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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1918
Page
4
Agricultural note by B N Crane explains gapeworms infecting young chickens and how confined mother hens in A shaped coops with free ranging chicks reduce worm exposure. It details worm life cycle, risks to lungs, and a method to remove worms if infection begins.
Delegates from seven Southeastern states set the National War Work Council of the Y M C A quotas totaling about 12 million for a fall fundraising drive. State allocations include Florida 677,554 Georgia 1,043,784 Mississippi 280,000 North Carolina 680,288 South Carolina 644,900 Tennessee 1,095,920 Alabama 504,000. About 15 million will go to the Y W C A for war activities. Notable figures at the Atlanta conference included Dr. John R. Mott and Geo W. Perkins, with A H Whitford, Chas S Ward, and A M Cotton.
A cablegram to the National War Work Council reports Y M C A secretaries in France under constant shell and gas fire. More than a thousand Y secretaries are in advanced positions and dugouts, with no quitters. American soldiers praise Red Triangle workers at Paris HQ. Last year sailors deposited nearly a million dollars in the Brook son Navy Y M C A branch bank.
A vivid survey of afternoon dresses as weather favors outdoor gatherings. It highlights orchid chiffons, collarless waists, draped skirts, and ribbon belts, praising simplicity and evolving beachwear from sweaters to capes while urging thoughtful wardrobe choices for modern women.
The piece surveys stylish sports clothes for men and women, highlighting a satin cap with fringe and cream jersey garments in green accents. It notes the appeal of practical pockets and a buttoned poplin dress with a matching collar detail, suggesting ensembles for tennis or golf outings.
A Tennessee livestock specialist visits a farm to inspect draft mares and their lineages. The owner extols horse specimens while noting transportation has shifted to a Ford, reflecting a rural move from horse power to motor vehicles as roads improve. The piece contrasts sentiment for horses with practical needs for quick service on modern farms.
An offer highlights War Savings Stamps as a convenient affordable investment with easy purchase options. The ad stresses accessibility and value for savers seeking prudent government backed growth. Local readers are urged to consider this safe saving instrument.
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