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Newspaper
Russiaville Observer
Location
Russiaville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1920
Page
3
Indianapolis figures warn that prosecutions of profiteers will continue despite a federal ruling on the Lever Act. The article notes crashes, forest and road projects, and local notices from Vincennes to Gary with personnel changes, accidents, and industry recalls.
Representative Siegel of New York reports that with the 1920 census the house may grow from 435 to about 500 seats to reflect population gains. Indiana Iowa Missouri Chicago Illinois Kentucky Maine Maryland Nebraska Vermont Virginia would lose seats if current totals hold while others argue for smaller or larger changes. The apportionment bill work should begin when Congress reconvenes in December with a vote expected in early 1921.
The U S Shipping Board announces a second ninety day suspension of preferential rail rates on exports to seaborn movement in American bottoms until January 1 1921 to allow a full inquiry into fuels and proper application of the law. Chairman Benson says the move protects American commerce and shipping while foreign steamship objections are considered.
A federal effort advances to study migratory birds south of the United States under a treaty framework with Canada. An ornithologist is sent to Argentina Uruguay Paraguay and southern Brazil to monitor species spending winter in those regions. House activity report notes 140 days in session and numerous bills. Radio operator strike danger averted to November 1. Pilgrim tercentenary collections to be shown, including Library of Congress exhibits curated by Herbert Putnam.
District Attorney John E. Laskey presents to the grand jury a sweeping conspiracy charging fourteen former War Risk Bureau employees and associates with defrauding disabled soldiers of more than 100000 dollars. Secret Service, 18000 claims under scrutiny, with suspects nationwide and potential arrests, including two women under suspicion. Chief W H Moran calls the scheme one of the most revolting crimes and warns of flight risks, including college men heading to Mexico.
U S Department of Agriculture guidance notes ducks thrive on green feed and mash. Pekin ducks yield hatching eggs and are fattened two weeks before slaughter, with specific mash recipes and optional fish scrap to cut costs. Indian Runner ducks should receive year round laying rations for egg production.
Advice warns against kicking a horse or mule foot as it can bruise the cartilage and trigger bone deposits leading to a side bone and persistent lameness. Emphasizes avoiding foot kicks to prevent injury.
Fall garden notes report radishes and lettuce improve in cooler weather after hot season hurts quality. Frost is not damaging and plants store well into winter. Late summer radishes grow huge roots suitable for long storage.
Oats make good summer feed if fowls eat freely. Most fowls take to clean sweet oats weighing 40 pounds per bushel, while long pointy or light or musty oats are refused. A bushel of oats has half the nutrients of a bushel of corn or wheat.
The article outlines fish meal made from by products of sardine tuna and salmon canneries as a high protein feed for hogs cattle and poultry. It notes the USDA and Bureau of Chemistry efforts to convert canning waste into a high grade feed and asserts no taint on animal products. It explains two profits: feeding value and fertilizer value are both retained when diverted from fertilizer to livestock rations.
Perennial weeds resist control and demand thorough, persistent effort. Quack grass and Canada thistle are especially troublesome. Deep plowing and frequent cultivation after fallow help eradicate large areas. Preventing regrowth ensures death. certain cropping systems may suit quack grass.
The article promotes silos as the best feed insurance by storing green succulent feed. It argues that even in good seasons with ample rain, filling silos protects against future dry spells and shortages of feed and pasture.
The Bureau of Crop Estimates reports U S hog numbers fell about 5 percent in the first four months of 1920 vs 1919, while cattle decreased about 6 percent in the same period compared with the prior year, on farms nationwide.
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