Favor Projects for Good Roads Shows Big Increase
A United States Bureau of Public Roads summary covers federal aid road building from September 1916 to April 1920. By May 1, 1920, 1,974 projects reached plan delivery, 1,827 recommended for approval totaling 13,845 miles, with 1,569 agreements in progress for 11,987 miles and about 100 more begun without signed agreements, lifting total miles under construction to 13,540. Several states submitted approved statements for all or nearly all allotments.
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Bureau of Public Roads
United States Department of Agriculture
California
Delaware
Illinois
Idaho
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Minnesota
Nebraska
New Hampshire
New Jersey
North Carolina
Ohio
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
Utah
Washington
West Virginia
Wyoming
Water pan protection for fowl cages outdoors
A Farm Journal note by B. Frank Beyer explains fowl water pans are reachable by birds and dirt can be scratched into the pan when cages hang from the wall. Placing cages outdoors shields the water from sun rays with the cage top acting as a shield.
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Witte
B. Frank Beyer
Farm Journal
Colorado Beetle Pest Targeted by Bordeaux Mixture Spray
Colorado potato beetle is a major pest for potato growers. It can be killed by spraying with a strong Bordeaux mixture containing arsenic such as Paris green at a rate of half a pound per 50 gallons.
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Colorado
Penn Chemical Works
Philadelphia USA
Beet-Top Silage Packing Principles Explained
Fundamentals of making beet-top silage mirror corn silage. Pack mass tightly to exclude air and seal tightly for best fermentation and preservation.
Moisture Destroys Hay Quality In Wet Stacks
A reader notes moisture injures hay more than dryness, warning that hay raked or stacked while wet with dew or rain will be damaged. The message emphasizes timely handling to avoid moisture exposure.
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West
Anc
Two Dips Needed To Cure Sheep Scab Says USDA Bulletin
United States Department of Agriculture specialists report in Farmers Bulletin 713 that a single dipping often fails to rid sheep of scab. A second dip is essential about ten days after the first to destroy eggs and newly hatched mites, with a fourteen day window acceptable if needed. Copies of Bulletin 713 available from Washington, D. C.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Farmers
Washington, D. C
Planting Endive in August for Winter Use
Endive should be planted from early to mid August with green curled varieties preferred. Space rows wide, thin to about four inches apart for finer heads. As frost nears, form a hedgerow by lifting outer leaves and banking earth with straw cover.
Getting Rid of Quack Grass Through Rotations
A three year rotation with clover and corn and a two year cycle with corn and rye or early potatoes and rye offers an excellent method to remove quack grass. Extra tillage costs are often offset by higher yields.
Investing in Forest Crop
A forest crop requires small cash outlay per acre and carries a light annual charge. An investment of 10 to 15 dollars per acre over 40 to 50 years can yield a compound return of about 4 to 6 percent for the period.
How to Protect Hay From Mold with Canvas Covers
Advice on preserving hay by covering haycocks with canvas or similar covers and using weighted cement doughnuts to hold covers in place. Mix one part cement to two parts sand, mold into doughnut shapes with a galvanized wire loop, embed them, and let set seven days in a damp place before use.
Rickey Denies Sale of St. Louis Star Rogers Hornsby
Branch Rickey stated Rogers Hornsby is not for sale despite persistent reports. He noted St. Louis has been offered 200000 cash and two players but reiterated the club is not interested.
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Rogers Hornsby
St. Louis Cardinals
Branch Rickey
Rickey
Hornsby
St. Louis
Cardinal Club
Close race seen in Ban Johnson league
Tris Speaker predicts a tight season in the Ban Johnson circuit noting pitching as the key asset and naming Western clubs and Detroit as stronger contenders. He expects no early eliminations and forecasts the Tigers breaking away soon in a tougher schedule.
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Ban Johnson
Tris Speaker
Detroit
Tigers
Jadda Gheb Signed by Cardinals Scout in Pittsburgh
Manager Branch Rickey of the St. Louis Cardinals signs a promising young pitcher named Jadda Gheb in Pittsburgh. The native American prospect previously pitched for an independent team and is said to be developing well, despite his unusual name.
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Branch Rickey
St. Louis Cardinals
Pittsburgh
Jadda Gheb
Jadda
IS PRIZE RECRUIT TWIRLER
The prize recruit hurler of the American league this year is Hank Harris, the slender Athletic pitcher. Harris is six feet six inches tall and has wonderful speed, curves, change of pace and courage. He hurled for the Houston Texas league club last year. Myatt, also with the Macks, was his battery pal.
