Leviathan attack account praises US Navy and crew
An eye witness letter from Capt. Charles A. Harmon recalls three submarines attacking the US transport Leviathan as it carried 10,000 soldiers. Destroyers defended with depth charges in heavy seas, two submarines were destroyed, a third submerged after the fleet created a living wall around the ship. Captain Harmon, now in France, notes soldiers and crew followed orders under extreme danger.
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Aviation Corps
France
Harmon
Eiven
United States Navy
Tome
Davy Jones
Boys Learn to Cook Girls Train as Carpenters in Cleveland
In Cleveland schools domestic science is offered to both girls and boys with courses switched. Boys learn cooking and grocery buying while girls receive household carpentry training. Both groups show proficiency in their new skills.
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Cleveland
Women become first feminine sheepherders in Wyoming
In Cheyenne Wyoming three Campbell County women Lulu Muns on Belle Pattison and Grace Keenan have become sheepherders $30 a month and found work guarding 2100 sheep each. They are reported as the first women to hold such positions in the United States.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Wyoming
Lulu Munson
Belle Pattison
Grace Keenan
Campbell County
B. Z. Reno
United States
Wall Street Tightens Rules Against Market Rumors
New York reports war reshaping finance as stock and cotton exchanges curb rumor spread. Officials ban sensational rumors by members or firms, aiming to protect markets though some stories still surface. The effort reduces but does not end rumor circulation that once moved prices.
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New York
Wall Street
Financial District
United States
New York Stock Exchange
New York Cotton Exchange
Stock Exchange
Exchange
Cotton Exchange
Haer
Atlantic City
Kaiser
Financial
How to Construct a Farm Barn With Ventilation
William A. Radford advises dairy farmers on building a barn with concrete floors and a plank frame, 30 to 36 feet wide for two rows of cows, and a gambrel roof for storage. He emphasizes a proper ventilating system to circulate fresh air while conserving animal heat and notes a barn should be a permanent, money saving improvement.
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William A. Radford
Prairie Avenue
Chicago
Til
Banish All Needless Care
Aimed at reducing worry, the piece notes many burdens press on all earnest natures. It argues routine duties bring drudgery and friction, while suggesting people add unnecessary anxieties beyond genuine concerns.
Modern Plank Frame Barn Design and Welfare Tips
The article discusses building a durable barn with 2 by 8 joists on built-up timbers supported by iron columns. It advises good siding, ample windows, and 60 foot gambrel roofs for 20 dairy cows and 8 horses, plus planning for future needs like running water and silos. It also covers reducing personal anxieties to focus on duties and civic life.
Constant Attention in Home Duties and Thoughts
The piece argues that cleanliness, order, and beauty in a home rely on daily habits. It urges women to apply constant attention to bed making and dusting, insisting that inner order mirrors daily practice.
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Ait
Study Needs of Live Stock by U S Department of Agriculture
The bulletin explains balancing rations by considering protein carbohydrate and fat content while noting other factors such as palatability and physiological effects. It provides tables to compare feeds by nutritive value and cost to help dairymen and livestock managers choose the cheapest feeds when prices vary.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Calf Club Aims to Promote Dairy Rearing among Youth
The calf club, prepared by the U S Department of Agriculture, seeks to centralize youth effort in raising and caring for dairy calves. Its main objective is to foster interest in livestock husbandry and teach practical dairy farming skills to boys and girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Calf Rearing Teaches Thrift in Junior Dairy Clubs
The article discusses a plan where a boy or girl raises a calf and later adds it to the parental milking herd. This method teaches juniors calf and dairy cattle care as a pleasure rather than a task. Support comes from state college extension departments and the agriculture department.
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Extension Department
State Colleges
Department of Agriculture
Dual-Purpose Animal Types in Dairy and Beef Breeding
Breeders show a constant tendency toward dairy types while others push beef traits, creating a wide variation in dual-purpose cattle. This ongoing split likely persists, reflecting diverse goals in production and herd efficiency.
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United States Department of Agriculture
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Eye Witness
Atlantic
National ‘War Garden Commission
Spartmens
Horst
Istards
Hoest
Staiks
Dairy Club Boye
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