States Cannot Stop Teaching Foreign Tongue
Washington declares state laws banning non English language teaching in public schools violate the Fourteenth Amendment. The court affirms liberty includes pursuing education and useful knowledge, and that restricting language study without a valid public purpose infringes individual rights. The decision notes education by qualified teachers remains essential and that German language study cannot be deemed harmful.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Mary
Corn Growing to Weed War
Agricultural guidance on harrowing corn fields to control weeds and improve growth. Advice warns against harrowing after corn emerges and stresses timing, field conditions, and moisture retention while noting a 1922 Arizona prairie dog campaign yielded $15 in crop value per dollar spent, with total state and federal funding of $30,000 and crop savings estimated at $475,000.
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Arizona
United States Department of Agriculture
Lettuce Acreage Expands in Idaho Says Agriculture Official
The Produce News quotes C. E. Shulte of the Department of Agriculture asserting Idaho lettuce acreage this year will be larger and spread over a wider area than last year. More farmers are entering lettuce production.
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the Produce News
C. E. Shulte
The
Drpartment of Agriculture
Idaho
Alaska Railroad Faces Multi-Year Deficit in 1922 and 1923 Outlook
Washington reports that the Alaska railroad, the only government owned line, posted operating expenses of 1 772 376 19 and revenues of 718 920 64 for the year ending December 31 1922, yielding a deficit of 1 053 455 55. For 1923 projections show expenses reduced by 100 000 and revenues up 200 000, trimming the deficit to about 700 000. Over seven years of operation from 1915 to 1922 total expenses reached 9 536 204 14 with revenues at 2 481 069 66, a cumulative deficit of 7 055 224 48.
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Washington
Alaska
United States
Department of the Interior
Wool markets slump buyers shy at prices
Wool marketing across range states for the week ending May 19 shows buyers unwilling to meet growers asking prices. Montana reports unchanged conditions. some sales at 50 to 52 1/2c. Wyoming sees few sales. growers ask 45 to 50c while buyers offer less. Idaho Soda Springs pool has no offers. Gooding County saw 45c. Arizona steady. Texas reports movement of finer grades to warehouses with prices 60 to 70c for 6–7 months fine wool, and 55c to 57c for 12 months fine. Oregon shearing near finish. Oregon shading 40c. Overall, market slow with pooling limited and most contracting completed. ALT O'Reilly visited Nammpa to discuss Canyon county farm bureau efforts.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Montana
Wyoming
Soda Springs
Idaho
Gooding
New Mexico
Arizona
Oregon
Dallas
Texas
Chicago
New York
Flag Courtesy: Proper Display Rules Highlighted at Capitol
Washington special correspondent reports a recent National Capitol convention urged correct flag etiquette. War Department rules emphasize union position and rightward flags, center grouping, and proper hanging, with guidance on display order, half mast procedures, rostrum placement, and prohibition of decorative uses or lettering.
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Washington
United States
War Department
Farmers Fight Darkness Over Market Profits
The piece urges farmers to demand fair dealing in markets. It links delayed settlements, misapplied freight charges, and dubious account sales to fear and distrust. It calls for direct shipping to small towns, transparent pricing, and better information to prevent profiteering and ensure prosperity.
Resolutions Honor Rev. W. S. Hawkes Death
The Men’s Bible class of the Presbyterian church and the local G. A. R. pass resolutions expressing high esteem and sympathy on the death of Rev. W. S. Hawkes. He taught the Hilde class for years and served nearly continuously as adjutant of the local Civil War veterans group.
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W. S. Hawkes
Presbyterian Church
Hin's Tables Promote Stomach Health in Old Time Beliefs
A vintage ad copy claims the stomach houses the soul and presents Hin's Tables as a cure for stomach ailments. It asserts the tablets strengthen digestion and restore natural function at a quarter per bottle, reflecting period medical humor and branding.
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