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Hank Harris
Harris
Houston
Myatt
Macks
Odd tale of hard luck at Stock Exchange sweepstakes
H. A. Clark, an exchange member, bought five Derby tickets and sold three just before the race. One of his remaining tickets was on Spion Kop, the winning horse, yielding no prize after he held a $25,000 winning ticket but sold it for $5.
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Stock Exchange
H. A. Clark
Exchange
Clark
Spion Kop
Notable notes from sports world including Thorpe to coach Canton team
Highlights include Jim Thorpe set to manage the Canton professional football eleven next fall, Jack Sharkey planning a money making trip, and Lew Tendler's Milwaukee fights grossing $58 000. Also mentions Benny Leonard insurance and Resolute deck crew details.
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Jim Thorpe
Canton
Lew Tendler
Mitchell Brothers
Milwaukee
Pinky
Richie
It Pays to Be Sure in Pittsburgh New York Game
In the twelfth inning Burns on third and Fletcher on first with two outs, a double steal led Schmidt to chase Burns back. Klein ruled no tag, Burns dashed for home as Cutshaw touched home and Burns was finally called out, a narrow escape for Pittsburgh.
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Burns
Fletcher
Schmidt
Bill Klein
Pirates
Carter
Cutshaw
Klem
Baseball notes mix in early season report from major leagues
Short item lists several players and teams with remarks on form and prospects. Artie Nehf shows improvement with the Giants while the Yankees challenge the Indians in hitting. John McCloskey and his Memphis squad excel in the Southern league. others like Babe Ruth and Zeb Terry draw attention as the season opens.
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Artie Nehf
Giants
John McCloskey
Memphis
Fling at Cup to Cost in Excess of Million
A close Lipton associate estimates the fourth Shamrock attempt to win the America's Cup will run well over 1,000,000 dollars. Sir Thomas Lipton faces one final bid whether victorious or not, and the price tag caps his long international yacht racing effort.
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Lipton
Shamrock
Sir Thomas
Win
José
Now Free From Pain
Woman from Bayonne New Jersey shares relief from menstrual pains and weakness after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She notes improved health after marriage and motherhood and endorses the remedy to friends.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
N. J
Lydia E Pinkham
Anna Sleva
East 17Th Street
Bayonne
Ink stain removal with mustard on linen
Apply freshly made mustard to the red ink stain on the table linen and leave for about half an hour. Then sponge the area to remove all trace of ink.
Bayer Tablets of Aspirin Ad Prewar Advertising Card
An advertisement promotes Bayer Aspirin, claiming genuine Bayer Tablets of Aspirin proven safe by millions and prescribed by physicians for over twenty years. It urges accepting only an unbroken Bayer package with directions for relief of headache toothache earache neuralgia rheumatism colds and pain. The ad notes 12 tablet tins cost a few cents and larger packages are sold by druggists.
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Bayer
Ady
Knowledge Dearly Bought
A quoted exchange features Dustin Stax claiming a campaign contribution yielded information. He says a taxicab seemed costly until he experienced a bandwagon, implying political favors or publicity as the perceived payoff. The remark targets campaign finance ethics and the perceived value of influence.
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Dustin Stax
Cuticura Ad Promises Soothing Scalp Relief
An advertising note describes using Cuticura Ointment for itchy scalp and dandruff spots, followed by Cuticura Soap and hot water shampoo. It urges making these products daily toilet preparations for clear skin and soft hands.
A Thought on a Real Platform
A witty remark compares a genuine platform to one built with real planks. The quip hinges on literal versus figurative foundation, suggesting authenticity lies in solid, tangible construction rather than mere appearance.
Man Finds Religion in Tight Place Observation
A proverb suggests that true religious feeling comes to a man when he faces a tight or perilous situation, implying hardship sparks faith and introspection.
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IS Prize
Twirler
Philadelphia Athletics
Jimmy Clabby
Napies
New Zealand
Jack Sharkey
New York
Matt McGrath
Southern Association of Amateur Athletic Union
Antwerp
Storm King Golf Club
Cornwall-on-Hudson
N. Y
Joe Symonds
United States
Pacific Coast
Jack Kelly
Vesper Club
Schuykill River
Benny Leonard
Anne
Banner Lye
Clevelands
New York Americans
Yankees
Indians
Syracuse International League
York Staters
Baltimore
Jack Daubert
Cincinnati
Ping Bodie
Babe Ruth
Brooklyn
Dodgers
Bobby O'Farrell
Cincinnati Club
Joe Meyer
Terre Haute
Browns
Cardinals
Casey Stengel
Cy Williams
Phillies
Mitchell
Cubs
Zeb Terry
Zeb
Chicago
Clark Griffith
White Sox
Grover Cleveland Alexander
Thomas Lipton
Northrop & Lyman Co.,Inc
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