Doings of Farm Boys and Girls Rise Across States
The article notes that poultry club work started in Virginia and expanded to 11 states with 1,010 clubs and about 15,000 members. It highlights cooperation by the USDA and state agents, with educational features, competitions, and prizes totaling over 3,000 dollars, plus exhibits of thousands of birds and eggs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Uncle Sam
Bureau of Animal Industry
United States Department of Agriculture
Virginia
SalthLever Fund
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Tennesset
Kentucky
Ollie Homa
Kansas
Wallington
Massachusette
Ithode Island
Cecivist
Poultry Club
Encourage Your Boy or Girl To Join Poultry Clubs
Poultry growing is a key national industry and likely to grow more profitable. Success requires study and expert knowledge. The U S Department of Agriculture supports boys and girls poultry clubs, providing expert information to help youths succeed. Encourage joining a club or organizing one locally to aid your child and community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Determining Chickens Ages by Bone Tenderness
A description of age checking in poultry from the United States Department of Agriculture notes that the end of the breastbone is bent to judge age. Young birds show a flexible bend while older birds have a hard to bend, brittle end, a method sometimes faked by dealers.
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Drew Poulley
United States Department of Agriculture
Mike
Auriam
Marines and French Pink Ribbon Fiasco in Paris
Chicago reporter recounts American soldiers in Paris where a Frenchwoman gifts a pink ribbon to a tall infantryman amid crowds. He endures the gag with comic distress while discussing Chateau Thierry and Marines who stuff pockets with grenades before advancing.
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Richard Henry Little
Chicago
Atlantic
New York
Paris
Emma
Mike
Chateau Thierry
World War II Casualties and Battle Descriptions
The passage depicts intense close combat with Marines and infantry advancing through trenches. It mentions grappling with enemy defenses, throwing grenades, and heavy bombardment, resulting in severe casualties described as grease spots. The speaker praises the Marines and other service branches for their bravery.
German Night Bombing Tactic Involves Prolonged Desultory Attacks
An air crew flies behind British lines in France to desyptize anti aircraft defenses with a one hour desultory bombing routine. A dozen bombs drop from a slow approach as searchlights flare and barrage bursts surround the aircraft. The observer signals bombs and the patrol resumes the attack until the hour ends.
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France
Tia
Obmu
Dramatic WWI Aviation Heroics Reported In Tahlin Front
The article recounts daring aerial combat during a bombing raid over Austrian lines. Lieutenant Botts and a mechanic repaired a broken wing cable at high altitude allowing the aircraft to return to Allied territory. The piece notes King Victor Emmanuel and American airmen involved, highlighting resourceful improvisation and courage.
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Ehaner
Hulta
Botts
Stellen
Hie Sieenmh
Lentenant Hote
Hollen
Water Rescue: Man Survives 19 Hours in Coffin Like Box
Indiana Pennsylvania reports Frank S. Kepple of Advance survived 19 hours in water bound to a rough box containing the casket of an American sailor after the steamer President Lincoln fired. Kepple's letter describes 10 hours afloat and clinging to the box as the casket drifted.
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Indiana
Frank S. Kepple
President Lincoln
Kepple
Ereky City Dashlights Cause Street Shock
Ereky City residents report a glare from streetlights causing confusion and fear in the downtown area. Pedestrians describe difficulty seeing and moving safely as they navigate the block amid the unexpected glow and traffic hazards.
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Ereky
New York Charity Frauds Exposed by Swann Grand Jury
District Attorney Swann presents evidence to a special grand jury detailing New York charity frauds that allegedly defrauded residents of 2 to 2.5 million dollars over a year. Prolific schemes used patriotic rhetoric and prominent stationery to mislead donors and divert funds for promoters.
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New York
Swann
New York City
Aaid
Man laments misfortune before judge in tough case
In Marietta Ohio a man pleads hard luck after wife eloped with a rouster and his daughter is drunk. He cites illness, cataract surgery, debt and rent due as reasons to be allowed to go home, but the judge remains unmoved.
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Marietta
Street Car Blocks Escapee After Sheriff Pursuit
Joseph Michalinek, 250 pounds, escaped from the sheriff and collided with a street car. Police and the sheriff’s deputies captured him and took him back to Dell where he served a jail term for a urlner offense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shebiggen
Joseph Michalinek
Dag
Micchalinok
Dell
Silent Couple Communicated Beside the Breakup
A grainy report describes Gustav Laljestrom and his wife Bever living silently at home for twelve years due to tempers. They allegedly avoided talking since December, with neighbors noting a deep-seated inability to communicate.
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Gustav Laljestrom
Wify Bever
Sloege
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Pedal Information Service
United States Department of Agricultural Poultry Club
Juvenile Army of Poultry Growers
Kal
Marines
Howard Barry
Barry
University of Pennsylvania
Camp Gordon
Fritz
Mr. Browning
Mr. Horton
Winchester
Yankee
Victor Emmanuel Himerli
Taliun Anny
Vietur Emmanuel
Meul
Alexander O. Orelg
Aide
Ohie
Pervon
St Louis
Flesing
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