Congress Readies Oratory on Russia Trade Ties
Congress faces intense debate on reviving trade relations with Russia as members return from Europe and summer travels. A three member New York delegation calls for immediate steps toward normalization while Rep Britten rejects negotiations with the present Bolshevik government. A commission reports Russia better than some depict and plans a full data based report. Nearly a dozen more lawmakers have traveled in Europe and may join the discussion.
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Washington
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King
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Wis
United States
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Europe
Invisible Lobbying in Washington Draws Fire in New Book
The book Uncle Reuben in Washington by Charles Barrett argues lobbying has become an unseen arm of government. Barrett says two lobbies exist public and private, with private lobbyists winning more immediate gains in rail, packing, and coal issues while public lobbying achieved parcel post, dyestuffs embargo defeat, and direct senator elections.
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National Farmers’ Union
Reuben
Washington
Barrett
United States
Pink headed duck hunt ends in absence and bold plans
A museum expedition to Nepal and the Himalayas failed to find the pink headed duck despite thousands of men and elephants deployed. Six stuffed specimens exist in Britain. The team plans another overland hunt through Burma Siam and into Bangkok to seek the elusive bird and other rare species.
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Himalayas
British Museum
American Museum of Natural History
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Burma
Tack Plateau
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Neping River
Bangkok
Davis Plans New Immigration Bill After Summer Study
Secretary of Labor James J. Davis, after a Europe visit, outlines a proposed immigration bill. He favors predeparture examinations, consular visa refusals for ineligible applicants, and an annual five year census with deportation for illegal or improper stays. He opposes unlimited immigration and notes 1922 arrivals did not meet labor needs.
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Europe
Congressional Immigration Committee
Auc
United States
America
Attorney General Opinion on Navy Expenditures Jurisdiction
The attorney general upholds Secretary Denby in a dispute over who decides naval officers and enlisted personnel expenditure authorizations. The opinion covers two cases, including Chief Pay Clerk Theodore Howe’s embezzlement charge and Commander Willette bondsman relief, framing Denby as the supreme authority on allowances certified by the Treasury.
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Secretary of the Navy
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Treasury Department
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Killy J. Willette
Willette
Dark horses falter as Athletics stumble in season turmoil
The piece notes a season of high hopes dashed as the Athletics, once tearing through games with sensational play, slump to a disappointing position. It contrasts fan expectations with the team’s current form and recalls the Browns once viewed as having a royal chance before Sisler’s fitness issue emerged.
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Official Scorer Blamed for Mix Up in Schedule
The Richmond and Petersburg teams in the Virginia League played one extra game after the official scorer, sick on a day, had another man record scores, discarded a sheet, and reported one fewer game than remained, prompting controversy.
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Richmond
Petersburg
Yankee Southpaw Pennock Dominates World Series
Only Yankee Southpaw Herb Pennock and the left handed ace of the Yankees, renowned as the league’s top southpaw, delivered a string of imposing victories with few defeats this season, troubling the Clan McGraw throughout the World Series.
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Pennock
Annapolis Middies Train Under Coach Folwell
Captain A. G. Carney leads the Navy team as guard in daily drills under Bob Folwell who says his Middies are the best natural players in the world. A photo shows Carney, captain of the squad.
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Bob Folwell
A. G. Carney
Grimes of Brooklyn Won Pennant for the Giants
Brooklyn pitcher Burleigh Grimes, formerly with Pittsburgh, is credited by Bill Phelan as having almost won the pennant for the New York Giants. He defeated his former teammates five times this season and earlier hit Ed Roush, breaking a rib and helping Cincinnati lose its grip on the lead.
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Bill Phelan
Cincinnati
Burleigh Grimes
Brooklyn
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Piteburgh
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Cincy
Pat Moran
Phelan
Pacific Coast Conference opposes scouting and summer ball rules
The Pacific Coast Intercollegiate Conference voices strong opposition to scouting by colleges or students. It also rules that members cannot play for paid summer teams but may join non profitable clubs during recess.
Various Sports Notes From Early 20th Century Coverage
A collage of sports items notes season end date for football, player recalls, and league moves. Bridgeport assists New Haven to second in the Eastern league after a 19 win 22 game season. Other items cite golf prizes, cricket travel plans, baseball manager signings, and hockey expansions.
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New Haven
Heilmann and Hornsby Win Batting Titles This Season
Final unofficial averages crown Harry Heilmann of Detroit as American League batting champion and Rogers Hornsby of St. Louis as National League leader. Ruth and Williams lead home runs. Collins and Carey top steals. Ruth also tops the scoring race with 151 runs.
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New York Woman Wins National Shot Put Title
Bertha Christopher of New York wins the national eight pound shot put title with a 30 feet 10 1/2 inch record. The contest was a highlight of the Weequahic Park meet in Newark New Jersey.
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New York
Weequahic Park
Newark
N. J
Prince of Wales Demonstrates Boxing on Empress of France
A Toronto doctor aboard the Empress of France recounts the prince of Wales boxing a ship gym instructor during the voyage to Canada. The heir to the British throne is noted as fond of exercise and proficient with gloves, having shown his manly art on multiple occasions.
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Toronto
Canada
Swiss Oarsmen Win Multiple Rowing Titles at Como
Swiss crews won four of five events at Como Italy with the senior four oared gigs team crowned Olympic champions. The performance highlighted Switzerland as the leading rowing nation at the regatta.
