Heavier Loads on Railcars Prompt Fresh War Time Loading Rules
War conditions push railroads to haul heavier cargo while crops require careful loading to prevent waste. Improper spacing and bracing cause fruit damage and mold, lowering market value. Efficient, ventilated loading preserves perishables. open spaces and proper separation reduce shifting, spoilage, and car shortages.
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Department of Agriculture
Railroads
Do Not Waste Freight Car Space Urges Proper Packing
A plea stresses careful packing of perishable shipments to prevent food loss and wasted freight car space. It warns about money loss and national impact from improperly loaded produce and vegetables, urging shippers to ensure correct packing for protection of all.
Helping on the Farms in Indiana During War Time
Indiana farm women boys and girls Aid food production by replacing men called to colors in Chicago milk district. Dairy study shows 1915-16 hired men did nearly half work. by 1917-18 women and youths perform over half. Remaining men spend more time in dairies aided by family labor to grow crops.
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Indiana
Dairy Division
United States Department of Agriculture
Purdue University
Chicago
Gary
Ind
Efficiency and the Beehive Metaphor in Beekeeping
The article uses a bee colony as a metaphor for energy efficiency, comparing a well run hive to a well maintained machine. It argues that poor housing or neglect wastes energy while a skilled keeper maximizes output, warning against overreliance on the metaphor.
Conservative Embroidered Jersey Suit Tops Summer Fashion
A midsummer Jersey suit in French gray with white embroidery showcases conservative elegant design. The simple cut features a wide embroidered band, a narrow belt with a bow, and versatile coat and skirt styling. The ensemble pairs with georgette blouse, parasol, and black kid pumps for a dressy, patriotic look.
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Jersey
Georgette Crepes
Girl's Voile Jacket-Dress for Little Misses Parade
A sewing note outlines a voile and wash satin girls frock set with embroidery silks and crochet trim. It details a white voile jacket style dress for an eleven year old, with blue satin collar and cuffs, smocking, feather stitching, and leather-stitch outlined belts, plus variants for younger girls.
Brightening Sweaters Describe Striped Contrasts
The passage discusses dark sweaters being brightened by grouped stripes of gay and pleasantly contrasted lag colors, detailing a method to improve visual appeal through color contrast and patterning. It notes the use of multiple stripe groupings to elevate overall appearance.
Zone System for Army Purchases Adopted for War Needs
The quartermaster department establishes an 18 depot zone system to allocate and purchase food and equipment locally, boosting competition and accessibility for domestic manufacturers. Army ordnance backs overseas shipping, while extraordinary wartime measures limit civilian flour sugar and fur trade amid German disposals and surrogates. American soldiers marching to France receive full outfitting, with global fur trade shift to American merchants and London hosts baseball for troops.
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Committee On Public Information
Washington
United States
Quartermaster Department
General
Quartermaster General
Army Ordnance Department
Department
France
Europe
Leipzig
London
America
Russia
China
Germany
England
Miuke
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