Belgians starved and clothed by relief aid urged
The Commission for Relief in Belgium appeals for 5000 tons of clothing to sustain ten million Belgians and Northern France through winter. Tuberculosis deaths surge as leather and fabrics vanish. Belgians improvise footwear from rugs and coats from blankets. Red Cross chapters in North Dakota seek donations, with Fargo as state HQ.
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Belgium
Belegium
France
Commission For Relief
America
Germany
Red Cross
North Dakota
Fargo
Loss to Farmers From Wheat Grading Standards
An investigation by Dr. E. F. Ladd and Thomas Sanderson finds Minnesota Standards yield higher payments than Federal Standards for grading wheat. The bulletin is available from North Dakota Agricultural College.
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Minnesota
E. F. Ladd
Thomas Sanderson
North Dakota Agricultural College
North Dakota Pork Production Phases in Bulletin 126
North Dakota Experiment Station Agricultural College outlines the distinct phases of pork production in Bulletin No 126 detailing breeding, feeding, housing, and management practices for the state. The bulletin emphasizes economic efficiency and regional adaptation for North Dakota farms.
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North Dakota
North Dakota Experiment Station Agricultural College N. Dak
Crop systems impact on yields and soil fertility
bulletin No. 126 from North Dakota Experiment Station analyzes how different cropping systems affect crop yields and soil fertility. results detail implications for farm management and soil health in North Dakota.
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North Dakota Experiment Station Agricultural College N. Dak
Art and Heredity in Musical Talent
The article argues musical instinct is often hereditary citing Jews as a musical people since biblical times. It notes that artistic talent in parents does not guarantee children will emulate it, countering the assumption with a remark about Wordsworth's son and his potential to continue the poet’s craft.
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Wordsworth
Women Outlive Men in 1900 Centenarian Figures
Census data from 1900 shows 6 208 people aged 95 to 99, with 3 536 women. The record highlights longer female longevity compared to males in this age band.
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United States
Housefly Accelerates to 110 MPH on Push
Experiments show a housefly can move up to 160 feet per second when urged, equating to about 110 miles per hour in a straight line. The insect is generally not inclined to travel, but when propelled it travels rapidly.
Beef Carcass Reduction Plan Aims to Save Shipping Space
Chicago officials report a collaboration with Packard and military leaders to test slicing and compact packaging of fresh beef. Projects led by Arthur A. Kammier and Lieut. Col. J. W. McIntosh intend to cut cargo space by 15 to 40 percent, with by products from bones and fats.
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Arthur A. Kammierschlag
Carnegie Institute
J. W. McIntosh
Hammerschlag
Col. McIntosh
France
How He Made It Hay From Grass Under Feet
A millionaire proclaims he not only made hay when the sun shone but also from the grass that grew under others feet. He emphasizes value creation from what others overlooked.
Bonds Buy Food For Soldiers Buy Liberty Bonds
A wartime appeal urged readers to support soldiers by donating food and to purchase Liberty Bonds. Local organizations coordinated drives and pledged to supply meals and funds aiding the military effort.
Cereals Cookery Tips and Church Notices
Tips on cooking cereals stressing full cooking and salt flavoring. Uncooked grains need hours and may benefit from overnight heat retention. Also includes Mr Church Sunday School times and a pastor message urging attendance and friendly church notes.
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