War Department to seek Congress for army size rise
Western Newspaper Union reports a substantial American army increase is planned. Secretary Baker withholds exact figures until shipping tonnage and equipment are fixed, with estimates suggesting about 3,000,000 total troops and two thirds in France within a year. Shipping capacity and tonnage remain decisive.
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Union News
Washington, D. C
War Department
Congress
Baker
Europe
France
Congressional
General Staff
Iowa
Cal Morton
Mumma
Mei. Smith WW. Brookhart
Washington
Camp Ferry
Ohio
Alunima
Tuwa
Bon A. Krusster
Manchester
Edmund S. Geist
H. Durchenwald
Waterloo
Cedric A. Barnes
Grinwell
Carl E. Loos
C. W. Brown
T. W. McMilten
Jefferson
Oncree
Des Moines
United States
Piper
Charles Hutchimson
Valeria
Auto
Ottumwa Commercial Club
Nimwety-sever
State Board ‘of Health
Jamong
Nevada
Slows City
Northwestern
Sioux City
John Krueger
Ilingis
J. E. ‘Dempster
Kruefer
Kaiser
Wilson
Department
Camp Dodge
Charles H. Hall
Ivo
Fillard Wing
Clinton
Cedr
Rapids
Wing
Clinton ¥. M. C. A
Theodore Storck
Geneva
Franklin County
State Defense Council
Grinnell
Grinnell Community Hospital Association
Charles City
Wilfley to Fill Stone Vacancy as Senator Nominee
Xenophon P. Wilfley of St. Louis, a prominent Democrat and election official, is to fill the U S Senate vacancy created by the death of Senator W J Stone. Governor Gardner also appoints Daniel G. Taylor to replace Wilfley as election commissioner. Judge W W Graves declines the U S Senate nomination, citing duties as Missouri Supreme Court chief justice.
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X. P. Wilfley
St. Louis
St. Lois
Xenophon
P. Wilfey
Board of Election, Commissioners
Missouri
Gardner
United States Senate
W. J. Stone
Wilfley
Jefferson City
Gov
Daniel G. Taylor
W. W. Graves
United States
Missouri Supreme Court
Graves
American Aviator Downs Second German Plane
Lieut G De Ferast Larner, an American aviator, shot down a second German aircraft near the Oise river while flying with French forces on March 25. He previously downed a German plane on March 18, killing the observer and pilot in both engagements.
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Washington, D. C
Lieut. G. de Ferast Larner
Washington
Oise River
Westerly Sunk Off French Coast in Collision
The American steamship Westerly, among the early Suns built by the emergency first corporation, sank after a collision off the French coast. All aboard were saved.
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New York
Westerly
Emergency First Corporation
Fire destroys American Machine plant in Port Turon
Port Turon Mich. fire destroys the American Machine corporation plant under contract to make ammunition. Total loss estimated at 206000 dollars. Fire cause undetermined.
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Port Turon
Mich
American Machine Corporation
Jooss
Unable to extract a clear historical headline
The provided text fragment mentions figures in fruit industry roles and government departments but fails to present a coherent event, date, or outcome to anchor a news item. No identifiable names, places, or actions beyond scattered references.
THLLING GORN 10 INCREASE YIELDS
Iowa farmers receive guidance from federal experts on increasing corn yields through deep plowing, thorough seedbeds, subsoiling, and frequent cultivation. Emphasizes loosening soil, moisture retention, and using weeders and harrows to prevent crusting and weed growth.
Agricultural Department Feature From Times Experts
A Times overview discusses stems of interest in agriculture written by United States Department of Agriculture experts and other noted contributors.
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the Times
United States Department of Agriculture
Ates
Department of Necicuisure
Airy cow of today aims at yearlong milk flow
The Agriculture Department notes the primitive cow yields insufficient milk while the modern dairy cow is a highly specialized animal that freshens at the right time and produces a large steady flow for 9 to 12 months. Economics depend on detection, breeding, land, feeding, care, and management.
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United States
Department of Agriculture
Straddle-Leg Deformity in Chicks Tied to Slippery Floors
Historical poultry notes warn that slippery incubator floors cause straddle-legged chicks. Sanded floors or burlap-bottom nursery trays prevent the deformity and save many birds that would otherwise suffer.
Poultry farmer urged to keep books for cost control
The text stresses that a poultry farmer must maintain simple cash books and ledgers to assess costs and profits. It notes that crops like clovery, sweet clover, red clover, or alfalfa need limestone nearby to grow well.
Limestone for Sour Soils Boosts Crops and Returns
Ground limestone is vital for sour soils and helps crops by sweetening soil and boosting fertilizer efficiency. Farmers should apply two to four tons per acre. widespread use could transform poor regions as well. Dairy outlook rises as cattle demand increases after the war.
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Ins Heen
Atlantic
Gulf
America
Corm Belt
G boultey urged to preserve farming and drought era fertility
In a fragmented report a speech urges preservation of farming practices and draught era resilience. It references gardeners and farmers, calling for action to sustain agricultural output amid political strain.
Field Peas Harvesting and Use as Animal Feed
This guide outlines when to cut field peas for seed and green forage, methods for windrow and stacking, and precautions to prevent pod loss. It covers pasturing peas with hogs or sheep, crop mixtures with oats or barley, and use in silage with barley, noting higher protein content and feeding value for cattle and dairy operations.
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Iso
Greais
Bea Canneries
Blackleg Disease in Livestock Explained and Prevented
An article details blackleg caused by a tiny germ that multiplies by division and produces hardy spores. It notes transmission to calves via contaminated feed, water, or contact, and recommends vaccination and simultaneous procedures like castration or branding to reduce risk.
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Donvel
Isvem
Our Agricultural Department
Alee
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Somos
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