Destruction and Policy in Occupied Poland and Belgium
A detailed critique by Vernon Kellogg and others describes German occupation policies in Poland Belgium and parts of France. It portrays deliberate starvation deportations and mass ruin aimed at German expansion. The text argues such acts prove Germany cannot be civilized and must be opposed by force if necessary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poland
Belgium
France
Kaiser
Vernon Brellagg
Committee On Public Information
Pion
Brederie Co Walcott
Germany
Trederic C, Walcott
Vernon Kellogg
Commission For Relief
Brussels
Bel- Buin
Hort
West Planders
Meuse
Min
Bhelis
Altough
Gerard
Berlin
Krenz
Ming
Link Up Telephone With Wirslean Invention
Two experts from the Japanese Department of Communications demonstrated a new invention for receiving over a telephone a message sent at sea by wireless. Inventors Norhoru Mavumo and Vetfiro Horte are cited, noting prior work by Dr Viehi Torlikana using vacuum bulbs to hold wireless conversations between boats from Kobe to Yokohama. The report marks the first unidentifiable case of wireless telephony as a step forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electrical Laboratory
Department of Communications
Nohoru Mavumo
Vetfiro Horte
Viehi Torlikana
Institute
Kobe
Yokohama
Surge in Magneto Production in Britain During War
Before the war British magneto output was under 100 weekly. Since the war began production reportedly reached about 160,000 magnetos across the islands, reflecting a dramatic industrial mobilization.
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Islands
Good Seedbed for Alfalfa Instructions
Agricultural note from Oklahoma Experimen tal Station outlining seed bed prep for alfalfa. Emphasizes year lead time, prior crops, weed control, deep plowing, and firm seed bed. Recommends fall seeding without nurse crop, or spring sowing if moisture or season hampered. Suggests 12 to 16 pounds per acre, or 10 to 12 with grain drill, and cautions against deep sowing.
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M. A. Bennson
Oklahoma ‘d
Manure and Soil Fertility Boost Yields at Ohio Station
Study shows manure boosts corn yields differently by soil fertility. On poorer soil eight tons of barnyard manure with 820 pounds phosphate raised yields by 20.98 bushels per acre, while on rich land the same mix with 1000 pounds phosphate increased only 17.80 bushels. Despite differing gains, total yields converged.
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Ohio Experiment Station
Metal roofing invention by J H Perry of Middletown NC
An illustrated description outlines a sheet metal roof system enabling rapid jointing without solder. The design uses sheets with upturned abutting edges and inward downward flanges, forming a peak shaped seam cup that fits over the flanges to create rainproof ridges and prevent leakage.
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J. H. Perry
Middletown
N. C
straw is wasted on farms and feed management advice
Straw wasting on farms is common as water and rot occur in straw piles. Proper handling and stacking of the grain straw can greatly aid winter feeding for horses cattle and sheep. Feed sparingly each day with a light salt brine to improve palatability.
Saving Seeds Profitably In Forethought For Next Year
A guidance note urges farmers to store and select high quality seeds now. It argues that zeal and labor in cultivation cannot compensate for the lack of foresight in securing good seed for future planting. The emphasis is on planning and seed integrity to ensure successful crops.
Plank Drag Details for Leveling Ground
A 15 foot plank drag aids leveling plowed ground and breaking clods. The device uses a five board setup eight inch wide with slight overlap, bolted joints, and lashings on the scantlings. A chain runs under the front end with single trees at the rear to hitch to a tent.
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Charles Schroeder
Oklahoma
Windey
Use Sweet Clover for Pigs
Anacre of sweet clover can support many pig, stock and honey uses per Farmers Bulletin 820. The weed serves as a soil builder, honey source, and feed after livestock adapt to it. Planting a patch benefits pasture, forage quality, and nectar production for bees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Bulletin
United States Department of Agriculture
Washington
Pacific Coast Highway Dream Gains Steam Across States
Promoters press for a continuous paved highway from Alaska to the Panama Canal. California votes on an $18,000,000,000 bond issue while Oregon Washington and British Columbia rally public support for the project.
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United States
Paciflc
Alaska
Panama Canal
California
Oregon
Washington
British Columbia
First Rainy Day Suggests Cleanliness for Livestock
A rainy day emphasizes reducing neonatal losses from calf scours hog cholera distemper and other infections. Thorough stable cleaning and disinfection with whitewash plus 2 percent crude carbolic acid or 6 percent coal tar dip is advised, applied to walls ceilings and floors with a spray pump.
Laying Concrete in Winter Indoors Safe with Precautions
Indoor concrete work such as cellar floors and barn floors under cover can be done in winter with precautions to prevent freezing. Outdoor concrete work is not advised after temperatures fall below 45 degrees. To prevent freezing, heat ingredients, use warm water, and cover surfaces.
Protein Supply for Fowls
Towls confined in close pens, yards or runs where they have the chance to get insects will need some kind of meat. Grain will not supply enough Protein and mineral matter for best requlta. To supply this demand for protein and mineral matter meat meat, meat Scrip or tankage is generally fad. Laying hens especially need some of these forms of feed. Young ehlekeys will thrive better if fed meat in some form occasionally.
