National Capital Studies Aviator Selection Methods
The National Research Council leads experiments on flight suitability focusing on vestibular function and dizziness in pilots. A vestibular research committee gathers field, clinical, and lab data with Johns Hopkins and other experts, aided by the Army Air Service to refine acceptance standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashington
National Research Council
Air Service
J. Gordon Wilson
Raymond Dodge
F. N. Pike
National Transportation Institute Planned in Washington
Endorsements from President Harding key lawmakers and the Interstate Commerce Commission back a Washington based National Transportation Institute headed by Edgar N. Clark. A $1,000,000 fund to be raised by shippers and railroads supports research and public education on transportation policy and regulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ITH
Harding
Congress
Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington
National Transportation Institute
Edgar N. Clark
Bird M. Robinson
American Short Line Railroad Association
Representative Anderson
Minn
Joint Commission of Agricultural Inquiry
Donald D. Conn
Lkobinson
Senate approves higher almond duties amid candy industry concerns
The Senate backed increased almond tariffs 37 to 13, boosting unshelled rates to 5 cents and shelled to 15 cents per pound. Senator Walsh warned this adds to 77 raw materials taxed, raising costs for Boston candy makers by about 180,500 dollars annually and potentially $3,160,000 across bakers and candy firms. He cited California growers and industry employment.
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Senate
Walsh
Massachusetts
McCumber
Johnson
California
Senator Walsh
Boston
Borah Seeks Shrinkage of Shipping Board Salaries
Senator Borah unveils a plan to cut the United States Shipping Board from seven to three members, saving about $48,000 a year in salaries. He calls for broader reductions, arguing seven high earners over a failing agency waste tax money and that economy requires trimming commissions and unnecessary offices nationwide.
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Raltic
Washington
Senator Borah
Shipping Board
United States Shipping Board
Senators Debate Public Lands and State Cession
A Senate colloquy between King of Utah and Caraway of Arkansas centers on ceded public lands and transferring land offices to the states. King advocates cession, Caraway notes political obstacles and future control shifts with a Democratic Senate, and both discuss pending bills and committee reporting.
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Senate
King
Utah
Caraway
Arkansas
Mr. King
Texas
Ous
Mr. Caraway
Hessian fly control urged as safe sowing date set
United States Department of Agriculture warns Hessian fly injures crops and urges farmers to follow local fly-free sowing dates. Ohio reports broad campaigns with posters exhibits and mail outreach. aims to reduce losses by delaying planting until after the fly emerges, with dates commonly from late September to October 1. Cooperation among state experiment stations county agents and farmers is credited with improved outlook.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Stathem
Ohio
Auglaize
Kansas
Missouri
Indiana
Iinois
New York
Pennsylvania
Lahette
Handy trough to feed hogs in the pen
A farmer solves uneven feeding by nailing a wide board to one side of the trough that extends through the pen. The board runs the full length of the trough allowing even distribution and easier feeding for all hogs.
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Paul Gorton
Weeds In The Garden Rob Main Plants
The text argues that every weed steals moisture and nutrients from crops and crowds vegetables, urging gardeners to sharpen the hoe and attack weeds in the garden and fields.
Simple gardener experiments test varieties and fertilizers
The practice advocates low labor and expense, encouraging gardeners to run small tests of varieties and fertilizers. Such experiments could yield valuable guidance for planning future operations and improving yields.
Grasshoppers Fall to Poisoned Bran Mash Attack
A strange report notes grasshoppers are killed by poisoned bran mash and urges quick action when insects appear. The terse warning emphasizes rapid response and ongoing control measures.
Bordeaux Leafhopper Control Best for Potatoes Says US Department
Two years of research show Bordeaux mixture defeats the potato leafhopper and hopper burn, with 4-4-50 formula using copper sulphate, slaked lime, and water. Bordeaux with nicotine sulphate speeds control but excess cost not justified. Nicotine and soap kill nymphs but offer no lasting protection. Apply thoroughly to leaf undersides at high pressure, repeat at least three times, spray both sides of each row, details free from Washington, D.C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Farmers’ Bulletin
Ita
Bordeaux
Washington, D.C
Keeping Bees at Work film for bee keeping guidance
A one reel motion picture titled Keeping Bees at Work demonstrates best practices in beekeeping and disease control. It covers colony requeening wintering prep hive unpacking swarm control and other management details with entomology guidance on disease identification and prevention.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Entomology
Millet for Late Feed Proves Valuable to Farmers
Farmers report a late sowing of millet yields substantial feed at low seed and labor cost. German millet, when properly cured, provides good nourishment for horses, mules, and cattle, with strong acceptance by livestock in ordinary seasons.
How Bordeaux Mixture Deters Flea Beetles on Tomatoes
Flea beetles swarm newly planted tomatoes. Bordeaux mixture repels them and helps prevent diseases, aiding early plant protection. The remedy focuses on reducing pest pressure and protecting young foliage.
Early Wheat Planting Boosts Yield with Safe Seed
Early wheat planting yields are strongest where Hessian fly danger is absent. Use improved seed to increase your harvest.
Green crops for silage and storage use
Any green crop can be ensiled for preservation. Clover and alfalfa have often been successfully ensilaged, yielding usable silage for later feed or fodder purposes.
