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Newspaper
Carey Times
Location
Carey, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1917
Page
7
A debate on the army bill rejects stigma on the draft and supports selection. It argues volunteers and substitutes caused disrepute in Civil War times, but the present system of selection treats all young men equally with no dishonor or class distinction. The selected soldier’s standing is said to exceed that of a volunteer.
A wartime message urges young men to view military service as an opportunity for culture and development. It emphasizes obedience to superiors, personal initiative, and ambition for advancement, noting improved army life, medical care, Red Cross, nurses, hospital ships, and moral oversight by the Y.M.C.A.
Health officer W C Anderson sent a water sample from Ble Four hydrant to state analysts. Results show impurities negligible and water deemed safe for drinking and all uses. The reassuring verdict echoes past assurances amid ongoing public concern.
A literary note on growing world food needs highlighting vast Atlantic coast Gulf coast and Mississippi valley areas suitable for rice cultivation. The piece cites Frank Carpenter's illustrated article and argues rice as a dependable resource with vast untapped potential and rising demand as production expands.
A brief note extols rice as one of the most wholesome and nourishing foods and highlights its low cost as an added benefit. The caption emphasizes its value as a reliable, economical staple.
The Indépendent portrays Herbert C Hoover as a genius organizer and rescue specialist famed for Belgian relief. It chronicles his Iowa birth, Stanford start, global mining career, Boxer Rebellion era work, and WWI Belgian food program leadership, praising his calm, practical administration and humanitarian drive.
In a London driven reform the British food controller bans starch for laundry use to conserve potatoes and corn for defense. The Independent notes America should imitate England reducing dietary starch to aid the war, praising self sacrifice and carb conservation as patriotic and prudent.
Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station outlines two essentials curing in bunches under caps and leaf preservation to prevent nutrient leaching. Proper handling prevents loss of nitrogen calcium and phosphorus while rain exposure degrades hay quality.
Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station recommends control methods for cabbage worms on cabbage and related crops. Use Paris green or arsenate of lead spray or pyrethrum dust before heads form, with soap as a spreader. after heading begins switch to pyrethrum with lime or flour, dust weekly when leaves stay wet.
Farmers urged to spray with Bordeaux mixture to prevent potato diseases and pests. Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station notes 75 gallons per acre every 19 days from start to maturity can boost yields by over 50 bushels per acre, offsetting costs. add arsenate of lead to deter beetles. Also mentions using stale bread with vegetables and meats in various recipes.
A nearby medical practitioner announces taking over the office previously held by Dr. A E Constien located near the Post Office in Carey Ohio. The change affects patient care and appointment routines. Local residents are advised to update records and contact the office for scheduling.
The United States Department of Agriculture urges preserving surplus food with tight sealing containers for canning, drying beans for winter, and growing cabbage tomatoes and root crops. Avoid canning items suitable for drying and pack jars to minimize water. Consider jams and preserves in wide neck glasses with cork or paraffin seals.
Farmers and gardeners report poor emergence of seed potatoes with many crops failing to materialize. Some blame a dry spell early in the season while others suspect prior salting of the Murphys storage. Early variety yields are expected to be small this season.
Richard Thrall grandson of the Times editor who moved to Marysville last year graduated from Marysville High School. He belongs to Co E, 4th Ohio National Guard and served on the border. The regiment awaits training camp for Europe, and Thrall is promoted to corporal though under 18.
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to neighbors friends and flower senders for support during recent afflictions and thanks the minister and singers for funeral services by John Sook and family
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