Scars of War Improve Soil Deep Plowing Found in France
A special report to the American Committee for Devastated France by Hal B. Fullerton praises postwar soil recovery in France. Trenches and shell holes revealed deep plow layers, bringing minerals and organic matter to the surface, boosting fertility. He notes French farmers’ ingenuity, the need for tractors and syndicates, and the role of community farming to rebuild agriculture.
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New York
France
Belgium
American Committee For
Hal B. Fullerton
Long Island Railroad
America
Mr. Fullerton
England
Fullerton
Ullerton
Aisne
Bierancourt
Peters
Medford
Ohio
It Cost $6 403 343 481 to Run U S for Year
The treasury reports the fiscal year ending June 30 total ordinary expenditures at 6 403 343 481. Public debt payments reached 17 038 039 723, bringing the grand total to 23 441 383 204. War department led with 1 610 587 380, railroads 1 036 672 157, navy 736 021 456, and shipping board 530 565 649. Peak spending occurred in July 1919 at 976 273 570, with February the lightest at 295 457 433.
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Washington
Treasury
War Department
Navy
Shipping Board
Paris to London Flights Grow Increase
The Matin notes a rise in Paris to London air travel with 37 percent more flights reported between the two cities during the period observed. The report highlights expanding international air links and stronger transport ties between France and Britain.
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Paris
London
France
Pune
Indiana State News Roundup of Post Session Actions
Indianapolis reports the second special session of the Indiana general assembly enacted and signed major measures including the Johnso home rule tax act the Tuthill Kiper curative tax act and coal and food commission act The coal commission begins organizing licensing coal dealers and a 1 cent 2 ton tax while Eschbach heads the new department The session approved a war memorial building and a 1 200 000 emergency fund plus other actions including two platoon fire department requirements in cities over 15 000 and blue sky securities office creation.
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Indianapolis
General Assembly
Post Assembly
Statehouse
Jesse FE. Eschhand
Board of Accounts
House of Representatives
Goodrich
Assembly
Coal and Food Commission
Eschbach
Otto L. Kauss
Accounts Board
Coal Commission
Charles Fox
Indiana State Federation of Labor
State Industrial Board
State Board of Tax Commissioners
Tax Board
Indiana General Assembly
James P. Goodrich
State Tax Board
State Superior Court
American Legion
Richmond
Wayne County
Farmer's Banking Company of
Milton
Milton Bank
Washington Township
Mitton Bank
Oscar M. Kirlin
Kirlin
Anderson
P. W. Raidabaugh
the Friends Church
Pneumooh
Entiat
Senattly
Wash
Indiana Yearly Meeting of Friends
Michigan City
William Ray
Martha Huff
Huff
Eagle Creek
State Highway Commission
Indiana
Oliver Kline
Huntington
Kine
Ed Jackson
Maurice L. Mendenhall
Sheridan
Jennie Lamb
Delphi
Automobile Department
Secretary of State
Mendenhall
Blue Sky
Jackson
Miss Lamb
Huntmnnton County
Jesse Eschbach
Food and Coal Commmission
Jard Ing
Age of Cattle Judged by Tooth Wear Says Bulletin
The Dairy Facts notes that cattle age is determined by the wear of second incisor teeth, a method outlined in Farmers' Bulletin 1066 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Cattle have eight lower incisors. calves have two or more at birth, and by one month all eight incisors appear. The bulletin shows six development stages with illustrations to aid age judgment.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Development of Permanent Teeth in Dogs Through Ten Years
The text outlines canine dental development from two years onward, detailing the replacement and wear of incisors and canines. It notes the progression from temporary to permanent pinchers, intermediates, and corners, with full dentition by five years, leveling by six to twelve years, and a shift from rounded to triangular arch shapes as wear progresses to stubs.
Butterfat tests aid dairymen in milk efficiency
Dairymen often keep ret ord sheets but neglect regular butterfat tests. The article argues the chemical test is simple with proper facilities and a handpower Bab cock outfit is affordable, paying for itself in a few months through improved efficiency.
Dairy Notes on Calf Rearing and Fly Pest Season
Advice emphasizes loving work with cows as key to success and urges careful calf feeding from birth. It notes summer fly pests bother stock, advises separate feeding, and warns against mixing warm and cold cream. A metallic strainer aids processing, promoting clean, inexpensive dairy practices.
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Flensbourg
Slesvig
Germany
Graick
Milden
Cright
William Johnson
Whableden
U. S
State News
Brookville
Jeannette Enon
Will Enos
Los Angeles
Cal
Clara Gansett
Whitewater River
Cedar Grove
Frankiis County
Society of Friends
Ochmond
Earlham College
Indiana Yearly Meeting
Enet Main Street
Friends
Eoging
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