01 Aug 1918
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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1918
Page
1
A reflective foreword declares Gunnen Depew a pivotal figure in camp annals, surpassing fiction in seriousness and worth. It urges every American to read through to the end, portraying the work as essential literature and a lasting record of camp life.
A sailor recalls early life in the U S Navy, harsh training, and rapid rise from fireman to gun pointer aboard the Iowa and Des Moines. He reflects on naval culture, cross‑national views, and the pull to enlist after personal losses and wartime tales from New York to St Nazaire.
Fragmentary wartime reminiscence from a veteran recalling four years of service in the navy. The speaker mentions an honorable discharge dated April 14, 1914, a petty officer rank, and a wish to return home for a longer leave. He alludes to experiences during the war and impressions of the Germans in Belgium.
Gunner Depew aboard the French dreadnaught Caseard shows the Pollus a sample of arksmanship before leaving his ship to enter the trenches. The narration teases the next installment with promise of more action.
A fragmentary reminiscence recalls Scottish folk views of the northern lights called the devil's rainbow. The speaker recalls seeing it six times in July, noting how wind and weather shaped crops and a drought, with elder warnings about greeting the aurora borealis.
A historical note explains the old moon in the young moon phenomenon observed at moonrise. It attributes the pale glow to Earthlight lighting the portion of the moon not yet reached by sunlight, making the disk faintly visible.
Hardenete Sun's Raya, an AQ experimenter at the Roy Col lege of Science in Toronto, reports a method to harness solar heat for industrial use. In experiments with mirror combinations he says he has focused and reflected rays to reach temperatures below freezing at a depth of one and a half inches in 43 seconds.
A fragmented reminiscence describes a girl named Lucy playing with a small puppy when a neighboring dog approached in a friendly manner. Lucy reassures the pup and tries to prevent alarm, promising the dog will not be hurt and that it will not visit the house.
A recent national Sana gathering in Berlin showcased new clothing and wag related innovations. Organizers aimed to popularize the nine pane concept amid demonstrations and public interest.
Prepared by the United States Department of Agriculture, the bulletin notes that worm infections, stomach worms and intestinal nodular disease, plus indigestion, cause the most losses in New England flocks. It stresses careful pasturing, regular dipping, sanitary housing, and frequent pasture shifts to combat infections and improve profitability.
United States Department of Agriculture reports higher wool consumption in May than other months. May consumption reached about 74 million pounds, with April around 72 million, February near 91 million, and January near 95 million pounds, reflecting strong demand across markets.
In a United States Department of Agriculture notice farmers are urged to use wagons with light bottoms and low slides to prevent grain loss. The warning notes that about 24 percent of bushels can be saved daily and suggests simple coverings like tarpaulins if building tight boxes is not feasible.
Prepared by the United States Department of Agriculture promotes a method to convert weeds into wool and mutton. The plan aims to use weed control as a profitable farm practice that supports the nation’s war program, requiring little farm labor and offering steady income while keeping fields weed free.
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