Post Office to Arm Mail Cars for Train Robber Fights
Washington officials announce a trial to equip 3 000 mail cars with battle gear including flares riot guns and firing shields to deter train robbers A sham hold up at Tilny Foster New York 51 miles away tested armored cars bandits fired upon a mail car while clerks protected 1 200 pieces of mail The demonstration traced to a Chicago theft last June involving 2 000 000 in registered matter.
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Ashington
Post Office Department
Washington
Tmly Foster
New York
No. 1
Air Mail Savings Huge, Says Congress and Economists
Airmail cuts the time to move funds from New York to San Francisco to about 30 hours, with estimates of daily cash release from 5 000 to 20 000 dollars in savings. Congressman M Clyde Kelly argues faster transport increases cash reserves by up to 150 million daily, while Federal Reserve economists place the figure in the tens of millions. The plan envisions a national network that would free hundreds of millions annually, boosting business across industrial centers.
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New York
San Francisco
M. Clyde Kelly
Pennsylvania
Federal Reserve Bank of
New York City
Kelly
Congress
United States
End of U S Protectorate in Santo Domingo Report
Article notes the 1916 US military governorship ending as 1 500 marines depart. It highlights American infrastructure, education, hospitals, and sanitation built under US control, the evacuation plan, and the creation of a national Dominican police force to maintain order. It mentions key figures Admiral Knapp, Snowden, Robinson, and General Lee, plus leaders Vasquez Velasquez and Peynado.
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Anto Domingo
United States
Jiminez
Cuba
Treasury Department
W. B. Knapp
Santo Domingo
Thomas Snowden
S. 8. Robinson
Harry Lee
Senor Velasquez
Senor Brache
Peynado
Vasquez
Vicini Burgos
Velasquez
Dominican Respublic
Government Printing Office Big Thing for Audiences at Capital
Visitors to the capital are impressed by Uncle Sam s Printing Office the largest in the world It prints all government stationery bills and resolutions and nearly every printed matter used by the federal government It houses over 200 monotype and typesetting machines and outputs about 250 000 000 postal items and 20 000 000 pamphlets annually The Congressional Record the day s report from Congress runs more than 20 000 copies daily with a price of 8 per session The public printer earns 6000 salary and deputies 4400 with 13 managers and foremen earning up to 3604 per year
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Uncle Sam
Department of Augriculture
Dt Priits Aris
Miemey
Ebro Ars
Hales
Congress
Tiis
Congressional Record
House
Senate
Iowa
Fred Butcher
Iowa State College
Ames
Lews
Towa
U. S. Treasury
Lee
Story
Penhchell
Shelby
Forest Fires Recall Disaster of 1910
Reading through accounts of early 20th century droughts, the piece recalls the 1910 forest fires across the West. It notes 150000 acres burned in California by July, parks saved, and battles against the red enemy of forests in Idaho Montana Washington Oregon Utah and Colorado. It cites thousands mobilized, 78 men killed, multi-state totals in millions of acres burned, and a year marked by droughts ending in September.
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California
Pearceen
United States
Northawest
Idaho
Montana
Uncle Sam
Forest Rangers
Stone
Park Rangers
Seimosa National Park
Washington
Oregon
Utah
Colorado
New Mexico
Arizona
Potgta
Penver
National Park Serenives
Che
Timter
Gumbo Soils Worthwhile Drainage and Cropping Plans
Missouri farmer W A Albrecht studies gumbo soils and advises drainage as the first step. Use tile and open ditches with close-spaced lines, then plow and lay land into 16 to 20 row bands to drain into the ditch. Adopt a rotation of corn wheat timothy and clover with careful timing and sowing of glayer seed in late winter.
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W. A. Albrecht
Missouri
Ele
Albrecht
Invite Suggestions for Live Stock Improvement
United States Department of Agriculture invites suggestions for new information needed to advance the Better Lives Better Stock campaign. So far the program has gathered data on runty stock causes and prevention, utility of pure breds, feed use by good and inferior stock, and meat yields across animal classes. Communications should be addressed to the Bureau of Animal Industry in Washington, D C.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Department
Bureau of Animal Industry
Washington, D. C
Selecting Seed Corn for Planting from USDA Advice
The United States Department of Agriculture advises selecting seed corn by yield, disease resistance, and suitable height. It notes that plants shedding rain well yield best seed, while southern varieties need husks protecting the kernels from dryness. Care in selection and handling seeds pays off with larger cornfields.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Alfalfa Value for Dairy Cattle and Pigs
Alfalfa is described as valuable for dairy cows and growing stock due to high phenin content and aminore matter. It is also beneficial for wintering bread and sows. A sow fed one pound of corn per day per 100 pounds live weight plus alfalfa hay from a rack yields a strong litter. a gift should receive 4 lit the more corn at least one and one quarter pounds per day per 100 pounds live weight.
