Panama Canal mules guide battleships through Pedro Miguel locks
A U S S Wyoming and New Mexico pass through Pedro Miguel locks as electric engines aid the gates, with mules replacing horse power in guiding vessels. The scene, shot from a Navy flying boat, captures Pacific Fleet movement and receptions at West Coast ports.
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U. S. S. Wyoming
U. S. S. New Mexico
Pedro Miguel
Panama Canal
Wyoming
New Mexico
U. S. Navy
Pacific Fleet
Navy trade schools shape novice carpenters into masters
The Navy runs trade schools teaching carpentry and related crafts. Carpentry is popular and profitable for veterans, with enlistment of three to four years allowing a man to become a master carpenter. Five or six years later many will earn well building houses or continue in service at advanced pay.
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Navy
Navy trade schools train sailors for life at sea and ashore
The article describes U S Navy training schools teaching tinsmithing and many other trades from carpentry to electricians. Sailors can become expert by year three or four, then either return to civilian life with a profitable trade or stay with advanced reenlistment pay.
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U. S
Navy
U. S. Navy
Navy Barber Shop On A Dreadnought Impresses Sailors
A lively view of a busy naval barber shop aboard a U S dreadnought. Sailors enjoy first class grooming at low costs with modern electric devices for shaving, haircuts, massages, and laundry, reflecting the Navy's aim to provide high quality amenities for its men. The piece highlights efficiency and luxury as part of wartime service.
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Navy
Jack
U. S
Navy Pride and a Sailor Dog Named Mick
A naval viewpoint extols the U S Navy and its sailors with vivid sea scenes and a mascot spaniel named Mick aboard the New Mexico. It celebrates discipline, bravery, and camaraderie while mixing aphorisms and light humor about war, learning, and pride in service.
Southern farmers urged to grow food amid boll weevil threat
The article urges Southern farmers to diversify from cotton due to weevil damage and to rely on home vegetable gardens to cut food costs. It argues a well planned garden can supply half the family’s needs for eight months and reduce store bills, promoting 1920 as a year to give gardens a fair chance.
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Atlanta
South
H. G. Hastings
Georgia Chamber of Commerce
Alabama
Io Ood
Guarding Public Health Notices of Judgment Actions
Notices of judgment cover actions under the Federal Food and Drugs act issued by the Bureau of Chemistry and USDA. Adulteration or misbranding charges ranged from foods and drugs to stock feeds with fines from 10 to 500 dollars. Some adulterated goods were destroyed. others partially spoiled were sold while the rest was destroyed. Products cited include spoiled eggs tomato products milk condensates oils and several foods and drugs. Copies of supplements 58 and 59 may be obtained from the USDA in Washington DC. The report also lists life spans of various fish and other animals in captivity from a different study and includes numerous species with lifespans up to ten years and beyond.
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Bureau of Chemistry
United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Chemisty Service and Regulatory Annoments
Washington, D. C
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Woeliington
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