Plan to Make War Veterans Own Farm Lands Across Nation
Secretary Lane urges a vast reclamation program to provide farm homes for returning soldiers. He cites Civil War land policies, notes millions of acres of undeveloped swamp and cutover lands, and advocates a government backed plan enabling vets to build and purchase homes through long term finance on reclaimed tracts in the Northwest, Mississippi Valley, and Southwest.
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Rome
Caesar
France
Napoleon
America
West
Lincoln
Continental
United States
Appomattox
Northwest
Lake States
Middle West
Reclamation Service
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Colorado
Florida
Atlantic and
Gulf Coasts
Mississippi Delta
Missouri
Indiana
Michigan
Minnesota
Wisconsin
California
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South Atlantic
Gulf States
Northwestern States
Pacific Northwest
Washington
Oregon
Virginia
North
South Carolina
Georgia
Worlda
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
Texas
Europe
Te. Ies
New Zealand
Alaska
Voices of Bullets at Cantigny Shell Hole
A first person account recalls dropping into a shell hole near Cantigny to help a wounded boy and hospital corpsmen, while hearing a persistent distant whispering and a sense of being pursued by an unseen sharpshooter through the bombardment.
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Cantigny
Bache
Collier's
Hospital
Finish of Auto Attracts Buyer
The article explains how car appearance drives buyers and outlines care to preserve and restore finish. It notes that buyers judge vehicles by look before testing mechanics and warns about poor body polish and garage wash skills. It describes the two-layer surface: color beneath a hard protective varnish and the buildup of many polishing coats.
Riding on Deflated Tires Remains Expensive Travel
The piece argues that traveling on deflated tires is costly and urges motorists to carry a spare tire. It notes many drivers skip an extra tire hoping misfortune won’t strike, then face an expensive adjustment anyway.
Take Your Time Motto for Tire Conservation
An editorial urges motorists to slow down to conserve tires. Sudden starts and jerks wear tread, while sharp braking at corners strains fabric. Consistent careful driving saves tires, time, and resources during these conservation-focused days.
Wind Cover For Radiators
The Scientific American describes a radiator cover invented by F. M. Cockrell and J. M. Rockwell of Liberty Mississippi. The device uses a spring roller curtain to close a front opening in cold weather to conserve heat and keep the water at proper temperature.
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Scientific American
F. M. Cockrell
J. M. Rockwell
Liberty
Miss
Two Ways to Store a Car for Winter
An automobile service manager outlines two winter storage options. One is to keep the car where temperatures stay above 20 degrees, with a charged battery to prevent damage. The other is to remove and clean the battery, rinse with distilled water, seal it moist, and store for up to a year without harming efficiency.
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Automobile Service Mannager
Warm Water For Radiators In Cold Weather
Caution against using water that is too hot when filling a radiator after it cools. In very cold weather rapid metal expansion can split joints and cause leaks. Use warm water that can be held comfortably by hand.
New York Fifth Avenue Aims to Diminish its Pomp and Ceremony
The Fifth Avenue scene, famed for constant traffic during shopping hours, faces change as a fuel administration edict urges car owners to drive less. The photos show the avenue both at peak and calmer times, highlighting potential gasoline savings and a shift in urban spectacle.
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Fifth Avenue
Fuel Administration
Sally Cenhl
Busteau
the World
WRN
Ay Isa
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BASLY
WILE
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