Roosevelt vetoes dam bill over monopoly water power concerns
President Roosevelt sent a veto to the House rejecting bill 17 707 authorizing William H Standish to build a James River dam and divert water for power. He cites monopolistic privileges and lack of public safeguards, referencing prior vetoes and his demand for time limits and charges. The piece spotlights concerns about a few big firms controlling most U S water power and a push for stricter public control over grants.
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Washington
Roosevelt
House
House of Representatives
William H. Standish
James River
Stone County
Missouri
Senate Committee On Commerce
Rainy River
Rainy River Co
Secretary of War
War Department
Congress
Taft
United States
Alaska
Sheodore Roosevelt
Roasting the Royal Bird How to cook a Christmas turkey
A detailed 19th century guide to preparing an eight to ten pound turkey. Mix a dressing of dry bread tattter pepper salt and thyme then stuff bake or baste frequently with drippings and butter. Prepare giblet gravy with flour, stock, and cran berry jelly for serving.
How to Preserve Your Linen
A newspaper piece argues linen lasts longer when not used consecutively. It cites a housekeeper who keeps a large stock and alternates sets. She used one tablecloth and napkins for six months, then stored them a year, doubling their life. She also alternates sheets every two weeks before reusing.
How to Roast Ducks and Make a Dressing
How to roast ducks and prepare a breadcrumb butter dressing with onion and sage. Season the birds inside and out, baste with drippings, and cook with a little water. Prepare gravy from the pan fat, thickened with flour, and serve with stewed cranberries or apple sauce.
How to Believe Choking Relief by Raising Left Arm
Instructions claim lifting a child’s left arm high can relieve choking faster than back slaps. It notes choking often occurs during meals or play and that slapping the back is common but less effective. The proposed method supposedly frees the obstruction quickly by elevating the arm.
How to Polish Mirrors From an Old Household Guide
A practical tip describes polishing dull speckled mirrors by making a paste from whiting and cold tea and rubbing the glass with warm tea then paste, followed by dry polishing with tissue. It also suggests removing stains with a soft cloth dampened with alcohol.
How to Remove Match Marks from Woodwork
Use half an orange or lemon to rub the marks vigorously for a minute. Wipe with a damp rag dipped in whiting, rub well, and dry thoroughly. In almost every case the disfiguring marks will be removed by this treatment.
How to Save Shoe Soles from Tar Repair
A brief guide recommends warming soles and applying a heavy coat of tar. Dry between coats and add two more layers before wearing. Smear tar along the edges to absorb. Tar is inexpensive, costing only a few cents at gas works, and warmed on the stove in a tin dish.
How to Wash Hands and Gloves Properly
Wash gloves by wearing them and lather hands in lukewarm water with soap. Rinse well and dry with a towel. Keep gloves on until they start to dry and air near a window away from heat.
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Hans
Nationwide game census movement aims to count birds and animals
The National Association of Audubon Societies in New York leads a drive to require daily game records in forty four state legislatures. The plan seeks to curb market hunting and protect wildlife, crops, and health by tracking all birds and animals shot.
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Uncle Sam
United States
National Association of Audubon Societies
New York City
America
Washington
Government
Bureau of Entomology
Salt Lake City
New York
National Conservation Commission
William Dutcher
Germ Proof Warships Adopted for Navy Vessels
Naval medical officers in Washington approve a wide sterilization program for U S ships of war. Each ship will carry a large tank and apparatus to sterilize bulky items such as mattresses rugs hangings upholstered furniture and clothing. The system has been adopted on the Illinois and further extension approved.
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United States
Naval
Washington
Couple Sells Toys For Italian Earthquake Fund
Newell and Katharine Jones of Atlanta sold their Christmas toys to aid earthquake survivors in Italy. They donated the proceeds to the disaster fund, giving two dollars.
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Italy
Newell
Katharine Jones
Atlanta
Money in Old Orchards Advice for Fruit Growers
A New York orchard owner advises women investors on reviving neglected apple groves. She urges plowing sod, cutting exposed roots, early spring work, pruning, burning prunings, and gradual maintenance. Adds fertilizer, sprays, grafting or replanting pollen bearing varieties, and bees for pollination.
Homemade Barrel Header A Handy Farm Device
A simple barrel header shown in the accompanying cut provides a safe way to secure contents in a barrel for shipping or storage. Its straightforward construction requires no detailed directions to make, and its utility is evident at a glance.
Cattle Rheumatism Treated With Stable Care and Salts
A writer notes cows suffer rheumatism in the legs and recommends a warm dry well lit stable with good bedding. Feed should be soft and easily digestible with clean cool water. Use saltpeter and epsom salts to aid bowels and occasional camphor rubs for pain relief.
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New York State
Santa
Pants Lumper Co
Iowa Gate
Yours Truly
Washington National Bank
Washington, Iowa
Kinaware
Nicola & Harmon
North Side
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