Origins of the Department of Agriculture and its growth
The piece traces how the Department of Agriculture evolved from a $1000 seed distribution effort in 1862 to a large, cabinet level agency by 1889 and beyond. It highlights expanding functions, rising personnel from 12,480 in 1910 to over 18,000 in 1920, and escalating appropriations up to $31.5 million in 1921, arguing the public deserves clarity on government spending.
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Department of Agriculture
United States
Post Office
Patent Office
State Department
Board of Agriculture
Benjamin Franklin
England
Pennsylvania
Patents
H. L. Ellsworth
Congress
Isaac Newton
Grover Cleveland
Hoss
Andi
Haphazard Extension of Fisheries Bureau Grows
The article traces the rise of the United States Bureau of Fisheries from a modest 1871 start with a $5,000 appropriation to a large 1909 and 1919 level, then notes how it expanded into unrelated duties from fur bearers to Alaska, arguing the bureau grew in haphazard fashion while remaining focused on fish care and study.
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Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Fisheries
Department of Commerce
Congress
Fish and Fisheries
United States
Smithsonian Institution
Spencer Fullerton Baird
Ele
Department of Compierce ‘and Labor
Bureau
Alaska
Executive Branch
Fisheries Service
Fisheries Bureau
Cattle and hog market jargon explained in old livestock guide
An excerpt detailing terms used in cattle sheep and hog markets. Includes classifications such as butcher cattle prime finished and canners with notes on weights and qualities for beef hogs and lambs. Highlights terms like top bulk dockage and mixed packers and explains docking lambs.
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Canada
England
Avery
United States
Sanopie Sealetchewan
Joinstone
Indianapolis
Giana
Tanlac touted as World’s Greatest Tonic for indigestion
An advertisement proclaims Tanlac relieves obstinate dyspepsia and indigestion, boosts weight, and restores health. It claims Tanlac rebuilds digestion, enriches blood, strengthens organs, and turns food into bone, muscle, and flesh, with nationwide availability through druggists.
Share With Cuticura Soap Ad
Advertising claim promotes Cuticura Soap for shaving bathing and shampooing. Highlights reduced irritation and skin health with daily use. Emphasizes one soap for all uses and asserts no mug slimy residue germs or waste.
Senator Sorghum Questions Auditors About Clarity
A quotation shows Senator Sorghum asking if his ideas were clear to auditors and expressing hope they will visit to explain them. The exchange depicts a humorous, self aware tone about communication and accountability.
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Sorghum
Rust spots gone with Red Cross Ball Blue laundry ad
Ad claims Red Cross Ball Blue prevents rust spots from bluing. Urges buyers in a hurry to try the product and see the improvement over inferior bluing.
Diamond Dyes promises easy home dyeing for all fabrics
An advertisement touts Diamond Dyes as simple for any woman to dye or tint dresses, skirts, coats and more. It guarantees no spotting, fading, streaking, or running and instructs buyers to specify wool or silk or linen, cotton or mixed goods.
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Sam
Edward G. Lowry
Washington
Western Newspaper Union
Prime
A. Heavy
Yearling
America
Satan
Fletcher
Bewdre
Bayer
Agpirina
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