Shenandoah Valley farming trip recalls Civil War echoes
A Virginia Shenandoah Valley tour by Department of Agriculture officials highlights rich corn and wheat crops, fruit potential, and historic Civil War sites near Harrisonburg. The piece notes barley farmers, duck farms with 25 000 birds, and the value of wheat and pasture rotations, plus remarks on D B Salmon and the dairy inspection program.
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Shenandoah Valley
Virginia
Thirrishivg
Washington
Sheridan
Arly
Vfarix
Tinois
Harrisonburg
Mansacton
Mounntains
Blue Ridge
Alleghanies
Department of Agriculture
Various Noted Facts From Around The World Briefs
A collection of short items covers honey bees versus bumble bees, U S sugar imports totaling 3 054 131 447 pounds, poultry output valued at 280 000 000 dollars, hog products at 186 529 000 dollars, salt monopoly in Italy, and sea water evaporation bans. Other notes mention Emperor Meiji dining with Taft, Kilpatrick’s NY housing history, malaria traced to mosquitoes, Turkish sultan’s nocturnal comfort, Niagara River tunneling plans, Norway cod catches, and Japan aiding Russian literacy with prison schoolings. Further items touch Cunard steamers, Swedish king Oscar, Bjornson on Norway, timber trout, an automobile omnibus in Peru, global merchant vessels 20 736, Meigsner’s Peter element clock sculpture, and Daniel Webster as a breeder of highbred cattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Italy
Japan
Taft
Thomas Kilpatrick
New York
Turkey
Ile
Michigan Central
Niagara River
Norway
Cunard Line
Oscar
Sweden
Bjornson
Line
Peru
Yes Sé
Meigsner
Peter Eteulem
Kreulen
Nuresburg
Daniel Webster
Marshiel
Alderneys
Ayeslires
Devons
Paper plant may replace leather in U S hides import fears
The Department of Agriculture reports amid fears of the orange maggot entering California. Explorer Fairchild notes Mitsumata, a Japanese shrub, could yield a versatile paper material rivaling traditional linen-based paper. Japanese use ranges from wall coverings to waterproof leathers and various papery products.
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Department of Agriculture
Mexico
California
Wilton
Tapan
Tairchild
Appalachian Range
United States
Japan
America
Fairchild
Mannheim
Rivne
Europe
Levant
New York
Currency Shortages Spur Faster Money Production Plans
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing in Washington faces delays as old currency returns swell, prompting calls to increase output and expand facilities. Treasurer Charles T. Trent notes banks steadily enlarge circulation, with 118 banks waiting for new money, underscoring the nation’s growing demand for currency. Plans contemplate extending the printing bureau to manufacture all U S money.
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Tureau
Washington
Werner
Noy
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Uncle Sam's
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United States Department of Agriculture
Ube
Monsey
Cora
Amoke
Bureau of Animal Industry
D. BE. Salmon
Departmnt of Agriculture
Department
Rome
Congress
Salon
Department of Justee
Wilson
Salmon
Kovernment
Melvin
Diveau
Duay
Eligt
Freee Fauci Bulletins
Pile Vurluis
Wapshingou
Sud
Himeju
Fort Arthur
Appon
Vieira
Fie Goon Corr
Himeda
Wines Oi
Russia
Credit Due Japan
Khobe
Pened
Cimgrees
Mamaters
Nbuf Money Nerpan
KentUcky Wagon Manufacturing CO
Louisville, KY
Kirk
James S. Kirk & Company
Chicago
Webb Publishing Co
St. Paul Minn
William Bros
Ithaca, N
Marlin FireArms Co
New Haven
Conn
Remington Typewriter
Wyckoff, Seamans & Benedict
HAY Press
Sandwich Mfg, CO
Main Street, Sandwich, TM
Eagle Tank Go
N. Green St
Mhicapoy, Fl
Watson-Stillman
Cory AU
Che Missoula
T'Rees
Express
Missoula Nursery CO
Missoula, Montana
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