Farmers Braced For Tariff Relief Amid Political Promises
In an April 3, 1924 report from Wheeling Virginia, Coolidge’s pledge to aid farm relief is tied to tough tariff failures. The piece notes Western states’ agricultural distress worsened by Fordney-McCumber’s duties, with farmers paying higher costs and taxes while profits shrink.
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Coollidge
Ernor
North Dakota
Fordney-McCuta
Fordney-McCumber
Cool
Congress
New York
Tad
Rous
Jon
Retrenchment Wins In Richmond Mayoral Race
The Richmond mayoral renomination appears successful as retrenchment rhetoric dominates. Voters favor economy and reduced public expenditures, with supporters arguing debt relief and prudent spending over ambitious projects amid a tense political landscape.
Lpplng Rhymes By Walt Mason
A fragment notes Walt Mason and a paper boy who sidesteps ordinary chores as he delivers the news in a light verse style. The lines hint at playful phrasing and a boyish spirit amid daily tasks.
The Paper Boy’s Tiny World of Duty and Dreams
A poem fragment follows a paperboy as he delivers and endures teasing glances from customers. He endures scolding for lateness while yearning for wider play, the echo of other boys’ diversions and distant joys.
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Drapers
Hues
War Department official recalls dismissal and lost files
A veteran official recounts being dismissed from the War Department and discovering his private files and five years of work papers were removed from his desk. He notes uncertainty about the cause and mentions reporting the matter to Secretary Weeks.
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Weeks
Tommy’s Question About Mr and Mrs Brown Band
A child’s curiosity leads to a humorous misunderstanding at teatime. Tommy asks if Mr and Mrs Brown play in the band and learns they do not. The tale ends with Tommy as the drum after tea.
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Tommy
Theosophist resigns over nonpaying tenant note
The first Theosophist declares resignation to the society while the second questions the issue. The first explains a tenant left without paying rent and warned he would square the matter in a future existence, as reported by the New York Herald.
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Theosophist
Society
New York Herald
Civil Life’s Different Soldier Reports Illness
A soldier who enjoyed dramatizing illness sought medical care but the doctor found no physical ailment. The patient quips that in civil life he would not come to the doctor, prompting a witty reply about sending for the physician only in civil circumstances.
Choir Chatter Creates Barroom Debut Duel
A contralto quips about missing a bar sale while a soprano notes a low price. The exchange turns humorous as they tease each other about pitch and performance.
Tug of War Echoes From An Old Sailor Dialogue
A brief exchange features a sailor and a lady noting a tug of war and a small child as a tag. The banter hints at maritime lore and playful curiosity about a classic contest, with the term tug of war provoking recognition and amusement.
Thrift-Cleaners Cleaning Pressing and Dyeing Service
Thrift-Cleaners offers sanitary steam press cleaning, dyeing, and finishing. Work called for and delivered. Bell phone 159-R. Located at 1818 Main St. advertising in the local paper.
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Bell
Main St
Artificial bracing for split fruit trees illustrated
A note describes bracing techniques for split crotches in fruit trees during the season. It suggests driving an iron rod through the branches and drawing them tight with a nut, using a large nut or washer to prevent loosening, as shown in the diagram.
Methods of Bracing Limbs and Growth Impact in Trees
The guide explains tight bored holes for brace rods to prevent decay by fungi. It recommends long braces or chains for limb movement, secured with bolts and hooks to avoid bending. It warns against tying wire or rope at crotches as it causes distorted growth and circulatory obstruction, noting natural grafting as most permanent.
Fundamental Principle of Growing Peach Crop
The article asserts soil quality is crucial for peaches. It explains that fertility, moisture, and cultivation affect bud development and frost resilience. Even with young trees, cover crops and legumes help soil. later, use acid phosphate if soil lacks richness.
Mice and Rabbits Threaten Young Fruit Trees in Winter
Farmers note mice and rabbits damage fruit trees during snowy years. Natural enemies include skunk fox hawk and snake though control by trapping shooting and protective barriers is used. Protectors should be loose to allow tree growth and avoid harboring insects. Burning brush can spread pests and affect neighboring patches.
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Wedlds
Orchards on Thousands of Farms Spread in 1922
The United States Department of Agriculture reports home orchards were planted on over 11 000 farms in 1922 through cooperative extension work.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Results of Experiments in Pruning Fruit Trees
Dr W H Chandler former Cornell department head now at Berkeley authored Results of Some Experiments in Pruning Fruit Trees. The summary notes that pruning young trees increases vigor near the cut but reduces leaf area and root growth, limiting overall fruiting and temporary vigor.
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W. H.chandler
Cornell University
University of Califia
Berkeley
Butte
Cornell Agricural Experiments Station
Ithaca
N. J
Cause and Cure of Rots of Apples in Storage
Black rot is a storage disease of apples common in summer and fall varieties. Regular spraying and removing canker limbs reduce loss, while neglect shifts the burden to buyers and dealers. Home orchards must protect winter fruit. USDA Farmers Bulletin 1160 offers guidance on cause and prevention.
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United States Department’ of Agriculture
Window Wisplay Cards To Draw Trade For Your Store
Trade card notice from H. Elmer Griffin at 175 J offers display window cards with 25 cents per dot and up to boost store traffic.
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H. Elmer Griffin
Sterling
Draft from the North Talks of Sickness Spread
A reader’s note mentions a north draft causing a cold this morning and questions about the sneezing. The line reflects a common concern over a draft and illness in daily life.
Fragmented Dialogue and a Found Rubber Band in Chorus
A noisy scene features travelers and witnesses discussing loosening radio rules while a doctor reveals paternity of twins. The supply of honesty is questioned as a character jokes about believing only half of what he hears. A chorus notes a missing roll of bills, later found with a rubber band.
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