Borglum Inquiry Clarified Through White House Correspondence
Correspondence shows President Wilson requested Borglum to report on alleged aviation defects and to pursue a formal inquiry. Aiming to protect reputations, messages between Borglum, the aircraft board chair, and officials discuss directing a military inquiry and using justice department instruments to pursue charges if warranted.
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D. C
Pratt
Senate
Wlai
Sparkment of Justice
Bia
White House
Wilson
Pwh
Howard Cochin
Ff Evr
Aircraft Board
Gutzon Borglum
Thomas
Colorade
Senate Military Compmittee
Department F Justice
Borglum
Tumuity
Washington
Canadian ship sinks submarine near British Isles
An Atlantic port report says the first Canadian vessel to sink a submarine arrived after sighting a 309 foot German U boat about 700 miles from the British Isles. The ship attempted to ram, the submarine dove then surfaced, an indirect hit amidships exploded the submarine.
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Atlantic
British Isles
Aras
raided trends seek ICC cancel rates on spirits across western line
The text indicates a request to the Interstate Commerce Commission to cancel scheduled commodity rates on brandies, cordials, wine and whisky between Ricato and St Louis and other points in the western trunk line territory. It mentions Sashington Delaware and a Western raid Trends. The fragmentary note suggests regulatory action affecting pricing in route segments.
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Sashington
Interstate Commerce Commission
St Louis
Trunk Line
Mutiny Spreading in Slavonian Austria Unrest Grows
London dispatch reports growing unrest in Slavonian districts of Austria with rapid mutiny spreading daily. A recent clash between German and Slavonian forces ended in bloodshed as Reuters notes tension rising across the region.
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London
Austria
Reuter's
Limited
Japanese Vice Consul Arrested as Spy in Irkutsk
Reuters dispatch from Tokyo reports Russian authorities in Irkutsk arrested the Japanese vice consul and the president of the Japanese association for alleged military spying.
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Dan
Lenden
Reuter
Tokio
Irkutsk
Flag auction raises funds at Springwater meeting
At a Red Cross meeting in Springwater township, more than 35,000 was raised. An American flag was bid in for 2,006 by the Springwater Farmers' club.
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Tipestone
Minn
Red Cross
Springwater Township
Springwater Varmers
Cliai
Commander in Chief Paris Merges Western Front Commands
General Foch's authority extends to all Western fronts and the Feversl is named commander in chief of all allied armies in the west, per Marcel Flutin in the Echs de Paris.
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Paris
Foch
Egan Shot to Death in Chicago Hotel
Ned Egan, former Milwaukee baseball club manager, American Association, was found shot dead with a pistol in a downtown Chicago hotel room. Police cordon off the scene as investigators search for motive and identify potential suspects.
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Chicago
Ned" Egan
Milwaukee Baseball Club
American Association
Wos
Iowa News Digest Highlights Fuel Policy and Local Incidents
James Potter of Ottumwa reports that the National Fuel Administration sees no coal price changes in Iowa for now. The Ottumwa case features United States Marshal Read and defendants Franks Baltwin and W C Middlesworth facing liquor sale charges. A Mason City drafted man, Nels Overson, was struck for not removing his hat during the Star Spangled Banner. Iowa State Fair exhibit plans include War Department artifacts and Belgian relief items. Swede contractor Swan Rosendehl faces deportation over seditious utterances. An elderly Reinbeck resident, 88, walks five miles to town, while Jackson County student Bul Ellis receives a Stradivarius violin from his grandfather. A Waterloo clock with four legs and three wings is shown. Camp Dodge pledges cooperation with food conservation. Iowa City welfare aims to cut infant deaths. Red Oak soldiers Christopher Hawkins and Arnold Hoke earn French war crosses, joining others decorated for valor.
