Scars of War Improve Soil in French Farm Areas
A special report by Hal B. Fullerton, agricultural director of the Long Island Rail Road, finds trenches and shellholes deepened soil, aiding deep plowing and mineral-rich topsoil recovery in France. He notes lush vegetation in shell holes, chlorine gas having potentially beneficial effects, and French peasants slowly embracing modern farming tools through agricultural syndicates aided by American tractors and guidance.
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It Cost 6 403 343 481 to Run U S for Year
The treasury reports ordinary expenditures for the fiscal year ending June 30 at 6 403 848 481 with public debt payments totaling 17 088 039 728, bringing the grand total to 23 441 383 204. The War Department led with 1 610 587 380, railroads 1 036 672 167, Navy 736 021 466, and Shipping Board 580 565 649. Expenditures were highest in July at 76 278 570 and lowest in February at 205 457 433.
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Paris to London Flights Grow
Paris Matin reports a surge in air travel noting 872 flights between Paris and London during June signaling expanding aerial navigation and stronger routes for the period.
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Champion cowgirl Lorena Trickey wins Cheyenne relay title
Lorena Trickey wins the Cow girls relay at Cheyenne frontier days roundup. She is regarded as the champion among women riders after a tough race in which she changed horses and saddles every half mile amid strong competition.
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