Police Seek Gerald Chapman After Fatal New Britain Shooting
Photograph shows Gerald Chapman and accomplice "Dutch" Anderson as police believe him to be the killer who fatally shot a policemen in New Britain Connecticut during an escape from a robbed store. Chapman rose to prominence in the $1,000,000 mail pouch robbery in New York and was sentenced to 25 years. He escaped from Atlanta federal penitentiary after being shot, and again escaped with help from a nurse.
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Gerald Chapman
New Britain
Conn
Chapman
Anderson
New York
Atlanta Federal Penitentiary
Lava analyses by Washington scientist on Hawaiian volcanos
Dr. S Washington of the Carnegie Institution conducts chemical analyses of Hawaiian lava flows to study the Pacific floor composition and Earth's constitution.
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S. Washington
Arnegie Institution of Washington
Hawaiian Islands
Pacific Ocean
Lightning Rods Gain in Favor
The U S Department of Agriculture reports long advocacy for lightning protection and cites a study on farm building losses. Illinois Texas New York lead losses due to storms and oil tanks with Michigan Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa showing more than half their farms protected by rodding.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
White House
Marvin
United States
Illinois
Texas
New York
Michigan
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
Important Guidelines for Silo and Silage Quality
Clemson expert J P La Master stresses careful silo setup and crop maturity. Check hoops joints and doors for airtight seals using roofing paper, and harvest at dented glazed grain with brown leaves to maximize dry matter and nutrient content.
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J. P. LaMaster
Clemson College
Silage as Economical Feed for Farm Profit
The article urges liberal use of silage to offset rising grain and hay costs. It argues silage is the best hay and pasture substitute, should be grown on the farm, and can reduce ration costs while boosting livestock profits, often paying for the silo in the first year.
Green Corn and Hog Health Warning
A public health note warns against feeding hogs green corn as it may cause indigestion and lower resistance to disease. While some believe green corn directly causes hog cholera, experts explain the illness is virus driven. the timing of outbreaks may coincide with corn but is not causative.
Water needs for poultry rising with flock size
An egg is two-thirds water and hens require a steady supply of fresh water. If the flock keeps laying well, water must be liberal and constant for pullets and growing stock, which now drink more due to their larger size.
Exercise for Bulls Aids Health and Breeding Potential
The USDA stresses regular exercise to keep bulls in good condition and prevent sterility from confinement. Methods include tethering, plow work, a treadmill with caution, large exercise pens, or pairing with an older bull, plus improvised toys like kegs or blocks to stimulate activity.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Record year for U S meat inspections and slaughter totals
The Department of Agriculture reports 79,814,060 animals slaughtered under federal meat inspection in the year ended June 30, 1924. Hog slaughter reached 54,416,481, calves 4,667,948, cattle 9,188,652 and sheep 11,505,001. The rise signals higher meat consumption and showcases the inspectorate’s nationwide coverage.
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Federal Meat Inspection
Bureau of Animal Industry
United States Department of Agriculture
United States Meat Inspection Service
United States
Live Stock Feeding for Pigs and Sows
The article emphasizes careful attention to pig nutrition noting that excess skim milk or thin slop creates pot bellies and that middlings should be limited for both sows and pigs. Purebred pigs outperform scrubs in profitability, and liberal sow feeding yields the cheapest gains, with purebreds averaging about 40 percent more product than common stock when fed alike.
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Pura
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