Government personnel reform and Congress action urged
The piece argues for a thorough overhaul of the national government’s personnel system. It cites only partial reforms, calls for a comprehensive reorganization of Congress procedures and budgeting, and stresses the need to attract and retain capable workers to end waste and inefficiency. It presents statements from insiders within the service as evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Publc
Uuet
Ansure Steels
Aftair
Alexander Elataliton
Call for Treasury Reform Echoes From 1920 Debate
The piece reflects on early 20th century concerns about government spending and the complexity of federal operations. It recalls calls by officials and historians for comprehensive study of agencies, the misuse of funds, and proposals to tighten controls on appropriations and reduce waste in public expenditures. The tone recalls 1912 to 1920 debates on efficiency and oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batt
United States
Sony
Cleveland
Mscumton
Corporal Tunner
Gilbert
the Treasury
Che Jremont
Helms
Tick Eradication Progress in Georgia Boosts County Quarantines
The U S Department of Agriculture reports satisfactory tick eradication in Georgia with 15 or more counties likely released from federal quarantine. In June, 81465 cattle dippings were supervised. only 800 tick-infested herds remained in counties slated for release. Taylor County resisted cooperation, necessitating re- quarantine. Range riders enforce paint-marking at dips to track treated cattle as undipped stock declines statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Georgia
Taylor
Commissioners’ Court
Taylor County
Department of Agriculture
South
Maryland All Board of Agriculture
Bureau of Animal Industry
Union Stock Yards
Baltimore
J. A. Whitefield Co
Frederick, Md
Benning Union Stock Yards
District of Columbia
Carolina Packing Co
Wilmington
N.C
Pruning Peach Trees for Better Crops and Health
Horticultural guidance from the New Jersey experiment station advises pruning peach trees with attention to branch removal and tip heading. Cut crossing and very long inner branches, aim for vase shaped tops on bearing trees, and avoid excessive tipping. Rejuvenation of old trees requires heavy top cuts, followed by spraying, cultivation, and fertilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station
Life Saving Merit Badge Tests Updated by Red Cross
New life saving merit badge requirements approved by the American Red Cross life saving department replace the old tests. Scouts must dive seven feet to recover a ten pound object, tow a person of equal weight in four carries, swim 100 yards after undressing, release methods from drowners, and perform Schafer prone chest compressions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Red Cross Life Saving Department
Marion Scouts Honor Civic Service Awards
In Marion Indiana a scout civic service committee credits scout hours toward awards. Red blue and gold bars mark 25 50 and 100 hours. Six scouts have earned the gold bar for tasks such as Christmas seal posters ushers at a community sing cemetery grave surveys safety exhibits Memorial Day service traffic duty and unemployment survey work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Ind
Near East Relief
Gooseberries from cuttings and mound layering described
Gooseberries grow from catlingsike currants and propagate by mound layering. In spring tops are cut to stubs four to five inches, new shoots form, then covered with earth to root. Fall earth is removed, young plants are planted or kept moist until spring. Plant six feet apart and care like currants per USDA guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Horse Exercise and Stable Care for Winter Health
The horse cannot maintain health and strength without daily exercise. The animal should travel five to six miles and be kept outdoors as much as possible during winter. It should be housed in a well ventilated, properly bedded barn to stay fit.
Scout Saves 200-Pounder From Ice in Brooklyn Lake
Albert Rowe of Babylon Park Avenue pulled 260-pound Benjamin McGuckin from Argyle Lake with a hockey stick after leaping across ice chunks then helped Mrs. McGuckin to shore. He assisted Mrs. Stevenson's rescue next, while others finished the job. Rowe declined reward despite recognition offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Firma
Brooklyn Eagle
Albert Rowe
Park Avenue
Babylon
Argyle Lake
Benjamin J. McGuckin
Joseph H. Stevenson
Albert
McGuckins
Young Rowe
McGuckin
Spring Pruning Advice for Berries and Cane Fruits
Pruning should occur in spring just before growth begins to reduce winter damage. Prune after danger of frost has passed to avoid harm to soft centers of canes. Early spring pruning improves fruit quality and reduces winter damage risk.
Surplus grain marketing prompts mixed signals
A fragmented notice outlines marketing surplus grains with unclear references to pricing and providers. It mentions entities and locations in a garbled stream, lacking coherent details but signaling price concerns and annual aspects. The readable bits suggest a rural or agricultural trade context without clear names or dates.
Three Boys Rescued From Ice by Scouts at Quincy Pond
In Quincy Massachusetts ten year old boys fell through thinning ice at Butler's pond. A third youth attempted rescue but also fell in. Three scouts Cue Peterson Huipti Allen and Gibert Pallett used a ladder to reach the swimmers. Peterson swam to the first boy and saved him. He then assisted another before others arrived. Authorities praise quick teamwork and courage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler's Pond
Quincy
Mass
Cue Peterson
Huipti Allen
Gibert Pallett
Pili
Peterson
Questioning a man’s preference for excursions over his own canoe
The query asks if a man would choose an excursion over the paciness of his own canoe, implying a contrast between travel for leisure and using his own vessel. The phrase invites reflection on value, practicality, and personal choice.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sam
Edward G. Lowry
Toi
Naty Se
Nal Gounc of
America
Civic Service Awards
Scout
Diane Boi
Mele Oy
Tansac
Barbara Weber
van Ness Ave
San Francisco
Holland
Parker
Hiscoxa
Mall
Elling
Collum Dropsy Rewedy CO
Dept
Atlanta
Brother Johnson
Gap Johnson
Rumpus Ridge
Ark
Kansag City Star
Mopper’ World Ae
Mothers
Mothers of the World
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!