Forestry reform urged to repeal Timber and Stone Act
A congressional report urges repealing the Timber and Stone Act and replacing it with a federal forest policy to keep public timber under government control. It argues revenue from stumpage should fund forestry and irrigation, preserving watersheds and promoting small rural homes while preventing land grabs and forest depletion.
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Eas. Teport
Howestead
Oard Frade
United States
Congress
Public Lands Commission
Forestry Service
Easry Stone
Spas Xs
Balto
United
Ie National Forest
Parlor Ponies of Iceland Charm Visitors at Exhibition
A feature on tiny creatures imported by Jamrach the naturalist called parlor ponies of Iceland. They resemble large toys, stand about twenty eight inches tall, woolly, quiet, and safe for children. Seven were bought for 75 dollars each, including a cream colored standout with a long tail. One buyer is a friend of the Queen, suggesting royal interest.
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Peto
Twentyakaght
Hin
Lonion Society
Siaiabs Sha Zoologicals
Hara
Fiz
Iceland
Jamrach
Thor
Es & T
Blaine Manufacturing CO
Mill Street
Qencord Junction
Mass
Letchworth Cox Celebrates 91st Birthday in Jamesburg NJ
Letchworth Cox, a stoker on America’s first steam locomotive, marked his 91st birthday at home in Jamesburg New Jersey on Christmas Day. Born in Chester County Pennsylvania in 1814 to Joseph and Hannah Cox, he remains fully alert and mentally sharp.
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Letchworth Cox
America
Jamesburg
Mr Cox
Joseph
Hannah Cox
Chester County
They Must Gnaw Rats and other rodents gnaw to keep teeth worn
Rats mice and squirrels gnaw not from mischief but because they must. The text notes rodents constantly chew to wear down teeth to proper length, driven by their biology and the owner’s life.
Absent Audience Creates Confused Lecture Moment
A Kansas City visitor praises a lecture he did not attend, claiming he and his parents bought tickets and went, only to reveal they were absent. The lecturer expresses disbelief as the misunderstanding unfolds in a hotel setting.
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Nick Longwide
Orlaw
Is & Seiantre
Cinginnati
Judge Longworth
All Prems
Withal
Guy
McKinley
Sue Walker
Ohio River
Cincinnati
Ohio
Publc
Sue
Otte Lyfessy
Congress
Joops Longworth
Traly
Longworth
Thessaly
Greece
Kansas City
Dulnt
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Raleigh
N. C
Saat
Roosevelt
Bay of Fundy
Gulf
High Sierras
West
Nafomal
Appalachian
Piedmont
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Virginia
Tennesee
Kentucky
White Mountains
New Hampshire
New England
White Mountain
South Carolina Appalachians
Stoker
Nicholas Longworth
Alice Roosevelt
White House
New York City
Unnational Photo-Souvenir CO
Lock Box
Washington, D
Blaine
Chatham
Erie
Wesson
Mick
Etary Printing
Oller
Parr Ree
Rts
Fred ‘Walsh
Gus Gare
Cbs
Bnoe
HS. Dess
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