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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1919
Page
7
In Oregon counties the fruits dried by women in home demonstration programs are highlighted as essential. Dainty boxes of home dried fruit are prepared for Christmas gifts and to send to soldiers, while local children prefer dried fruit to satisfy sweet cravings.
A historic drive shows seven organizations exceeding their quotas for a nationwide mobilization effort. Arizona led with 248 percent, while nations including Russia and Japan also pledged significant funds. Total contributions reached into the millions with various regions and groups participating in the effort.
The States department of agriculture reports fluorid as a highly effective roach killer. It notes roaches avoid stomach poison unless ingested with an attractant, making fluorid a rapid stomach-acting solution. Pyrethrum powder works quickly only when pure. slight dilution reduces its effectiveness. many substances prove ineffective.
A report from the Red Cross headquarters shows 8,000,000 workers contributed to war relief, producing 14,080,000 garments and 25,000 surgical dressings among 3,870 chapters and 81,000 auxiliaries. The effort supported the army and navy through extensive volunteer service.
A combined brush and vacuum machine for cleaning blackboard erasers is described as electrically operated. Glass tubes are used in Europe to handle petroleum geanoline and some gases instead of rubber tubing. The heating value of a cord of seasoned hardwood equals about one ton of coal.
Dismal Swamp near Norfolk Virginia and part in North Carolina remains a near pristine wilderness home to black bears panthers and abundant wildlife. It offers potential for peat fuel and future drainage to create farm land with demonstrations of high crop yields from drained sections.
European use of sphagnum peat as an antiseptic dressing is expanding in the United States. A scientist notes vast sphagnum bogs in northern Minnesota Wisconsin and Michigan offer antiseptic material without deep excavation. Additional deposits exist in Maine and parts of New York and Pennsylvania.
Weather bureau records show storms are not especially prevalent at vernal or autumnal equinoxes. The greatest number occur in midwinter and the fewest in midsummer, with equinox periods averaging about midway between these extremes.
A claim that Breck in Holland is the cleanest town in the world is noted. The record notes its fame for cleanliness dating back to Linmenmierll and describes yards and streets paved with polished stories and bricks of various colors.
In the Red Cross tax membership drive Alaska reports 94 percent of its population as members, a rate twice as high as any other territory or state. The achievement highlights strong local support for the organization.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture notes no solid evidence that a charcoal ash lime salt sulphur and copperas blend prevents worm infestation in swine. It recommends a freely available mineral mix to ensure a steady mineral supply, and provides a detailed charcoal based recipe and feeding method for hogs.
United States Department of Agriculture reports at least 100 counties and parts of counties freed from federal quarantine for cattle fever. Bureau of Animal Industry officials have received reports from ten southern states where work continues. December 1917 set a record with 83 counties and 85 parts released. The 1918 release covers areas in nine states.
To raise twin births in your flock choose ewes with a history of twins and pair with a ram from a twin-producing dam. This selection strategy should materially boost twin rates.
During pregnancy brood sows require ample protein and minerals to sustain body condition and support the growth of a large vigorous litter. The feed must provide essential nutrients to aid development and overall health of the sow and her unborn pigs.
A Columbus sea scout embodies the twelve points of the Scout Law. He is trustworthy loyal helpful friendly courteous kind obedient cheerful thrifty brave clean and reverent in his voyage aiding Isabel and Spain while promoting exploration and faith.
The United States Forest Service reports Boy Scouts have located and reported over 19,000,000 board feet of black walnut for war needs. Germans allegedly seized walnut belts 20 years ago, aiding military lumber supply, per President Wilson who urged scouts to find trees for airplane propellers and gun stocks.
Commissioner F P Claxton of the U S Bureau of Education urges boy scouts to adopt a code discouraging native born pride in titles and preventing derogatory nicknames for immigrants. He says the effort aims to help immigrants learn English become citizens and feel respected in America.
Lieut Henri Farre the famed French artist aviator visits U S scouts on a government mission at Atlantic City He awards a war service emblem to Rodney Fitzsimmons a first class scout of Troop 15 for selling 43 bonds totaling 25000 Farre pledges to fly under scout auspices from Atlantic City to Philadelphia.
The Boy Scouts of America have obtained rights to Wolf Cub literature with Sir Robert Baden-Powell's approval. A small edition of the handbook has been printed to study the scheme, aimed at developing organization among boys aged nine to twelve.
The army medical department tests reconstruction for shell shock using physical training at Fort Sheridan. Under Lt. Col. Proxmire and Maj. Woodrich, with Charlie White directing exercises, 40 cases from France show recovery after progressive activity from rope skipping to boxing. Some cases return home on furlough. most are nonviolent, and building work expands to house up to 5,000 men.
Seven steps outline essentials for poultry farming: keep accurate records of egg production costs and income. feed a balanced ration. ensure proper housing and management. avoid extremes and disease. use standard bred utility stock such as Plymouth Rock and Leghorn. breed from vigorous stock. market graded products for maximum returns. Community cooperation supports steady supply.
General March states that war diaries will record day by day and hour by hour the actions of every unit in the American expeditionary forces. The War Department requires designated officers to keep these diaries, ensuring a complete public narrative through demobilization.
The nickel S-cent coin is composed of 25 percent nickel and 75 percent copper. The 1-cent piece contains 0.5 percent copper and 5 percent tin and zinc.
A reflective piece notes how savings enable wealth and status. It contrasts prudent money choices with fame linked to obituary notices, suggesting public perception hinges on what one leaves behind.
The article promotes saving fuel by cooking with furnace heat. It notes a wide ledge near the coaling door can hold a bean-pot or casserole vessels for slow baking and stewing. Earthenware pots suit the ledge, while glazed casseroles may crack from high furnace heat.
A Houston Post report cites a United States Congress investigation stating 1.5 million people are habitual narcotics users, including 1 million known users and 500,000 secretly addicted. It notes 200,000 known male users in New York draft ages 21 to 31 and claims many began after induction. The piece urges tougher antinarcotic legislation.
Flying tanks proved a decisive factor in ending the war as armor plated scouts rose above German lines. Their invulnerability to ordinary ground fire, speed, and climbing ability enabled deep ground strafing and demoralization of retreating German forces with minimal risk to the pilots.
The note explains cotton's optimal habitat in low coastal land within tropical latitudes. It identifies Asia as a native region and describes cotton’s preference for warm climates, moist soils, and salt exposure.
A fragment notes potatoes cultivated on the Andean plateau resist higher altitudes where other grains and vegetables struggle to grow. The brief hints at crops thriving despite harsh conditions.
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