Alliance Woman Represents YWCA at State Institute In Omaha
Mrs. Jerry Rowan represented Alliance at the YWCA State Speakers Institute held August 27 and 28 in Omaha to promote the war work of the YWCA and allied agencies. The event outlined the United War Work Campaign with goals of 15 million, 100 million for the YMCA, 15 million for War Camp Community Service, and 3.5 million for the American Library Association, to run November 11 to 19.
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Jerry Rowan
Alliance
Young Woman's Christian Association
Omaha
Young Woman’s Christian Association
Young Men's Christian Association
War Camp Community Service
American Liberty Associaton
United War Work Campaign
Grace F. Gholson
Nebraska
Gholson
Emma F. Byers
Chicago
Central Y. W. Field
Helen Harkness Calkins
Maha
Y. W. C. A. War Work Council
Social Morality Bureau
Y. W
L. ©. Oberlies
Lincoln
M. S. Dudgeon
Madison
Wis
Wisconsin Library Commission
American Library Association
Fort Omaha
Fort Crook
State council urges farmers to protect hay and grain near rails
The state council of defense asks farmers to keep hay grain and fodder 500 feet from railroad tracks and farther if possible to reduce losses. If shocks are near tracks place guards 300 feet away and burn or plow fire guards around stacks and meadows. Also notes 18 to 21 year olds can register for technical university work and may receive draft-related benefits.
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State Council of Defense
State Council
Ech
University of Nebraska
Army
Feed Em Battle Cry Inspired by Tillers and Crops
A Boston Post jingles a modern battle cry urging workers to rally around the hoe and train crops to grow. It touts duty and unity in tilling the soil with slogans like Feed em and Down with the tater. The verse blends labor zeal with agricultural progress and communal effort.
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Boston Post
House Still Indispensable as National Asset in War
Owners and breeders of thoroughbred horses insist the horse remains essential for racing and national use. They note the British government has bought over one million horses and about 250000 mules since the European conflict began.
Collar Fone Study Highlights Frequent Breakage
The article notes that the collar phone in this era is more prone to breaking than other bone in the body, drawing attention to its durability concerns and comparative fragility.
Scotts Bluff Fair Dates Announced for September
The Scotts Bluff County Agricultural association announces the annual fair at Mitchell on September 11 12 and 18 with general admission 25 cents for adults and 25 cents for grandstand seats. Vehicles admitted free evenings and soldiers in uniform and G A R veterans admitted free. Educational day September 11 offers free admission to school children with tickets provided by teachers.
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Scotts Bluf County Agricultural Association
Mitchell
Treas
Pleasant Grove
Free Exchange Bureau Helps Sell and Buy Stock Hogs
Reports reach districts with heavy corn harvests and drought injuries. Nebraska extension workers offer a free exchange bureau through the University Farm in Lincoln to match buyers and sellers of stock hogs. Sellers should notify K. F. Warner with details on number, age, size, and vaccination status.
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Nebraska
Department of Animal Husbandry
The
University
Lincoln
K. F. Warner
Extension and
Mal Husbandman
University Farm
Insect Development Patterns Explain Screw Worm Injury
The article describes the screw worm fly as a pest that emerges in spring, increases through early summer, and peaks before midsummer in Texas. Numbers rise again in fall with warm showery weather and fall off after heavy frosts. abundance depends on breeding conditions and humidity in breeding sites.
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Texas
Pests Injure Live Stock Across Regions
Prepared by the United States Department of Culture describes two main pests maggots and screw-worm larvae harming livestock. It notes maggot injuries are widespread nationwide, while screw-worms cause heavy losses in Texas Oklahoma New Mexico Arizona and southern California during warm seasons with adults first appearing from April to June depending on location.
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United States Department of Culture
Union
Texas
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Arizona
California
Nebraska
Americas
Ter
Good feed for little pigs article for piglets growing
When piglets reach three weeks they need more than milk. Use a shallow trough inaccessible to the sow. Scald middlings and silt with milk, sweeten if possible, and add a tablespoon of molasses. Guide piglets over the trough so they smell and start eating.
Dual-Purpose Cattle Popular With Small Farmers
The United States Department of Agriculture notes dual-purpose cattle suit small farmers who depend on a few head for all milk and butter, while also raising calves or steers for sale. Ranchers with large herds have shown less interest.
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United States Department of Agriculture
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Scottsbluff Fair
Scottsbluff County Agricultural Association
Mickie
Han
Forest Lumber Company
George A. Heisman
Capital Issues Committee
Cap Issues Committee
Asa E. Ramsay
Iasuea
Federal Reserve District
Kansas City
Missouri
P. Jackson
Box Butte
King’s Corner
John Hodgeison
Myr
Bridgeport Bottling Works
Dierks Lumber & Coal Co
F. W. Hargarten
Mgr
Laramie Ave
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