Oil Can Best Tool on Gas Engines and Tractors
An oil can proves a superior tool for amateurs working on gas engines or tractors, ahead of a monkey wrench as the preferred aid.
Do Not Sucker Sweet Corn Says Massachusetts Station
Experiments at the Massachusetts agricultural experiment station show that sucker removal from sweet corn does not pay. Researchers found no yield or quality benefits from detopping, suggesting growers can skip the practice.
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Maassachusettes
Milking Machine Likely Contamination Source If Not Cleaned
Source of contamination noted in dairy processing. improper cleaning and sterilization of milking equipment can lead to product contamination and safety concerns for milk supplies.
Alfalfa Emerges as Prime Feed Crop
Alfalfa is now regarded as one of the best fodders grown and it requires curing to preserve its quality as feed.
Shallow Cultivation in Ohio Corn Trials
Ohio researchers report shallow cultivation reduces pest impact on corn in early field trials. Tests compare shallow and deeper tillage, noting similar yields but lower soil disturbance with shallow methods.
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Ohio
Counterfeiting Rise Tied to War After Armistice
Frederic J. Haskin notes counterfeit money in the United States has surged to unprecedented levels since the armistice. Women have entered the trade, complicating government efforts as the Bank Secret Service cites postwar growth due to more currency types and new securities like Liberty bonds and thrift stamps.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Secret Service of the Treasury
Federal Reserve Banks
Federal Reserve Notes
Federal Reserve Bank
The
Treasury
U. S
Secret Service
Washington
Prac
Frederic J. Haskin
Chicago Daily News
Novelty for bathers at Tidal Basin beach
A surf chair and a cigarette provide cooling respite for bathers at Washington DCs Tidal Basin. Miss Muriel Quackenbush relaxes in the scene as the hot day prompts leisure by the water.
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Muriel Quackenbush
Tidal Basin
Washington
Race to Lose Power of Walking Warns Doctor
Dr R Kendrick Smith warned at the national osteopathic convention that humanity may lose the power of walking as modern transport and conveniences curb activity. He urged a return to barefoot running and more outdoor movement to strengthen hips and legs.
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Los Angeles
R. Kendrick Smith
Dr. Smith
Beautify Belgrade Advances in City Expansion
Belgrade in Yugoslavia undertakes rapid modernization with new streets and asphalt paving. A $75,000 prize spurs a city plan amid 1400 new buildings in 1921 and 4000 more planned this year. Prices soar. housing scarce. hotel and palaces upgrade. public buildings rise. American loan funds projected.
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Belgrade
Jugo-Slavia
Alexander
Constantinople
Moscow
Japanese Army Cuts One Fifth in Expanded Reorganization
Tokyo reports army reduction plans trimming enlisted men by 56,000 and overall strength from 273,000 to 217,000. Cabinet approval accompanies a naval schedule shift, with total costs projected at 259 million yen over 12 years and 25 million yen thereafter. Heavy artillery, railway, telegraph, and aviation sections rise slightly while infantry receive more machine guns.
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War Office
Girls Must Not Smoke There at Media Club Lake
Officials at the Media Swimming club on Broomall's lake posted a ban on cigarette smoking by women at the lake property after smoke was seen behind the clubhouse. The rule was issued to curb the newly observed habit among female members.
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Media
Media Swimming Club
Broomall’s Lake
Flying Best Off Brazil Say Navigational Wind Advantage
Rio Janeiro air navigation favors the Southern Hemisphere with steadier winds. Capt. Sacadura and Capt. Coutinho completed a transatlantic flight from Portugal to Rio de Janeiro. They found Brazil’s east coast offers ideal air and water conditions with many harbors behind reefs and river mouths. The flight tested new air methods and yielded practical results to be published.
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Portugal
Rio Janeiro
Brazil
Sacadurna
Iowa Farm News And Local Incidents In Brief
A mixed trove of rural notices and local events reports farm sales near Orange City, a Winterset farmer Charles Howell dies at 48, Story City canning plant plans start soon, blockton threshing crews strain to hire help, and ISU summer graduates rise to 29. Other items note alfalfa yields near Washington, horseback and horse market optimism, legends of the oldest shoe repairman in Cresco, and a Manchester storm causing substantial damage.
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John
Bobs
Clcar Ryan
Charles B. ‘Howell
Winterset
John Vanders Beek
Orange City
Gerrit de Kruise
Story City
Blockton
Iowa State College
A. A. Head
First National ‘Bank
Jefferson
J. M. Maxwell
Washington
Dean C. F. Curtiss
Ames
Chatsworth
Lester Herron
LeMars
Dalton
Griswold
United States
M. Barth
Cresco
Humboldt
American Legion
Manchester
Henry Kaestner
Lamont
Coggins & Rushing
Mount Pleasant
Virgil Smith
Knoxville
Avery Chambers
Lafayette ‘Township
Bremer County
Bessie Jones
John Jones
Tama Reservation
Oklahoma
Dubuque County
Kerr
State Hospital
Cherokee
United States Bureau of Animal Industry
Warren County Bank
Indianola
Chicago
Cedar Rapids
Coun
Cedar Falls
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Lina
Department of Agriculture
Tokyo
Japan
Katg
Equator
Sacadura
Coutinho
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