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Ottumwa
State Fuel Administrator's Advisory Board
Charles Webster
Ntional Fuel Administration
Iowa
Webster
Garfield
National Fuel Administration
United States
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Hie
Franks Baltwin
W. C. Middlesworth
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H. M. Hevner
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Lew
Nels Overson
Mason City
Camp Dodge
Max Gorman
Ovrerson
Gorman
Corey
United States Agricultural Department
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Washington
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Cbrist
Cedar Rapids
Marshal Healy
Healy
Waterloo
W. M. Fidment
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Iowa City
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Red Oak Neys
John C. Christopher
Owen Hawkins
Arnold Hoke
Cape
Lloyd BP. Ross
Corp
SuMell Lewin
Roy Bresse
Charlee Casey
Agricultural Items of Interest to Readers of the Times
A roundup of notable agricultural topics prepared by USDA experts and other distinguished writers. The briefing covers crop prospects, farm policy updates, market signals, pest control advances, and sustainable farming practices shaping the sector this season.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Cost of producing pork reduced by pasture and forage crops
A U S Department of Agriculture study notes pasture and forage crops can cut pork production costs. It cites legumes with grains like corn and barley, recommends animal-specific grain mixes, and describes pasture-only feeding for some hogs, plus variations by time, price, and herd size.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Canada
Missouri Experiment Station
Weed prevention guidelines for a crop field
A USDA pamphlet emphasizes prevention over eradication to keep farms weed free. It outlines three principles: stop seeds from maturing on the farm, avoid bringing weed seeds onto the farm, and for perennials prevent top growth to starve roots.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Ensilage amounts for cows vary by breed and roughage
The article notes 40 to 60 pounds of ensilage daily does not injure a cow, with Jerseys eating about 20 pounds and Holsteins 40 to 60 pounds. It advises feeding ensilage with additional roughage like hay or straw and some grain.
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Jersey
Plow Mightier Than Sword Says Food Powers War
The piece argues food supplies determine a nation's war capability, claiming soldiers need sustenance to wield power effectively. It notes current weakness among combatants stems from hunger more than shortages of men or munitions, urging focus on feeding troops.
Keeping fruit quality varies by region and conditions
Keeping quality of fruit differs with location and cultural conditions. A variety may show different shelf life when grown in different parts of the country or even within the same locality under varying cultural practices.
Selecting Crops for Steady Demand in Garden Planting
The text urges prudent crop selection focusing on staple vegetables with reliable demand. It cites tomatoes cabbage sweet corn beans peas onions celery and other standard produce as consistently marketable choices.
Cultivate for Profits in Fruit Production
Farmers urged to regularly cultivate and fertilize fruit trees and other small fruits as a profit making crop, applying standard cultivation practices to maximize yields and returns.
Use of Tractors in Saving Labor in 1915 Corn Farming
United States Department of Agriculture discusses labor-saving farming. Emphasizes more extensive use of tractors for small and large farms to increase acreage and reduce labor. Recommends two-row planters, larger implements, improved harvesting gear, elevated cribs, and field separators to cut hand work and boost efficiency.
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United States Department
Agriculture
Cost of Milk Production in Market Focus
Analysis states dairy markets ignore production costs while chasing price and quality. Farm failures cited as cows raise costs, urging farmers to study market offerings and product quality.
Ear Corn Capacity Guide for Cribs and Quality
A practical note explains measuring ear corn in a crib by using its eerbic capacity and dividing by 214 to estimate good quality output.
Insects and Winter Care for Egg Production
Valuable insects and skilled handling are vital assets for growers. Egg production during the winter depends largely on keeping stock comfortable and well cared for.
Gardens for Soldiers Prepare a Backyard Garden Plan
A wartime notice from the States Department of Agriculture urges every soldier to grow a backyard garden this year. It explains that fresh vegetables from home save meat and wheat for Soldiers at the front and can be shipped to France, helping ensure soldiers receive their shares.
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Tatten States Department of Agriculture
France
Raspberry for Special Use Varieties and Their Regions
The United States Department of Agriculture describes raspberry varieties and their regional suitability. Sunbeam and Ohts originated in South Dakota and tolerate cold winters. Superlative from Europe grows mainly on the Pacific coast. King suits the area between the Mississippi and Appalachian regions but is often inferior in New York and New England. Selection factors include cane hardiness, productivity, and intended use.
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North America
Europe
South Dakota
Pacific Coast
Mississippi River
Appalachian Mountains
New York
New England
Get Weed Seeds Out Threshing in Small Grain Fields
In most small grain fields weeds grow and their seeds are threshed with the grain. If the weeds remain they are sown with the grain, so removal is necessary to prevent seed dispersal.
Indiana towns boost gardens and canning efforts
In a campaign for more food production Indiana shows gains with 1384 gardens in a town under 5000, 98 percent of vacant lots cultivated in eight towns of a county, and ten times the average cranberry production in three townships. Canning units were placed in each consolidated school and loaned to communities that wanted them.
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Indiana
Value of Stable Manure
A ton of good quality stable manure may contain 17 pounds of ammonia 6 pounds of phosphoric acid and 10 pounds of potash.
Fragmented Road and Acreage Note Appears Incoherent
The readable text alludes to road naming and land acreage but contains garbled phrases and incomplete data making it impossible to determine a clear incident or event. No identifiable persons organizations or dates are present.
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