Nebraskans in Washington for Production Credit talks and subsidy dealings
A group of Nebraskans traveled to Washington this week including Wade Martin of the State Banking Department and Edgar McBride of Blue Hill to testify on Production Credit matters. Others like Chris Millius of the Nebraska Farmers Union Rufus Howard of the Agriculture Department and John Morrill also visited tied to subsidy legislation. Ray Welsh of Omaha and partner with Senator Butler met with terminal market representatives and appeared before OPA about grain prices. Bert Carpenter of Omaha, a dollar a year WPB man, attended the Nebraska delegation breakfast. Robert Van Pelt of Lincoln argued a railroad abandonment case at the Interstate Commerce Commission. John Gillen of Radio Station WOW was also in town.
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Washington
Board of Control
New York
Wade Martin
State Banking Department
Edgar McBride
Blue Hill
Neil Haskell
Laurel
Chris ‘Millius
Nebraska Farmers Union
John Gillen
WOW
House Passes Veterans Compensation Bill For Disabled, Widows
The House nearly unanimously backs a bill to raise monthly compensation for service related disabilities and for widows and orphans. It would cost about 25 million yearly, far less than a recent civilian federal payroll rise of 650 million monthly, and about 600 million annually to taxpayers overall.
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House
Washington
Congress
Newspapers cut subscription intake amid curtailment
The notice warns many daily papers will soon stop accepting new subscriptions. It urges readers not currently receiving a daily paper to subscribe now to save money.
Judge calls for juror intelligence testing in civil cases
Federal Judge Clarence G. Galston proposes intelligence tests or similar screening for prospective jurors. He argues jurors must understand complex civil trials and notes many summoned jurors lack familiarity with legal language and courthouse environment. He says training and education underlie expertise across professions.
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Clarence G. Galston
Brooklyn
N. Y
Galston
Administration of Justice
Thugs and Thuggee in Indian Crime Lore
A historical overview traces the Thugs and other Indian gangs as notorious for dacoity and murder. The 1840 British report details ritual strangulation, prearranged signals, and burial practices, noting travelers as victims and Twain’s remark on their cautious ruthlessness.
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India
Bhowani
Mark Twain
Biology in Business and the Honeybee
The article argues honeybees matter economically beyond honey and wax. Pollination by bees adds at least ten times the value of honey production and supports crop yields, influencing land use and civilization. Without bees, many foods and crops would falter, underscoring their high priority in agriculture.
Bee Productivity and honey market facts
A worker bee labors six weeks to make a teaspoonful of honey. The national average yield is under 50 pounds per year, while a strong hive can reach several hundred pounds depending on flora, location, colony strength, and weather during bloom. Honey sells for 10 to 35 cents per pound retail depending on type and quality.
Sweeten Sudan Grass Enhances Palatability for Cattle
Sweet sorghum traits boost Sudan grass flavor and juiciness, making it more palatable to cattle. Planting old and new strains side by side showed cattle graze the sweet juicy version to the ground, while common Sudan grass only to about one foot. Selection occurred in heavily grazed rows during demonstrations.
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Sudan
Cane Shocks and Fodder Unclear Report Sparks Confusion
Fragmentary OCR notes mention cane and fodder shocks with numbers 28 and 48, but the full event or context remains unreadable. The brief hints suggest agricultural activity or storage but lack coherent details, places, dates, or involved entities.
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Lana Tusner
Greer Garson
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Robert Taylor
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Polk
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