War news and finance wrap from a war era paper
The report details Allied actions in Italy and the Middle East, Italian city bombings, and a Jerusalem advance. It notes a December national farmers congress in Jacksonville Florida, Norwegian ship losses, a mine disaster in Pittston, and Austro-Hungarian army dueling banished by Emperor Charles. It also mentions inventor A. Miller’s death, a Harrisburg plant loss, and Mint/monetary data showing U.S. money in circulation at year’s start.
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Opineon
United Hortes
Los Angeles
Cal
Vatican
Teutonic Avictors
Tecltles
Treviso
Padua
War Office
London
Guneral Allenby
Jerusalem
Farmers’ National Congress
Jacksonville
Pla
Baroun
Pennsylvania Coal Company
Pittston
Charles
Vienne
A. ©. Miller
Aurora, St
Harrisburg Pipe and Pipe Bendlog Company
Harrisburg
Luxburg
Spurles Versenkt
Publc
Buenos Aires
Washington
United States
U S Insures Declaration on Soldier Insurance Volume
Secretary McAdoo announced 802042 policies totaling 3,105,770,500 dollars for American soldiers under the war insurance act. The average policy is 8,557 dollars. February 12 is the final day for applications to be received by the government.
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Washington
McAiloo
Ty Americnan
McAdoo, Railroad Unions Agree On Wage Plan
Washington on January six director general McAdoo and leaders of the four railroad brotherhoods reached a plan to thresh out wage and labor disputes while government operation continues. A board will investigate and report recommendations to the director general.
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Washington
McAdoo
Gangeral
Wisconsin Solon Hansen Death Shocks Manitowoc Assemblyman Ends Life
Assemblyman Carl Hansen a leader and humorist in the last session shot himself in his insurance office on Friday in Manitowoc Wisconsin. The clipping also lists fluctuating farm and commodity prices including flour butter potatoes cattle hogs and sheep across the U S.
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Carl Hansen
Manitowoc
Wis
Riot over Sunday work leads to compromise in Augsburg and Bavaria
Fragmentary report notes opposition to Sunday labor ending in rioting across Augsburg and Bavaria. A compromise seeks limited Sunday work with set hours and church attendance rules. Promises include 5444 hours weekly pay for 601% hours and a plan to end Sunday work by March 1018. Unclear quotes appear about health products and a candid remark on Miss Tings.
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Augsberg
Bayatin
Bryaniin
Proven Swamp-Root Aid For Weak Kidneys
Advertises Dr. Kilmer’s Swamp-Root as a remedy for kidney bladder and urinary troubles. Claims herbal formula strengthens kidneys liver and bladder with quick noticeable effects. Encourages sending ten cents for a sample and requesting a pamphlet through the paper.
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Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, Mc
Adv
To Glean Furniture Tf Cleaners Demand Camphor Substitutes
The notice requests a switch from camphor to an alternative cleaning method for furniture and promises to remove white stains and restore polish. The language appears archaic and garbled but centers on maintenance and restoration claims.
Hall's Catarrhal Medicine Claims Cure for Deafness
An authoritative note promotes Hall's Catarrhal Medicine as a constitutional remedy for catarrhal deafness caused by inflammation of the mucous surfaces and the Eustachian tube. It warns that focus applications cannot reach the affected area and that untreated inflammation can lead to permanent hearing loss. The ad promises a cure or money back and offers circulars free from B S Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio.
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Hall
Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Patriotism Lacking in Himan Over Liberty Bond Coupons
A reading notes a lack of cheerfulness in Himan during the act of dipping Liberty bond coupons, implying diminished patriotic spirit or public enthusiasm in this small scene.
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Himan
Boschee's German Syrup Promises Restful Cough Relief
Advertises Boschee's German Syrup as a long used remedy for coughs bronchitis and throat troubles across the United States. Claims two good nights of rest easier morning expectoration and natural healing to recover health. Mentions bottle prices of 80 and 100 cents and adds a note about avoiding war talk during harvest time.
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Boschee
United States
Nature
Hila Health
Soothe Itching Scalps With Cuticura Ointment
An old advertisement touts Cuticura Ointment to relieve itching by applying to spots and following with Cuticura Soap. Free samples offered from Boston. Prices listed. ad ends with a jokey after-dinner line about an orator who enjoys applause.
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Cuticura
Dept. X Boston
Promoting bazaars for worthy charities
Fragmentary OCR text mentions promoting bazaars for worthy charities and garbled lines about remedies and a tea. No clear names, dates, or places. The readable portion centers on charity bazaars and inconsistent quotes.
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Non Kries
Milllion
Fort Hilner
Warsaw
von Kries
Byatt
von Eries
Bolte
Pacific Coast
Panama
U.S
Brotherhood
Planta
Wisconsin
Solon
United States Administration
Minnesota
Chicago
Jen
Agen
Kinners
Dr. Pierce
Emedy CU
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