Public Generous Giving to Endowment Drive for Disabled Orphans
The American Legion 85 000 000 endowment fund drive for the disabled and orphans of World War I shows strong public support. Posts across states report high quotas met through local efforts in Corydon Evansville and Westfield. Notable contributions include Senator William B McKinley of Illinois giving 5000 and Phillip N Libby sending 50 from Quebec. Governors and former governors serve as honorary or native chairmen, underscoring broad backing for the campaign.
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American Legion
Fie
Corydon
Dod
C. A. Rever
Evansville
Marcus S. Senniag
Indiana
Sullivan
Kentucky
Westfield
William B. McKinley
Thenois
Wayland Brooks
Llinely
Chicago
America
Splash
Tennessee
Canada
Phillip N. Libby
Lemiskaning
Quebec
Libby
Hammond Post
Kingsport
Tenn
West Virginia
Thomas KK. Kilby
Arkansas
Hugh M. Dorsey
Georgia
Open Coffin to Take Buddy's Finger Prints
At Pueblo Colorado a coffin was opened to obtain the fingerprints of Jon McNichol a Durango man for his adjusted compensation application. American Legion members and friends gathered as the grave was opened and the process completed with a witness present as McNichol could only mark papers due to weakness. The posthumous fingerprints were taken at the last minute.
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Pueblo
Colo
Jon McNichol
Durango
American Legion
McNichol
Movement to Bar Sectionalism in History Teaching
The American Legion executive committee endorsed a nonpartisan popular history project for the United States with the support of over 800 history experts. Charles F. Horne of New York University will edit. The aim is to reduce sectional bias in school history by providing a unified national narrative.
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Isahal
Arberican Legion
United
Charles F. Horne
New York University
A. H. the
Improving Live Stock Breeding Advances from USDA Reports
The United States Department of Agriculture compiles terse breeding tips from stockmen nationwide. Key points stress careful sire selection, higher value of purebred cattle, post sale breeder accountability, prioritizing high producing cows, and the cost efficiency of producing high quality stock.
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United States Department of Agriculture
How to Get Most Value From a Good Male Bird
A Kansas State poultry expert says the male influences egg production more than the hen. Choose a standard bred male from a high producing family with mother and ancestors showing strong yearly egg records. A high quality male boosts chicks and overall flock value. keep one male for every ten to fifteen hens.
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D. J. Taylor
Kansas State Agricultural College
Taylor
Good silage transfers well when moved to empty silos
Ohio Experiment Station tests show silage remains excellent after transfer into empty and partially filled silos during a fire. Three men tramped the filled silos while water was added to one batch. Results indicate well made silage can be moved without extra water if original crop was in good condition.
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Ohio
Best Feed for Pullets at Cornell College of Agriculture
Best feed for pullets recommends a three to two ratio of hard grain to mash by weight, with green food such as sprouted oats beets or cabbage. A little milk aids the ration and birds should not be starved but kept hungry at feeding time to support steady laying and good condition in a well bred flock.
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Cornell University College of Agriculture
John
Lucy
Hennie
Blanchard
John Wiswell
Natureland News
Dolly
Geese Thrive on Grass Pastures for Healthy Ranging
Geese will thrive on almost any pasture grass that cattle eat. An orchard in clover sod makes an ideal range and red clover mixed meadows provide good habitat. Low land pasture often hosts grasses that suit geese, naturally abundant and suitable for feeding.
Hats Say It With Flowers One Piece Frock Popular
Fashion notes for spring describe hats lavish with flowers and matching boutonnieres, with a trend toward one piece cloth dresses and long sleeves. Navy blue and moonstone gray tones gain favor, while flowered hats showcase roses and violets, and new necklines and yokes redefine tailored styles.
Poultry and Swine Tuberculosis Cure Found
Michigan Agricultural College and the U S Department of Agriculture report a farm outbreak where hogs and a chicken flock were tuberculous. After removing diseased stock and disinfecting buildings, 32 hogs sold later tested free of infection and postmortem exams showed none of the 27 examined remained infected.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Michigan
Michigan Agricultural College
New Pest of Bees Found in a Maryland County
A new bee pest, Braula cocca Nitzch, called the bee louse, has appeared in Carroll County Maryland and nearby areas of the United States. Likely imported with queen bees, it weakens colonies by feeding on honey and bothering the queen. It lives on worker bees and on the queen, not on drones. The USDA circular 884 by E F Phillips describes the species and control methods. copies available while supply lasts by writing to the USDA Washington office.
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Carroll County
Maryland
United States
Europe
Bureau of Entomology
United States Department of Agriculture
E. F.phillips
Apiculturist
Washington
Rotation Will Cut Loss by Soil Erosion Study
Prof M F Miller head of soils at University of Missouri reported figures on soil loss at the Kansas Crop Improvement meeting. He said an 8 percent slope would erode a depth of T inches in 50 years under continuous corn, 150 years under continuous wheat, and 250 years under a three crop rotation. Sod land would take about 8,400 years for the same loss.
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M. F. Miller
Department of Soils
College of Agriculture
University of Missouri
Kansas Crop Improvement Association
Kansas State Agricultural College
Miller
Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station
Missouri
Garden farmers seek profits through soil and care
The piece argues that greens and soil health beat cash, stressing soil fertility and cost savings. It notes the value of proper farm machinery, weed control, and disease prevention, plus the Ohio station finding that hauling manure to fields saves 53 cents per ton. It advocates limestone and phosphate for dairy minerals and growing high mineral roughages.
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Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station
Natureland News: Farm Kids and Fairyfolk Share Updates
A playful children's page in Natureland News relays letters from young readers. Lorna, eleven from South Dakota, loves farming, fall, and stories. Helen and Jean tour California. Peggy writes carefully and enjoys birthdays with a new bead bag. The письмо also notes animal tales, a circus visit to a children’s home, a Lilac tree party, and bird courtship greetings.
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Billie Brownie
Witch
Mr. Giant
Bogey
Oaf
Bille Brownle
Fairyland Wood
Billie Brownle
Nature Fund
Lorna
South Dakota
Billy Pig
Lady Pig
Toughy Pig
Jiggs
Helen
Jean
California
Peggy
Melly
Not Matter of Choice and Soap Purchase Exchange
Barney Vale asks what his little man wants to buy, chocolates. The reply is eager and declares the speaker must buy soap, signaling a simple domestic exchange with a humorous tone.
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Barney Vale
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Julia Bottomley
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