Child Labor Amendment debate widens across states
The nation grips over the proposed child labor amendment. Legislatures in 38 states face ratification debates while Arkansas is the lone ratifier to date. Supporters include the American Federation of Labor and major women's groups. opponents cite state rights and existing child labor laws.
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Congress
Mit
American Federation of Labor
General Federation of Women's
Guba
Sentinels of the Republic
National Manufacturers’ Deseciation
Pam Be Teau Federation
Arkansas
Georgia
North Corona
Massachusetts
Washington industrial exposition to show federal bureaus
The government exhibits from the Bureau of Engraving and Printing the Government Printing Office and the Naval Gun Factory will headline the Chamber of Commerce Industrial Exposition in the New Washington auditorium March 21 28. The event, chaired by Charles J Stockman, promises demonstrations of money making weapons and bonds plus entertainment daily.
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Washington
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Government Printing Office
Naval Gun Factory
Chamber of Commerce
Charles J. Stockman
Washington Auditorium
Army Doctor Led War on Hookworm in Porto Rico
War department outlines Col. Bulley K. Ashford U.S. Army medical corps health adviser details his anti hookworm campaign in Porto Rico. From 1904 to 1910 the Porto Rico anemia commission treated about 300 000 people and death rate fell from 33 to 21 per 1000. Ashford also served as division surgeon in France during World War I and commanded the army sanitary school in Langres. Now stationed in San Juan.
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WNI
War Department
Bulley K. Ashford
Colonel Ashford
Wepons Te Campaleo
Porto Rico
Ashford
San Juan
San Francisco
France
Army Sanitary School
Langres
Third Try At Five Foot Optical Lens From Glass
over five months the bureau of standards has attempted a 5 foot optical disk in a third try guided by Dr. G K Burgess. previous failures stemmed from weak or overly strong molds though the process yielded many usable optical glass pieces for gun sights range finders and microscopes
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Bureau of Standards
Germany
G. K. Burgess
Bureau
Veterans receive insurance certificates under adjusted compensation act
Maj. Gen. Robert Davis reports a large share of veterans entitled to bonuses have received Insurance certificates. About 2,000,000 of nearly 4,000,000 eligible have applied, with over 1,600,000 approved and funds turned over to the veterans bureau. Mailing of certificates has begun and applications rise daily.
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Robert ©. Davis
Army
War Department
Bonus Board
United States Veterans’ Bureau
Sation
Study of Coop Marketing Examines Cooperative Management
United States Department of Agriculture analyst Chris L Christensen notes that successful cooperative marketing hinges on capable leadership and member understanding. He toured the Northwest and California studying marketing methods for fruits vegetables dairy poultry wool and grain and examined farmers elevators in North Dakota and Minnesota for efficient management practices.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Chris L. Christensen
Christensen
California
Oregon
North Dakota
Minnesota
Points About Ducks and Geese For Farmers
A Farm Journal summary notes ducks and geese breeding habits. Ducks lay eggs year round with varieties like Pekin and Runner, while geese average about thirty eggs and broodiness rises after the first clutch. Geese thrive grazing but require care. ducks adapt to green feed, with incubators aiding artificial hatching.
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Farm Journal
Dried Buttermilk Boosts Egg-Laying Rations at ISU Blend
Iowa State College promotes a mash using dried buttermilk to improve poultry output. The suggested mix includes ground corn oats and bran with buttermilk bone meal tankage and salt, plus optional adjustments when price varies.
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Iowa State College
Vitamins Boost Growth In Pigs For Fall Fattening
The article notes fall pigs suffer more from vitamine deficiency than other causes. Even with balanced protein carbohydrate and fat, pigs fail to thrive without vitamins found in rye or wheat pasture alfalfa or sweet clover hay or fresh milk. Adding vitamins to a balanced ration allows fall pigs to grow and fatten as quickly and economically as spring pigs.
Make Your Own Fruit Tree Protectors
Simple guide for home fruit trees uses screen wire 26 or 80 inches wide. Cut into strips, roll into cylinders with a broomstick, and the coil fits around the trunk. Galvanized wire lasts longer but costs more.
Weeds Outpacing Vegetables In Garden Struggle
Even with favorable showers and sun, weeds are making strong progress. If not killed soon, they will surpass vegetables and crowd them out, draining nutrients and light from the garden beds.
Order Chicks Early
The poultryman should order chicks early for next spring to ensure quality. Delays lead to shortages or inferior chicks, so place orders promptly. Early orders help guarantee the desired stock and delivery.
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Vince
Plan Now Repairs to Hotbeds and Cold Frames
Garden expert CG H Nissley urges planning repairs to hotbeds and cold frames amid labor shortages and high material costs. Winter maintenance can extend sash life with painting and homemade putty using raw linseed oil white lead and whiting, or commercial substitutes, to save spring rush.
