New Senate Rule Proposed After Newberry Seat Ruling
Senator Pomerene of Ohio proposes a new standing rule to govern nomination and election of U S senators. The rule would require itemized reporting of funds and promises, cap campaign spend at ten thousand dollars, and deny a seat for willful violations, aiming to address corruption within constitutional bounds.
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Tazabing Ton Dig
Senate
Newberry
Pomerene
Ohio
Committee On Rules
Senati
United States
Supreme Court
Congress
Senator Hitchcock Proposes Bank of Nations with US Major Stake
Senator Hitchcock of Nebraska introduces a bill to establish a Bank of Nations with 2.4 billion capital. The United States would hold 1.8 billion of stock and issue currency against gold reserves to finance international trade. The plan allows sale of 900 million stock to other nations under treaties and requires gold and bonds for payments.
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Enator Hitchcock
Nebraska
Bank of Nations
United States
Senate
Secretary of Treasury
Treasury of
Pershing urges fixed army strength and officer reforms
General Pershing told the House Military Affairs Committee that the regular army must not fall below 150000 troops. He proposed a 14000 officer corps, a five-general board to weed out inefficiency, retention of nine training camps, and creation of seven supplementary camps for national guard mobilization. He favored consolidating field artillery schools at Camp Bragg and moving the Knox center there next summer.
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Devens
Mass
Dix
N. 3
Meade
McClennan, Aln
Knox, Ky
Custer
Mich
Fort Riley
Kas
Travis
Tex
Lewis, Wash
Pershing
Camp Bragg
N. C
Mississippi
Camp Knox
Bragg
Congress
Blanton Reopens Scandals Talk On Congressionally Funded Items
Representative Blanton of Texas recalls the long list of stationery room purchases and other perks in Congress. He cites carved knives and forks, a leather poker set, lady’s manicure gear, ostrich leather bags, a toilet set and electric chafing dishes as items bought with government money, saying the debate on these “scandals” dates back decades.
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Blanton
Texas
House
Senate
United States
Washington
Tom
Ile
Patent Office Delays Cited In Urgent Waste-Product Case
Representative Kelly cites slow patent action. A Pittsburgh inventor claims a waste product process with high value and far reaching employment potential. The commissioner fast tracked a similar Rhode Island plant and California case, cutting months to a two week decision.
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Bureau of Patents
Kelly
Pennsylvania
Welly
Commissioner of Patents
Pittsburgh
Rhode Island
Patent Office
California
Root crops most important for home gardens in spring
The article outlines essential soil, seed, and spacing tips for radishes beets carrots parsnips and salsify. It emphasizes rich loose soil early planting shallow sowing and frequent thinning with specific varieties cited for each crop. Parsnips and salsify are noted as long season crops needing deep soil and winter retention.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Egypthia
Detroit
Oxheart
Chintenay
Mammoth
Sandwich Island
Many Ways Peanuts Are Useful in Spring Market
A historical note discusses rising peanut use and prices with spring. It cites 900 million pounds grown in the United States annually and 100 million pounds imported from Asia last year. About 5 million pounds of roasted peanuts are consumed annually, reflecting a demand uptick as warmer seasons approach.
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United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Peanuts: Diverse Uses and Strong U S Demand
Marketing experts note over 100 uses for peanuts from dyes to ice cream. American per capita intake reaches three and a half pounds, with half of Southern peanut crops fed to hogs and exports totaling 1,074,007 pounds in January, led by Canada 78 percent and Cuba 14 percent.
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Bureau of Markets
United States Department of Agriculture
Johnnie Or
Mary
Canada
Cuba
Jamaica
Bermuda
Manure Use in Winter for Fertilizer
Use well rotted manure in winter to boost soil. Do not delay fertilizing until spring. Fresh manure spread in winter and plowed under is better than spring spreading, but manure left exposed under barn eaves or in rain will lose fertility by spring.
Increase Crop Yields by Manure Redistribution
The note urges saving manure and applying it to fields to boost crop yields. It also emphasizes the disparity between rich landholders and poorer farmers who lack productive soil.
No Harm in Limestone Spread on Crops
A note asserts that applying limestone in large quantities to land used for crops causes no harm to the crops.
Poor Quality Outlets as Fryers for Home Use
The item notes that the outlets are of poor quality for market broilers but suitable for home use, functioning well as fryers.
