Geronimo chronicled in Webster’s Dictionary entry
The article recalls Geronimo the Chiricahua Apache chief, called the Indian Devil, famed for a long, violent resistance across the Southwest. It notes his life from early conflicts to capture in 1886, trials as a POW at Fort Sill, public appearances at expositions, conversion to Christianity, and death on February 21, 1909.
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Ebster
Geronimo
New Mexico
Arizona
Sworst
Lay
Jerome
Sitting Bull
Ratre
Avertens— Teis Omiicute
San_ Carlos reservation
Mexico
Southwest
H.W. Lawton
Fort Sill
Oklo
Buffalo
Omaha
Naiche Who Cured Wife's Jealousy Becomes Chiricahua Chief
The Chiricahua leader Naiche, son of Cochise, earned fame as a chief and warrior. He married two wives and reportedly cured a jealous spouse by a decisive act, later leading his people to Mescalero Reservation after years of conflict across the Southwest.
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Seyrou
Draagoon Mountaing
Arizona
Cochise
Na-afsaie
Nalche
Southwest
Geronimo
Naiche
Miles
Biu
Fort Suas
Ehla
Hugh Scott
Naicie
Christian Nalcie
Nalchie
Mescalero_reservation
Secretary Wallace Approves $10 Million Forest Highway Plan
The program funds roughly 1 170 miles of forest highways in 28 states with an outlay near 10 million dollars. Financing comes from the forest highway fund and other sources, with the remainder from states and counties. The project, supervised by the Bureau of Public Roads, aims to connect with federal highway networks and improve mountainous forest regions. About 5 million will also be spent on minor roads and trails for forest protection and administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Secretary of Agriculture
Wallace
National Forest Road
Ram
Forest-Service
Bureau of Public-Roads
Forest Service
National Forests
Night Road Surfaces Alter Shape Under Load
Experiments on Bates experimental road show night travel more revealing than day travel. Center bends convex, edges curl up creating a hollow. Heavily loaded vehicles on road edges tend to cause crumbling. Testing began late and delayed by floods amid a national push for road building. Tennessee starts federal aid program funding 281 miles in 20 counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bates
Tennessee
Tennessee- Has
Mrs Izetta Brown Seeks West Virginia Senate Seat
Mrs Izetta Brown, working in the corn field on Juneland in West Virginia with farm hands and her young daughter June nearby, is announced as a candidate for United States senator. Brown has long been active in national politics, chairs a national women's committee for the American Farm Bureau Federation, and serves as president of her county farm bureau.
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Izetta Brown
Juneland
West Virginia
June
Accomplishments of Michigan Farm Bureau Highlighted
Clark L. Brody announces a second membership drive for the Michigan Farm Bureau. In the past three years the bureau has built the state's strongest farmers organization and forged affiliations with four major commodity exchanges. It boosted cooperative marketing, created a leading seed handling agency, and established a vast elevator exchange. The bureau's purchasing, transportation, taxation and legislative departments are cited as highly helpful to farmers.
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Michigan
Michigan State Farm Bureau
Clark L. Brody
Bureau
Elevator Exchange
Birreae Algo
United States
Ottocat
Michigan Farm Bureau
Gunnels Elected Treasurer of United States Grain Growers
In Chicago Charles E Gunnels was elected treasurer of the United States Grain Growers Inc. He also serves as Weasher for the American Farm Bureau and supports the grain growers. The effort aims to extend the bureau’s service and assist grape shippers. Michigan farm bureaus cooperated with the American Farm Bureau to halt railroads' proposed minimum weight increase for carload grape shipments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Grain Growers,”Inc
Chicago
Charles E Gunnels
Michigan
Tate-Farm Bureaus
Farmybureau
Trame Department
Building Highways in Various States
W G C Markham of the American Association of State Highway Officials and the American Farm Bureau Federation helped push the conference report on the Post Office bill in Washington. It authorizes annual federal aid for road building at 1923 levels and outlines a seven percent system with state and federal cooperation to plan and complete highway projects over three years. The three year program aims to coordinate with state legislatures meeting next January and provides estimated funds of 48.75 million for 1923, 63.87 million for 1924, and 78.125 million for 1925.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. GC. Markham
American Association of State
American—Farm—Bureau_Federation
Washington
Post Office
Farm Bureau
United States Bureau of Roads
Secretary
Farm labor costs and outings forIllinois farms noted
Cost studies show average man labor 83.5 cents per hour 1914 19 and 48.25 cents 1920. Horse labor 2 3 cents hourly. Farms studied were draftable and averaged three hours per day. Illinois Agricultural Association offers two week farm outings for Chicago area children.
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New York
The
Illinois Agricultural Association
Chicago
Comparing Merits of Standard Bred and Mixed Hen Flocks in Knox County
In Knox County Indiana the county agent supervised culling of half the hen flocks, split between standard bred and mixed breeds. Standard bred flocks numbered 1,087 and mixed 1,108. Before culling standard bred hens laid 2,008 eggs versus 2,647 for mixed, and after culling standard bred hens laid 2,724 to 2,433 for mongrels, indicating fewer culls and higher egg production in standard bred flocks.
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Indiana
United States Department of Agriculture
Knox County
Ind
State Agricultural Cortege
Svery
Control of Chicken Pests and Treatment Methods
An article outlines a dozen louse species infesting chickens, often gathering around the vent to drink moisture. It recommends blue ointment around the vent and under wings, powder treatments, good dust supplies, and the pinch method with sodium fluoride for management. Two-week repeat application advised if infestations persist.
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Poultry House
Separate the sexes at eight weeks old article note
Separate the sexes at eight weeks old or as soon as sex can be deter red. Do not expect to hatch more than 75 percent of the total eggs incubated, either in machines or under hen. Bever Days. Bever can drink between meals. At Eton College England they beer and bread were served afternoon in the college hall to students and invited friends. Will never give so a young woman can’t help thinking that she will never grow old because long before the time comes for that there will be a change in the laws of nature.
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Eton College
Hngland
Picking Apples Right Time and Color Guides
A successful apple grower explains best practices for harvesting. He cites color, seed hue, and stem release as key factors, noting color can be misleading in varying weather. He describes two pickings, gentle twists, free use of both hands, and fair pay for quality over quantity. A wholesaler praises uniform handling.
SIMPLE SURGERY DIRECTIONS FOR TREE REPAIR WORK
Guidelines for proper tree surgery include removing all dead or injured wood, sterilizing cut surfaces, and waterproofing to promote healing. Maintain favorable conditions for rapid recovery and monitor annually for defects, addressing them promptly.
Remove surplus fruit to maximize size and color
The article advises thinning peaches, plums and apples by hand so only every three or four fruits remain. It also notes using poultry manure to boost fruit and soil, and warns a poorly balanced sow ration affects pig farrowing while advising on keeping laying hens and nesting conditions.
Spraying in Orchards: Key to Growth and Profit
The article argues spraying is a nasty but necessary task that makes the greatest difference between profit and loss in orchards. It notes nitrate of soda boosts vigorous growth with two teaspoonfuls per application and stresses cultivating grapes throughout the growing season.
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Rabe
Arene
Alabama
Alaska
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New “Mexico
Wrs
Oregon
Booth Caroling
Utah
Virginia
Wyoming
Bear 'Si Canyon
Colorado
EB. J. Heckie
Topeka
Ti Automobile Owners
United States—Senate
Cornfield
Clark Brouy
Gunnels
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