Farmers at War Front Lead the Nation To Postwar Food Supremacy
The piece lauds the farm army that mobilized within 24 hours of war and trained to feed the world, stressing agriculture as key to postwar reconstruction. It highlights the federal extension service's rapid expansion, county agents, farm bureaus, and the 1918 gains in seed, crops, and canning, plus the shift to international marketing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert H. Moulton
Pattlefeld
Panis
America
Federal Agricultural Extension Service
Army
Agriculture Prepared
Department of Agriculture
Gegricultural
United States
Federal Extension Service
State Agricultural College
Urbatt
Sworden
Farm ‘Bureau
Simple Egg Trick With Vinegar And Bottle
A paring trick uses a raw egg in ordinary vinegar to shrink the shell after 15 minutes. The shell is then removed through the bottle neck as the egg fits inside, and cold water restores its shape. stronger vinegar or acetic acid can be added if needed.
Improved Propellers With Biased Spirallike Curves
A historic note describes a new propeller design for water or oil featuring biades with spirallike curves at one end and convex at the other. The description mentions carrying water air and notes experimental aspects.
Astor Couple Delayed Honeymoon Due to War Wounds
Lady Violet, wife of Captain John Jacob Astor, delayed their August 1916 wedding honeymoon as he fulfilled war duties. The couple now stay in Palm Beach, Florida, where Astor recovers from a wound that cost him his left leg. Lady Violet is the daughter of the Earl of Minto and was formerly the widow of Major Lord Nairne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Violet
John Jacob Astor
Palm Beach
Fla
Astor
Earl of Minto
Lord Nairne
Marquis of Lansdowne
Freaks of Fashion Across Ages and Attire
The article traces fashion trends from ancient origins to Louis Napoleon era. It notes crinolines, hoopskirts, high waists, sheath gowns, and influences from Mme Recamier and classical Greece and Rome. It mentions men’s eighteenth century trousers resembling skeletons and fleeting notes on summer fur usage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Napoleon
Mme. Recenmier
Roger Boutet de Manuel
Orealae
Unclear OCR News Fragments on Agriculture Malaria and Travel Gear
Fragmentary report mentions a method turning waste into fertilizer and Barbados malaria control by a tiny species, a new travel bag design, and fiscal figures for the United States at 1918 year end with multiple gaps and garbled words.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbados
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Noty
Chicago
Kansas City
Pence
Luceak
Conrt
Kennedy
Michigan
Joseph
Rainbow
U .S. Army
Nieder Kreisis
Germany
Rhine
W. S. S. Poster
Gegston
Boston High School
War Savings
Dorothy
Concord
W. BR. Johnson
Uniter
Pmstel Oscevics
Raaocamo
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