Europe saved by American crops during and after the war
David F. Blouston notes in his annual report that America’s farmers supplied vast foodstuffs essential for Europe’s survival and peace. Without U S production Europe faced famine, collapse of central powers, and postwar unrest, while Europe needed 20 million tons of bread grains, 11 million from the United States, with meats and fats imports also critical.
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America
Europe
David F. Blouston
Unitedd States
United States
Prisoner Intervenes as Cook Attacks Guard at Mess
A large soldier, jailed for drunkenness, is guarded by a small timid guard. After a late arrival to the mess, the cook berates the pair and strikes the guard. The muscular prisoner delivers a single strong blow to defend the guard, declaring no abuse of his attendant. Burats and Duda.
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Burats
Duda
Quote Buckshot on crime and effort
A terse aphorism warns that theft arises from lacking nerve to work, attributed to Buck Shot, reflecting a blunt social critique on crime and labor.
Buckshot Stresses Luck Tied to Steady Work Ethos
A Buckshot quote attributes success to consistent effort and dedication rather than luck. It frames good work as essential to achieving favorable outcomes and underscores discipline as a cornerstone of success.
Federal aid road work resumes after war halt
Secretary of Agriculture David F. Huston reports that federal and state highway agencies will vigorously push road construction again. The 1916 federal aid act funded rural post roads and forest roads with matching federal and state funds, creating centralized highway commissions in each state. After WWI, funds were expanded by 209 million plus 85 million, broadening road types and increasing federal limits to 20 000 per mile, removing obstacles to essential economic routes.
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David F. Huston
Union
Houston
Central Highway Commission
Department
States
United States
Congress
Department of Agriculture
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