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7 December 1909
United States. Department of Agriculture.
[U. S. Department of Agriculture, The Forester, Forest Service business card]
Enclosed with GLC00687.180.01. Card is perforated down the center.
GLC00687.180.02
21 September 1909
[U. S. Department of Agriculture press release, Practice of Forestry Important Issue in National Development]
Because the forest is one of the chief support of civilization, supplying wood and controlling water, it is vital to protect through wise use and protection.
GLC00687.182.01
Enclosed with GLC00687.182.01. Card is perforated down the center.
GLC00687.182.02
14 September 1909
[U. S. Department of Agriculture press release, Number output Worth More than Half Billion]
A statistical report of the states with the highest lumber output and the states with the smallest is given, with the money spent on various timber items, and measuring types of wood used and where that wood is produced.
GLC00687.183.01
Enclosed with GLC00687.183.01. Card is perforated down the center.
GLC00687.183.02
16 August 1909
[U. S. Department of Agriculture press release, Forest Ranger Examination in Twenty-One States and Territories]
An examination will be held at each Forest Supervisor's headquarters in states with National Forests to hire 500 men.
GLC00687.184.01
Enclosed with GLC00687.184.01. Card is perforated down the center.
GLC00687.184.02
27 November 1909
[U. S. Department of Agriculture press release, Goverment Issues Record of Wholesale Lumber Prices]
Monthly records have been compiled showing the prices of lumber, selling costs, shipping costs, and the value of mill runs.
GLC00687.185.01
Enclosed with GLC00687.185.01. Card is perforated down the center.
GLC00687.185.02
14 August 1909
[U. S. Department of Agriculture press release, Heavy Drains on Nation's Forests]
The U.S. is cutting down forests three times as fast as they are growing. Comparisons to European countries reveals the ability to increase growth at the same pace as output.
GLC00687.186.01
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