Hoover Plan To Boost Wheat Prices In Farm Relief Drive
Washington reports a farm relief bill will be followed by an early push to raise wheat prices. A wheat stabilization corporation would buy wheat with loans from a government pool, aiming to lift prices by up to 25 cents per bushel, and curtail acreage to drive the price higher.
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Washington
Congress
New Farm Board
Administration Farm Relief Plan
Farm Board
Hloover
Hyde
Senate
House
Secretary of Agriculture
U S Crop Outlook Dates Issued for 1930 Production Plan
Washington announces upcoming special outlook reports from the Bureau of Agricultural Economics to aid farmers. Hog and poultry reports are slated for July, sheep and wool in August, berries and beef cattle later, with early potatoes and winter grains in September. The annual 1930 outlook is tentatively set for January 27.
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Washington
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
United States Department of Agriculture
Florida
Texas
Bureau
Willebrandt Resigns as Assistant Attorney General
Mrs. Mabel Willebrandt resigns from her post as assistant attorney general in charge of city law prosecutions. President Hoover received and accepted the resignation. She will leave the Department of Justice before June 15.
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Mabel Willebrandt
Washington
Ciry Law
Hoover
Department of Justice
Society urges consistent tariff on British automobiles
The Society of Motor Manufacturers calls for a stable tariff policy to provide British automobile makers with a definite period of security for planning increased production.
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London
Society of Motor Manufacturers
Mr. and Mrs. Wilkerson Sentenced for Liquor Possession
Mr. and Mrs. L Wilkerson aged 87 and 80 were sent to jail in Cimarron Kansas after beginning a sentence for possession of liquor.
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Cimmaron, Kan
New Size Currency to Be Ready Soon
Secretary of the Treasury Andrew Mellon announced the initial issue date for the new small size currency set for July 10. Federal reserve banks will supply limited amounts to commercial banks on an equitable basis as the old currency is gradually replaced starting mid July 1929.
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Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Andrew Mellon
Federal Reserve
United States
Federal Reserve Banks
National Bank
Flood Damage Hits Texas Homes and Houston
Heavy rain and floods in eastern Texas cause multi million dollar property losses, with extensive damage in Houston and nearby areas. As waters recede slowly, many families remain homeless in refugee camps along the Brazos Neches and Trinity rivers awaiting relief over coming days.
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Houston
Texas
East Gulf Coast Territory
Gulf
Brazos, Neches
Trinity
Pilgrims Blocked by Iraqi Flood Waters
Flood waters from the Euphrates flood through breaches in the Baghdad Basra railway, halting through trains for six weeks. About 10,000 pilgrims from Kerbala, a major Shiah holy city, are stranded en route to Basra.
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Bagdad
Irak
Euphrates
Bagdad-Basra
Basra
Kerbela
Dairymen Gain by Better Ways in California Dairy Program
California dairy owners increased state butterfat per cow from 183 pounds in 1920 to 239.2 in 1927 and added 64 million dollars in income over seven years. The rise came from cow testing programs, better feeding and breeding, herd health, and 4 H dairy clubs, with 70,000 cows under test by 1927.
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United States Department of Agriculture
California
B. H. Crocheron
Calfornia
California Extension Service
Crocheron
Alfalfa Pasture Boosts Pork Production Per Acre
Alfalfa pasture yields more pork per acre than other forages and supplies early spring forage. An acre can support 10 to 20 shores with careful grazing and allow two small hay cuts. Rich in protein and minerals, alfalfa complements corn based hog rations.
Testing Seed Oats for Germination Advised
L I Rickey of the University of Illinois cautions seed oats show wide germination variation. He notes bin burned oats in storage killed many, with some samples as low as 9 percent. A 200 to 300 kernel home test in soil or moist cloths can quickly indicate seed vitality before planting.
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L. I. Rickey
University of Illinois
Safety First Look at the Other Side
A reflective note from the Los Angeles Times urges buyers to examine options carefully by considering alternative viewpoints before making purchases. The phrasing suggests caution and balanced judgment in consumer decisions.
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Los Angeles Times
Epiphyte Spanish Moss Feeds On Air On Poles
Spanish moss thrives as an epiphyte by deriving moisture from the air, enabling it to grow on telephone poles without soil. The plant’s moisture uptake from the atmosphere supports its development.
The Oldest Game Marriage Cited As A Test of Spirit
An Atchison Globe excerpt warns that marriage is a game of give and take demanding grace and good sportsmanship, urging couples to enter with tact and restraint.
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Atchison Globe
Beasts in World War Palestine Campaign
The Palestine campaign saw over 40 000 camels used by forces in the region while Italian forces deployed about 100 000 donkeys in their Arab campaigns during the World War era.
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Abovt
Palestine
Among Grindstone Uses Many a cha
A Farm and Fireside quote notes that a person who keeps his nose to the grindstone would gain more by sharpening his wits than by overworking. It suggests practicality and wit over rigid labor.
Beauty's Cost: Nature's Growth Under Sun and Rain
A Farm and Fireside reflection notes that beauty comes without price as trees shrubs and flowers thrive in sun and rain, presenting a simple natural bounty.
Bell rescued as memento from John Milton wreck
The bell from the ship John Milton, lost off Long Island seventy one years ago with skipper and 23 crew, was found among rocks and tolls in stormy winds. It will be placed in the tower of New Montauk Point Community church overlooking the wreck site near its final resting place.
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John Milton
Long Island
New Montauk Point
Boston
Peru
Red Cross Ball Blue Ad Inspires Clean Baby Clothes
Fresh, sweet, white, dainty clothes for baby, if you use Red Cross Ball Blue. Never streaks or injures them All good grocers sell it.