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CG. H. Nissley
New Jersey State
Swine Breeders Return to Intermediate Type Pigs
Swine specialists at the University of Illinois report a shift from rangy to intermediate type hogs. Judges favored thicker fleshed, deeper bodied pigs in recent shows, with 23 prize winners embodying the trend. Authorities call the move economical and aligned with meat standards, noting two years of swine-type experiments already show the higher carcass value.
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College of Agriculture
University of Illinois
Hye
Veorla
W. H. Smith
Pfeil urges golfers to follow rules traditions on links
Charles Pfeil of Memphis president of the Western Golf Association, serving his third term, defends playing by established rules and traditions. He argues local rules are sometimes needed but avoid broad changes or artificial devices, praising honesty and skill in golf.
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Charles ©. Pfeil
Memphis
Western Golf Association
Pfeil
Star Minnesota forward Clarence Schutte noted in big win
Clarence Schutte star of Minnesota basketball leads team to a dramatic victory over Red Grunge and his Tinnels teammates, spoiling Tri Pols chances for a Big Ten football crown.
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Clarence Schutte
University of Minnesota
Schutte
Minnesota
Red Grunge
Tinnels
Tripols
Feeding Milk Goats in Nebraska Herd
A. Leach of Jefferson county Nebraska with Nubian goats emphasizes custom feeding for strong bodies and milk. He uses a mixture of 64 pounds oats 52 pounds corn and 15 pounds shorts daily plus ample alfalfa hay for older stock.
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A. Leach
Jefferson County
Neb
Pruning Practices for Sunlight in Dense Trees
The text explains that branches growing too far back from the trunk create shade and dense foliage that blocks sunlight. It advises cutting back to the parent branch when removing a whole branch and emphasizes pruning to improve light penetration and bearing areas.
Rural farming wisdom and practical tips
A fragmented agricultural note advises a successful rural leader be a good farmer. It covers mites in poultry, egg quality, bedding, and keeping nests clean. It promotes scrupulous flock care, rotation, and soil health, with examples like roses and vine growth under proper sun, soil, and water.
One Old Timer Sees No Real Change In Boxing Style
Jack McAuliffe veteran champion argues modern boxers use the same punches and tactics as his era while noting faster speed and different law conditions. He recalls defending the lightweight title against Jem Carney at a Revere Beach barn where Carney received only a bottle of ale.
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O. K
Jack McAuliffe
Jem Carney
England
Revere Beach
Mass
Carney
Boston College Relay Team Prepares for Brooklyn Meet
Boston College enters a four man relay crew at the Brooklyn track meet on January 24. The lineup includes William T. McKillop Parker J. Mahoney Thomas J. Cavanaugh and Louis R. Welch who set a world outdoor two mile mark of 7 minutes 47 3 5 seconds at the Penn Relay carnival.
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Boston College
Brooklyn
Brooklyn College
Penn
William T. McKillop
Parker J. Mahoney
Thomas J. Cavanaugh
Louis RB
Welch
Gaston Best of All Brown Pitchers Record
Milton Gaston, a young right hand pitcher, joined the St. Louis Browns in the Shocker deal and posted a .625 winning percentage in 1924, higher than any Browns pitcher except Gard, Davis, Bayne, and Shocker. He had only his first major league season prior, after relief duties with the Yankees.
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Milton Gaston
St. Louis Browns
Joe Bush
Joe Girard
New York Yankee
Urban Shocker
Browns
St. Louis
Wingard
Davis
Bayne
Shocker
Gaston
Yankees
George Lyons
Baseball Changes Hank O Day Sees In 30 Years
Veteran National League umpire Hank O Day says baseball has changed for 30 years with players focusing more on money and alibis. He notes old timers played harder for love of the game and forgot feuds after the game while modern players recall close decisions for years.
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Hank O'Day
O'Day
O’ Day
Notes of the Sporting World
Jack Bentley's pitching motion described as the most deceptive part of his delivery. The prince of Wairea entered an amateur equash racquet contest in London. Philadelphia Skating Club founded 75 years ago. Wesleyan University reports 95 percent student outdoor athletic participation. Soccer spreads globally, introduced in the United States 40 years ago. Knute Rockne born in Norway but raised in Cilengo, viewed as native. Toronto Hockey League to include about 200 teams this winter. The Four Horsemen to graduate from Notre Dame, Rockne to recruit substitutes. Arrow golf blends golf and archery on regular courses. Earl Neate receives a two year Virginia coaching contract. Kitty Bransfield announces acquisition of John W. Matthews and sale of John Miljus to Seattle.
Orioles refuse sale for star Boley Dunn despite Yankees bid
Baltimore manager Jack Dunn states star shortstop Boley is not for sale this year. Dunn says he discussed a transfer price with New York Yankees but the offer was not renewed, and Dunn decided to keep Boley with a signed contract already in place.
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Baltimore
Boley
Jack Dunn
Mendger
Baltimore Internationals
Joe
Orioles
New York Yankees
National League Club Buys Louis Koupal From Omaha
The Chitaburne National League club announces the purchase of right handed pitcher Louis Koupal from the Omaha club of the Western league. The deal includes cash and the release to Omaha of pitcher Robert Burns who was under option last year with the Williamsport club of the New York Pennsylvania League.
