Demand For German Records In Spy Plot Case
The Kentucky Public Elevator Company seeks $1,000,000 damages for a 1917 wooden grain elevator destroyed by incendiary acts linked to German spy activities. The brief argues Germany must produce documents under Versailles Article 28 to expose incriminating acts, noting 21 crimes in the United States and Berlin’s 81 agents assigned for propaganda duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashington
United States
Mixed Claims Commission
Kentucky Public Elevator Company
Louis A. McGowan
Gcg. CG. Calhoun
Germany
Kentucky Publo Elevator Company
Nila
America
Prief
Berlin
Increased Trade With Latin America Promoted by Commerce Dept
The Department of Commerce expands promotion of US exports to Central and South America with a $200,000 budget for the current year, double the 1919 20 level. Dr Julius Klein oversees the initiative, with Carlton Jackson named trade commissioner for Bogota and possible future offices in Venezuela. Existing posts in Havana Mexico City Santiago Rio de Janeiro Buenos Aires Lima and Bogotá will be strengthened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ITH
Europe
Department of “Mmerce
Latin America
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
Department of Commerce
Central
South America
South
Central America
Bureau
Secretary of Commerce
Hoover
Budget Bureau
Dongress
Latin American
Julius Kieln
Tr. Klein
Bogota
Colombia
Carlton Jackson
Jackson
Venezuela
Tiurana
Cuba
Mexico City
Mexico
Santiaro
Chile
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
Buenos Aires
Argentina
Peru
Wbiein
Reserve Officers Urge Larger Peace Time Army
The National Council of the Reserve Officers Association urged increasing the regular peace time army by 15 000 officers and 150 000 men to serve as civilian components of the United States Army. The resolution, adopted in Indianapolis, was sent to Secretary Weekes and the War Department budget committee. The body argued current forces are insufficient for proper training and instruction despite many officers and men already serving in summer camps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army of the United States
National Council of the Reserve Officers’ Association
Indianapolis
Weekes
War Department Budget Committee
Reserve Officers urge tougher cuts and new selective service plan
The reserve officers' organization calls for further reductions in personnel to hit reserve and National Guard training efforts, opposes large foreign garrison cuts, and backs a high efficiency plan for emergency selective service. They urge Congress to fund 4,000.44 dollars next year to maintain unit efficiency and endorse War Department reserve training plans.
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Congress
Reserve Officers’ Organization
Nations
Ant
Whiih
National Guard
National Council
War Department
Uncle Sam Tests Finished Products Plant for Composite Materials
The bureau of standards operates a large scale testing plant duplicating cement leather rubber paper and textiles processes for study of finished products. It houses the world’s largest testing machines with crushing capacity 10 000 000 pounds and 2 800 000 pounds plus tension testing. The work aids manufacturers by examining durability reinforcement concrete cement control and textile wear among other topics with an advisory group of industry representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uycle Sam
Bureau of Standards
Inkktee
Bute
Corton
Women Executives Debated by National League Leader
RS Minnie Fisher Cunningham discusses women's efficiency in executive jobs citing examples from government agencies and federal bureaus. She notes men’s resistance to female leadership and quotes a Navy clerk on morale and hierarchy effects in mixed offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Fisher Cunningham
National League of Women Voters
Welon HW. Gardener
Civil Service Commissioners
Margaret Wilson
Federal Trade Commission
Mabel Walker Witebrandt
Grava Abbott
Mary Anderson
Navy Department
Glory of Past Seen in Ruins of Mexico City
The article tours Mexico City's historic ruins from the pyramid of Santa Teresa to Teotihuacan and temples of Quetzalcoatl. It details Teotihuacan's layout, the Pyramid of the Sun, and the Temple of Tialoc, notes Maya and Zapotec remains in Yucatan, and describes Nahua dominion after Cortez.
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Mexico City
Spain
Mexico
Santa Teresa
Edifica
Sun
Clouse
Tialoc
Quetzalcoatl
Teotihuacan
North America
Drunken Worcester Man Divides Roll With All Comers
Andrew Swanson of Worcester Massachusetts intoxicated distributes cash on a street corner. A policeman witnesses the scene as Swanson is taken to police headquarters where $1,271 in coins and additional bank boots are found on the man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drunken Man
Andrew Swanson
Worcester
Maoss
Swanson
Rise of a Tacubian Overlord and Valley Confederation
The swampy lake region fell under Tacuba, but newcomers quickly exploited their position to overthrow Tacuba’s overlordship and expand control. Mexico and Taxcoco emerged as the two dominant states, forming a confederation that included the old kingdom of Tacuba as an inferior member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacuba
Mexico
Taxcoco
Envelope Sealed for 50 Years at Thiel College
In Greenville Pennsylvania Rev. A. Sundberg discovers a white envelope marked for secrecy until commencement 1978. It bears a note from Dr Fritz Holm and may contain a bequest or historic document. College officers vow to follow the instruction as the contents remain unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville
A. Sundberg
Thiel College
Fritz Holm
Join Street
New York
Doctor Holm
Thiel
Opium Traffic Again Active Says British Minister
Sir John Jordan reports China producing hundreds of tons of opium and fears a return to pre suppression conditions. India exports fell from 100000 chests to about 8000, mainly to the East Indies, with calls to include Turkey Persia and Switzerland in the Hague convention to curb supply. He warns without broader enforcement the opium problem will persist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
China
John Jordan
Peking
India
East Indies
Turkey
Persia
Switzerland
Sir John
Rise of motor vehicles in Germany in 1922
In Germany the use of motor vehicles is rising rapidly. By end of 1922 there were 37 041 motorcycles in use, up from 20 666 a year earlier. Private automobiles reached 82 505, up from 30 457, while motor trucks stood at 43 457 versus 30 267.
