Army aviators' deaths fuel drive on air mail policy
Five Army Air Corps flyers were killed in operations linked to air mail contracts. The editor notes that Republicans use the fatalities to pressure Roosevelt, with Tarpey blamed for contract cancellations. The piece reports on hearings, policy shifts, and the potential return of air mail to private operators, amid political theater and defense morale concerns.
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Military and tariff debates dominate congressional session
Groverant OF WAR DORN criticizes congressional plans to create an enlarged air corps and separation from the general staff while opposing new aircraft purchases. Congress considers a sweeping tariff authority for the President to fix rates, with three year scope and no free-list changes. NRA hearings in Washington reveal clashes between small business, labor, and General Johnson, as London faces mass unemployment protests and police control. Industrial strife in New Jersey and Pennsylvania looms as Ford and other firms face labor complaints while the NRA enforces codes amid a volatile economy.
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Chance to Launch Vast Farm Works Plan
W A aster proposes a nationwide farm works project to fix farm buildings, share labor, and use farmer surplus for painting, carpentry, and masonry. The plan would employ idle craftsmen, use farm surplus for food needs, and restore community cooperation while boosting spring prosperity.
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Rubber tires aid tractor work say experts
Prof. FP So Fairbanks of the New York State College of Agriculture says low pressure pneumatic tires offer advantages over iron wheels. They ride smoother and grip better on rough ground, increasing draw power by about 25 percent. Rubber tires resist mud and snow buildup, preventing reduced traction in fields.
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Fairbanks
New York State College of Agriculture
Buckwheat Varieties and Sowing Timing
Varieties of buckwheat are scarce with the Silver Hulled praised as best in Montreal Herald. Black buckwheat performs well under favorable conditions, tolerates poor soil but thrives on good soil and weather. Sowing should not be too early, late June or early July only if very wet. otherwise planting can be in early as wheat.
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Montreal Herald
Vitamin A in Potatoes and New Varieties Rise
The article traces shifts from traditional potato names like Iriah Cobblers and Early Mogae to newer labels such as Katandin Chippens Rural New Yorker and Aroostook Wonder. It notes South American potatoes as a source of Vitamin A and reports yellow-mesh potatoes valued for nutrition spurring U.S. experimentation to breed improved varieties.
Fodder value of corn fodder for dairy cattle
Corn fodder offers feeding value nearly equal to timothy hay and performs well for dairy cows due to its succulent stalk. It yields leafy forage with nutrients largely retained in the ear, and serves as a satisfactory, palatable feed for cows horses cattle and sheep.
Legume Seed Shortage Strains Farm Land Use
The report notes over 20,000,000 acres of cotton, wheat, corn, rice and tobacco land idled or slated for idling this year, creating a strong demand for legume crops. Seed supply limitations will prevent full conversion to legumes and hay, signaling high prices and tight markets for 1917 era farm inputs.
Purses and Muffs Get Bow Adorned Season's Accessory Trend
The article notes purses with bows combined with muffs, sometimes all three features in one accessory. Satin silk velvet and suede fabrics lead the trend, valued for their soft texture that holds gathers and bows well. Home crafters are guided to fashion envelope purses with folded satin interiors and bow trims, using snap closures for security.
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Mt Tha Ontalde
Minor Injuries Prompt Home Treatment Advice
The Detroit News health column urges prompt care for minor injuries. It warns against rough handling, hot water, or burns, and stresses proper antiseptic bandages, avoiding danger from common home hazards like slippery tubs and knives. The piece credits public health efforts for reducing accidents in shops and homes over decades.
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Health and Hygiene Department
Germany
Detroit News
Gur Furry Ancestors A Mule Girl Sees Grandmother Photo
A Chicago Uribune fragment shows a mule girl peering at a fondly album and reacting with a surprised remark about her grandmother as a playful scene hints at family memory and local humor.
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Chicago
Keep Fit and Recover with 3.5.8 Tonic at Drug Stores
A health claim explains that indoor work wears employees down and depletes red blood cells. The ad touts 3.5.8 as a tonic to stimulate gastric secretions and restore hemoglobin, improving appetite, skin color, strength, and energy, urging readers to buy it at drug stores.
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Sam
Beware Hasty Judgment Advises Thoughtful Self-Reflection
A reflective aphorism warns against rushing judgment and urges daily self-scrutiny. The quote notes that post-conflict kindness follows careful thinking, and ends with a sharp quip about self-reliance and future effort.
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