Cotton prices show weekly declines and export totals
The U S Department of Agriculture notes a weekly drop in cotton prices from December 12 to 18, with dull markets and abundant offerings. Exports reached 292 837 bales that week, aiding a cumulative rise to 4 329 603 bales for August 1 to December 18, while spinning spindles and production in Georgia show strong industry activity and ongoing dairy research and cheese making advances.
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United States Department of Agriculturel
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Department of Commerce
Washington
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Increase in Dairy Product Consumption Noted
A Dec 23 report from the U S Department of Agriculture via its bureau in Atlanta says Americans consume a large and rising quantity of dairy products. The bureau seeks economical production improved sanitary measures and science based methods to meet this growing need and improve product quality.
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Atlanta
United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau
Bright Moments in School Life Quip on Exam Definition
A London Post note recalls a general knowledge exam where a pupil defined a volcano as a mountain with a hole at the top and a view down the hole to see the creator smoking. The remark highlights humor in student answers.
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London Post
Southern Opposition to Taylor and Woodlock Names
Washington discussion on Richard V. Taylor of Alabama and Thomas F. Woodlock of New York for the Interstate Commerce Commission faces Senate resistance after southern protests. Regional representation debates, protests from Louisiana and South Carolina railroad commissions, and calls for open hearings accompany the nominations.
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White House
Coolidge
Interstate Commerce Commission
Senate
Richard V. Taylor
Alabama
Thomas F. Woodlock
New York
Taylor
Woodlock
Underwood and Heflin
Smith
South Carolina
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Taylor and Woodlock
Louisiana
H. P. Long
Louisiana Interstate Commerce Commission
South Carolina Railroad Commission
Charles E. Cotterill
Atlanta
South
Blease
Hoover Seeks Public Support to Curb U S Rubber Use
Secretary Hoover backs a movement with rubber users to cut U S consumption. He urged longer tire life and repaired tires, reclaiming old rubber, claiming a 25 percent reduction without affecting mileage. He cited $700 million yearly drained by the British Rubber combine and noted price fixes at 38 cents a pound.
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Washington
Herbert Hoover
House
Hoover
Commerce Secretary
Industry warning on foreign monopolies across sectors
The notice argues that the actions outlined could serve as a warning for other industries where foreign monopolies exist. It suggests that the potential moves deserve scrutiny and caution to prevent wider disruption and protect domestic interests.
Coldest known condition for helium gas near absolute zero
The article notes that the coldest condition achieved with helium gas approaches but stays within one degree of absolute zero, highlighting limits of temperature physics.
Entitled to Honor Father of the Constitution James Kullison
James Kullison is praised as a principal author of the Virginia plan and the Virginia legislature resolution that spurred the 1787 convention. He is celebrated as a leading force in shaping the Constitution and as a devoted participant in the convention's work.
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James Kullison
Virginia
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