patient, harvest, and divine aid, set against a ritual or conflict involving figures named Hift and Moohsren. The text hints at a ceremonial or mythic framework with unclear chronology.
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Saorte
Elfinns
Divine Presence and Perceived Joy in Silence
Fragmentary quotation explores how presence alters perception and joy. Attributed names Thomas a. Kempts and KRligstey appear as misread or distorted figures, with garbled phrases reflecting degraded text and unclear context.
Te poman and the near sorrow of Wéstant
A concise reflective line about Te poman ignoring questions of Wéstant, signaling approaching sorrow and consequence. The sentiment echoes Confucian wisdom on heedful living and foresight.
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Confuchus
Patience Is Power Across a Chinese Proverb
A terse Chinese saying links patience with power, noting that enduring restraint can transform difficult states into favorable outcomes, illustrating patience as a guiding strength rather than mere restraint.
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Patience
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