Government Salaries Drive Officials Toward Outside Jobs
Washington faces an exit of capable public servants as salaries fail to cover living costs in the capital. Edward Clifford and S Parker Gilbert resign after citing pennies for high housing rents and social duties. Ten undersecretaries have left since Harding took office, leading to fears of a resignation epidemic and disrupted government operations.
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Ashington
Edward Clifford
the Treasury
Clifford
S. Parker Gilbert
The
Treasury
Mellon
Hill Country
Harding
Spacing Influence on Corn Yield From USDA Bulletin
The US Department of Agriculture reports on how plant spacing affects corn yields. Prolific type outperforms single ear in per acre yield and ears per plant, while single ear yields heavier ears. overall prolific better under variable field conditions. Free bulletin available by writing to USDA, Washington, D. C.
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United States Department Agriculture
United States Department of Agriculture
Department
United States
Washington, D. C
Treasury reports $310 million surplus in year end
General Lord director of the budget announces a surplus of about 310 million dollars for the fiscal year ended June 30 1923. He notes reductions in ordinary expenditures about 297 million less than 1922 and outlines receipts increases and capital outlay declines behind the surplus.
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General Lord
Bureau of the Budget
Harding
Lord
War Finance Corporation
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Youths Pass Severe Physical Tests at Fort Meade Camp
About 2,600 reserve officers training corps members at Fort Meade underwent a rigorous physical exam with only 25 rejected for defects. They all received smallpox vaccinations typhoid inoculations and Schick tests. Camp surgeon Dr J M Coffin led tests under Maj P F McGuire and Maj A P Hutchins. The program aims to promote public health awareness and includes parental co operation and daily hygiene talks.
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Citizens
Fort Meade
Army Medical School
Washington
Medical Corps
May to mid June show strong industrial activity and retail gains
The federal reserve board reports heavy production in general merchandise and manufacturers, higher employment and wage advances, and continued declines in wholesale prices. Iron steel cement and petroleum output rose to new May levels while transportation freight and car loadings hit record seasonal highs.
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Federal Reserve Board
Use of Acid Phosphate Does Not Injure Soil
Experimental evidence shows acid phosphate does not sour soil and may lessen acidity. Even heavy, long term applications on plots have not harmed the soil and are expected to yield beneficial results.
Feeding Pigs Skim Milk Speeds Growth And Market Readiness
New Jersey agricultural experiment station tested skim milk feeding on market pigs. Two groups of ten pigs each received the same grains. the second group got 50 pounds of skim milk daily. Gains exceeded grain costs, justifying milk feeding at 53 cents per hundredweight, with milk pasteurization advised if from tubercular cows.
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Animal Husbandry Department
The
New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station
Milk as Essential Feed for Healthy Chicks
Milk is described as a valuable feed for young chicks, promoting growth and disease resistance. Sour milk or buttermilk is cited as a remedy for coccidiosis, a major chick disease. Rapid growth reduces susceptibility to illness, making milk essential in the first eight weeks of life.
Grade or Scrub Bulls Used in This Country
A United States Department of Agriculture summary explains that 75 percent of dairy bulls in the U S are grades or scrubs from non specialized ancestry. It notes only 3 percent are purebred and discusses the limited adoption of purebred sires, with estimates that replacing scrub bulls would take five to six years under current conditions.
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United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Prominent Duck Growers Outline Fattening Rations
Replies from leading U S duck producers to the bureau of animal industry detail fattening formulas. Rations emphasize cornmeal with bran and middlings, beef scraps, and limited green feed, plus conditioning with water and fresh drinkable water.
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Bureau of Animal Industry
United States Department of Agriculture
Peculiar Points to Look for in Selection of Rain
The piece advises careful ram selection for sheep, warning against cheap, uncertified rams. It notes the masculine stamp, strong constitution, breadth of chest, springy ribs, dense fleece, pink skin in good health, and a calm disposition as key indicators. It stresses choosing a quality ram equals choosing a good sire for cattle.
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T. C. Stone
Iowa State College
Concentrates Necessary to Insure Thrifty Sows
The article states the amount of concentrate needed to ensure a thrifty sow and litter is small and supplements are rarely required. It recommends skim milk as the best protein feed for dairy farms and suggests alternatives like alfalfa clover soy bean or cowpen hay if milk is unavailable, to be fed in low racks or placed in lots for free consumption.
The Kitchen Cabinet: Mind and Soul Riches Take Precedence
An essay extols that while wealth is tempting, the true riches lie in mind and soul, which grant lasting happiness and enrich life beyond material gain. It argues value comes from inner qualities rather than possessions and urges moral prioritization.
Simple Pressed Chicken and Summer Cold Dishes
Practical summer menu ideas emphasize make ahead prep. Includes pressed chicken with crackers eggs and gelatin, veal or beef options, fresh garden vegetables, and light desserts like orange custard and ice cream. Also suggests sweet sandwiches with nuts and fruit preserves.
Four Things God Preserves Us From
A historical quip notes four things to avoid daily life: a painted woman a conceited valet salt beef without mustard and a late dinner. The lines suggest caution against vanity pretension bland dining and late meals as moral warnings.
Summer Luncheon Suggestions From a Home Kitchen
Readable hints for outdoor meals with sandwiches and quick fillings. Leftovers become fillings using ham or beef with mayonnaise and garlic. Recipes include Chicken and Pineapple Soup and New Beets in Brown Sauce with tarragon vinegar. Dessert icing ideas note varied flavors and maple syrup additions.
Castoria Ad Claims for Infant Digestive Relief
An old advertisement touts Fletcher's Castoria as a 30 year remedy for babies and children of constipation flatulency wind colic and diarrhea. It promises fever reduction through stomach and bowel regulation and natural sleep without opiates with a genuine product bearing the correct signature.
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Fletcher
Never Fails. Tourist to Farmer Summer Sign
A humorous exchange contrasts seasonal signals with letters from relatives. The city Boston Transcript notes a dialogue about summer arrival and urban life.
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Boston Transcript
Woman credits Lydia E Pinkham remedy for health gain
Mrs. W. G. Monson of Beloit Wisconsin says overwork caused her female trouble. After trying various medicines she used Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for over a year, gained weight, and now manages her home. She offers to answer letters from women with similar issues.
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Beloit
Wis
Lydia E. Pinkham
W. G. Monson
Park Ave
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