Tawney Eyes Economy Reforms in U S Government Spending
Washington January 11 Special Tawney chairman of the House Appropriations Committee is reviewing bills and finds high salaries across departments including the Panama canal commission. He aims to reduce waste and would face opposition from entrenched officials while defending the need for some offices. Payne says he never wanted to pay for the Philippines but accepts the burden, recalling opposition to the Spanish American War and urging a peaceful Cuba solution.
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Pennsylvania
The Hatchling Guide for Incubators
A United States Bulletin offers practical steps for incubator setup and hatching. It advises acquainting with parts and directions, placing eggs properly, avoiding drafts, and maintaining cleanliness. It covers timing checks on days seven eleven and fifteen and moisture adjustment for air space.
Perch arrangement to prevent fowl droppings and quarrels
Practical guidance on crosswise versus level perches for poultry. Movable wide perches, about one foot above clean ground, reduce droppings and leg issues. Proper spacing avoids fights as birds seek the highest spot. kerosene cleaning recommended for maintenance.
Fat in meat feeding boosts egg production in hens
A Utah station study compares muk alinumen with fresh meat and scraps, finding meat fat enhances egg yield. Lean meat fed with corn outperforms wheat, suggesting fat must be supplied from oil-rich grains. Hens fed fresh meat scraps or bone beat those given meat meal in both of two tested years.
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Proper Ventilation Key to Healthy Poultry Houses
The article stresses that a poultry house that sweats or forms frost indicates poor airing or excessive bird capacity. It argues more birds can be raised safely in a well ventilated building than in a tightly closed one. Thorough airing prevents disease, debility, and contagious catarrh known as roup.
Care of Breeding Turkeys for Market Flocks
Feeding guidance for breeding turkeys advises separate rations from the main flock. Breeders should not be fat but thrifty, able to forage until cold weather. Rations should include roots and cabbage with apples and onions as a tonic, and alfalfa as green food for future diet.
Ducks Need Soft Food And Grit For Health
A Farm Journal note advises duck keepers to provide constant access to soft food and a steady supply of grit and crushed oyster shells to support digestion and overall health in the birds.
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Farm Journal
Promise Bound by Duty and Hidden Love
In a rural tale, Margaret keeps a vow to shield Cynthia, the dying mother's daughter, by remaining unmarried until Cynthia wed. Years pass as Margaret and Irving Peck secretly yearn for each other, Cynthia flirts and eventually marries after a misread engagement. Irving breaks the pact to marry Margaret, revealing a web of secrets.
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Caldwell
Withal
Butt
Timnce
Irving Pee
Railway Clerk Accused in Great Northern Payroll Fraud
George F. Smith a railway clerk was arrested and charged with carrying straw men on payrolls. The case involves suspected padding of bills tied to a payment to Fred Kelley of 35 dollars. Smith oversaw time vouchers in the superintendent's office and denied the allegations.
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N. C
George F. Smith
Great Northern Division
Snaith
Fred Kelley
Sith
Smith
Pratt Murder Case Testimony Describes Arsenic Suspicions
Joel Motes from the state board of death testifies in the Pratt murder case at Rockwell City that Josiah Pratt likely died from arsenical poison. Nickles from Yotter says Mrs Pratt bought arsenic before her husband’s death and sold papers with her. The defense aims to show arsenic is used in large quantities in paper preparation.
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Dam Tie
A. M. Linn
Lown
Abyss Yearns for More Wrecks in Haverstraw
Haverstraw New York January 11 a fresh crack appears in the under Hiined street after Monday night’s landslide. Remaining houses are expected to topple. Families have evacuated. About 82000 dollars in cash and substantial clothing donations have been raised for the relief effort. No bodies found yet.
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Haverstraw
N.Y
Halt in the Oil Case Delays Hearing in New York
In a quarrel over oil company ousters, a hearing before a commissioner is paused to allow Hadley and Standard Oil counsel to present arguments to the New York Supreme Court. Justice Gildersleeve grants a delay and halts Sanborn proceedings until after the court’s show cause session. The Niagara Falls plan and Leland Prior’s death by suicide in Cleveland related copper shortfalls appear in brief as side notes.
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Herbert O S. Hadley
Missouri
Hadley
Standard OU
Supreme Court
HL Ho
Rogers
Gildersleeve
Willian V. Rowe
Frank Hagermin
Standard Oil Company
Sanborn
Favorite Prescription Promises Relief for Discouraged Women
An ad promotes Dr. R V Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a safe alcohol free remedy for uterine system pains and weaknesses. It cites plant extracts such as Golden Seal Lady's Slipper and Black Cohosh and claims success in over ninety nine percent of users. It invites readers to write for confidential medical advice and mentions Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets as a laxative.
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R.V. Pierce
R. Pierce
Main Street
Buffalo
N. Y
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