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Berlin
Germany
Boy Sings Jazz Tune During Surgery in Chicago Hospital
Sixteen year old patient undergoes serious operation with only local anesthesia in a Chicago hospital. The surgeons played The Livery Stable Blues from a phonograph near the table as the boy sang along. One surgeon noted the boy had disliked anesthetics and the musical aid kept him occupied and was highly successful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Russian Prince Broke Seeks Work in New York
Valentine Boutovich a former Russian prince with no money, admitted to the United States after a day in Fall Island detention. He arrived in steerage as quota submissions neared exhaustion and said he would work for any job without favors. Russian relief groups moved to help him off the island. Rodolfo Gnonn, a famed Mexican bullfighter, has gone to Spain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Valentine Boutovich
Russia
United States
Fall Island
Prince Valentine
Russian Reef Association
The
Youngs Men’s Christ In Association
George Boutovich
Denekin and
Wrangle
Rodolfo Gnonn
Spain
Seven year old saves sister from Florida house fire
In Orland Florida seven year old Frank Euton rescued his two year old sister from a blazing home while parents were away. Firefighters and neighbors aided the escape and the family arrived to witness the successful rescue. The story notes the peril and gratitude surrounding the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orlands
Fla
Frank Euton
Petraunce
Royal Family Declines War Memorial Unveiling Invites
The Duke of York and other royals say they cannot travel nationwide to unveil war memorials due to pressing duties. They note they have already unveiled over 800 memorials, including many national ones, while homes and vaults hold large gold reserves globally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Duke of York
Standardization of Fruit Evaporation for Dried Goods
United States Department of Agriculture outlines the drying of imperfect fruit to boost orchard returns and stabilize prices. It discusses evaporator types, labor saving machinery, and the potential for community drying plants. The bulletin recommends standardization and invites inquiries for copies.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Department
United States Department of Agrculture
Washington, D. C
Cane Fruits Need Care After Crops Harvested
After harvesting blackberries raspberries or loganberries remove old vines by cutting and burning to prevent diseases. Inspect patches for suspicious plants and burn them. In summer prune young canes by pinching back at two to three feet to force laterals. trim overly long laterals in spring.
Strawberry Blossom Types Two Kinds
Strawberry blossoms come in two kinds perfect and imperfect. Perfect blossoms, also called staminate or male, provide pollen to fertilize both types and enable fruit. Imperfect blossoms, or pistillate, cannot bear fruit without pollen from perfect blossoms.
Fight on Insects and Diseases in Summer
Summer is the time to begin to look after borers and root insects. The paradichloro benzine has established itself as an efficient control for borers in peach and plum orchards and may help with root insects on strawberries and woolly aphids on apples. This could benefit new class of growers.
Straw Not Recognized as Valuable Cow Feed
Farmers note straw is not a primary dairy feed but can aid digestion when fed in moderate amounts every two or three days. If fed exclusively as roughage cows may waste it and lose condition, becoming thin.
Plan Outlined to Kill Rats in Chicken House
A government free bulletin No. 1802 titled How to Get Rid of Rats outlines methods to control rats in poultry houses. It claims a rat family can be eliminated in a single night and warns that two or three rats can wipe out dozens of chickens in hours.
Excessive Corn Feeding Risks for Cattle
The article warns against feeding cows excessive corn which narrows the ration and shifts output toward flesh rather than milk, noting this half truth can cause harm by reducing milk production.
Omit Meat Scrap to Hens Forage Advice
The guidance states omitting meat scrap for hens if they have free range or ample milk scrap. It recommends keeping oystershell with layers during summer or in winter to aid laying and calcium intake.
Whole Corn for Calves Feeds Thrift and Fewer Scours
Article notes that calves fed whole corn are more thrifty and less prone to scours than calves fed ground corn. It emphasizes feeding method as a key factor in calf health and efficiency.
