Why a Average Farm Needs Livestock
A brief 1916 summary argues livestock sustain soil fertility and provide cash income while boosting farm appeal and teaching business sense. It likens farmers to manufacturers turning grain or forage into meat and dairy, notes manure preserves humus, stresses the role of horse and mule power, and highlights livestock as a pathway to thrift, youth engagement, and cheaper, healthier farm living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
George M. Rommel
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Mr. Rommel
Rommel
Hfe
Balancing Rations for a Dairy Herd in Farm Feeding
Charles I Bray of Colorado Agricultural College explains how to balance a dairy ration using home grown roughage, grain mixes, and protein supplements. He covers alfalfa heavy diets, substitutes like bran and cottonseed meal, and practical feed rates tied to milk output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles I. Bray
Colorado Agricultural College
Fort Collins
Colo
Plan for a Fall Garden by Horticulture Experts
Plan for a fall garden and an early summer crop. Radishes lettuce beets rutabagas tomatoes and cabbage are valued just before ground freezes and in early spring. The article urges planning and planting for the season.
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Leroy Cady
Hmorticulturiet University Farm
J. Paul, Minn
Washington Sees Unprecedented Prosperity Amid War
Capital officials report record business across the board as World War I draws thousands to Washington. Rail traffic up at least 50 percent since April 1. hotels fully booked. office space near capacity with tenants turned away. Strong economic momentum expected to continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashington
United States
Washington
Youths Eager to Enlist as Washington Recruits Rise
Recruiting officers report a sharp uptick in applicants and enlistments at Washington stations. More than twenty prospects were accepted across services in recent days, with civilians visiting to discuss enlistment rather than drafting. Troop B District National Guard camps at Congress Heights as 40 guard members train for Fort Myer. LeRoy Herron leads practice march and camp setup as cavalry units undergo an intensive training program.
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RMY
Navy
Washington
Germany
Engineer Corps
Aviation Corps
Navy Recruiting Station
Morgan
District National Guard
Congress Heights
District Guard
Fort Myer
LeRoy Herron
Washington braces for Zeppelin raids with new searchlights
Washington prepares for possible German air raids with high tall-building searchlights sweeping the sky and lighting potential targets. Officials cite British and French experience and confidence in anti air measures to deter Zeppelins, suggesting American coast cities are ready for any raid.
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Atlantic
Washington
London
Paris
Rees
Retribution On The Street After A Lost Package
A shabby man with a stiff leg salvages a dropped package but faces scorn from a passing woman who refuses help. A plain speaker intervenes by hurling the package away and steering the crowd toward a reckoning as a pudgy lady realizes her lace and elastic are missing and rushes to recover them. The involved chase spans several blocks.
Practical Patriotism for Women During War Efforts
The article urges women to conserve food and preserve abundant produce, organize subcommittees for surgical dressings, and support the American Red Cross. It details how old materials can be transformed into dressings, lists items needed, and notes the Red Cross membership drive and training programs for hospital supplies, bandages, and garments.
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National Surgical Dressings Committee
Fifth Avenue
New York City
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Washington, D. C
U. S. Army
House dresses for women show practical style and strength
The piece extols house dresses as essential, capable outfits for daily life. It praises durable fabrics, plain yet attractive designs, and easy care from wash to wear. Linen and cotton blends are favored, with models featuring practical belts and bone buttons for ironing and fit.
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Western Farm
National Capital
Weru IT
San
Trever
Jencourage
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