Prohibition Victory Reported in House Vote
Representative Webb leads prohibitionists as Congress votes 28? to 125 in favor. The measure seeks a federal constitutional amendment banning intoxicating liquor. The adopted House resolution mirrors the Senate plan, granting states seven years to ratify. Senate approval anticipated. no presidential signature required.
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Fort Caroline
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Rail Problem Put Off Until January
President Wilson will defer the railroad problem beyond the Christmas recess. He is expected to present a plan to Congress after the holidays, with advisers leaning toward greater government control and a federal administrator or divestiture. Senator Borah demands Congress stay in Washington to act on the issue.
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Crowder issues voluntary enlistment rules by race and branch
Washington D C Provost Marshal General Crowder issues new rules allowing men of draft age to join the colors at their own request. White men only may enlist and only in infantry signal medical and quartermaster corps. Coast artillery field artillery cavalry or engineers excluded due to supply limits.
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Signal Corps
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Quartermaster’s Department
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Engineers’ Corps
Jewish Writer Dead Founder Of Modern Yiddish Literature
A Petrograd cable reported by the Jewish Daily Forward states Jerob Sholom Abramechich, known by the pen name Mendele Mocker Seforim, has died in Odessa at age 82. He was regarded as a founder of modern Jewish literature and an authority on Yiddish, shaping the language and its literature.
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New York
Petrograd
Jewish Daily Forward
Jerob Sholom Abramechich
Odessa
Mendele Mocker Seforim
Diplomats Await Fresh German Peace Offer
Washington reports neutral diplomats hint that Germany may propose a new peace effort. Intimations from abroad suggest renewed talks could unfold as authorities assess potential terms and implications for ongoing negotiations.
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Washington, D. C
Germany
Celebrate Freeing of Holy Guy in Paris Te Deum
A Paris Te Deum marked the freeing of a holy figure as cathedral bells rang. The ceremony referenced Notre Dame and leaders connected with Turkish forces, highlighting gratitude and triumph at the cathedral.
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Holy Guy
Paris
Syracuse case cautions against sedition in court
In a United States court here Judge W. Jay presiding issued a warning that further sedition will not be tolerated in the ongoing case involving the Syracuse party. The proceedings centered on relations with the Soriatist faction and related pleads against Seith to Sedirian with a fine set at 239 dollars.
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Syracuse
United States
Jusige
W. Jay
Treating Various Diseases of Swine in Herds
Advice on preventing and controlling hog cholera and pig lice through quarantine, cleaning, disinfection, and vaccination. Guidance covers removing healthy hogs, feeding adjustments, burning contaminated bedding, lime disinfection, proper carcass disposal, and strict quarantine. Dipping and chemicals for lice and mange treatment, and repeated applications where needed.
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Bace
Agricultural items of interest in Times by experts
Items of interest to Agricultural readers of the Times written by experts in the United States Department of Agriculture and other writers of note document practical farming, crop updates, and policy insights in concise reports.
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Earth Floors in Poultry Houses Cited by Agriculture
The USDA explains earth floors are economical on light well drained soil but cad or cement floors are preferred on poor drainage or clay. Earth floors must be renewed yearly and kept clean. cement floors can be raised with dry earth fill to reduce dampness. Wood floors are discouraged due to rot and vermin, needing dry material to prevent droppings sticking.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Use of flat iron strips as cellar door hinges
A Kenosha writer describes a primitive hinge system using one-fourth by one-inch flat iron strips attached to cellar door hinges. The strips are curled into springs and function as braces and stops, addressing hinges that are easily torn and doors that rack.
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M. E. Duggan
Kenosha
Ular Mechanics Magazine
Plan for Forcing Lettuce in Earthen Pots
Earthen pots aid lettuce forcing by transplanting seedlings from pots into two inch pots and then to permanent beds. If space is tight, pots can be plunged into soil between unmatured plants. Large plants in pots reach market size in about four to five weeks after setting in beds.
Asparagus Prep Practices Amid Freeze Risks
Asparagus sections cut tops when spears reddened then dried tops burned to kill disease and pests. In severe freezes burning tops may harm snow retention and soil protection. Some growers harrow beds after removal while others rake. ridging is limited. Sandier soils frown on fall cultivation and ridging due to wash risk.
Machines that save labor in farming reach the fore
Farmers are urged to adopt labor saving implements as the key to profit. A comparison shows one worker can cultivate a field in a day while another needs more than a day and a quarter, and breaking ground varies greatly by tool. The cost of implements and upkeep is a factor, but the time saved can pay for itself.
Prevent GNAWING OF TREES Orchard Pest Wash
A historical wash recipe advises treating orchard trees to prevent rabbit gnawing and borers. Mix one half pound cardolic acid, four pounds sulfur, two gallons soft soap, and 32 pounds lime with hot water until smooth. Apply by early April to guard trees and prevent borers.
Catalogues Are Interesting in a Curious Table
A fragment notes that catalogues and nursery items interest readers, mentioning Fehibese and purerst, with stray phrases about people, pourers, and a discovery of Gani, all from a damaged OCR fragment.
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Gani
Dirt is Mille Abat Wwitelaihs of Tile Dirt Found
Fragmentary OCR note discusses dirt and dairy bars with unclear terms. Names and places are unreadable, leaving only hints of a dairy context and possible names.
Russet Apples Make Cider
Experienced cider makers favor Russet apples for quality over yield. They yield less juice per bushel but balance acidity and flavors not found in other varieties. They are also free from objectionable odors sometimes found in other ciders, leading to a smoother, sterilized product.
Trouble by currant borer in prune patches
An insect that bores into currant stems is the currant borer. It lives inside the cane and cannot be sprayed away. Each spring during pruning, look for black centered canes to cut out and discard, preventing further damage.
Fragmentary note on fruit, poultry and trees
A fragmentary item mentions fruit and poultry with references to trees grown together and unclear phrases about a “varner SS” and “late brands” amid odd wording. No clear event or entities. cannot confirm specifics.
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Hezie
Foe Tan
Poultry Manure a Valuable Commodity
Poultry manure is presented as a valuable agricultural asset in a horticultural feature. The article notes its use as fertilizer and its potential economic benefits for farmers, highlighting its role in soil enrichment and crop yields.
Comfort for Horses Sets the Standard of Care
The piece urges owners to provide true comfort for working horses like tilly, arguing that a faithful horse that farms and hauls crops deserves better care. It stresses considering horses before relaxing at home and implies better well being leads to better rest, care, and citizenship.
Comforting pen design advised for pigs to reach market weight
The guidance stresses giving pigs a proper sleeping realm with space, air, and exercise. It notes seven months as a target age for market weights, and that cheaper gains are possible before that age, with diminishing returns afterward.
Fragmented Note on Rich Ego-Making Materia Alfalfa
The readable text discusses complex topics including ego making matteria alfalfa and clever leutes with unclear meaning. It mentions protein intake and essential production factors and notes a sequence element about a set before the last action.
Garden Prodeceris Year Conflict Shrouds Market
A garbled OCR snippet mentions garden producers and a year, signaling market disruption. The fragment lacks clear names, dates, or places, yielding a minimal record.
Story of the First Christmas lesson synthesis
A historical Sunday School lesson blends Matthew Luke and John to present the first Christmas story. It traces angelic announcements to Zacharias and Mary, Mary’s visit to Elizabeth, John the Baptist’s birth, Jesus’ birth and circumcision, and purification. Wise men seek Jesus, Herod’s fear contrasts with shepherds, and gifts symbolize divine purposes.
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