Was His First Steam Car at Maryland Recalled
At the University of Maryland is housed an awkward steam propelled automobile. It is the work of Dr. W. E. Aiken, a former professor at the university, who is said by many to have been the pioneer in such vehicles in America.
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University of Maryland
W. E. Aiken
University
America
Jinks-Say Bird Plans Vacation Time Table
A whimsical note contrasts old fashioned planning with modern travel. The phrase humorously links a horse named Buggy Blinks-Jackson to fashion, while Jinks-Say critiques a bird seeking a timetable over a road map for a vacation.
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Jackson
Jinks
Social authority praises manners as beauty and usefulness
A quotation from Woman's Home Companion extols good manners, breeding, and refinement as among the most beautiful and useful qualities in life, valued by social authority.
Twice in a Month Full Moon Rarity Noted by Naval Observatory
Pathfinder Magazine reports a rare celestial event where a full moon occurs twice in one month, a phenomenon that happens about ten times every 28 years according to the United States Naval Observatory. The piece highlights the rarity and timing of these double full moons.
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United States Naval Observatory
Pathfinder Magazine
Perhaps Rightly Placed in Our Sympathies
A Columbus dispatch argues that favoring the underdog does not forbid placing him in his rightful role, asserting balance between compassion and appropriate placement.
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Columbus
Ohio
State Journal
Deaf Grandma Weller and the family cat tale
A farm and fireside vignette recalls how the elderly grandmother’s seat trapping the cat distracts her until it regains attention. The humorous scene highlights everyday family dynamics and the cat’s patient predicament.
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Grandma Weller
Farm
Thireside
Sensitivity of swollen ego noted in Chronicle
A quip from the San Francisco Chronicle remarks that all swellings are sensitive, yet none compare to the sensitiveness of a swelled ego. The line plays on the idea of ego and self-importance with a sardonic tone.
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San Francisco Chronicle
State boasts unique plant species within its borders
The report notes 153 plant species occur exclusively in Washington, highlighting the state as a center of unique biodiversity and conservation interest for researchers and policymakers.
Sons of St. Tammany Emerges From Secret Society Roots
In 1789 W. N. Mooney organized a secret society adopting Indian rites and ceremonies. The group, named with a corrupted form of Tammany, was called Sons of St. Tammany.
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Amedy
W. N. Mooney
Sons of St. Tammany
Object of Punishment
Quote from Seneca on punishment focusing on prevention rather than retribution. It argues punishment aims to deter future offenses and protect against recurrence rather than appease past passions. The moral emphasizes safeguarding society by timely correction.
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Seneca
To Err is Human in a World of Frailty
The excerpt reflects on human error and repeated sins. It contrasts confession with renewed wrongdoing and notes a fluctuating resolve. The sentiment echoes moral introspection and caution about self control.
Holiday-maker Objects To Bed Breakfast Charge
A seaside boarding house dispute quoted in London Opinion shows a guest resisting an extra charge for breakfast in his room. The humorous exchange highlights tensions over lodging amenities and implied service fees.
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London
Neighbor Threats Over Cemented Yard Birds
Fragmentary aloud exchange shows two neighbors threatening harm over chickens. One vows to fix the chickens forever, while the other offers to similarly act. A remark about cementing a yard and birds trapped in fresh cement is noted as part of the conflict.
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St. Ll
He Had His Fears Mrs Benham
A brief dialogue shows a learner practicing the typewriter touch system as Mrs Benham tries to steer away from distracting dollar keys. The exchange hints at study habits and daily routine.
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Benham
Don't swallow everything you hear or you may reveal more
A cautious line cautions readers against accepting every spoken claim and warns that sharing rumors can expose hidden truths or reputation. It urges discernment in what is repeated and what is kept private.
Byrd Praises Aviation Advance At New York Banquet
Commander Richard E. Byrd lauded aviation progress at a New York banquet. He said improvement is possible everywhere and cited banter from Norfolk and Richmond girls about driving with one hand and preferring a partner who asks.
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Richard EB. Byrd
New York
Byrd
Norfolk
Richmond
Largest Scandinavian rock carving found in Sweden
Archaeologists report a new monumental rock carving in Sweden depicting three moose and a bear. The discovery marks Scandinavia's largest-known petroglyph, suggesting extensive prehistoric animal symbolism near the site.
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Scandinavia
Sweden
Farm Advice For Efficient Livestock And Poultry Rearing
Practical notes urge proper housing for chicks to avoid overcrowding and losses. Emphasizes soil acidity, silage quality, and timely orchard cultivation to boost nitrogen and early growth. Warns male birds spread bacillary white diarrhea in poultry and notes vaccines and immunity influence abortion outcomes in cows.
Appeal Urges Immediate Armament Cuts Across Europe
A published appeal urges a rapid and drastic reduction in armaments across Europe. It is signed by 25 active or retired military and naval officers from Germany France Great Britain Poland Sweden Norway Denmark Finland and Switzerland.
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Berlin
Europe
Germany
France
Great Britain
Poland
Sweden
Norway
Denmark
Finland
Switzerland
Four Killed as Car Leaves Track at Zutu Germany Race
Four people died and many were slightly hurt when a racing car veered from the track and crashed into the grandstand at the Zutu Germany auto event.
Thirteen Die on Steamer Honolulu Steerage
The President Jackson arrived from the Orient reporting thirteen steerage deaths. Ship officers said ten fatalities were due to meningitis among passengers aboard the transpacific liner.
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Honolulu
President Jackson
Grange Backs Essay Contest for Youth in Columbus
The National Grange announces an essay contest on highway safety for youthful members in Columbus Ohio. The program invites participation from young Grange members to promote safe driving and awareness on road issues.
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Columbus
Ohio
National Grange
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