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Omaha
Chitaburne
Louis Koupal
Robert Burns
Williamsport
O Neill Praised By Baseball Greats At Braves Camp
Mickey O Neill of the Braves drew praise from Jesse Burkett and Dick Rudolph at the St Petersburg training camp. Rudolph claimed O Neill has the best throwing arm among catchers, while Burkett recalled Lou Criger and debated past catching arms amid March sun and camp chatter.
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Jesse Burkett
Dick Rudolph
Jeading
Atudolph
Mickey O'Neill
Mickey
Burkett
Rudolph
Lou Criger
Lou
Mickey O’Neill praised as top catcher amid old-time debate
Wary old-timers Archer and Criger debate past greatness while Rudolph lauds Mickey O’Neill as a standout catcher. The discussion centers on whether O’Neill matches Cubs star Archer and other legends, with praise for his cheer and likable Irish persona from St. Louis origins.
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Rudolph
Mickey O'Neill
Archer
Criger
Stern
Mickey
Tay
Bregent
Mickey O'Neil Inva
Louis
Fets
RS A Locher
Schmandt
Fatar Twaba
Cee
John . Sheridan
Milton Most Scientific of All Racing Drivers
Milton is described as the most scientific of racing drivers, polishing his craft and driving to win for money rather than thrills. He is portrayed as artful and esthetic, more aligned with the arts than with sport, with music as a hobby and a knowledge of classical composers.
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Milton
Tommy Milton
Willie Hoppe
Musir
Reds Give Up on Acquiring John Neun
The Cincinnati Nationals abandon pursuit of Johnny Neun first baseman recruit from Detroit Americans who played last season with St. Paul in the Americans desecration. Manager Jack Hendricks says five AL clubs refused to waive rights to Neun. Reds drop negotiations. Rube Bransler likely covers first base after Jake Daubert's death.
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Cincinnati Nationals
Johnny Neun
Detroit Americans
St. Paul
Jack Hendricks
Reds
Néon
Rube. Bransler
Jake Daubert
Training Jockeys Is Work of Fitzsimmons
Jim Fitzsimmons known as Sunny Jim runs a riders school at Aqueduct with 20 to 40 yearly applications. His latest developments are Peter Walls and Johnny Dawson, reflecting his record of developing more jockeys than any other horseman in the country.
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Fitzsimmons
Jim Fitssimmons
America
Sunny Jim
Aqueduct
Peter Walls
Johnny Dawson
Prominent Grid Mentors Span Ivy Leagues and New England
The piece lists notable football coaches influencing the field globally. It names Percy D. Hillighton from Columbia and Harvard, Bob Fisher at Harvard, Douglas Lawson at Williams, Percy Wendell at Lehigh, Eddie Casey at Tufts, and Dr. Paul Withington at Columbia, highlighting a broad diffusion of coaching leadership.
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Haughton Cudgntsa
Lete
Percy D. Hillighton
Columbia
Harvard
Bob Fisher
Douglas Lawson
Williams
Percy Wendell
Lehigh
Eddie Casey
Tufts
Paul Withington
Pirates Sign Onslow as Coach for Next Season
The Pittsburgh Pirates signed Jack Onslow to coach the team next season. Onslow, a veteran who played for the Giants and Detroit and managed Richmond in the Virginia League, replaces Grover Land, who led the club this season.
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Bi. McKechniie
Pittsburgh Pirates
Jack Onslow
Hie
Quelow
New York Glants
Detroit
Titchmond Club
Onslow
Grover ‘Land
Bengon
Iowa News Totals and Local Notes From 1922 1924
Iowa news highlights include budget cuts urged by state director reducing expenses by about two million dollars. Reports show Iowa wealth at 10.5 billion, rural crop values, and 1924 marriage licenses outpacing divorces in Mitchell County. Des Moines population 147267. tobacco and tobacco-related tax data, highway bonds debated, and county armored car proposal discussed.
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Oelwein
DeWitt
Jowa
National Guard
Lowa
Polk
State University of Lows
Porkér
Riet
Stith
Oskatoosa
China
Lows
Dealera’ Association
Emmetsburg
William Sanger
Blanchard
Wright County Farm Bureau
Iowa
Shep
Cedar. Rapids
Des Moines
Census Bureau
Hamilton D. Tobin
Vinton
Council Bluffs
Fort Dodge
Great Western Railroad
Iowa Committee On’ Public Utility
Life Way
Towa
Seventh
Federal Reserve District
Blue Grass
Buffalo
State Highway Commission
Mitchell County
R. T. Edwards
U.8
Bankers Life
Northern Sugar Corporation
Ite
America
Wallace
Iowa Good Roads Association
Polk County
Board of Supervisors
Iowa Tuberculosis Association
New Grant Club
Trudent
State Housing Bureau
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