Indiana News Highlights amid War Efforts and Local Events
Indiana reports show a June tax collection of $412,480.55 and a Notre Dame graduation of 83 students, including 67 college men. Goshen College held commencement with 125 graduates and a Stauffer address. Local strikes, farm labor appeals, and public safety actions intersect wartime strain across Tippecanoe, Elkhart, and Porter counties.
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County Widiter
Wabash
Notre Dame University
Notre Dame
Alva Mitchell
Wio- Amnic
Express Company
Brazil
Adams Express Company
Well-Fargo
American
United States Express
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Goshen College
Edgar E. Stauffer
Allbright College
Noshen Hospital
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Hammond
East Chicago
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Indiana Public Service Commission
Whitliby
Tippecanoe County
Otis Crane
County Council of Defense
Ays
Bonita Rosenbraun
Peru
Rochester
Topeks
Goshen
Phylis
H. E. Klinger
Elkhart
Indiana
Michigan
Ned Cross
Liberty Bond
Elkhart County Council of Defense
Plymouth Commercial Club
Marshall County
Plymouth
Harry E. Barnard
Fraternity of
Operative Millers of America
Indianapolis
Dust Bath of Importance for Lice and Mite Control
Fresh air sunlight and cleaning help but do not fully prevent lice or mites in backyard poultry. A dust bath or dust box aids the hens in freeing themselves from parasites, with treatments including sodium fluoride or blue ointment. mites require kerosene or coal tar products for interior house application to protect egg production.
Gas Fritz in Henhouse
A wartime notice advises poultry growers to curb lice and mites to protect egg supplies for soldiers overseas. It recommends lime around the coop, dust baths, sun and air, plus chemical treatments, and notes the U S Department of Agriculture provides detailed methods.
Study to Serve in Back-Yard Poultry Keeping
The article reviews United States Department of Agriculture bulletins on poultry keeping. It cites Farmers Bulletin 889 Back- Yard Poultry Keeping and Bulletin 528 Hints to Poultry Raisers as comprehensive guides. It highlights city-keeping objections, flock size, housing, feed, hatching, disease prevention, and concise, practical instructions.
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Farmers’ Bulletin
United States Department of Agriculture
Arm. Ers
Poultry Housing and Trap Nests Guidance
The article notes better housing than plano boxes and packing cases is desirable and cites Poultry, Moura Construction in Farners’ Bulletin 574 for full directions. It describes trap nests that confine hens after entry until release and references Farmers’ Bulletin 682 titled A Simple Trap’d Nest for Poultry for complete instructions.
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Moura
Farners’ Bulletin
Farmers
Poultrymen Agree on Mile Run at Head of Flock
A fragmented report notes poultrymen agreeing on a mile run at the lead of the flock. The incomplete text references a race or event connected with poultry associations and a field or course. Details are unclear from the damaged OCR.
A Nation’s War Time Food Saving and Morale Call
The author urges Americans to curb spending on entertainment and luxuries to fund the war effort. He advocates thrift in groceries, preserving eggs and other staples, and packing foods to endure shortages. He cites measures like rationing wheat meat sugar and saving by frugal habits.
Verse of Comfort From Ancient Hymn
Poetic lines advise leaving grief behind and finding joy within the heart as heavenly birds sing. The text frames sorrow fading through inner solace and enduring spiritual cheer.
Inviting Foods for the Invalid
The article advises making foods appealing to invalids with dainty presentation. It suggests serving orange pulp in glass with powdered sugar, nourishing custards rich in eggs, flavored junkets, whipped cream toppings, and milk based desserts. Also notes soups and broths aid digestion and lists plain ice creams as inviting options.
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