Infant Welfare Drive Then and Now in Rural U S
The article outlines the U S Children's Bureau under Julia Lathrop, its rural studies on infant mortality and maternal care, and efforts to raise care standards through Baby Week campaigns and public cooperation across states. It highlights why rural conditions need scrutiny and how federal action aims to safeguard children nationwide.
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Ashington
United States
Sam
Children’s Bureau
Julia
Lathrop
Chicago
Taft
Children's Bureau
Department of Labor
Bureau
Miss Lathrop
Boards of Health
New York
Pittsburgh
Washington
Congress
Uncle Sam’s Children’s Bureau
Jersey Cloth Arrives as Standard Yet Questioned Fashion
A 1917 McClure Syndicate note explores jersey fabric's rise in American dress. French quality, practical contrasts, and color limits shape imports. Jersey coats and frocks feature long tunic silhouettes and black trims, with bold contrasts and rolled sleeves.
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Jersey
France
Preliminary Examination Of A Sick Horse
United States Department of Agriculture outlines a method for diagnosing sick horses. It emphasizes understanding health baselines, breed differences, and the cause of disease, including feed quality, recent transport, and prior treatments, to detect serious symptoms early and seek veterinary help.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Various Inventions and Global Trade Noted in Briefs
A seven pound electromagnet promises many uses in machine shops. Babylonian and Syrian grain quality praised. Ireland’s tractor push spurs interest in farming gear. Floor mounted mirror aids shoe and skirt inspection. Chippendale furniture and artificial lace highlighted. Hawaiian resort draw and Cunard order for six steel freighters exceed six million dollars. Protestant Episcopal pensions extend to aged clergy widows and orphans. U.S. gifts to Belgium total about nine million dollars with Britain’s monthly aid and large loan support.
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Babylonia
Syria
Palestine
Ireland
Chippendale
England
Thomas Chippendale
Hawaiian Islands
Honolulu
Cunard Steamer Line
Seattle Construction and Drydock Company
Protestant Episcopal Church
Belgium
Great Britain
The Home Life Debate In a Bright Exchange
A sentimental speaker extols the comforts of home noting its respite from the world. A grouchy respondent counters that a busy home with constant calls visitors and noise keeps neighbors constantly dropping by.
Burns Remedy and Inventions Highlight Early Science
A Paris doctor touts diluted yeast as a burn remedy. A Danish scientist unveils a heat radiation detector for nighttime Earth warmth. Other notes describe modular inventions, a windshield with dual portholes, an adjustable wrench with eight angles, a washable pocketbook, a bag sealer machine, and an automatic knotter.
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Paris
Bobbed Coiffure Explained For Thin And Thick Hair
An expert hairdresser explains bobbing as a versatile ear covering style. Tiny rats or hidden thin strands create the rounded look, while careful handling avoids thinning or split ends. A homemade rat with a hair net offers a simple alternative.
Indian Turbans Highlight Spring Hats Fashion
The feature shows turbans made from cashmere shawls worn in the traditional Indian style. A black satin cuff brim rises from the face to frame the vibrant colors of the shawl as spring millinery is showcased.
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France
Goatskin Trade Swells in Aden Market
American dealers bought most goatskins in Aden Arabia in the last three months. Prices rose from 6.50 to 12.83 dollars per score, signaling a strong demand shift and tighter supply in the regional leather market.
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Aden
Arabia
More Farm Tractors Roll Out Across Pennsylvania
State Department of Agriculture reports 540 tractors in use on farms statewide. Pennsylvania hosts over 200000 farms spanning diverse regions and crops.
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Department of Agriculture
A New Fertilizer From Cottonseed Meal Feed
Soybean meal, the cottonseed meal, has a high fertilizing value. Feeding the meal to stock and applying the manure to the soil is the most economical way to use it.
Weight and Quality Drive Work Horse Value Says Expert
Dr. C G W McCampbell of Kansas State Agricultural College says weight and quality determine a work horse's value. He notes demand is high and supply limited for sound well made horses with substance. Prices on the Chicago market last year ranged from 150 to 500 dollars by weight class.
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CG. W. McCampbell
Kaneas State
Chicago
Timothy for Young Calves Feed Guide
Calves begin nibbling hay soon and will eat grain. Timothy mixed hay suits young calves. clover and alfalfa can loosen stools and promote overeating, increasing the risk of scours.
Loss No Time in Planting Spring Vegetables Ready
Have all the hardy spring vegetables on hand so that you may lose no time in getting them planted when conditions are right.
Roughage feeding guidance for dairy cows
Under most conditions cows should receive all the roughage they will eat clean with grain adjusted to milk production. Only when cows fatten too readily should roughage be reduced.
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Uncle Sam's Children's Bureau
Edward C.clark
Chanel
Bordeaux
Lily Langtry
Cafe Aul
McClure
Kansas
Timothy
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