Government payroll growth and Civil Service in New Deal era
The piece discusses the expansion of the federal workforce under Roosevelt, noting Civil Service figures lag behind other agencies and the rise of politically influenced appointments. It cites payroll totals, unreliability of agency counts, and creates concern over new agencies like the Rural Rehabilitation Administration and National Youth Administration while highlighting wage and relief challenges.
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Washington
Civil Service Commission
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Civilian Conservation Corps
Uncle Sam
Commission
The
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Emer
Roosevelt
Congress
Rural Rehabilitation Administration
Rexford Guy Tugwell
Brain Truster No. 3
Tugwell
National Youth Administration
National Labor Board
Hopking
Mr. Hopkins
Hopkins
Weight and Your Shape in Health and Gland Functions
An article explains three fundamental body builds and how gland activity shapes weight, hair, and features. It outlines over and under active thyroid and adrenal glands producing slender, heavy, or muscular physiques, with effects on strength and resilience.
Soft Corn Now a Grave Certainty in 1900s Crop Outlook
Prof H Rusk of the University of Illinois reports soft corn year prevalence since 1900 with 10 to 50 percent of the crop in soft, chaffy kernels. Ear corn silage is best for salvage. silos may be needed. Cattle fare best. horses, sheep, and hogs show limited use and risk.
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H. Rusk
University of Ilinois
College of Agriculture
Agricultural College
Research Proves Aid in Fighting Camelthorn Invasion
California agriculture officials use a root-suppressing method based on plants absorbing a liquid through leaves to transport poison to roots. Jars containing sodium arsenite are placed in camelthorn patches and portions of the weed are exposed to the solution, aiming to kill its extensive underground root system.
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California Department of Agriculture
Soy Beans as Roughage for Working Animals
Iowa State College advises soy beans serve best as hay for horses, mules, and other idle work animals. Soy bean straw also yields good results as winter roughage, while some feed straw and grain needs when some animals eat straw and others grain.
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Iowa State College
Cattle Feeding Increases in Eastern and Western Belts
Partial text indicates rising cattle shipments into the eastern corn belt with feeding activity noted in western corn belt states. Details on dates, figures, and specific states are missing.
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Corn Belt
Spend Less: How Savings Vary With Income Levels
An analysis shows savings depend on how far a household’s income sits within the overall scale. Saving rates rise as income increases, while lower earners save a smaller share of earnings due to essential living costs and limited discretionary funds.
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Bureau of Printing and Engraving
Colms
Bureau of the Mint
Treasury
IL. Im
Dr. Barton
Jack Horner
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Fieldier
Milnesia Waiess
Milnesia Wefers
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