Farm Department Bulletins From 1918 November Week
The United States Department of Agriculture releases during the week of November 2 1918 a series of bulletins covering potato acreage production and supply foreign trade and consumption. Listings include topics on farming in the arid Pacific region the role of women in agriculture and poultry farming as well as studies on plant disease control and saving in duty office procedures.
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United States
Pacific
Bulie
Lin
Kentucky
Byrena
Unitad Steves
Washingtow
Does the Horse Lie Down in Stable Comfort?
The article debates whether horses lie down to rest, noting only some owners and stablemen report horses sleeping and kneeling, while others doubt the practice. It mentions humane care and comfort for horses, with a focus on stable routines and observed behavior.
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Seldon
Ereion
Itv
Red Cross Roll Call Echoes Nationwide War Duty
The Christmas Roll Call for the Red Cross calls citizens to enroll in a grand service to aid the war effort. It praises liberty, unity, and the labor and production powers sustaining the nation, and frames the Red Cross as the worldwide Ministry of Service symbolizing mercy, brotherhood, and the path to enduring peace.
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United States
Pr Dent
Quan
Brdtwu
Winty
Red Cross
Cross
Society of the Cincinnati Founded By Revolutionary Officers
The Society of the Cincinnati, oldest American patriotic group, traces its origin to Continental forces and French help that aided independence. Washington served as first president general, Hamilton as second, with many notable officers among its members. The organization now comprises about 1,000 male descendants.
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The
Historic Society of the Cincinnati
Washington
Hamilton
Origin of country pall and medieval fair customs
The article describes how country fairs arose from early religious gatherings near churches or abbeys. Worshippers bought food, set up stalls, and over time these assemblies evolved into fair customs tied to social life. Royal permission, town ceremonies, and notices of fairs were described, including the practice of displaying a glove token and debt signals. An example from Maiglmon fair, Exeter, notes a large building drawn by oxen and lists ingredients used in a feast.
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Abbes
Love Inn
Maigmion
Exeter
Dimples Stop Prairie Indes From Hell Meet Town
A chaotic scene described as Indies from hell meets town with wild fans and curious onlookers. Report notes New Zealand visitors in khaki tunics and athletic gear amid a lively crowd estimating over two thousand stenoigraphers lacking their usual luncheon. The piece cites New Yorkers pondering unusual cross cultural misadventures in the land of the Dosquile.
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Indies
Hell
Antipodes
Ant
Miw
York Herald
Marines Take German Gun Nests in Bold Action
The account praises Marines Sergeant Jamies A. Ducey and Pvt Yate Raymond B. Van Duckle for single handedly capturing German machine guns under heavy fire, killing officers and men who resisted. Ducey’s mother in Washington Courthouse, Ohio is named. A Chicago Tribune quote about a child’s reflection on being with God completes the clipping.
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Howser
Bais de la Brigade “de Marine
Dush. Seral
Jamies A. Ducey
Brie Yate Jiaymond B. van 3Ckle
Ducey
Een Ducey
John St
Washington
Death of Joseph Wichman of Rudolph
Joseph Wichman of Rudolph died after a week long illness from pneumonia and influenza following an attack. He was a respected resident, survived by his wife and five children, his mother, six siblings, and four brothers in Milwaukee and the army. Funeral services were held Tuesday from his Rudolph home to the parish church.
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Joseph Wiehman
Windsiph
Tly
Rudolph
Martha Tionels
Sanford Mours
July Leunick
Wilwaukee
August Langer
Andrew
Milwaukee
Walter
Priind Freak
Grond
Harsh care ad on a digestive health laxative product
A disjointed advertisement claims a simple preparation removes mucus and toxins from the gut improving bowel movement. It touts a money back promise and cites unnamed users with relief but lacks verifiable details or sources.
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Mayes
Fruit peel shells redirected for biologic use
The Chemical Warfare Section of the United States Army informs the United States Food Administration that the supply of fruit peels has become afferent to meet the requirements for bind s, with carload shipments desired. Local Red Cross consultation advised for uncertain quantities. unspent collections should not be destroyed but used as funds.
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Chemical Warfare Section
United States Army
United States Food Administration
Red Cross
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Amas Gifts
Cotton Bros. Department Store
Aree
Cohen Bros. Dept. Store
Grand Rapids
Pata
Belin
Waltham
Chas. H. Webber
W. T. Lyle
West Side
Grand Ave
Uoin
Society of the Cincinnati
Pope
God
Chicago Tribune
Joseph Wichman
First National Bank
the Thrift Savings Club
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin
Jensen & Anderson
Ford Dealers
Emerson Records
Dee
C. J. Geary
Citizens National Bank
Weet Sida
Ireningy
Orson P. Cochran Piano Tuner
Kruger A& Whealan
Sutreet North
C.T. Foote Olea
MacKinnon Black
Bridge
Thones
Ofice
Wisconsin
D. N. Mortenson
M. D. Citens Bank
Grand Rapide
Omics
J. K. Goodrich
Goggins, Brazeau & Goggins Attorneys
MacKinnon Block
Telephone
RDC
Geo. L. Williams
Wood Block
O. R. Moore
Gills
the Times
Helen M. Gilkey
South Sth Street
D. BD. Conway
First Nati
East Side
Grand Rapida
J. J. Jeffrey
Church
W. E. Wheelan
Daly Block
Haet Side
W. Melvin Ruckle
J. R. Ragan Sparrord Building
John Ernaer
GEO. W. Baker & 268
North Second Street
Grand Rapide, Wisconsin
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