Cavell Cousin's Revenge Motive Leads to Navy Enlistment
A fragmentary narrative links the murder of Miss Cavell to a young man's obsession with revenge. The piece follows Cavell, rejected for being underweight, who seeks enlistment in the overseas service and is now in Camp Gordon with the 817th signal battalion. He aims to transfer to aviation to strike German targets, declaring he will not rest until blood is drawn. His father recounts ties to Miss Cavell and asserts his son's resolve amid war.
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Ce Eell
Young Cavell
United States
Canada
Chicago
Kent
Ringland
Cooada
Agli Wes
Camp Gordon
817Th Signal Battalion
Hemphill
Cavell
Allen
Campany
Lawrence
Ind
Edith
Gernink
Haloo
Seavyx
Cherm
Lee Valtind
Miss Cavell
Tal
Jintind
Family History Loses Suit in Dutchess County Case
Justice J A e supreme court denied Young of the an application for a separation from her husband in Dutchess County. Mrs Ww A Deyo of Verplank acted as with her sister Killian as a witness. The sister admitted flirtation accusations but the court refused to decree. The case marked the fourth marital action in the family with two sisters already divorced and two seeking separations.
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Cold Spring
N. Y
J. A. E Supreme Court
Young
Ww. A. Deyo
Verplank
Plaintif
Killian
Devo
Jer
Plainthit
Fish
Roomite
State News In Brief From Oregon Records And Politics
Oregon reports include W B Wing acquiring 1100 acre Deerhorn ranch on the McKenzie River in exchange for his Eugene grocer meat market and butchering plant. A H Lea says he will not seek re election to Public Service Commissioner in the coming election and will devote time to the State Fair board.
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W. B. Wing
McKenzie River
Eugene
A. H. Lea
State’ Fair Board
State Fair Board
Mr. Lea
P. Hoff
State Federation of Labor
Astoria
Food production urged to aid war amid scarce crops
Dean Mumford of the Missouri College of Agriculture argues that overproduction is unlikely this year and urges maximum U S crops to feed allies England and France and to prevent shortages at home. He notes wheat per capita fell from 10 to 6 between 1915 and 1916 and that world crops are below average, with Missouri stocks particularly tight.
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Dean FB. B. Mumford
Missouri College of Agriculture
Europe
Dean Mumford
England
France
United States
Germany
America
Missouri
Device to Hold Door Open
A simple door holder device is described using a half inch board eight inches long and three inches wide shaped as shown. It is attached to a 2 by 4 on the barn beside the door lock to hold the door open when needed.
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R. Phillips
Washington
Door Lock Bypass By Projecting Stick Method
A described technique explains using a projecting stick to engage a door lock. By aligning the stick about a quarter inch above the bolt and applying pressure, the stick slides up the lock's slope and drops into the notch, snapping the door shut securely.
Safe Fence Wiring Tip Reduces Farm Animal Risk
A warning explains that heavy charged fence wires endangering cattle and livestock can be mitigated by attaching a grounding wire every 200 to 300 feet. Run one end into the ground about four feet deep to provide an outlet for electricity and make the fence as safe as any other.
Proper Eggs for Hatching From Cull-Selected Hens
It is costly to hatch eggs from an unculled flock and to keep males year round for fertility. Better obtain eggs from a neighbor who culls hens or from a dedicated breeder. A small yard for one’s own hens and mate is not expensive.
Work While Its Cool Weather Boosts Output
An Ames extension engineer quotes a New York ventilation study showing people perform 15 percent less physical work at 75 F and 87 percent less at 86 F versus 68 F when fully motivated. The study found mental and physical power unchanged at 86 F. only inclination drops as temperatures rise.
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K. G. Smith
Ames
New York State Commission On
Advocate Calls For Selling Eggs By Weight
A leading food supplies dealer opposes buying and selling eggs by the dozen. He argues weight based pricing is fairer for seller and buyer, noting large and small eggs bought at the same per dozen price. Eggs vary greatly in size, causing inequities under current practice.
Weighing Eggs Proposed for Fair Trade
Eggs vary by size up to 25 percent in food elements. Weighing eggs by weight is suggested as the fairest method for buying or selling. Weighing or measuring eggs outside the shell yields more accurate recipe results.
Why Tomato Plants Wither After Transplant
Growers report tomato blossoms born in cold frames wither after transplanting to open fields. Less hardy seedlings and sudden temperature drops cause blossom drop, delaying fruit set. Experienced growers wait for stable spring weather, delaying removal by a week or more to protect blooms.
Manure as Fertilizer for Alfalfa Yields Noted
A writer cites alfalfa growers who spread manure as a substitute for lime and reports experimental results. Among 26 growers using manure, average yield reached 3.9 tons per acre versus 3.4 tons for 414 who used no manure. Half a ton of alfalfa can offset manure costs. manure is applied before seeding.
Farm Seed Quality Advice
The article urges buyers to obtain fresh seed that is true to name and comes from a reputable house to avoid germination failure and mislabeling. It emphasizes demanding reliable, fresh seed to ensure successful gardening outcomes.
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Ikewise
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