Government targets large scale food supply effort
The United States Department of Agriculture will expand a food production program with over twenty projects to assess and secure the nation's food supply. Money, personnel, and new county agents aim to speed production, reduce waste, and extend support to farmers, with increased roles for women in rural areas.
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United States
Office of Farm Management
United States Department of Labor
Vic
Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Animal Industry
Bureau of Entomology
Bureau of Markets
Parcel Post
Bureau of Plant Industry
First Female Army Surgeon Angers Britain in War Effort
The article portrays Doctor Markland as the sole female surgeon to the British army and notes her high reputation and potential service behind French lines. It discusses broader federal measures and agricultural programs aimed at increasing production, improving food distribution, and conserving crops and livestock during wartime.
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Doctor Markland
Marklund
Ines
France
Great Britain
Markland
Looting and brutal rule feared in Palestine crisis
The report warns of the most serious Palestine situation since the war began with a Turkish policy of killing and plunder. Gaza was evacuated, Jerusalem feared for looting, and Ottoman cruelty is blamed on Young Turks allied with Germany.
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Palestine
Germany
Cairo
Egypt
Jerusalem
Associated Press
Committee of Union and Progress
Syria
Gaza
Pasha
Anatolia
Berries Preserve Flavor After Two Decades Near Monticello
A Monticello area farmer’s wife opened a tin of huckleberries canned 21 years ago and found them in perfect condition proving long preservation. Ida Foes Mia and neighbors recount the surprising result.
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Monticello
Ind
Mia
Ida Foes
Farmer
Turning Point in Baseball Salaries and Player Costs
The article argues teams absorb large depreciation costs due to player turnover and salaries. It cites the 1915 Detroit Tigers roster shrinkage, noting only 12 of 28 remained, with many players bought costly yet unrewarding, including Dubuc Moriarity Kavanagh Baker Peters Ledbetter Jacobson Smithson and Karr.
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Detroit
Hughey
Jimmy
Dubuc
Baker
Peters
Ledbetter
Jacobson
Cavet
Boehler
Smithson
Reynolds
Karr
Oldham
Moriarity
Kavanagh
Fuller
Tigers
Jennings
Record Holder Derrill Pratt Ends Long Streak With Browns
Derrill Pratt, Browns second baseman, holds major league records for continuous service. He left the lineup on April 30 with a wrist sprain after 360 straight games. His streak began September 2, 1914, with a 30 game stretch that season, then 158 games in 1915 and 1916, plus 14 games early in this season before another absence. He also missed two games in 1912 and 1918, and played every game in 1911 for Montgomery in the Southern league.
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Derrill Pratt
Browns
St. Louis
Pratt
Montgomery
George Burns
Jimmy McAleer Joins Local War Effort in Youngstown
Former Boston Red Sox president Jimmy McAleer now living in Youngstown Ohio serves on the county draft board and dedicates time to aiding Cycle Sam as wartime preparations continue.
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Boston Red Sox
Youngstown
Jimmy McAleer
Boston
Sam
Baseball Stories From The Era Of Pitching Crowns
Wale Hoyt continues to pitch well for Montreal while Ty Cobb shows no sign of relinquishing his batting crown. Norman, ex White Sox pitcher, moved to Des Moines via Wichita. Dan Costello, ex Pirate and International leaguer, joins Kansas City. The Reds briefly had Fred Schupp from the Giants before letting him go. Middleton, last fall’s top minor leaguer, released from Giants to Louisville. Notre Dame star Joe Myers failed with Columbus and was released after a week. Ralph Miller, snared by the Cubs, likened to Zimmerman. Elmer Leifer joins Yankees from the disbanding Northwestern league. Peter Moore, Ohio collegian, sent to Omaha by St. Louis Browns, pitched part of a game then chased. It unsettles Walter Johnson when a batsman is hit, though the batsman may feel worse. Wheeler Fuller signs with Lawrence after time with the New England league. Lord Byron faces harsh umpire criticism this season as NL arbitrator. The Phillies Reds game July 16 sets league record for speed at 1 hour 11 minutes with Regan and Alexander dominant.
Lesson for September 16: Daniel 3 Fire and Faith
Lesson outlines Nebuchadnezzar’s idol decree in the Plain of Dura, the Hebrews’ refusal to bow, and their deliverance from the fiery furnace. It emphasizes faith over fear, obedience to God, and divine protection amid persecution. The text applies these themes to modern temptations and religious liberty.
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Nebuchadnezzar
Daniel
Dura
Civ
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Western Newspaper Union
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