Tariff talks show Wilson aids to lower living costs
Washington dispatch reports President Wilson and Democratic leaders facing constituent questions over inflation and tariff policy. Major figures like Underwood, Clark, and Representative Fitzgerald discuss reductions, free lists for food and sugar cuts, and the timing of benefits while noting Senate action and presidential approval are required.
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Washington D. C
Democratic Party
Wilson
Europe
Congress
Underwood
Senate
Clark Falla
Clark
John J. Pitegerald
New York
Spud Prices Rising Amid Regional Potato Shortage
Consumers in Kansas City pay 1.50 per bushel for new potatoes while recent pricing was 0.60. Dry weather across Kansas Missouri southern Illinois Tennessee and other areas threatens the crop. Kaw valley outputs show a potential drop to less than half of last year's 4000 carloads. Muskogee Oklahoma reports prices climbing from 70 to 88 cents per bushel along Arkansas river points.
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Kansas City
Kansas
Missouri
Illinois
Tennessee
Kaw Valley
Muskogee
Okla
Arkansas River
Idaho Falls Register
Birds Ownership Editorial Calls for Bird Conservation
The New York Tribune editorial argues that most birds belong to nonshooters and that a five year bird shutdown is necessary. It condemns "sportsmen" and "game hogs" for greed, urges prohibition if needed, and stresses conserving bird populations for future generations.
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New York Tribune
United States
Nora
Montana Proclaims State Wide Quarantine on Alfalfa and Related Goods
Governor Stewart issues a sweeping quarantine prohibiting import of alfalfa hay forage crops seeds nursery stock fresh fruits potatoes and garden bulbs from specified counties in Utah and Wyoming. The order, effective July 1, aims to contain alfalfa weevil beattle. fruit inspectors must destroy or return violative shipments.
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Stewart
Montana
Utah
Bear Lake
Oneldy J
Bannock
Maho
Ulita
Lincoln
Wyoming
ML. Dean
State
Harticulturket
R A. Cooley
Farmer's Institutes
Canning Rhubarb In Cold Water Method
Margaret Haggart of Colorado Agricultural College shares a method for canning rhubarb using cold water. Prepare sterilized jars by boiling lids and rings twenty minutes, cut rhubarb into pieces, add cold water to jars, seal, and store. When needed, drain and cook as fresh rhubarb.
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Margaret H. Haggart
Colorado Agricultural College
The Steel Trap Condemned and Cheese Nutrition Factor
The pamphlet The Steel Trap Condemned argues cruelty of steel traps with a Massachusetts agent witness and photographs from the north woods. A Dairy Division expert states cheese has three times the food value of porterhouse steak, highlighting cheese as a cheap source of nitrogen for diets, with Jensen's Dairyman cited.
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American Humane Education Society
Massachusetts 5
PCA
North Woods
Dr. Thom
Dairy Division
Federal Department of Agriculture
America
Jensen
Dairyman
Slugs Threaten Fruit Crops Warned By State Horticultural Dept
State horticultural officials report slugs doing significant damage to fruit trees amid deep recent weather. Inspector John A McPherson urges arsenate of lead sprays for pears and quinces, noting cherries may be sprayed before picking time to avoid fruit staining. Dusts or ashes can help small orchards.
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State Horticultural Department
Department
John A McPherson
Inspector McPherson
Capital News
Raising dairy cows profits from good parentage
A Charles B. Lane backed view argues to grow milk cows from quality stock. A study at Lols Experiment Station tracked 48 calves, showing high milk yield and cost efficiency, with calves raised to two years old often selling for 50, yielding margins even if costs rise, and asserts dairymen should raise their own cows as a core profitable practice.
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Charles B. Lane
Lane
Lols
Thia
Jensen
Dairyman
Ssi
Good Season Ahead for Fruit Growers
State Horticultural Inspector John A. McPherson reports Idaho’s fruit crop will be strong in quality, despite some drought damage in parts of the state. He contrasts Idaho with Utah, noting Idaho may have less quantity but better quality, based on his southern and eastern Idaho observations. Jake Quillen now manages the Idaho Lumber Company yard at Ya. He visited Grove City for the Fourth.
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United States
Congressman Smith
Idaho
U. S. Civil Service Commission
Utah
John A. McPherson
McPherson
Mar
Jake Quillen
Idaho Lumber Company
Grove City
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