Moldy Food Linked to Chickill Ailments
Mouldy food is a common cause of illness in chickens. Poor storage leads to fungal growth that can trigger health problems and reduced egg production. Farmers should discard moldy feed and rotate stock to prevent outbreaks.
Kentucky Livestock Improvement Gains Through Association
Rapid livestock improvement in Kentucky grows from the Live Stock Improvement association formed by the State College of Agriculture and the Louisville Live stock exchange. Wayland Rhoads notes increased use of pure bred sires, with Union county rising from 73 to 270 participants in ten days. Similar campaigns expand in other counties with participation emblems awarded to enrollees.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Kentucky
State College of Agriculture
Louisville Livestock Exchange
Wayland Rhoads
States
Department
Union County
Raspberries Face Disease Risks and Site Needs
The red raspberry and blackcap face several diseases but healthy plants can yield for years. Failures arise from unsuitable sites, poor drainage, or grit sandy soils lacking humus and nutrients, while well cared for fields can remain productive over a decade.
Campaign Among Farmers for Cream Improvement
Dairy specialist A J McGuire of the agricultural extension division urges creameries to boost cream quality. He cites losses from poor butter grades and advocates twice weekly cream deliveries and better farm care. Improved cleanliness can raise prices and prevent creamery failures.
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A. J. McGuire
Rei i
Cota
McGuire
More Nectarines Should Be Grown in Orchards
New York agricultural experiment station urges expanding nectarine planting. Recommends the Hunter variety as large vigorous hardy productive trees with large handsomely colored fruit of high quality. Belief that this nectarine fits home orchards and may possess small scale commercial potential.
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New York Agricultural Experiment Station
Pinch Back New Shoots of Blackberry Plants
The new shoots of blackberries should be pinched back when about thirty inches tall. This encourages branching to increase next year’s fruiting area and makes plants stockier so berries are lifted off the ground.
Nicotine-Lime Dust Trials at Geneva Experiment Station
Researchers at the Geneva New York experiment station find 1 percent nicotine lime dust most effective against cabbage aphids. A band blow gun dusts only infested plants, using about thirty pounds per acre, with two applications usually required.
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Geneva
N. Y
Sprayed Potatoes Yield Gains Highlighted in Demonstrations
Annual field trials show sprayed potatoes producing 74 bushels more per acre than controls while disease-free seed adds 69 bushels. The 400 demonstrations suggest spraying cuts losses and boosts profitability for growers.
Pasture Rules For Rape Seed Growth
Guidance notes advise delaying grazing until rape reaches 10 to 12 inches height and applying about seven pounds per acre to ensure good fall pasture. The advice emphasizes careful timing to maximize yield and quality.
Garlic and Weed Content in Pastures Warned For Milking
A notice advises avoiding garlic and other strong weeds in pastures for at least four hours before milking to ensure dairy herd safety and milk quality.
Crop Nutrient Note on Phosphorus Role in Farming
A brief agricultural note emphasizes phosphorus as a crucial element for plant growth. It outlines its importance for root development, energy transfer, and overall crop yields, urging proper soil testing and balanced fertilization to optimize farm production.
Unusually good blackberry season reported in Iowa fields and fairs
Jasper county farmers praise a strong blackberry crop while Douglas township hosts a poultry culling and caponizing demonstration for 42 attendees. Across the state, university and college efforts, farm programs, and civic events highlight Iowa life from Des Moines to Boone and Knoxville.
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Jasper County
Douglas Township
University of Iowa
Columbia University
B. W. Devine
Livermore
Ben Serber
Humboldt
H. M. Gage
Coe College
Iowa
Fort Snelling
R. QC
T. C
Minn
Middle West
Des Moines
Cedar Rapids
Rock Island
Iowa State
Milwaukee
Perry
Dickinson
Chautauqua
Shenandoah
Organization of Iowa
Association of Boys Work Secretaries
Jaques
Iowa Wesleyan
Farm Bureau
Iowa National Guard
Camp Dodge
Inter-State Power Company
Jostville
Ossian
McGregor
Drake University Municipal Observatory
Pottawattamie
Iowa State College
Salem
Seventh Day Adventist Association
Boone County
Kennedy
Jordan
I Iowa State College
Tiowa
Interstate Commerce Commission
Graduate College
Sigourney
Washington
Knoxville Hospital
Red Cross
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Egypt
Republic
Mesopotamia
Annahuac
Culcuilco
Valley of Mexico
Culzuilco
Byron Cummings
University of Arizona
New World
Pompeii
Xictll
Anahuac
Yucatan
Gulf of California
Oaxaca
Vera Cruz
Texaco
Chichen-Itza
Uxmal
Palenque
Mitla
Chichen-It
Anareay
Ulmil
Campeche
Chiapas
Cortez
Valley of
Boy
American Red Cross
Athens
Herode
Scaramage
U. S
Union Mine
Paco, Wash
Iowa State News
Commonwealth
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