Currency reform and forest policy dominate Capitol politics
Washington reports fear that currency reform may stall as the national monetary commission struggles to produce a bill. Key Senate and House members edge toward a tariff commission while Chief Forester Graves aligns with Pinchot on forest climate and water flow issues.
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Forester
Pinchot
George Clinton
Washington
Tait
Congress
National Monetary Commission
House
Senate
Aldrich
Commission
Burrows
Michigan
Philander Co. Knox
Henry M. Teller
Colorado
Monetary Board
Hernando D. Money
Mississippi
Theodore EK. Burton
Ohio
Lake Erie
Warren Keifer
House of Representatives
Keifer
Commodore Perry
Chesapeake
Shannon
Henry
Graves
United States
Gifford Pinchot
Appalachian Mountains
White Mountains
New Hampshire
House Committee On Agriculture
Mr. Pinchot
Raphael Zon
Appalachians
Committee On Agriculture
Shelter in the Farm Yard for Efficient Feed Storage
The Farm Press advises building a concrete post shelter to stack straw hay or corn fodder in the yard. Posts of concrete form a durable frame with a box-shaped interior. shelter reduces waste from trampling and provides weather protection for cattle feeding through a central manhole.
Putting in Drainage Tiles
Aerial the value of drainage tiles for farms. Drainage increases cropland productivity, often paying for itself in the first harvest. Plan gradually if funds are limited, coordinating work into a coherent system rather than ad hoc projects.
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M. Miller
The Plum Tree’s Broad Reach Across Soils and Territory
The plum tree extends over more territory than any other fruit tree and thrives on almost any soil type. This hardiness makes it a popular choice for varied landscapes and climates.
Snowy Winter Predicted by Farmer's Weather Claim
A well known farmer predicts heavy snow after a dry summer, noting rainfall deficits and implying a foot of snow equals about an inch of rain. He mentions squirrels storing grain in hollow trees and rails, suggesting a milder winter if supplies are found in less severe places.
Manure Application Guidelines for Grass Land
When applying manure to grass land great care is needed. Hand spreading requires caution and using a manure spreader, ten loads per acre achieves maximum results.
Preserving Cabbage Through Sauerkraut Method
The article extols sauerkraut as the best, safest, and most convenient method to preserve cabbage for winter use. It states sauerkraut is ready at a moment's notice and will keep until spring.
Cheap Movable Corn Crib
A brief description explains a portable corn crib made from barrel staves with a roof of tap siding or similar. Side walls use two lengths of staves with a central pole for nesting, and two rods run through the middle of the crib for support and alignment.
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J. G. Stein
Crib design follows corn yield for size and rain protection
The crib size matches the corn amount and its walls slant outward to shed rain. A tight floor and close pole construction make the crib cheap and usable when barrel staves are unavailable. It keeps corn dry year round and avoids mold common in tight granaries.
Easy to Build Clod Crusher for Heavy Soils
The article describes a simple clod crusher using heavy nailed planks with lapped edges and bolted strips, plus hooks and a hitching chain. A rocky top weight can be added to press lumps and replace a roller in fields with many clay clods.
Farm Advice From The Old South Almanac
Rabbits damage berry bushes and alfalfa adds nitrogen to soil. Legumes improve soil fertility while drainage reduces evaporation. Manure enhances soil water capacity and a two foot rail can serve as an improvised anvil. Reliable farm help, proper pump winterization, and careful field management emerge as central themes.
Census of Canada Highlights Western Growth and Immigration
A 1911 census aims to reveal Canada's rapid industrial expansion and population rise. It notes thousands of miles of railways built to open Western Canada, settler migration nearing 300,000, and large increases in farms and agricultural output. The piece emphasizes eastern growth fueling western development and invites readers to request government literature.
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Dominion of Canada
Canada
United States
Indiana
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Dominion
Aromatic Spirits Divorce Case Sparks Rumor Line
A brief note reports Mrs Tarr Sistah Lobstock filing for divorce from her husband amid odd dialogue. Mrs Wombat Done questions the amount of ammonia granted in the settlement, reflecting a quirky local exchange.
Cuticura Promotes Skin Care and Hair Health
Potters Drug & Chem Corp of Boston promotes Cuticura remedies for skin and scalp ailments and offers a free 32 page book by mail. The ad also cites Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets for stomach liver and bowels and includes a Virgil quote about public good.
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Potter Drug & Chem. Corp
Boston
Mass
Dr. Pierce
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Monetary Commission
Neilson W. Aldrich
Rhode Island
Taft
Lodge
Henry Cabot Lodge
Massachusetts
Demeggnor
Bay State
Clod Crusher
Skin Beauty
Virgil
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