Congress Coverage Gaps Acknowledge Press Limits
The piece argues that newspapers cannot fully report all Senate and House actions and committee proceedings. It cites 16,289 public bills and 481 joint resolutions in the Sixty-sixth Congress and notes only a portion become laws, urging federal publicity to keep the country informed.
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Supreme Court Upholds Woman Suffrage in Unanimous Ruling
The Supreme Court, in a unanimous decision by Justice Brandeis, upheld the nineteenth amendment’s validity against Maryland challengers who argued it did not become part of the federal Constitution. The ruling rejected state-level limits on federal amendments and cited the long-standing validity of the Fifteenth Amendment. The decision frames federal constitutional supremacy over conflicting state provisions in suffrage matters.
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Remount Service protests over budget curbs and depot plans
Communications from horse breeders accuse congress of attempting to curtail remount appropriations. The service, now handling farm horse improvements, plans work in 40 states with 200 remounts valued over 500000. Breeders oppose closing Front Royal depot and urge continued support for depots at Front Royal Fort Robinson and Fort Reno while Fort Keogh may be abandoned due to funding limits.
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Navy trims fleet amid fuel economy measures
Secretary Denby ordered fifty additional destroyers and nearly thirty auxiliary ships placed out of commission to save fuel. The move leaves 76 destroyers fully active and four with reduced crews, with other vessels including five ships, a colliery, two store ships, four mine layers and sweeping boats affected. Two gun boats will be retired and replaced in Asiatic waters by Sacramento and Asheville. A prior 92 ships have been placed out since Denby took office, with 257 obsolete vessels sold and 62 more on sale. Congress approved about 109.5 million dollars for navy fuel deficiencies, with a cap of 0.9 million for fuel in the near term.
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Bewitching Smart New Spring Wraps And Millinery Trends
A lively review of spring fashion highlights coats wraps and millinery. Describes crepe de chine fabrics vivid color palettes including daffodil yellow jade green and sapphire, new weaves like veidyne, and bold accessories matching hats with jewelry. Notes wide-brim hats and updates to necklaces earrings and bags in coordinated tones.
New Spring Hats Feature Navy Accent and Velvet Coats
Fashion notes highlight spring millinery with deer colored velvet coats and single button fastenings. Cape effects and anti-mercury colors appear in advance models while flowers inspire palettes. Amber beads and sapphire bag accents appear with bright color notes against somber frocks.
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Lettuce: Popular Head Varieties Dominate Market
Gardeners are urged to grow leaf lettuce for early yields while head lettuce remains the market standard. Romaine offers easier culture and quick maturation though tall tips require proper blanching. transplanting and careful cultivation are essential to prevent checks and ensure a good head.
Best Manure Results for Soil Improvement
Manure on heavy soils yields better results when plowed under. It mixes with soil and helps break compact texture. Heavy manure best when turned under in spring, fall plowing less effective. Fine manure suits top dressing. For poor land use part of manure for top dressing clover to improve stand rather than applying all to core land.
Highways Face Growing Freight and Traffic Pressure
High freight rates and the lure of short distance motor trucking shift more heavy freight to highways. Pleasurable car use, with many drivers speeding, creates near intolerable road burdens. Farmers must study the issue and assist road officials with every available measure.
Continuous Pea Planting Guide for Year Round Harvest
The United States Department of Agriculture guides gardeners to sow peas in small growing early varieties first then follow with large wrinkled types. Plant every ten days to two weeks for continuous supply. use supports for tall varieties and space rows three to four feet apart with seeds ten per foot.
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Manner of Handling Trees in Orchard Planting
Many fail to handle trees properly when starting an orchard. Roots should be kept shaded and moist from nursery fall to firm planting, avoiding sun and wind exposure. Do not expose roots longer than necessary, and heat with moist soil while awaiting immediate planting.
Easy Way to Water Garden
A special watering facility uses a perforated pipe attached to a hose to irrigate crops. On level land water floods small furrows beside rows. on steep or uneven ground the pipe distributes water evenly. It notes cost viability for small gardens with pumping needs.
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Little Things Count Most in Farmers Prosperity
The piece argues small savors like chickens eggs butter fruit honey and other little items sustain farmers and keep them out of debt by enabling better living and prosperity.
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