Feeding Guidelines for Newly Hatched Chicks
The guidance recommends waiting until chicks are at least 48 hours old before feeding. Ideally, provide their first feed after 72 hours to ensure a healthy start and reduce digestive issues.
Laying Hens Pay Best
Farmers enjoy higher profits as laying hens yield more eggs when fed egg producing rations. The piece highlights feeding strategies to boost production and earnings.
Feeding value of garbage as hog feed
Garbage provides sufficient nutritional value to balance hog rations with little need for extra grain. In some cases hogs are finished on corn and barley before sale, but well selected garbage often eliminates grain supplements. When grain is cheap, garbage alone can work in summer. adding grain increases daily gains but raises costs.
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Doan
Thousan
Illinois
Foster-Milburn CO
Buffalo, N
Sore Shoulders in Spring Work for Horses
The article warns that spring work causes sore shoulders in many horses. It urges thorough collar scraping, cleaning, and dusting with talcum or borax. It advises hand rubbing, cold salt water baths nightly for heavy use, then weekly, noting sweat and dirt cause the tenderness and prevention is essential.
Best Orchard Cultivation Practices
Guidance on orchard upkeep emphasizes keeping the ground clean and shallow cultivation to avoid root disturbance. Intercropping with strawberries or small bush fruits between trees is advised, with ongoing ground cultivation rather than allowing grass sod or weeds to get a head start.
Farming guidance stresses soil care for quality fruit
The article urges careful soil handling to sustain quality fruit production. It discourages intercropping unless the soil is exceptionally fertile or fertilizers are regularly applied.
Geese Easy to Handle Under Favorable Conditions
Geese are among the easiest domestic fowls to manage when pasture and water are plentiful. With good grazing and water, geese may be left to themselves for half the year or more.
Watermelon Planting Advice: Prepare Land and Manure Early
Advice stresses prepping soil early and applying manure where hills are to ensure thorough soaking before planting time. Recommends early work to improve moisture uptake and crop establishment.
Prosperity vs Soul Health in Christian Thought
A discussion of the balance between material prosperity and spiritual well being, citing John 3 2 and sayings of Spurgeon Moody and biblical contrasts. It argues that faith should seek sound bodies and prosperous lives but prioritizes soul prosperity over earthly success, noting humility and accountability before Christ.
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Charles Spurgeon
D. L. Moody
Charles Haddon Spurgeon
Mr. Moody
John
Innes
Bedfordshire
Christ
Worship as Prelude to Eternity
The author argues worship is prompted by belief in an eternal life and a divine ruler of life. Christians adore the Father Son and Holy Spirit with an eye to vast eternity, aiming to shape manners and conduct for ages beyond this world, guided by grace.
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P. Liddon
Put Away Strange Gods and Return to the Lord
A religious exhortation cites II Timothy chapters 3 to 5 and I Samuel urging readers to reject secular vices and idolatry. It emphasizes turning from perilous last days toward wholehearted devotion to God and serving Him alone.
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Timothy B
Samuel
House of Israel
Ashtaroth
Magnanimity Quotation Cited by Hazlitt
A quotation attributed to William Hazlitt notes magnanimity as rare among virtues, claiming many recognize merit in others but few openly acknowledge it. The line emphasizes humility and generous appraisal as scarce traits.
Ad cross demands in London Times small ad misfit tale
A collage of snippets shows legal dispute over breach of promise and a London Times ad seeking ten thousand loathsome beetles. Other bits spoof vampire lore and rural lawmen with humor, revealing a satirical roundup of misfits and misadventures across media and towns.
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The
London Times
Obscurity of Greatness in Senator Snort Worthy History
The exchange questions how Snort Worthy will be remembered noting the senator’s deeds appear mainly in the Congressional Record which modern readers largely ignore. The jest implies posterity may overlook his contributions due to the Record’s obscurity.
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Snortworthy
Stage Manager Quips About Sirius on Stage Program
In a playful exchange, a case about astronomy and a lecturer is overridden by a remark about the dog star. The stage manager counters with a pun, noting Sirius as the star of the show.
Not Love Yet Fronted By Self Control
The dialogue centers on conflicted affection as both speakers express strong feelings yet hesitate to declare love. Each character notes inability to restrain themselves when viewing the other, hinting at romantic tension and underlying insecurity.
