British Front Dispatch Describes German Soldiers at War
Correspondent Joseph W. Griggs reports from British headquarters in France on German troops at the front. A wounded German who shot Red Cross messengers faces a court martial after recovery. In a hospital ward, Prussians and Saxons share tales and salute, while British officers note German pride and conduct.
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Joseph W. Griggs
New York World
France
London
England
Red Cross
Hamburg
America
Saved from pedlar's cart New York police horse Loughlin retired
After 23 years in the New York City Police Department the horse Loughlin leaves service for a Connecticut farm owned by John L. Wendell. The aged steed sold for 50 dollars at auction with bids from charitable New Yorkers backing Wendell’s request no further bids.
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New York
Loughlin
City of
E. P. Crissman
Connecticut
John L. Wendell
Ashame
French Infantry Reform Transforms Battalions into Independent Units
A French military demonstration shows battalions now function as self contained small armies with independent companies. Hand grenadiers rifle grenadiers marksmen with automatic rifles bombards and riflemen form mixed units. Each soldier is cross trained to cover specialized tasks and ammunition carriers support casualties.
Iris Tree to Marry Curtis Moffat in New York
Miss Iris Tree daughter of Sir Herbert Tree will wed American artist Curtis Moffat in New York in the near future. The ceremony will unite two prominent art world figures as plans proceed.
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Iris Tree
Herbert Tree
Curtis Moffat
New York
Court of Appeals Rules Dog Is Property In Theft Case
In Atlanta the court of appeals holds that killing a man's mongrel dog constitutes theft of property. The lower court had ruled that a dog is not property.
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Atlanta
Court of Appeals
Late Market Quotations for Cattle and Feeder Stock
Western Newspaper Union reports mixed cattle prices across categories. Steers hay fed good to choice 7.25 to 8.25. steers fair to good 6.75 to 7.25. grassers 7.00 to 8.25. heifers prime 6.75 to 7.50. cows hay fed 6.25 to 7.00. cows grassers 6.25 to 6.75. canners 4.00 to 5.25. veal calves 8.00 to 8.50. Feeding cows 0.20 to 4,505.50. breeding heifers 6.25 to 7.60. feeders and stockers ranges 3.75 to 7.76.
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Dal Regia
Elesay
Choice
Loreoog
Ictenicee Sais
Colorado Hay and Grain Prices and Live Poultry Rates
Market data lists F O B Denver pricing for hay and grain including Colorado upland at 14.00 15.00 per ton and Nebraska upland 12.00 13.00, Timothy 16.00 17.00, alfalfa 11.50 12.50, and regional hay variations. Grain shows Wheat at 2.50 for 100 lbs, oats 2.00 Nebraska, corn 1.93 per sack, and bran 4.00 5.00 per 100 lbs. live poultry prices note hens at 13 to 15 cents per lb and turkeys above 20 cents.
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Denver
Colorado Upland
Nebraska Upland
Colorado
Nebraska
South Park
Choice
San Luis Valley
Gunnison Valley
Suwaww
Doritons. Ce
Colo
Elniee Bran
Ares A Cvaiaicre
Huavalsie Ashtale
D. P
Metal Market Quotations and Concentrates Summary
New York silver at 75 cents per troy ounce. Lead at 7.50 per 100 pounds. Copper 29.37 per 100 pounds. Spelter 9.15 per 100 pounds. Tungsten concentrates 60 percent at 15 per unit. Crude ore 60 percent at 15, 25 percent 9.40 to 12 per unit. 10 percent 8.70 to 10 per unit. Boulder.
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New York
St. Louis
Boulder
Butter Eggs and Poultry and Chicago Live Stock Prices
Butter Creamery quoters skim in 33 39c for butter and 32 40c in cases. Eggs Firsts 40 41c, ordinary firsts 38 36c at market. Poultry fowls 15 18c, springs 19c, turkeys 23c. Hogs as listed from $9.50 to $10.55, calves to $13.25, cattle to $11.80, sheep up to $13.70, New York grain futures show January 17.40, March 17.60, May 17.80, July 17.87, with Middling upland 17.55.
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Chicago
New York
Winter Quarters for Sows
The article outlines winter care for sows including shelter, exercise, and nutrition. It favors semi monitor style hoghouses with two pen rows and a central feed alloy, south facing, well ventilated and lit, with permanent structures at farrowing. Proper planning eases management.
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B. I. Thompson
South Dakota State College
Doctor Sheep With Worms Treatment Suggested
Worms in sheep cause major losses and can be treated with copper sulphate drenching, say Ohio Experiment Station animal husbandmen. Fasting before treatment. dosing uses two ounces for yearlings and three ounces for two-year-olds.
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Ohio Station
Ohio Experiment Station
Clover and Alfalfa Value for Fattening Lambs
Ohio Experiment Station reports equal feeding value for clover and alfalfa when feed quantity is the same. Alfalfa earns higher market price due to better condition at harvest. Feeders should not overvalue alfalfa. good clover offers similar value at lower cost.
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Ohio Experiment Station
Do Not Mind Cold Weather When Caring For Sheep
Advice for shepherds on keeping flocks healthy in cold weather. Emphasizes dry clean conditions, ample space, regular exercise for ewes and lambs, quiet humane handling, daily fresh water, and a calm voice to comfort sheep.
Paradoxical Blame Echoes Across the Street Corner
A quick exchange captions a bustling moment as two bystanders label a young man harshly. One notes the youth is a bad egg while the other adds he is a fresh one, capturing a sharp street remark about a delinquent persona.
California Syrup of Figs Ad Claims Safe Laxative
An advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a gentle and rapid remedy for cross or feverish children, claiming it cleanses the bowels of waste and sour bile. It urges mothers to ask druggists for the 50 cent bottle and notes directions for babies, children, and adults.
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California
Adv
Bayard Swope Reflects On German Visit And Wit
New York journalist Bayard Swope described wartime Germany with striking lines. He cited cheerful mutilated youths and a Bavarian captain who compares suffering using a proverb about boots and feet.
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Bayard Swope
New York
Rman
Germany
Far-Sighted Lad Refuses Errand Near Lumber Yard
A six year old Irvington boy, Raymond, objects to an errand near a lumber yard. He explains fear not of the stacks but of what lies behind them, prompting a lighthearted family exchange reported by the Indianapolis News. Russia is a large producer of asbestos.
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Raymond
Irvington
Mamma
Indianapolis News
Russia
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