Nationwide effort to harvest crops aided by states
Reports to the council of national defense show broad nonpartisan cooperation between state authorities and the federal government to organize resources for war. Forty-six states have enacted supervising bodies. governors handle remaining responsibilites. States plan harvests, regulate labor, and census manpower, with women’s committees directing patriotic activities and farmers’ support levels.
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Washington
Atater
Council of National Defense
Secretary of War
Colorado
Massachusetts
New Jersey
Wisconsin
Council of Defense
New York
Connecticut
Maryland
Vermont
West Virginia
Rhode Island
Tillots
State Council of Defense
State Council
Florida
Acta of
California
Greater
VerDore
Women of Allied Missions Rally Support for War Effort
In Washington MME de la Grange, wife of Lieut Col de la Grange, stands among the few women joining foreign missions in the United States. The piece notes broad mobilization efforts including recruiting, alien relations, and state committees aiding in fund redistribution, with emphasis on voluntary enlistment and civilian support for the expanded army.
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Marce. de la Grange
Col. de la Grange
United States
Washington
Mothers and daughters urged to save surplus food nation-wide
Secretary Houston asks women in every state to organize canning drying and storing surplus fruits vegetables for local use. Telegraph reports from 24 states show large surpluses at risk of waste. New England and Mid-Atlantic states seek demonstrations and equipment. California Utah Oregon and Midwest regions report varying sufficiency and need for help to preserve produce.
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Washington
Houston
Houstons
Heles
Wilson
New England
Rhode Island
Vermont
Massachusetts
Connecticut
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Weat Healie Sabe Agks
Ohio
Illinois
Indiana
Michigan
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
Nebraska
South Dakota
Kansas
North Carolina
Tennessee
Kentucky
California
Utah
Oregon
Arizona
Fence coming into its own revived in suburban colonies
The article notes a revival of decorative fencing in North and West suburban colonies, shifting from utilitarian pickets to artistry reflecting American Colonial design. It traces the decline of plain white fences to a renewed interest in elegance, harmony with house architecture, and suburban aesthetics.
Trellis Work Garden Aid for Slummer Lot Planting
An all slummer flower garden can be planted in a 23 by 50 foot lot for 15 dollars or for much less if only an.
Garden Design Notes and Advice for Beginners
The text discusses how to use lattices and trellis work, the Dergola, and the importance of taste and judgment in gardening. It notes that the subject could fill an encyclopedia and recommends helpful books for detailed knowledge and guidance to avoid mistakes.
Suggestion for Home Build Era Planning South Facing Rooms
A guide notes that home planning should prioritize room placement for comfort. Lot orientation matters, especially the main rooms and dining area. South or east exposures for the dining room provide morning warmth and shielding from intense sun at other meals, enhancing overall satisfaction with the finished house.
Overplanting of Streets and Tree Spacing Debate
A fragmented passage discusses improper tree planting along streets with trees too close together. It cautions against a dense, tunnel-like canopy and emphasizes preserving street space and individual tree form. The text hints at optimal spacing and impact on urban green fronts.
Cabinet Privilege of Speech in Congress Proposed
A Sixty fourth congress bill by Rep Montague Virginia would let the principal officers of executive departments sit on the floor of the Senate and House. The privilege allows debate participation, while the duty requires direct oral information under compulsory attendance. The aim is faster, better informed legislative action as delays and extra sessions grow.
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Montague
Virginia
Senate
House of Representatives
Congress
Wilson
Congressional
Psychological food panic drives high prices in war markets
The piece argues that war conditions raise prices largely through public psychology. It explains how beliefs of shortages trigger bulk buying by citizens and dealers, feeding a self sustaining rise in wheat and flour costs as mills, wholesalers, and foreign buyers chase perceived scarcity. The cycle begins with collective fear and ends in higher prices.
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United States
Women Must Aid War Work But Not to Neglect of Home and Community
The women of the United States should support the National Red Cross with active service and financial contributions. They must balance Red Cross duties with home and community responsibilities, continuing steady monthly giving to sustain the war effort as long as the United States Army remains at war.
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Fiome
Jt 18
Regular Army
Navy
National Guard
Nautten
United States
Ilinois
Massachusetts
Chicago
Chicago Yacht Club
Lake Michigan
Rhode Island
New Hampshire
Michigan
National Red Cross Society
Red Cross
United States Army
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Mme. DE LA Grange
New York State
Oie
Rose Trellic
Peery Belmont
American Defoe Society
Dan V. Stephens
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