Government film programs promoted by Interior and Agriculture
The Interior Department and Commerce co sponsored industrial and other films shown in 48 states reaching about 698 000 viewers. The Bureau of Mines distribution of 301 film sets valued around 600 000 supports American goods and processes. Agriculture expands motion picture distribution with a study building for this activity in Washington.
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Department’ of the ‘Interior
Winiay
Interior and
Commerce
Bureau of Mines
Department of Agriculture
Washington
United States Forest Plan Calls for Federal Timber Growth Drive
The forestry program committee told the Senate forestry committee at a public hearing that the United States must grow more timber. It urges a federal appropriation of 7.15 million dollars for forest acquisition protection study and state cooperation, with leadership and state collaboration to secure continuous forest production and reduce reliance on foreign wood and pulp. The plan calls for regional productivity tests, surveys of timber resources, updated forest taxation, and a steady rise in federal funding up to 10 million a year within ten years for planting and fire prevention in cooperation with states.
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United States
Senate-Forestry Committee
Forestry ‘Program Committee
Dewnpaper
German Claim on Lusitania Sinking Reasserted Before Commission
The American government asserts Germany bears full liability for Lusitania losses. Robert Bonynge, representing the State Department, cites exhibits claiming deliberate German torpedoing by a U boat commander. Karl von Lewinski argues the February 1916 German note is the true basis for claims and seeks reparations for life and property losses.
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Lusitania
Mixed Claims Commission
Suat
Commission
Robert’ W. Bonynge
Germany
Ufe
Jeotemiatien
Mae
Secret Archives
The
State Department
Coats Elevate Style as Key Wardrobe Element
A fashion writer notes coats now dominate look, more diverse and picturesque. Separate coats allow varied outfits with frocks, blouses, and skirts, extending wardrobes, while shorter coats stay popular for many body types and occasions.
Handsome Accessories in World of Fashion
The Milwaukee Sentinel fashion column notes the new corset is molded to the figure with side opening to prevent any front or back expansion. Boudoir robes in silk brocade and metallic lace show medieval glamour with orange accents. The season also highlights bend bags and draw string models with iridescent embellishments.
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Milwaukee Sentinel
Ind
Attractive Table Runners From Fabric Motifs
Velvet or satin strips become table runners when motifs are cut from chintz crepe de chine or silk and attached with liquid glue. A ring may be glued on to add weight for a neat finish.
Shorter Skirts From Paris Arrivals And Trends
Arrivals from Paris influence current fashion with shorter skirts, eight to ten inches lower than earlier styles. French women favor two piece black suits with trims like ermine or white rabbit, and jackets fit closely with flaring knee-length skirts. Girdles draw interest, some sit low on the hips others near the natural waist, while youth frocks feature narrow metallic frills.
Did Not Want to Be Rude and Oddities of Etiquette
Uncle Pennywise rails against singing writers who ignore etiquette. He recalls an inviter who spoke of dreams and joy but laments never visiting the host’s romantic haunt. Dr Peary’s Dead cat claims to cleanse worms and improve digestion with one dose.
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Uncle Pennywise
Cholera Destroys Millions of Hogs in U.S. Farms
Cholera killed about 4 percent of hogs on U.S. firms last year. The total swine loss from hog cholera surpassed 2.25 million head, valued at roughly 29.39 million dollars.
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United States
Confine River to One Channel Urged by Joint Desk
A Japanese Korean commission completes a survey of the Yalu river between Korea and Manchuria and urges confinement to a single channel to prevent further course changes.
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Yalu
Korea
Manchuria
Starfish and Egg Lays Challenge Ocean Balance
The text notes starfish can lay up to 800 million eggs and other sea life may lay hundreds of millions, highlighting the enormous potential offspring that would fill the seas if predators did not keep them in check.
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Paris
Cleveland
Awwil
Hiscox Chemical Works
Fetchonce- N.Y
Sormorrow
Hall
Cascara
Gunn
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