Homeward hopes from a soldier in wartime letters
Everett R. Rook writes from camps in Iowa and New York State about his Atlantic crossing aboard Arcadia, hospital feeds from the Red Cross, a father’s death, and plans to return home soon. He thanks his mother for support, mentions a company picture, and says he will write often.
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Tome
Tamesti
Camp Dodge
Iowa
Camp Grant
Atlantic Ocean
France
Genecart
Redd Crves
Arcadia
Geaalck
Theo
Amy
Gordon
Camp Mulla
New York
Hovoken
Iim
Brooklyn
Campotoo
Mt 68
YM C.A
Sanday
Everette R. Rook
Fertilizer quality guides early spring corn growth
The article explains how nitrogen reserves in soil affect young corn plants, causing slower growth and yellow-green coloring when nutrients are scarce. It advocates high grade fertilizers with 14 percent or more plant food, including ammonia, phosphoric acid, and potash, for a strong spring start and steady season-long growth.
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Lodds
Ilinois
Better silage for dairy cows and beef steers
An article argues ear by ear silage value, praising well ripened corn for higher silage quality. It notes heavily silaged corn improves dairy and beef performance versus overly green fodder. It warns extra water increases harvest labor and handling effort and expense due to straining harvesters and teams and lifting unripe kernels.
Fertilizer boosts silage output and efficiency in feeding process
In power, heavier loads move from wagon to silage cutter feeding table. Fertilizer raises cost yet increases milk and wheat per acre from silage corn. It acts like grain corn by promoting riper, heavier corn production through intensified feeding and growth.
Great Athletic Program Aims for Allied Athletics Movement
The United States plans a project to develop American athletics for allied nations. Top American athletic leaders will be assigned to direct the Movement from a Paris headquarters to be established.
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Yi Mo C. A
United States
America
Paris
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