Roup Spreads Rapidly Among Guarders Flocks
The notice warns of roup a rapidly spreading illness common in fall and early winter among guarders flocks in Iowa. It causes high losses from weakened core and reduced vitality due to interference with production. The disease is highly contagious in damp cold weather and affects both young and old.
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Towa
Frogs and Toads Promoted for Pest Control Value
The text urges protection for frogs and toads noting their value in destroying insects and worms. It states toads in gardens and frogs in marshy areas improve air quality by consuming pests. The Agriculture Department estimates a toad’s annual value at $20.
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Department of Agriculture
Duck Rearing Tips Reduce Lameness in Ducklings
Duck raisers blame overfeeding on concentrated foods for leg weakness in young ducklings. Use a mash of wheat bran, some low grade flour, about 16 percent cornmeal, and plenty of cut green food such as rye and clover. Keep quarters clean and dry with ample water for head immersion.
Central Depot for Return Truck Loads
The Baltimore trucking network shows a central freight depot boosts efficiency by coordinating return loads. In a year one operator reported net profit of 2862 dollars, with about sixty five percent from return load earnings.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Puble Roads
Baltimore
Preparation of Seedbed Reduces Hessian Fly Risk in Wheat
The seedbed setup greatly affects Hessian fly control and wheat yield. Eliminate sources of infestation from past stubble and volunteer wheat by timely plowing to about six inches, or disk thoroughly if plowing isn’t possible. Ensure soil is mellow and free of vegetation until seeding.
Minerals for Steers Boost Profit at Iowa Experiment Station
In Ames at the Iowa experiment station the high profit batch of steers, fed a mineral supplement with the standard ration of shelled corn corn silage medium red clover hay linseed meal and salt, sold at an estimated value in Chicago of 11.25 per cwt and earned 19.99 profit per head versus 14.57 for the standard ration on the check lot.
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Iowa Experiment Station
Ames
Chicago
Cleaning Dairy Utensils With Lye Solution
A method for cleaning dairy pails and cans uses two tablespoonfuls of lye per gallon of water. The lye dissolves grease and butterfat to form a soft soap, eliminating scum and leaving pails bright with little rubbing.
Cost of Pure Bred Stock in Breeding Markets
Pure bred stock can be raised at similar cost to common stock. With breeding skill and market salesmanship, top animals fetch high sums after賞 blue ribbons. In meat milk or wool markets, well bred stock outperforms mongrels in feed efficiency and yields larger returns in pride.
Crop Rotation and Pest Control for Farm Prosperity
The text urges crop rotation to prevent disease and boost profits, highlighting pigs cows hens corn and alfalfa. It warns against letting gardens overgrow and pests, urges cleanup of dead plant matter, notes limestone soil effects, and emphasizes reducing production costs to raise yields and wealth.
Three Commands and Three Attitudes in Mission Prayer
The article stresses the three commands Pray ye Go ye and Give ye as foundational to world evangelization. It cites Stanley and Mtesa in Africa to illustrate prayer funding and missionary commitment. It argues believers must choose obedience delay or denial, urging renewed personal consecration to support missions through prayer and giving.
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Christ
Jesus
Jesup
Son of God
Africa
Wing Mtesa
Henry M. Stanley
Uganda
Stanley
Jesus Christ
Miesa
Stanlee
London
Church Missionary Society
Mtesa
Soldiers of the Cross
Victoria Lake
Paul
Earth
Frame Pallet House Large Enough to Care for Flock of Seventy-Five
Poultry expert William A. Radford describes a 26.4 by 12 foot friable pallet house designed for 75 fowl. The south facing, lighted by sawtooth and north windows includes roosting distribution, egg nests in darker areas, and a front entrance with chicken netting for ventilation and easy access.
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Tts
Feeding Room Feature Near Scratching Space
A description notes a feed room with a corn bin placed for easy filling and located close to the scratching area to ease feeding.
