U S Public Information Efforts Highlighted by Creel and Treasury Tour
Washington illustrated the breadth of the wartime effort led by George Creel's Committee on Public Information. The piece notes the committee’s vast educational role, the treasury’s security measures, Vanderlip’s volunteer work directing Liberty Loan publicity, and plans to combat rats affecting soldiers and food supplies in war and cantonments abroad.
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George W. Clinton
Washington
Wilson
Mmittee
Secretary of the Navy
George Creelere
Committee On Public Information
Maeres
Creel
Als
Ameren
Gerafiny
Fifteenth Street
Treasury
War Department
Vanderlip Ie
Frank A. Vanderlip
National City Bank of New York
McKinley
Lyman J. Gage
The
Chicago
the Treasury
New York
Vanderlip
Liberty Loan
Uncle Sam
Unnele
Sam
Europe
Biological Survey
Congress
America
France
There Are Compensations for Most Things Says Mrs Wilkins
Mrs Wilkins remarks on misfortune with a smile citing James run over by a motorcar yesterday. He bore injuries to hospital yet kept a smile, explaining he was carrying home a something rope that punctured a tire on the way.
Food for Thought Quote
A brief reading presents the line Food for Thought with a quoted saying Sympathy is the safeguard of the human soul against selfishness attributed to Car Lyte, suggesting a reflective aphorism. The snippet frames moral guidance rather than a news event or report.
Dusting Fowls to Fight Lice With Gasoline Powder
Regular dusting urged for fowls to combat lice which irritate and reduce production. A fire powder mix of gasoline, crude carbolic acid, and plaster is described along with dipping in five percent creolin or zenoleum. Maintenance includes weekly coop cleaning and periodic spraying. ensure chicks are not in disinfected coops for 24 hours.
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H. G. Knandel
Pennsylvania State College
Albert Border
Warren
Yeggs
New Richmond Bank
Meeting of Friends
Evansville
Posey County
Enemies of Poultry Flock Highlight Shelter Safety
The article notes hawks have less impact after timber removal, but rats weasels and minks threaten poultry. Proper defenses include sturdy walls, concrete foundations and floors, tight doors, and secure coops to protect fowl. Concrete is a simple and affordable solution.
Pigeon Coops on Government Farm Beltsville Md
Pigeons on the Beltsville government farm are described for squab production. Details cover egg laying intervals, incubation, feeding, nest management, and care of squabs including timing for removal, feeding with pigeon milk, and methods for humane killing or market preparation.
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Government Farm
Beltsville, MD
A. R. Lee
United States Department of Agriculture
Indiana Gas Association petition on heat units and rates denied
The Indiana Gas Association petitioned to lower gas heat units from 600 to 650, aiming to preserve prices while charging for a different energy content. The Public Service Commission dismissed the bid, noting proposed changes would effectively raise company income and charge consumers the same rate, with standards discussed nationwide.
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Indianapolis
Public Service Commission
Indiana Gas Association
Government Bureau of Standards
Washington
Public Service Commissions
Indiana
Hoosier Sugar Dealers Targeted for Price Caps
Inanipolis Sugar consumers in Indiana urged to report any dealer charging more than ten cents per pound. The Barnard Hoover representative said names will be publicized and urged patrons to avoid these merchants. Retail dealers exceeding ten cents per pound with over $10,000 yearly sales risk license loss.
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Indiana
Hubk. Barnard
Hoover
Barnard
Governor Returns Home After Illness in Indianapolis
Governor James P. Soodrich, ill with typhoid fever at Methodist hospital in Indianapolis, has returned to his home and will stay until the November election. He plans to return to Indianapolis to vote and then go to Florida for recuperation.
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James P. Soodrich
Methodist Hospital
Indianapolis
Florida
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