Up to Date Business Methods for Market Organizations
Prepared by the United States Department of Agriculture outlines weaknesses in marketing organizations due to outdated accounting. It advocates double entry bookkeeping, journals, ledgers, clear officer duties, regular meetings, bonded funds, and auditing. It covers asset tracking, pooling records, cash safeguards, depreciation, and filing systems to improve efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Markets
Columpar
Co operative Buying Saves Farmers in Orange County Florida
United States Department of Agriculture notes a farmers group in Orange County Florida saved 380 dollars by pooling orders for carbon bisulphid. The 1000 pound purchase lowered price 88 cents per pound, aiding fumigation of corn to curb weevils. Farmers remodel cribs to be airtight or build new ones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Orange County
Florida
Poor seed and savin g of seed in farming advice
Farmers urged to sow the usual acre age of wheat and improve soil and storage practices. Warnings about dry straw beds and the value of manure kept under a shed to prevent leaching, with emphasis on efficient farm tools storage and careful land use.
Earnings of Club Members Teach Modern Poultry Methods
Department of Agriculture clubs and state colleges train women in up to date poultry care and egg marketing. Examples show Hernando Florida egg and poultry circles selling 1840 76 worth in three months and a Prince Edward Virginia member clearing 500 on eggs and chicks last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Hernando County
Florida
Prince Edward County
Virginia
Coffee County
Tennessee
Keeping Closely in Touch With Market Demands
Farmers who sell vegetables or other farm produce to consumers or retail stores benefit from checking market conditions. A telephone inquiry or local paper notice can reveal demand shifts that affect prices and timing. Advertising via parcel post should follow accurate timing to maximize returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Woodland range for fowls boosts egg production
A woodland range provides hens with a special reason to scratch for slugs worms and beetles under bark and in rotten wood. Such protein rich foraging supports egg production by supplying necessary nutrients.
DANGER IN USING KEROSENE
Warning against using kerosene as a remedy for poultry. Internal administration can be fatal and applying it to birds causes blistering of soft tissue.
Bronson predicts Martin to challenge Demsey in heavyweight ranks
Jimmy Bronson says Bob Martin, heavyweight champion of the A E F, will become a revelation in the professional ring. He reports Martin as a powerful, tireless hitter who trains in the woods and is being groomed for a gradual rise toward a title bout with Jack Dempsey.
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Jimmy Bronson
Bob Martin
United States Army
Bronson
Detroit
James
Martin
Harry Hochstadter
Chicago Evening Post
Bob
Jimmy
Jack Dempsey
Mr. Martin
Soldier Boys
Alfred Felton
Ernest Barry
Felton
Seine
Paris
Clarence Buxton
Cambridge University
England
Knights of the
Thea
Cash
Aangaroo Land
McVilly
Australia
Arnst
Hene
Paddon
Barry
Platt Adams Named Italian Olympic Track Coach
World famous sprinter Platt Adams is appointed to coach Italy for next year’s Olympic Games and has sailed to Italy to begin duties with the team.
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Platt Adams
Italy
Favors Change in Soccer Rules Suggested by Shea
Danny Shea, famed Blackburn Rover, proposes rule changes to curb the kick out and to restrict offside to the first third of the field. He also calls for direct goal from a corner kick, and suggests free kicks for boundary kicks instead of throws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danny Shea
Blackburn Rover
England
Shea
Racing values rise in Australasian events
In Victoria the Caulfield Cup increases to 25 000 dollars and the Melbourne Cup to 35 000 dollars while in New Zealand the Auckland Cup also sees a rise from 12 500 dollars to a higher figure.
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Victoria
Australasia
Zealand
Brief Loyal to Every Game in American Association
Bunny Brief real name Anthony Borjeski was the only player to appear in every game this season for Kansas City. He totaled 152 games mainly at first base after starting at third. Brief previously played for the Pirates in 1917 and was sent to Louisville that year. He also played for Kansas City in 1918 and 1919, posting a .324 batting average.
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Bunny Brief
Anthony Borjeski
American ‘Association
Kansas City Outfit
Kaws
Brief
Pirates
Louisville
Kansas City
Providence Enjoys Legalized Sunday Football In Riverside
Boston and other sports notes include Riverside California resuming polo this winter and bowlers in New York City paying 20 cents a game. Mentions Penn eight crews coached by Joe Wright, Ainsmith signing with Detroit for 1920, Gonzales playing winter ball in Havana, Moran trade talks about Ring and Smith, and Harvard rowing and tennis developments at Cambridge with New York clubs involved.
Onside Kick Helps Illini Triumph in Iowa Clash
The Illinois team pulled off an onside kick to win the game against Iowa. The play had fallen out of use but proved effective and well executed by Illinois, highlighting smart strategy and execution.
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Illinois
Iowa
Illini
Dini
Fred Brown Declines 1920 Olympic Manager Post
Fred C. Brown, coach at Era University and noted mentor in the Illinois Intercollegiate Athletic Association, declines appointment as mass athletics manager for the 1920 Antwerp Olympic Games. He previously earned prestige for handling events at Pershin Stadium in Paris during European operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred C. Brown
Era University
Illinois Intercolle, Athletic Association
Antwerp
Belgium
Paris
Europe
Athletic Boom in Belgium Sports Revival Under Belgian Army
The athletic director of the Y M A with the Belgian army reports a strong revival of sport across Belgium. Wrestling and boxing are popular as officers and men take lessons whenever possible, with a notable absence of pris m. The Belgian Sporte federation emphasizes sport for its own sake.
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Y. M
Belgium
Belgian Sporte Federation
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Rob Martin
PADAG
Providence
Riverside
Cal
New York City
Penn
Joe Wright
Edward Ainsmith
Detroit Americans
Mike Gonzales
Giants
Havana
Cuba
St. Louis
Pat Moran
Jimmie Ring
Jack Smith
M. H. Thompson
The
Coast Artillery
Boston Harbor
Minneapolis
Millers
Sam Agnew
Joe Leonard
Mike Menaskey
Washington Club
Cochran
Willie Hoppe
Harvard
Cambridge
Brodel
Union B. C
New York
Drucker
Alanta B. C
Columbia University
Fred Brown
Bradley University
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