Renaissance Spanish revival gains popularity in American homes
A Washington Post writer notes the early Spanish renaissance is the preferred style as Americans seek lighter, brighter spaces. Interiors feature beamed ceilings, soft walls, and bold color in tiles and fabrics, blending Moorish color with simple lines to suit modern life.
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Washington Post
Spain
Italy
Cozy Grouping for Ugly Corner by Wall
A decorative living room tip describes turning a dull wall corner into a cozy nook. It advises a sturdy armchair with cut velvet cushions, a plain dark back, a small end table, a sewing basket, and a bridge lamp with a wide shade. A centered lamp and long table with drawers optimize wall placement for comfort.
Built In Fixtures Cheaper Than Furniture In Homes
In early America built in furniture defined luxury and space saving with heavy beds tables chests and benches. Modern small houses favor built in fixtures like bookcases cabinets and window seats for efficient use of limited rooms and lower costs versus free standing pieces.
Copper Wire for Screens Co Develops Durable Cloth Material
A standard material for screens uses unalloyed copper wire cloth praised for durability. It outlasts steel or iron wire cloth, which rusts despite paint or metal coating protection.
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Screens Co
Salvation and Redemption Through Christ’s Blood
The article proclaims redemption by the precious blood of Christ and the possession of glorious immortality. It states salvation from sin and life in glory has been obtained for us by Jesus Christ according to Bible Truth Gleaner.
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Christ
Temptation and Resolve Against Sin
A compact reflection notes that true deliverance from temptation requires personal effort and firm resolve to avoid it, citing Rugkin as the source. The piece emphasizes honest self-determination as essential to resisting temptation.
The Church Beloved by Roosevelt Challenge
A reflective line cites Theodore Roosevelt praising the church as irreplaceable. It urges kicking at it may bring wisdom and happiness, implying a critique or defense of faith within a political era.
Three Reflections on Origins and Duty
A brief, archaic quatrain contemplates origin and destination. The speaker notes moral accountability to a higher standard, urging reflection on past actions, present paths, and future obligations. The verse evokes timeless themes of fate, conscience, and responsibility.
Manchester Area Approves 170 Building Plans in December 1928
Reports show more than 170 plans for houses and shops approved in the Manchester area in December 1928. Projects will be erected by private enterprise. An additional program in the area also planned for commerce and development.
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Manchester
Eng
Com Chester
Commerce
Decorative Table Setting Described with Tapestry and Vases
A balance by a small tapestry and wall brackets frames the scene. Vases and compotes add the proper decorative note to the table, completing the room’s understated yet refined presentation.
Insulation Proves Vital in New Home Construction
Insulation is essential in building new homes as it lowers fuel bills and increases comfort. Leading builders urge proper insulation, noting its value grows in recent years. Choose fireproof or fire resistant materials to reduce tire hazards and ensure economy.
Locks as intricate mechanisms and practical products
A note on locks stressing practicality over ornate design. It cites the lock as a device requiring proof of quality and ties to a manufacturer known for bullrat-class equipment. The text emphasizes functional, reliable hardware rather than expensive styling.
Iowa News Briefs Highlight Industrial and Public Health Efforts
Iowa reports progress on tuberculosis eradication with Winnebago County leading in TB reduction. Other items note Oakdale hospital improvements, Fayette county courthouse dedication set, oil drilling near Keosauqua resuming, and a campaign to boost Iowa coal sales. Budget figures show tax and federal revenue trends for 1923 and 1924.
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Des Moines
Oakdale
Estherville
Fayette County
Iowa
Grinnell Canning Factory
Fortieth General Assembly
Polk County
Keosauqua
Lowa
Lou Morgans
State Bonus Board
State Executive Council
Martin Johnson
Joel Nelson
Claude Roddy
Texas
Luther
College, Decorah
Winnebago
Hancock Counties
State Board of Conservation
Bennett A. Webster
Mason City
Iowa American Legion
Iowa State Library
Seeburger
George B. Albert
State Federal Employment Bureau
Sioux City
Frank Collison
Carroll
Winnebago County
County Farm Bureau
Hainois
Indiana
United States
38Th General Assembly
39Th General Assembly
Ita
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Central Depot
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Jong
Mark
Matt
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William A. Radford
Prairia Avenue
Theodore Roosevelt
Frank Uip
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