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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1917
Page
3
The piece reviews Zeppelins over England, noting numerous anti airship measures and reports of downed airships, while quoting observers on submarine warfare and German strategy. It mentions casualties, including women and children, and describes British countermeasures like explosive bullets and other devices reducing Zeppelin effectiveness.
Analysis argues German submarine losses exceed numbers afloat as England cannot be conquered by submarines. It highlights anti submarine devices, U.S. industrial contributions to air and sea warfare, and the role of Hindenburg and a potential North Sea battle. Also reports Iowa food production drive with large enlistments, canning campaigns, and county efforts to boost crops and labor.
A Iowa State College report shows 2.5 billion pounds of buttermilk are produced annually in Iowa with minimal waste. From 148 creameries, only rare summer waste exists as most buttermilk and skim milk go to feed. Buttermilk cheese could supply protein cheaper than many meats, with 300 million pounds possible. The Ames dairy department is testing soft cheese varieties and offering help to factories.
Keep canning. Calves grow toward baby beeves and need first summer for rapid development. In planting corn for the silo avoid large varieties that won t ripen. Plan in continuous rows. Next to feed and water, ventilation is important for the dairy cow. Never hoe or cultivate vegetables while foliage is wet from spraying.
The notice urges state wide cleanup of roadsides and fields. Mowing weeds along highways and pastures, manure removal, and barn sanitation are highlighted to prevent flies. A report notes Catherine Mahan fractured her wrist at Lost Island Lake while skating. a bystander caused the fall and a boy also broke an arm there.
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