Americans Develop Aerial Torpedo For War Use
A New York World summary reports Lester Barrow and the Frankford arsenal developed an aerial torpedo that explodes five to six feet above ground. Tests at Mineola showed precise height detonation, with the device carried under aircraft and capable of rapid mass production. Barrow, 30, recounts wartime experience and future plans, including extended range torpedoes and broader defense funding. Canada’s 1915 mineral output rises with gold and silver production and overall value.
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New York World
Duele Sam
United States Army
England
Germany
Lester Bar- Yow
Frankford Arsenal
Philadelphia
Mineola
L. L
Wilkinson
B. J. W. Ragsdale
G. G. Gatley
Ordnance Board
Col
C. E. Angeles
The
Lester Barlow
United States Navy
Pancho Villa
Villa
Carranza
United States
Manhattan Island
Barlow
Ordnance Bureau
Army and Navy Board
L. I
Lnyman
Floyd Smith
Ordnance Department
Washington
Frankfort Arsenal
Ordnance Officers
Army
France
Congress
Canada
Economic Notes Wide Export and Trade Facts Across nations
A collage of trade snippets notes 1915 imports to the United States from Meuse France, shipbuilding in Jacksonville, and Japan zinc expansion. It mentions Polish women, Norwegian laws on wood fuel, Costa Rican imports, Hull export totals, and telegraph offices abroad, plus a papermaking accident in France and various family anecdotes.
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Department of Meuse
France
Madison
Wisconsin National Guard
Ramsey Meena
Switzerland
Chile
Norway
William Brockway Ryder
Los Angeles
T. L. Brockway
San Pedro
Guatemala
Hull
England
United States
Canada
Australia
India
Japan
Germany
George W. Quay
Embreeville
Indoor gowns and top coats define this winter wardrobe
New York fashion notes emphasize the necessity of a top coat with indoor gowns. coat suits with separate blouses gain favor for versatility, while velour and tailored coats lead trends as jackets shorten and basque detailing appears.
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New York
Dairy Fertility Benefits From On Farm Manure and Legumes
An article featuring KR I Throckmorton of Kansas State Agricultural College argues dairy farms should gain soil fertility rather than lose it. He notes that dairy farming retains more plant food on the farm through feeding and manure, and recommends legume crops like alfalfa and clover, rotation with grains, and using concentrated feeds whose manure enriches the soil.
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KR. I. Throckmorton
Kansas State Agricultural College
Mr. Throckmorton
Throckmorton
Velour Fashions and Top Coats Dominate Early 20th Century Style
A 1916 fashion column discusses velour’s journey from imperfect beginnings to a costly modern fabric with artistic colorings. It notes dyes from France and elsewhere, praising burgundy and copper tones while criticizing overly long top coats that trap wearers in public spaces and reveal legs in wind.
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France
Burgundy
Keeping Things in Order
A housewife praises neat drawers and shares clever hacks to keep small items organized. She had a carpenter build wood compartments to separate brushes, ribbons, veils, and more. Another homemaker used a tin gem pan with six compartments for screws tacks and nails, creating a portable repair kit.
Shetland Veils from Lighter Quality Fabrics
Veils crafted from a finer lighter Shetland than sweaters, designed for motoring and sport. In color they harmonize with sweaters, with some in creamy white featuring delicate shaded patterns or two tone striped designs.
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Shetland
High Collars and Jabot Trim Ignite Fashion Fad
The rare sight of high collars on blouses is often paired with a lace jabot. This combination is noted as distinctly feminine and helps drive the look's growing popularity.
Why Raise Live Stock and Its National Benefits
The raiser gains a wider marketing window for products and supports diversified farming that fosters independence. A stock‑based farm is challenging but common where livestock dominates agriculture, and it underpins patriotic provision of meat dairy and animal products.
Lumpy Jaw Not Contagious In Cattle Says Report
A veterinary note explains Actinomycosis or lumpy jaw in cattle. It describes fungus entry via injured mouth from dry forage, tumor development on the lower jaw or face, teeth loss, swallowing difficulties, and non contagious status with recommendations to separate affected animals.
Milk prices force temporary loss to keep supply flowing
A news note discusses the tension between high priced feed and low milk prices. Producers may incur short term losses to prevent disruptions in milk supply and avoid permanent shortages.
Dairymen Form Cooperative Testing Association
Working in co operation dairymen Jean obtain benefits of business methods at a very small cost through organization of a testing association.
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Jean
Treatment options for tumors in cattle and iodide of potash use
Discharges from tumors should not contaminate the feed. Surgeon's knife can remove affected parts or animals may be treated with iodide of potash. Administer one and one half drais of iodide of potash twice daily to 1000 pound animals for ten to fourteen days, then rest and repeat if needed. Treatment can be drench or added to drinking water. Start promptly after diagnosis. In advanced cases, kill the animal. Fat cattle may be sold with post mortem exam. Milk from affected cows should not be used until cured.
Best Time to Cut Sudan Grass Crop
Sudan grass yields the best hay when cut just after full bloom. There are times when it is advisable to cut before full bloom to remove the first cutting and obtain a more abundant seed and crop. If the season is short two full crops may be impossible. cutting the first one prematurely may be better.
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Mme. Paquin
J. ¥. Nicholson
Agronomist
Ex Periment Station
University of Ariszona
Sudan
Possible Cause of Paralysis of Pigs
Wisconsin researchers report experiments on hogs, cattle and rats showing a poisonous substance in a wheat germ can cause paralysis in pigs. The substance may stunt growth in young animals and cause abortion or weak calves in cows. Investigators believe the toxin targets nerve tissue.
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Wisconsin
Valuable Property Silo on Farm
A silo is described as valuable property on a farm used to feed livestock. The note emphasizes its importance to farm operations and storage.
Calving Time Dairy Advice
A guide advises light feeding for ten days before calving and for seven days afterward to ease the process and support the cow’s health during the transition period.
Selecting Seed Corn
Five years hence every corn grower will select seed care from the field highlighting a shift to on farm seed selection practices and integrated crop choices.
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Bristol
Moricaibo
Venezuela
Mary Woolsey
Omaha
Seven Song
Para
Brazil
Charles the Sixth
Bernard
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