Youth's Part in Past Wars
A historical showcase notes how famed leaders and generals began young. It lists Alexander the Great, Washington, Kitchener, Wellington, Grant, Farragut, Napoleon, Lafayette, Decatur, Lawrence, Murat, Massena, and Washington’s generals with early starts and ranks from ages twelve to twenty.
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Alexander the Great
Washington
Kitchener
Duke of Wellington
Grant
Farragut
Napoleon
Lafayette
Stephen Decatur
Navy
James T Lawrence
Murat
Naples
Massena
Montgomery
Gates
Hamilton
Harry Lee
General Knox
Clinton
Montenac
Czechs and Slovaks in a Proposed Czecho-Slovak Nation
The Czechs and Slovaks form a near same race with different languages and political divisions since 1867 under Hungarian rule for Slovaks. Czechs inhabit Bohemia Moravia and Austrian Silesia while Slovaks live in the upper region of Hungary. Population totals about 12 million within a proposed nation, 2 million of whom are minorities, with liberal self government proposed for minorities.
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Bohemia
Moravia
Austrian Silesia
Austrian Empire
Austria
German Empire
Hungary
Russia
Gelf
States Back Federal Migratory Bird Protection
The chief game warden of the Bureau of Biological Survey reports that 2 states have enacted laws conforming to the federal waterfowl provisions and that widespread support among state legislators game commissioners sportsmen and others suggests that within two to three years every state may adopt uniform migratory bird protection laws.
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Bureau of Biological Survey
Deparyment of Agriculture
Kangaroo Farming and Uses in Australia
Australian kangaroo farming supports a valued industry with hides and tendons noted as highly sought for surgical use. Tendons are praised for their superior strength in wound closure and bone stabilization compared with catgut used in medical practice.
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Australia
Let Time Do It When It Comes to Evening Up Old Scores
A Columbus businessman counsels patience over revenge saying time evens up all wrongs. He recalls a ten year old feud that ended with the attacker seeking aid and being reconciled, illustrating time’s justice in business and personal disputes.
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Columbus (O.) Dispatch
Witty Aphorisms on Politics and Morals From The Era
A collection of pithy lines contrasts clever politicians with rubber shoes and uproots the idea that meek exterior hides mischief. The text notes the loaf can outperform overworked energy and suggests public figures carry concealed flaws while public sentiment shifts under pressure.
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Elizabeth
Noah
U S 1918 Corn Output Reaches 2 749 198 000 Bushels
The Agriculture Department’s November crop report puts 1918 corn production at 2 749 198 000 bushels with preliminary estimates for other crops including buckwheat potatoes sweet potatoes tobacco flaxseed pears apples sugar beets kafirs cranberries onions cabbage sorghum and clover seed. Old corn stocks on farms on November 1 totaled 118 400 000 bushels, up from 34 448 000 last year.
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Department of Agriculture
Enumeration of Inhabitants of U S Is to Begin in July
Plans for the next decennial census in 1920 are advancing. Secretary Redfield announced the work will start around next July with a skeleton organization formed and about 4500 clerks needed in Washington. The government seeks use of two War Department buildings for the effort.
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Redfield
Washington
United States
Census Bureau
Good Ways to Cook Dried Fruits and Vegetables
Dried fruits and vegetables benefit from long slow cooking according to the United States Department of Agriculture. Begin by washing the produce thoroughly and then proceed with a recommended simmer to rehydrate and soften.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Fringed Gentian Poem by Bryant
A Bryant poem laments the approaching end of year and death as the fringed gentian blooms after frost. The speaker wishes love may bloom within at death and look toward heaven, framing nature as a sign of final transition.
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William Cullen Bryant
Wear After Lights On Bright Colors Favored
After lights go on vivid colors are favored for wear by shoppers and designers. Bright palettes dominate displays as evening hours influence style choices.
War stamps and fashion trends from the postwar era
Stamp collections expand with wartime overprints and unique issues including British occupation and typed stamps from Chustan. Fashion commentary notes a shift toward tea gowns and dress for dinner, with social pressure shaping attire as wartime life influences clothes, dining hours, and practicality.
House Early Hatch Early Says Poultry Expert
John L. Prehn extension poultry specialist urges early housing and early hatching for profitable poultry farming. He notes strong pullets should be housed in winter quarters to adapt before laying, as early housing leads to earlier laying and higher profits. Continuous annual application of this practice increases returns.
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John L. Prehn
Department of Agriculture
Kansas State Agricultural College
Food Market Launched by Women Proves Big Success
A curb market organized by the women of Minami Texas has been so successful that the city council took it over as a municipal enterprise. The plan came from the urban home demonstration agent of the U S department of agriculture and the state agricultural college with local women to provide fair prices for housewives and producers. A committee works with nearby truckers who biweekly supply produce including fruit eggs butter cottage cheese and poultry. A 25 cent selling fee funds advertising and street cleaning.
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Minami
Tla
United States Department of Agriculture
State Agricultural College
Miamit
Cuba's mountain regions hold fertile, largely untouched lands
In Cuba the mountain regions include ridges and valleys of extremely fertile land, nearly untouched and existing as they did before the Spaniards.
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Cuba
Garments for the Matron Fashion Notes After the War
A Paris couturier praises dressing mature women with chic styles for postwar season. He favors bright dark frocks in blue black and white, with brocades paired to chiffon, as seen in a matron’s blue net gown embroidered with swirls and a gold brocade dress with a feather stomacher.
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Paris
Fashion Notes on Women’s Winter Wear
Brushed wool dominates practical sweaters and women’s shoes appear mainly in tans grays and black. Beaver and myrtle green are favored for winter outfits. A fringed silk collar updates a plain black satin gown. Suit skirts fasten on the side with large closely arranged buttons.
Fireless Cookers Urged Safe by Officials
National board of fire underwriters warns against wooden pails or tubs for home-made fireless cookers. Agriculture department endorses replacing hay paper or wool with ground up asbestos for packing to reduce fire risk, and suggests making the cooker from a tin can for added safety.
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National Board of Fire Underwriters
Department of Agriculture
Embroideries Once Bold Now Demands Refinement
The article notes a shift from flashy revived embroideries to refined, carefully executed designs. Wool stitches appear in even long runs, beads are used in orderly patterns, and strict fashion scrutiny rewards perfection in detail over crudeness.
Old hot water bags repurposed as ironing aids
Instructions describe cutting along the seam of old hot water bags to create two flat rubber pieces. The pieces protect hands and allow use of hotter water for wringing cloths, compresses, and facial massage.
Paris vogue wool frock line debuts in Jersey race fabric
A Paris fad inspired line of frocks uses heavy Jersey wool to imitate knitting. Known as Laine de guerre the fabric is imported then made domestically It features ribbed sweater effects and practical autumn colors with brighter embroideries while maintaining a peaceful look.
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Paris
Jersey
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hea
U. S
Columbines
Red Cross
Chustan
China
Stuhleben
Germany
Intercomp
New York
Great Britain
Charles II
Cromwell
Shelly
McClure
Uncle Sam
Wrigleys
RTT
King Albert
Brussels
Swift & Company
U.S. A
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