Great progress in the Bureau of Animal Industry report
The 1907 report shows the Bureau now employs 1562 nationwide, double last year. It covers meat inspection under the 1906 act, with 2,110,474 dollars spent. eradication of sheep scab at 244,249 dollars. Texas fever control at 169,503 dollars. and animal disease investigations at 125,705 dollars. It notes 708 slaughterhouses under government inspection, with 60,999,084 animals inspected pre-slaughter and 65,832 diseased. Of slaughtered cattle, 149,792 were condemned as unfit for food and 71,166 carcasses partly diseased. Tuberculosis remains prevalent, especially among cattle and hogs. Sheep dipping under supervision reached 12,133,466. 6276 stock cars cleaned and disinfected. Texas fever eradication freed 40,970 square miles. Inspectors were placed in Great Britain. 162 cattle tested with 11 tuberculous. No horse disease reports. Black-leg vaccine produced 1,250,000 doses. post-vaccination deaths totaled 1,485 versus 10,276 pre-vaccination. Progress on hog cholera vaccine and breeding programs for American coach horses and range-adapted sheep is noted. A detailed copy is available from the Secretary of Agriculture.
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United States Bureau of Animal Industry
Bureau of Animal Industry
United States
Great Britain
Bureau
Wyoming
Secretary of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Mke Schilling's Best Promises Money-Back on Grocer Purchases
Consumers are told that if a grocer finds the product unsatisfactory they can return it for a refund under the Mke Schilling's Best program. The notice emphasizes a money-back guarantee on all purchases.
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Mke Schilling
More Light at Union depot praised by Union Republican
Agent Walker at the O. R. & N. depot is thanked for placing a left on the platform improving night visibility for travelers. The Union Republican notes the change was long needed and that passengers now see better than before.
Oranges and Lemons Riddle in Aesop Fable Tone
A cryptic quip compares oranges to eight sheep and lemons to a contrasting amount. It questions why generosity tilts toward the former and away from the latter, using playful math to spark reflection on value and sharing.
Prosperity Boat Floats Through Troubled Waters
An optimistic note declares that the prosperity boat remains afloat amid troubled waters, emphasizing resilience and steady forward motion despite challenges.
It in the Fast Oregonian Ro
An item hints at a local slogan or nickname tied to Ro, the shorthand figure the Oregonian uses for a regional personality. The brief note implies a colloquial shorthand or lore associated with Ro in Portland media circles.
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Oregonian
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