Languages for diplomats on varied occasions
A compact discussion on the diverse languages diplomats should know for different duties. It notes the impracticality of a single precise set and implies flexibility in linguistic preparation for multilingual diplomacy.
Appropriateness questioned in PenfieldDon display debate
A snappy exchange questions the merit of a high art work by Penfield and Don as the hanging committee’s choice draws scrutiny. The remark hints at contested taste and committee decisions.
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Penfield
Smere
Opinion on outcome of big discussion sparks speeches
The dialogue suggests a humorous take on political debate. Senator Sorghum cautions that while the discussion will produce many fine speeches, the actual result remains uncertain and only the output is reliable.
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Sorghum
Child misunderstands noon dinner invitation
A boy recalls visiting a neighbor for what he thinks is lunch, only to learn she meant dinner that evening. He and his two brothers return home embarrassed as the host reveals the noon meal was not their dinner.
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Scog
Fast World Toys Change How We Grow Up
The Chicago Post notes rapid shifts as children tinker with wireless telephony and toy moving pictures. Nursery films sell for as little as a cent a foot, up to ten cents for safer, nonflammable stock, illustrating how yesterday’s science becomes today’s plaything.
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Chicago Post
Describing the Atom Crafty Exchange Between Jack and Bill
In a playful exchange two youths discuss the smallest thing in the world. Bill wants to observe Henpeck as the atom's description to fool their professor. The humor hinges on Henpeck being smallest when his wife roasts him.
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Jack
Bill
Henpeck
John
Fate and a Joke in the Works
In a Destiny tale Pat Murphy, a favorite worker, jokes with his master who teases him about chasing girls. Pat admits he has met a girl’s father’s fate, revealing a comic misfortune in the shop.
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Pat Murphy
Pat
Uncle Eben Reflects On A Friend In Need
Uncle Eben muses on whether a friend in need can rely on you or on him, highlighting the test of true dependability and mutual aid in times of trouble.
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Uncle Eben
Witty Retort About Mortgages In Parlour Exchange
In a sharp exchange the speaker compliments a stylish house then jokes that its modern features include a complete set of mortgages. The remark blends humor with a sly nod to debt as part of home ownership.
Hat purchase sparks bank trust ad claim
Mrs Newliwed tells her husband she wrote a $50 check at First National to save money. He reacts with disbelief, noting they have no nickel left, but she cites the bank's advertisement claiming one million dollars in resources to reassure him.
Wealth and Happiness in a Cactus Joe Exchange
In a dialogic vignette Cactus Joe argues wealth may not compensate for deceit and risky dealing. He warns that no sum of blue chips can cure the harm of being caught dealing from the bottom of the deck.
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Cactus Joe
Diamond Dyes Promise Easy Home Dyeing For All Fabrics
An advertisement touts Diamond Dyes as simple directions for dyeing or tinting faded garments. It claims wool silk linen cotton and blends dye evenly with no streaks or runs and urges buyers to tell the druggist fabric type for best results.
Penny Wise Saying Quips on Saving Tricks
A Wayside Tales line questions an old proverb about saving money and the trouble it saves, suggesting thrift can prevent larger hassles. The quote frames a humorous, timeless view on frugality.
Senator Sorghum and the Grammar Debate
Senator Sorghum responds to critics who highlight grammar with a wry remark. He notes opponents once focus on many other flaws and neglect small linguistic slips. The exchange underscores a broader political posture on discourse and scrutiny.
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Sorghum
Promise to Sultor About His Daughter
A dialogue reveals a suitor admitting past flaws yet affirming sincere love for the daughter. The father reassures that she will be cared for and warns not to worry, noting she will attend to matters herself as needed.
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Sultor
Silver-Tongued Spongeleigh Persuades Friends
A fragment notes Spongeleigh as a persuasive speaker who has convinced many friends that his IOUs are as good as cash. The informal remark highlights his charm and questionable credit signals.
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Spongeleigh
Simpson greets old friend amid talk of marriage and nerves
Simpson greets Jones and asks about marriage and time apart. Jones responds that it isn’t marriage but business worry and nerves that dominate. He explains nearly all money saved is set aside for future spending.
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Simpson
Jones
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