Mother's Day Observances and Gold Star Mothers
The article highlights Mother's Day history and national observance led by Anna Jarvis, including Civil War era patriotism and carnations. It profiles Gold Star Mothers visiting Arlington and a 1914 congressional act proposal to fund trips to Europe for mothers of fallen soldiers, plus war mother leaders, foster homes, and acts of maternal courage across the United States.
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John Dickinson Sherman
Congress of the
United States
Sam
Anna Jarvis
Philadelphia
Congress
National Shrine
Arlington National Cemetery
Washington
France
National
White House
Coolidge
Samuel Dickstein
New York
Secretary of War
Europe
House Military Committee
The Carnation Delivers a Mother's Day Message
A poetic address by a carnation proclaims that mothers never die, living on in their children's hearts. It speaks in vivid color to living mothers and honors those who have passed away, suggesting they may listen from beyond the starline via angelic wireless.
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Angel
Canadian Travels 17000 Miles to Marry Woman
A Canadian crossed two continents and an ocean to marry a Greek woman and return with her to Skagway. The voyage totaled about 17000 miles and cost nearly £1009. A Russian emigrant also traveled eight months from the United States to rescue his Russian sweetheart from Bolsheviks, after learning she was in danger in Europe.
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Skagway
Greece
United States
Russia
China
Siberia
Girl's rejection sparks 150 suitors wedding twist
On learning of her refusal the other 149 bachelors petitioned the girl not to return to England, but to choose a husband from among them. She did so, and the former fiance acted as best man at the wedding.
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England
London
Modest Hope Detective Pledges to Solve The Case
Dialogue fragments show a detective optimistic about solving a case and a client expressing cautious trust. The transcription includes phrases about getting to the bottom and a tongue in cheek exchange on purses. The source reads like a playful courtroom or mystery inset.
Pure Bred Bulls Show Rising Dairy Butterfat Averages
A USDA Bureau of Animal Industry tabulation compares 384 grade daughters of pure bred dairy bulls with their dams. Daughters average 818 pounds butterfat yearly versus dams 809, showing merit of pure bred bulls. groups show varying gains, with higher dam production needing superior sires.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Animal Industry
United States
New Bulletin Details Hog Operations From USDA No 1357
A new Farmers Bulletin No 1357 from the U S Department of Agriculture outlines hog operations including castration for meat quality and odor control, spaying sows, and procedures for ruptured pigs. It notes that spaying has limited meat impact, recommends early age and cool days for wounds, and includes illustrations with guidance available free while supplies last from Washington DC.
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Farmers
8. S. Buckley
United States Department of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Improving Live Stock by Using Pure Bred Sires
The number of persons in the United States cooperating in live stock improvement by using pure bred sires exclusively surpassed 13,000 in March, per the U.S. Department of Agriculture. This list represents ownership of more than 1.5 million breeding animals and fowls and spans all regions. Each cooperator receives a certificate and a lithographed sign upon enrollment.
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United States
United States Department of Agriculture
Alfalfa Common Dairy Roughage Outshines Timothy
Indiana experiment station compared alfalfa hay with timothy hay as roughage for milk production. Both were fed with a ration of corn silage and a grain mix of cracked corn, ground oats and all meal. Alfalfa hay showed strong value in dairy rations.
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Indiana
Bees Aid Pollenization In Orchard Care Tips
Beekeeping assists pollenization in orchards with a few bee stands contributing to crop set. The spray outfit ranks as a key tool for modern orchards. Two applications are advised one after petals drop and another three weeks later.
Egg Industry Scattered Across Nation Says USDA Bulletin
The United States Department of Agriculture reports more than 56 million farms produce eggs annually, valued over half a billion dollars. Most market eggs come from the Middle Western States with rail transport totaling over 47 000 cars yearly. New York leads consumption, storage shelves hold about 12 percent for low production months, and Farmer's Bulletin 1378 outlines marketing, storage, and grading details.
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United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Atlantic
Pacific
Middle Western
New York
Chicago
Boston
Philadelphia
San Francisco
Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Protein Feed Needed by Higher Producing Cows
Dairy specialist J O Tretsven explains protein importance in rations for high producing cows. The feeding problem service analyzed a fattening ration low in protein, noting milk drop. A recommended mix of corn silage, alfalfa hay, barley, oats and mixed mill feed suits the local cows, with little grain needed if alfalfa and silage are top grade.
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J. O. Tretsven
Montana
United States Department of Agriculture
The
Inquirer
Tretsven
Stable Manure Is Best Fertilizer for Garden
The article promotes stable manure as a prime garden fertilizer rich in nitrogen phosphorus and potash. It notes manure contains decaying matter and helpful bacteria and suggests applying about 20 tons per acre for an 80 by 60 foot plot. To balance phosphorus it recommends 40 to 60 pounds of acid phosphate per ton of manure.
Success Favors Adaptable Farmers and Varied Feed
A column argues that success comes to farmers who adopt improved methods and provide spacious, varied feed. It notes losses stem from neglect, urges humility, and warns against overconfidence in personal knowledge. It highlights March and winter feeding needs for chicks and incubator makers.
Bright Baby Girl Triumphs with Vegetable Compound
Mrs. Robert Price of Scootac Pennsylvania credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with relief from long standing pain and weakness before and after childbirth. She reports improved health and a happier home after using the remedy and notes a survey finding 98 of 100 purchasers benefited.
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Scootac
E. Pinkham
Robert Price
Lockhaven
Lydia E. Pinkham
Junkshop Lures with Alluring Odds of Unneeded Goods
A junkshop draws customers with a tempting assortment of items they do not need, offering irresistible lure through clutter. The scene highlights the psychology of desire and impulse buying in a modest storefront setting.
Women Can Dye Any Garment Drapery
Ladies can dye or tint worn faded fabrics and drapery at home for 15 cents per garment. Colorful ads promise quick, even results for dresses curtains and upholstery.
Diamond Dyes Do you owe anyone gratitude Pay Interest on the debt
A concise reminder urges paying owed gratitude as a form of interest on debts of kindness. It frames courtesy as due return and emphasizes timely acknowledgment.
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National War Mothers’ Association
Indianapolis
H. H. McCluer
Kansas City
Carrie L. Root
Gardiner
Blanche A. Bellair
Thomas Spence
Kenosha
Wis
Rose Sargeant
Sacramento
Cal
William D. Oldham
Lexington
Lynn Boyd
New Castile
Ind
Carry Avery
W. A. Wilcox
Omaha
Frank DeKay
Blackfoot
Idaho
Dolly Wilson
Pilot Mountain
Marie
Madame
Meuse-Argonne
St. Mihiel
Somme
Oise-Aisne
Aisne-Marne
Mary Walker Lee
Robert E. Lee
British East Africa
Arctic
Anna
Ma) Smith
Vivian Kite
Newton J. Smith
Hoopeston
John Pp. Williams
Aurora
Rose Simit
James Morris
Suresnes
Flanders Field
Belgium
Brookwood
CL Ler
Rey
Foster Tiopler
Inter
Edgar Howard
New Bulletin
Middle Western States
Doan
Iowa
M. C. Frand
BE. Kennedy ‘St
Algona, Ilown
Foster-Milburn Co
Mig. Chem
Buffalo
N. Y
Penile
Stearns’ Electric Past
U. S
Red Star Products Co
Waterlod
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