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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1918
Page
5
Inspectors at major market receiving centers monitor fruits and vegetables for plant diseases. Diseased produce lowers value and may be perishable, prompting quick action and notification to shippers. County agents are directed to take steps to combat outbreaks, aiding growers and pathologists in controlling spread.
Agricultural leaders warn that Kansas and other wheat states face a critical shortage of harvest labor as floating workers decline. Departments of Agriculture and Labor pledge efforts to solve the problem with funds, while city residents can aid through organized cooperation to ensure wheat bread and war bread supply.
The passage argues that rising patriotism among the people can aid the nation, but warns that mobilizing and training an army while sabotaging it would be bad policy for maturing a wheat crop and reaching harvest, implying prudence over militarization.
The USDA guards both individual health and national food supply by preventing diseased vegetables from entering markets. Diseased produce reduces available food and increases waste, prompting vigilance to keep vegetable foods safe and sufficient for all consumers.
Professor G I Christie, assistant to the Secretary of Agriculture, cites illustrations of underutilized labor on corn belt farms. He argues machinery such as double cutaway harrows and tractors can reduce needed hands while boosting output as farmers finish haying and harvesting with improved equipment.
This piece explains the county agent role as a deputy secretary of agriculture’s farm demonstrator. It highlights his guidance on poultry problems, enrollment in poultry raising programs, and steady contact for ongoing support. It stresses value of thorough garden cultivation over frequent watering.
A fashion overview notes taffeta remains dominant for midsummer wraps with velvet bandings and dark colorways like blue brown and green. Silk jersey wool velour and pongee coats appear in new combinations. pongee with black satin trims and long black satin capes with colored satin linings highlight dressy options.
The text notes how different materials alter shade perception. Bright colors suit dull materials while darker browns and blacks require satin or velvet to avoid a somber look.
Washington reports rapid motorization of field artillery with tractors replacing horse power except for some three inch batteries. The War Department explains how casualty notifications are issued within 24 hours via a statistical division that maintains soldier rosters and emergency addresses.
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