1925:	An Act of Congress authorized the purchase of rubber boots, oilskins, etc., for the use of personnel while engaged in lighthouse work requiring such equipment.  Actually, this legislation simply confirmed an existing practice.
1925:	An Act of Congress repealed the law providing a ration allowance for keepers of lighthouses and increased their salaries correspondingly.  This change was not only advantageous to the light keepers, but also simplified office work.