Dwindling forests cut lumber use across the nation
The 1920 per capita lumber consumption fell to 316 board feet from 500 in 1900, a 37 percent drop over 13 years. The U S Forest Service warns this long term decline requires a shift to timber growing and reassessment of regional use patterns as forests recede.
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United States
Forest Service
United States Department of Agriculture
California
Montana
Idaho
Wyoming
Lake States
Prairie States
Colorado
New Mexico
Arizona
Texas
Atlantic
Cape Codi
Mass
North Dakota
Iowa
Utah
Nevada
Rhode Island
District of Columbia
South Carolina
Georgia
Pacific Northwest
Washington
Oregon
Surplus War Road Material Arrives in Brooklyn for State Use
The first shipment of surplus war material for occupation work in Germany arrives in Brooklyn on July 20 and will be distributed by the Bureau of Public Roads, USDA, including 80 trucks, tractors, 4 concrete mixers, and 8 road refilers. Additional shipments from Germany will add hundreds of trucks, more tractors, and about 2,000,000 pounds of spare parts for trucks. Best cream to whip is 24 to 48 hours old.
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Germany
Brooklyn
N.Y
Bureau of Public Roads
United State Department of Agriculure
Piance
Geriwhg
Garden Cleaning Order for Fall Work
Instruction to clear the garden of all trash. Manure and plowing should be done if possible this fall. All rubbish from the garden should be burned.
Purebred hogs yield higher profits for farmers
The article argues that purebred hogs outperform grade and scrub or razorback stock. Purebreds gain faster on feed, finish better for market, and command higher prices, making them more profitable for farmers than scrub or grade hogs.
Parsnips Best Quality Lie Hidden In Ground
High quality parsnips are left in the ground when other crops are harvested. They are dug out and stored in an outdoor pit or placed in sand in the cellar for preservation.
Value Rule for Skim Milk Tied to Corn Price
A historical rule defines skim milk value by taking half the price of a bushel of corn as the value for 100 pounds of mine. The method links dairy value to grain pricing to standardize costs.
Legion Leaders Report Improved Deliberations Across Five States
National adjutant Lemuel Bolles returns from presenting state conventions in Minnesota Washington California Colorado and Kansas with three impressions: clearer subjects better defined committees and smoother operation. He notes factional fights ironed out by conferences and praises the Legion's focus on education community service and veteran care. He highlights independent Minnesota comrades and Kansas interest in boys at the industrial school.
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Indianapolis
Minnesota
Washington
Pacific Coast
Northwest
California
Colorado
Kansas
American Legion
Lemuel Bolles
State
Minnesota Legion
Colorado Legion
Legion
Both Served Their Country in Navy Family Story
In 1917 Paul Akin and wife joined the navy together in Indianapolis. He served in naval intelligence and later the navization bureau while she completed service and now leads Indianapolis Woman's auxiliary to Admiral Dewey post. She helped secure the first permanent charter from national headquarters and serves as president.
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Paul Akin
Indianapolis
Mrs. Akin
Navy
Mrs Akin
Akin
Navy Department
Washington
Office of Naval Intelligence
Bureau of Navization
George Dewey
National Headquarters
Billie Brownie Visits Mrs Jumping Mouse for a Story
Billie Brownie calls on Mrs Jumping Mouse to hear her life tale and learn about Jumping Mice. He notes their jumping ability cheek pouches and winter sleep. He plans to translate animal stories for human readers and share their adventures.
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Billie Brownie
Jumping Mice
Mr. Sun
Brownies
Brownieland
Bile Brownie
Jumping Mouse
Mrs. Jumping Alouse
Mrs. Jumping Mouse
Rash oaths and health claims in Kansas advertising
Mrs Anna Keim of Tola Kansas endorses Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery after years of illness and chronic cough. She urges others to start a health restoration by obtaining the Discovery in tablet or liquid form from a druggist and to write Dr Pierce for free medical advice.
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Tola
Kans
Dr. Pierce
Anna Keim
South &T
President Invalids’ Hotel
Buffalo, N. Y
Draws a Crowd. Riot Call Over a Sleeved Street Girl
A crowded scene sparked by a rumor as bystanders discuss a riot call triggered by a girl seen on the street wearing a sleeve. Police cordoned the area while witnesses offered varying accounts. No injuries reported.
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Colgate
Fletcher
Mrs
Bellans
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