Tick Tick Eradication Drive Begins in the South
The USDA reports a large scale effort to remove cattle ticks and fever ticks across 275 counties. About 1,250,000 cattle in 23,000 dipping vats are dipped biweekly under the supervision of 285 federal, 280 state, and 1,000 county inspectors. The program hinges on farmer cooperation to reduce tick populations and boost meat production. By December, officials hope 125 more counties will be tick free and the South will become a cattle-raising area.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Propagating Weeds by Seeds
Prepared by the United States Department of Agriculture explains that many weeds spread via seeds produced along roadsides fences and ditches. It notes seeds disperse through wind water birds and other means and that cutting weeds before seed maturity saves labor time and loss, though few farmers practice this.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Maintain Food Supply Calls for Farm Aid
Secretary of Agriculture urges able bodied men with farm experience to aid farmers in maintaining the food supply. The statement emphasizes practical help on tasks vital to sustaining agricultural production.
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Secretary of Agriculture
Poultry clubs urged to stop feeding unprofitable cockerels
The United States Department of Agriculture advises poultry club members to stop feeding cockerels when it no longer pays, signaling a shift in farm and youth poultry program guidance.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Hay making costs reduced by modern machinery
The Agriculture Department warns hay making faces high costs due to scarce labor and unpredictable weather. Hay occupies about one fifth of tilled farm area in the United States with farm values above 1.0 billion dollars annually. A small cost reduction through modern machinery could boost profits. efficiency hinges on timely harvest and suitable methods.
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United States
Reduction of Fire Losses and Lightning Rods
The article argues lightning causes major rural fires and that properly installed lightning rods dramatically reduce risk. It cites 99 percent barn protection and up to 90 percent house protection, noting insurers may lower premiums for rodded buildings. It urges owners to seek insurers offering reductions and to choose rods installed intelligently.
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United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Canada
Mutual Fire Insurance Companies
Appearance of New Weeds Reported to Prevent Spread
The flat appearance of weeds in the country including Russian thistle beld hawk weed and Canada thistles could have reduced loa d costs and trouble if reported early. It stresses reporting new weed appearances to take precautions to stop their dissemination.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Must Have Gone in Calf and Heifer Rearing Text
The passage notes bone as essential to power in horses and 0 as essential to body development in chickens. It discusses common calf disease and diarrheal illness, or scours, as the most frequent calf ailment.
The Human Side of Red Cross Efforts in War France
The New England Bulletin notes the Red Cross first duty is to protect soldiers in France and cooperate with the U S government. It details rest stations inland from ports, nursing and hospital support, and extensive aid in re education for mutilated soldiers. More than 2300 Red Cross nurses serve across base and French hospitals as the organization supplies hospitals and collaborates with the French government on refugees and housing in war torn areas.
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New England
American Red Cross
France
United States
Red Cross
Army Medical Corps
Republic
French Republic
Sted Cross
Parla
Paris
Service garments for women and men in war effort
wartime article celebrates new service garments for all ages and both genders. Uniforms in khaki Warren jean enable house work, outings, and field tasks. Women replace men in theaters and canteens wear tailored coats, breeches, caps, and aprons as badges of duty.
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Noserview
Lily
Red Cross
Cheerful Looking Umbrellas Brighten Rainy Days This Summer
An advertisement promotes colored silk umbrellas or parasols that combine rain and sun protection. Ivory-tipped handles and matching designs are highlighted to entice buyers seeking cheerful, fashionable shelter from sun and showers this season.
Fifteen Hours in Durance in a Winter Train
Louise Cochran endures a delayed Virginia night on a snowbound Washington to Staunton train. Robert Lee confronts her over a troubling note and ring, while weather and war pressures mount. A conductor hints at a hidden motive as the caricatured tension edges toward a confession.
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Winchester
Paints
Louise Cochran
Washington
Hind
Staunton
Louise
Robert Lee
Union Station
Inez
Tam
Derk
Marion Harland
Camp Gorton
France
Butterfles
Mather
Laurie
Contuctor
Louise Gehrun
German Buyers Corner Hides
Buenos Aires Herald report October 10 1917 says German buyers drive Argentine hide market by paying top prices as British and American buyers seek dry cattle hides. German firms take all they can find, edging out competitors in a keen price war.
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Buenos Aires Herald
Parsis Shape Bombay's History and Towers of Silence
Eleanor Franklin Egan notes Bombay's population near one million with Hindus and Muslims forming the majority and Parsis a prominent, influential group. Parsis inhabit the heart of the city, uphold the towers of silence on Malabar Hill, and drive much of Bombay’s commerce while preserving distinct dress and customs under British rule.
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Bombay
Eleanor Franklin Egan
Saturday Evening Post
Allence
Persia
India
Bombay Presidency
A Parable By Broad Whitlock In Washington Address
Broad Whitlock spoke in Washington claiming war experiences widened his view making him a writer not a politician. He referenced Carlyle and a sound proof room with a skylight, noting an elderly visitor’s wry remark about writing and study making no one wiser.
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Broad Whitlock
Washington
Ilva
Carlyle
Chelsea
Oralgenputtoeck
Savings by Los Angeles Children Reach Over Million
More than 40,000 children under fourteen hold savings in Los Angeles banks with deposits totaling over 1 million dollars. The top saver has nearly 2,000 dollars, starting from 50 cents at age seven. Banks offer special child accounts and thrift education, with campaigns in schools and youth groups.
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Eleteen Yealra
Los Angeles
Lst
Leas
Woman Changes Mind on War Draft After Meeting
Mrs A Burnett Smith from the Atlantic recalls a stern confrontation in Ohio where a mother said she would not give up her foot or son for anybody. She later attended a meeting and vowed to adjust her stance and sacrifice some comforts.
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Ohio
Mra. A. Burnett-Smith
Atlantic
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