Indiana News Brevities Reflect State Economic Debates
Indiana reports show Governor Goodrich defending coal mining plans against critics calling it socialist. Wheat and barley markets, state inspections for barber shops, university governance shifts, and local farm yields across Vincennes Valparaiso Shelbyville and South Bend are noted with changes in prices crops and public works.
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Indianapolis
Goodrich
Vincennes
Tiberia Norices
Senate
Sener
Mifred
Shite
Reswbottarmp
Raansville
Aweitiel
Servier
Tindhena
Medieri
Presi- Gert
Vinhtermonm University
Chiago
Gas
Valtairsese University
Hogden Wit Bewin
Nee Iad
Taciitna
HELIX
Briesen
Sheily
Hobart
Toson
Knox County
Valparaiso
Valparaiso University
Shelbyville
Shelby County
Lewis Creek
Evansville
Southerns
Indiana Leghorn Association
Detroit
New York
Indiana
St. Joseph County
House of the
Indiana General Assembly
Rendallville—Mayer U
Capitola Michaelis
Michaelis
Tava
Aossoman
Seheal Home
Indianageois
Ele Stansbury
H. K. Bishop
Jeffersonville
Indiana State Reformatory
General Assembly
Wabash
Jack Higgins
Wabash County
Marton
National Military Home
Marion
Wahbash
Terre Haute
Michigan Dairies Company
Michigan
Ft. Wayne
Luther League of America
Arthur Davis
Indiana Luther League
South Bend
Board of Commissioners of
Population of United States Estimated Rise 14 Percent in 1920
Dr. Joseph A. Hill estimates the national population at about 105 million in 1920, up from 91 million in 1910. He cites city gains of 26 percent over 1910 to 1920 and rural declines leading to a projected overall 14 percent increase.
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United States
Joseph A. Hill
Bureau of Census Division of Revision
Iter
HGH
Hill
Good Roads Problem National Not State
War Department report to Congress Highway committee concludes national highway system is essential for commerce defense and development. Army convoy findings show roads and bridges in sparsely settled areas are inadequate for modern heavy vehicles and require nationwide improvement beyond state efforts. Coordination of vehicle types with road conditions also urged.
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War Department
Highways Committee
Conepeess
Washington
Pacific Coast
Middle
Ter Western
Power vs. money in executive departments debate
Senator King of Utah denounces executive branches for seeking vast appropriations and pressuring Congress. He warns of letters and campaigns to mobilize public opinion to force fiscal grants, saying such acts debauch the people and subvert the government. He calls for a law making it an offense to campaign for extra funding.
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Senator King
Utah
Treasury
Congress
Weather Forecasts Prove Vital to Illinois Farmers
A letter to the U S Department of Agriculture from an Illinois farmer praises weekly weather forecasts for guiding planting. He credits forecasts with enabling timely corn planting and rainfall planning, noting one third of the crop was in ground ready to soak when rain arrived, thanks to advance guidance from Washington.
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Warsaw
Kosciusko County
Weather Bureau
United States Department of Agriculture
Illinois
Washington
United States
Cattle and Hog Numbers Drop in Early 1920s Report
Reports from the U S Department of Agriculture show a 22 percent drop in calf births and about 10 percent fewer hog births in January to April 1920 compared with 1919. Marketings and farm slaughter fell while farm deaths rose over 40 percent, yielding an approximate 6 percent decline in total cattle.
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Federal Bureau
United States
Special Livestock Reporters
Bureau of Crop Estimates
United States Department of Agriculture
Crate for shipping swine suggested in farm guidance
A strong shipping crate for hogs is an easy project. Build it well from pine and mark with the shipper's name and farm to aid in selling stock. For long shipments, wire a pan of water in one corner.
History in a Nutshell: Congressmen Foss on past administrations
Ohio Congressman Foss recalls defining acts of many U S administrations. He notes key events from the Constitution's setup to Jefferson's territorial expansion, Lincoln's Civil War, Grant's reconstruction, and McKinley era tariffs. His remarks span presidents from Adams to Harrison with emphasis on landmark legislation.
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Congressman Foss
Ohio
Adams
Jefferson
Purchase
Louisiana
Madison
Monroe
Jackson
National Bank
Polk
Lincoln
Grant
Hays
Garfield
Cleveland
Interstate Commerce Commission
Harrison
Good Market Forecast for Chickens by University Poultry Expert
E. Chapman, poultry extensionist at University farm, predicts good prices for all forms of poultry next fall. Chicks hatched by July 1 will enter the soft roaster class, weighing 1.5 to 4 pounds. Broilers 1 to 2 pounds should meet strong demand for dressing and freezing by packers for winter trade. Early summer feeding costs may drop and chick rearing efficiency improve due to favorable conditions.
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E. Chapman
University Farm
Market Price Information Request Guidance
The notice advises contacting the Bureau of Markets at the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Washington DC for direct market price information. It suggests specifying the product of interest to receive market news services and pricing details.
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Bureau of Markets
Department of Agriculture
United States Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Plowing and Disking Said to Kill Winter Insects
Minnesota entomologist A G Ruggles explains that fall soil disturbance disrupts insects during their larval to adult transition, causing many to die. Alternating thaw and freeze also harms them, and deep burying prevents surface reemergence while birds prey on exposed pests. thus disking or plowing is widely recommended.
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A. G. Ruggles
Minnesota
Sudan grass hay yield guidance and comparisons
Cut Sudan grass for hay after bloom but before seed hardening. Average yield about two and a half tons of dry hay per acre, versus about three tons for sorghum and two tons for millet on the same land.
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Sudan
Growth of Chickens Through Feeding Frequency
The article notes that five daily feeds can accelerate chick growth compared with three, but warns that overfeeding young chicks causes more harm than underfeeding.
Lettuce Seeded in August Promises Rich Fall Supply
A row of lettuce sown in mid August ensures a fine fall supply of this healthy succulent vegetable. Quality is said to rival spring crops, with salamada being the best variety for late crops.
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Crawfordsville
Montgomery County
Elmer E.stevenson
Indiana State Bar Association
Indianapolis Country Club
James D. McDowell
Farmers’ Federation
St. Joseph
North Liberty
Chica
U. S
Cairy
Wichita Falls
Texas
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