Call for repeal of Timber and Stone Act and new forest policy
The report by land office chief engineer and Gifford Pinchot urges Congress to repeal the Timber and Stone Act, preserve public lands, and sell stumpage while keeping title to land with profits split between forestry and irrigation funds. It warns current policy wastes hundreds of millions and endangers watersheds, urging federal forest reserves and rapid action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mid Maumner
Forestry and Irrigation Committee
National Board of Trade
United States
Congress
Secretary of the Interior
Timber and Stone Act
President
Hig Public Lands Commission
Forestry Service
Mississippi
East
Appalachian
Piedmont
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Virginia Hay
Tennesee
Kentucky
White Mountains
New Hampshire
New England
White Mountain
Hard Shell Nuts Recommended for Park Squirrels
Keep to hard shell nuts for park squirrels as their teeth grow rapidly. Softer foods may fail to wear teeth down and hinder their ability to eat.
Pigmy Iceland Ponies Captivate London Parlors
London society notes the arrival of seven pigmy Iceland ponies imported by Jamrach the naturalist. Standing about 28 inches high and woolly like sheep they are gentle and safe for homes. The herd, priced at 75 dollars each, includes chestnut, mouse, bay, and black coat colors with one cream colored pony. One buyer is a Queen’s confidant, suggesting royal interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Society
Zoologicals
Iceland
Jamrach
First American Steam Locomotive Stoker Turns Ninety-One
Letchworth Cox born 1814 in Chester County Pennsylvania celebrated his ninety-first birthday at his Jamesburg New Jersey home on Christmas Day. He was the stoker on the first locomotive to reach steam in America and remains fully possessed of his faculties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Letchworth Cox
America
Jamesburg
N. J
Mr. Cox
Joseph
Hannah Cox
Chester County
They Must Gnaw Mice Rats and Squirrels Gnaw to Trim Teeth
Rata and other rodents gnaw continuously not out of mischief but to keep ever-growing teeth from becoming too long. The passage explains how these animals must gnaw to wear down their incisors to proper length.
Absent Old Folke Confuses Lecturer at Kansas City Hotel
A man told a Kansas City lecturer he enjoyed the talk last night. The lecturer replied he did not see him present. The man explained he bought tickets for his girl’s father and mother who attended instead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick Longworth
Pon-In- Ney
Cincinnati
Judge Longworth
Supreme Bench
Withal
Gov. McKinsey
Ohio
Sue Walker
Sue
C-O
C. C
Italy
Dago Marquis
Marquis
Thessaly
Greece
Longworth
Kansas City
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Iain Lobyne
Far Eastern Forest Reserves
Raleigh
N. C
Roosevelt
Bay of Fundy
Au.c
Ivh Sierras
Kick Longworth
South Carolina Appalachians
Stoker
Nicholas Longworth
Alice Roosevelt
White House
Roossvzns
New York City
Washington, D. C
Blaine
Toc
Blaie Manufacturing CO
Mil Street
Concord Junction
Mass
Ola
Chatham
Port Sard
Manson Co., Ltd
Wesson Avenue
Netroit, Mich
L Fur Boa
INNET
Ceueeties
Boy’s Watch and Chain
Mportei
Pesaiee
Onm
York
Mamistor
N.Y
Ape
Piocamudat
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