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Como
Italy
Handling of Hogs Causes Big Loss
A USDA prepared report details how hog losses occur in shipments. It cites 28 875 dead and 88 708 crippled hogs in six months at nine major stockyards. Key causes are rushing, crowded pens, unsafe loading, and heavy pre shipment feeding.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Oregon Rat-Proofing Effort Spurs Major Renovations
In Oregon a large Portland real estate holder owned by a major market player, inspired by United States Department of Agriculture anti rat work, is converting interiors of two large buildings to concrete to deter rats. In Arkansas, Little Rock officials plan a city clean up and stricter building, garbage disposal and food screening ordinances following the anti rat campaign.
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Portland
Biological Survey
United States Department of Agriculture
Little Rock
Ark
Tough Fowls Cut Prices and Discourage Sales
The article notes that low quality dressed poultry from farms or plants harms consumer demand. Skinny birds receive cold receptions in markets and families often refrain from future purchases. Poultry owners should focus on better fattening practices to boost repeat business and revenue.
Right Foundation Stock for Production of Eggs
Foundation stock from an egg yielding strain makes hens easy to cure with proper ventilation dry quarters clean feed and sanitation. Reward is abundant eggs though cure alone helps little. Better to discard birds with naturally low egg production than waste seasons trying to force them to pay their keep.
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First Amateur Tourney Attracts 26 Golf Entries In 1804
The first amateur golf championship held in 1804 drew 26 competitors. Organizers announced the new event as a landmark for the sport, with courses and dates to be confirmed for readers.
Indians to Train at Lakeland Next Spring
The Cleveland Indians will train at Lakeland Florida again next spring, President BE 8 S Barnard of the club announced.
Detroit Buys Good From Bay City Pitcher
Detroit acquires pitcher Good of Bay City who posted 20 wins this season, signaling a move to bolster the rotation for upcoming encounters.
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Bay City
Paddock Won't Retire Says Champion Sprinter
Charles W. Paddock, the world champion sprinter, denies rumors he plans to retire from racing and continues to compete in major events this season.
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Charles W. Paddock
Live Stock and Fertile Soils Work in Harmony
Farmers note harmony between livestock feeding and fertile soils. Those who feed on the farm keep soils rich while sellers of feed see soils deteriorate each year due to selling practices.
Establishing Alfalfa Stand Soil Preparation Tips
Farmers should thoroughly pulverize and pack soil to establish a uniform alfalfa stand. The surface should be smooth and level with a shallow loose mulch on top to promote even germination and growth.
Insect Life Under Fall Wheat Feeding Observed
A fragment notes Hessianly insects controlled by timing wheat feeding late enough to avoid adult eye-laying. They appear in early fall, stay active for a few days, then disappear.
Anchor Fence Posts Against Frost Power
A historical fencing method shows how to anchor posts to resist frost. The designer notes easier post access, less material, and quicker removal when resetting, with a ten foot post set in half a day under good digging conditions. It details trenching, tamping, and brace blocks for stable gate posts.
Club Work Backed by Oklahoma Leaders Since 1909
Fifty boys pioneered the Oklahoma boys and girls club work starting corn clubs in 1900. By reports to the U.S. Department of Agriculture the state now has over 35,000 young farmers and home makers with about 51,000 demonstrations in crop and animal production, sewing, food preservation, and home management. A pageant at a state college short course showcased these club activities with lantern slides detailing each field of work.
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Oklahoma
Co-Operative Agricultural Extension
United States Department of Agriculture
State Agricultural College
Worl
Method of Measuring Hay Stored in Stack
The text explains calculating hay quantity in a stack by multiplying length, breadth and height in feet and adjusting for eaves or crest height, then dividing by cubic feet per ton. It notes variation with hay type and stack method, and estimates hay at about 400 cubic feet per ton.
Utility Fowl Conforms to Standard Breed Guidelines
The standard outlines weight ranges for American breeds with males at TY 108% pounds and females 54 to 7 pounds. It describes a broad medium length body, forward full breast, long straight breastbone, short stout legs, and a medium head with a snail comb. Plummage should be close feathered and the bird vigorous and heat tolerant.
Labor Use for Livestock On Farm Winter Feed Value
The article argues keeping cows hogs and chickens in winter to utilize labor and seeds that would otherwise sit idle. It notes feed and labor returns rise with livestock profits and describes a small belt driven pump to wet fodder for silos. It also mentions sowing vetch between corn and cover methods using harrow or cultivator.
Remarkable Kidney Relief From Otterbein Man
R M Fleenor of Otterbein Indiana declares twenty five years of kidney trouble and bladder inflammation ended after taking Dodd's Kidney Pills He reports being sound and well after two boxes and urges others to try the remedy The ad promotes Dodd's Kidney Pills with a money back guarantee and drug store price of 60 cents for a large box
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Otterbein
Ind
Dodd
Dod
The Grande Chartreuse Monastery History and Fame
The Grande Chartreuse is the origin of the Carthusian order, founded in 1804 in Isere France. It sits in the mountains near Grenoble and is known for its monks aromatic cordial made with a long secret. The monastery faced desecration during the Revolution with inmates exiled 1706 to 1816 and never fully recovered after Louis XVIII restored rule in 1814.
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Department
Isere
Grenoble
Louis Vviil
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