Town groups and agencies mobilize for wheat harvest aid
United States Department of Agriculture outlines a coordinated effort to gather farm labor for the wheat harvest. City clubs and commercial groups urged to pledge workers and provide placements. Women and youths urged to prepare meals and perform support tasks as Kansas City hosts planning meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Liberty Loan
Red Cross
A’s
Kansas City
Department of Agriculture
Kansas City Conference
Kansas City Athletic Club
Kansas
County Agents Key to Securing Farm Labor
Prepared by the United States Department of Agriculture explains that county agents, over 2500 strong, link the department with state colleges and local farm bureaus to place labor on farms. Last year these agents placed more than 100,000 men and this year offer even larger assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
State Agricultural Colleges
Special care urged for sugar beet crop yields
Growers are urged to protect sugar beets during growth to boost national sugar supply. The note highlights that proper blocking and thinning, done when plants have four to six leaves, prevents root breaking and small crops. Even small yield gains per acre could add significant beet tonnage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Beet Harvesting Machinery Eases Labor Strains
Sugar beet growers face losses from root breakage and drying after lifting. Citing labor as a major factor, the Agriculture Department notes improved conditions and promotes labor-shaving machines to aid harvesting and support the beet sugar industry.
Flour mills key to easing wartime transport strain
The article argues for home milling to relieve railroad congestion by grinding wheat locally. It notes shortages of rolling stock in late summer and fall, the benefit of diverting freight to other needs, and the farmer's gain of about one third more for his grain. It highlights community mills as vital for producing bread for workers, armies, and allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Food Administration
Standard Egg Case Construction and Fillers Guide
The article details railroad standard egg case requirements with 3-10 inch veneers, T Meneh ends and center, 7 16 by 44 inch cleats, and center board nailed mid case. It covers fillers such as strawboard excelsior cork shavings and cut straw, cushioned tops and bottoms, and precise nail counts and placement for sides ends top and bottom.
Selection of Poultry Feed Feeds Compared by Value and Quality
Farmers and small poultry keepers should evaluate feed by value and quality. Corn remains cheapest. when its price drops oats should cost 75 cents and barley 1.20 per bushel for equal value. Cracked corn is preferred. damaged, greenish, or crushed forms reduce feeding value. oats bring indigestible hulls and lower palatability. Weight standards matter. lighter oats incur price discounts, heavier oats allow smaller discounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Secret of Longevity of Indian Lies in Open Life and Food
An Indian evangelist from the Sinaash tribe claims longevity comes from living openly and eating plain food with pure water. He contends many Indians stay healthy at fifty, retain hair and teeth, and notes white people sleep poorly due to thoughts and trophies kept in bed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manhowes
White Wings
Harlem
New Jersey
Tam
Tadlin
Tadian
Newark
N. J
Just to Smile A Change of Linen and Social Minutes
A collage of humorous vignettes includes a man noting unfamiliar shirts, a woman recounting cooking school, a couple discussing a marriage proposal, and a vacuum cleaner salesman at a door. A diner returns a mislaid overcoat and the owner asks for another cigar, highlighting farcical misunderstandings.
French Women Tenderly Care For Graves Of American Boys
Aged French women in Picardy villages behind the American sector have been granted permission to tend graves of American soldiers. The villagers show deep affection for the Americans, overcoming language barriers. In billet villages under shell fire, Americans share gas masks and teach peasants to use them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Picardy
China weighs reviving ancient canal system vast waterways
China may restore its historic canal network as a national transportation option. Once numbering about 60 000 miles, these ancient waterways were carved from great rivers long before the Christian era to create a vast internal transport system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Celestial Empire
Can Fruits From Summers Plenty Boost Winter Desserts
Fruits like strawberries cherries figs and berries can be canned at home or in a large scale setup to supply desserts in winter with little effort. The guide covers water-bath processing without sugar drying as an alternative, safe canning practices jar preparation and handling, storage, and labeling to comply with regulations.
Swat the Rooster to Save Summer Egg Supply
An advice piece argues removing the rooster improves egg fertility and shelf life. It claims infertile eggs spoil slower, while keeping roosters reduces egg quality and market value. Recommend clean nests, frequent egg collection, and twice weekly markets to prevent waste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Becuse Franky
Near-Tobacco Substitute Affects German Army
Deputy Mueller of Moininien stated in a recent report that the tobacco substitute supplied to the German army proved more in fury than enemy. The Cologne Zeitung noted the heavy paved mix. General van Oven admitted that further deliveries of the substitute had been stopped on behalf of the army administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Depuy Mueller
Moininien
Belasf
Amy
van Oven
Garden Army Flag for U S School Garden Army
A Servier flag designed for the United States school garden army to be displayed in homes. It features a mascot rake and hoe with the letters 0.88 in blue on white with a red border. Fireproof varnish has been devised for use in the fabrication of lifelines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
General Fochs Great Army Numbers Seven Million Men
A Philadelphia Telegraph writer argues General Foch commands seven million men on one front across Allied forces. The piece compares Allied and Central Powers troop levels, noting detailed counts for French, English, and other historic leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foch
Phiphia Telegraph
France
Amelia
Hindenburg
Napoleon
Grant
Wellington
Lao
Shoes Claim Arch Support Innovations
Two patents describe footwear designs to support arches. One shoe features a heel extension bracket and a projection from the sole to contact the ground, aiming to stabilize the arch and improve foot alignment.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Farmera
Ilat
Evan
war —_ fe
Robinson
Yeas
Alice
Fred
Mildred
Papa
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Freya Eyenvenenes
Garden Army
Statistical Notes
New York State
Funston
Kan
Germany
Mary Callahan
Lock Haven
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!