Potato flour industry eyed as national food saver
Major S M Prescott of the U S Department of Agriculture told the Potato Association of America at the Wisconsin exposition that potato flour could transform U S food supply. He cited two mills then operating in Idaho Falls and Canton and predicted rapid industry growth and vast shipping savings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maj.s
Prescott
Department of Agriculture
Potato Association of America
United States
Major Prescott
Idaho Falls
Idaho
Canton
Germany
General Pershing
France
California
Ventilation Practices in Kansas Poultry Houses
Kansas State Agricultural College expert Ross M Sherwood outlines open front and curtain front ventilation for poultry houses. He notes curtailing openings in bad weather, adding narrow rafters openings for air flow, and adjusting openings by season to prevent drafts while keeping fowls comfortable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross M. Sherwood
Kansas State Agricultural College
Mr. Sherwood
Old King Cole and the ancient sovereign debate
The article reviews the origin of Old King Cole the merry old soul. It traces the first reference to Dr William King and notes potential seventeenth century composition with theories linking the monarch to Cole or Coel in early Britain. It mentions a Scottish Coul in the fifth century and Freeman’s sixth century ruler theory with tobacco pipe debate.
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Cole
William King
Halliwell
Coel
Britain
Coul
Freeman
Raleigh
Europe
Food price jump averaging sixteen percent nationwide
The Labor Department reports a 16 percent average rise in 22 basic food items across the United States for the year ending September 4, based on monthly price quotes from over 2,000 retail stores. Baltimore leads with 28 percent, Salt Lake City shows 10 percent, with several cities posting double-digit increases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Labor Department
Bureau of Statistics
Baltimore
Saltlake City
Seattle
Wash
Scranton
San Francisco
Richmond
Charleston
Portland
Ore
Atlanta
Words of Wise Men and Self-Reflection Wisdom
A collection of aphorisms stresses that will power comes from emotion and depth, while vanity and narrow-mindedness hinder growth. It warns that self deception begins subtly and urges strict honesty in small and large matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mortensen
Chapin
Egypt Cotton Acreage Dips From Last Year
Area planted to cotton in Egypt totals about 1 368 000 acres, down from 1 744 000 a year ago. Favorable weather is reported but reduced acreage will lead to lower production.
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Egypt
Gurna 1914 Campaign Marks Arabia on World Map
In December 1914 British troops seized Gurna at the Tigris Euphrates junction 100 miles from the Persian Gulf. The move spotlighted Arabia as a major strategic focus for German and Allied interests with Palestine Mesopotamia and Syria featured in plans and the Arab world seen as central to Wider World War aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gurna
Arabia
Tigris
Euphrates
Persian Gulf
Asia Magazine
Turkey
East Indies
Egypt
Persia
Afghanistan
China
Mediterranean
Cyprus
Asia Minor
Syrian
Napoleon
Palestine
Mesopotamia
Alleppo
Economy in Use of All Meat Urged by U S Food Administration
The United States Food Administration urges using all meat parts including hearts livers kidneys tongues and heads. Readings cover calf’s heart stuffed with crumbs braising honeycomb tripe broiled kidneys with onion flour stock and Wor cestershire for economical household cooking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Food Administration
Tell Character of Child By Number of Days It Was Born After the New Moon
An ancient superstition links a child’s fate to days after the new moon. Within 24 hours promises a long life and broad success, while two days brings luck in accidents. Three days favors success with others, four days portends illnesses, five days demands timed ventures, six days warns, seven days brings troubles yet triumph, eight days aids dreams and finding lost items.
Quotations and quips mix in camp life banter
A collection of brief humorous exchanges featuring characters like the irritable passenger and conductor, the actor and critic, and Farmer Corntessel. The dialogue touches on money troubles, ambitions, influenza, and social pretenses with quick witticisms and domestic foibles.
Shoe Making in China Done by Women
The article describes Chinese women exclusively making cloth shoes from childhood. It notes shoes are water resistant, kept at home on wet days, with wives and daughters producing in private rooms. Soles use layered cloth or paper, thick to indicate wealth. finished shoes sold in shops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Why the Barber Pole Is Painted Red and White
History explains barber poles as relics of barber surgeons bleeding patients. Red and white stripes symbolize bloodstain on white cloth from historical medical practices.
Government ships first Alaska motor sleigh for mail
Cleveland built machine 25 feet long and 3 feet wide shipp ed to Alaska for mail service. It can cover at least 100 miles of ice and snow daily with a 500 pound load. Present delivery across native dog teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Cleveland
Plans for Better Rural Schools in the Country
Johnny Jones and Mary Brown advocate modern rural schoolhouses per United States Bureau of Public Roads guidance. Two room designs for 84 pupils include folding partitions, libary and domestic science spaces, fire exits, coatrooms, basement play and lunch areas, and potential community use beyond schooling.
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Johnny Jones
Mary Brown
Division of
United States Bureau of Public Roads
Straw fiber from barley wheat or rice used as jute substitute in Italy
A Milan company experiments with turning straw from barley wheat or rice into fiber for bagging packing material cushions mattresses or rope. The plant is simple using a steam boiler rectifying tanks water and sheds. Transformation takes about two hours and the straw fiber can be mixed with up to 50 percent jute for stronger thread. The product matches jute in strength and could spark a new industry due to jute scarcity and lower cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Milan
Mother's Cook Book Seeks Hidden Joys in Daily Strife
A fragmentary notice highlights moments of surprise and resilience as everyday life presents small victories. It speaks to humble people battling ordinary challenges with hope and resolve.
Gasoline substitute could cut fuel cost by sixty cents per dollar
The war department announced a kerosene based substitute may be sold at two-fifths the cost of gasoline by year end. It claims odorless, colorless, non corrosive properties and higher thermal efficiency. Captain E. Weisgarber, the engineer behind the project, to oversee distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
War Department
Research and Development Division
Department
BE. C. Weisgarber
Food for the Family Cream Slaw and Cheesy Toast
A recipe section describes shredding cabbage and soaking in cold water, making a dressing from sour cream sugar and red pepper, and topping toast with a cream cheese and American cheese mix with green peppers. It also outlines a sweet egg batter with orange juice and rind, flour baking powder and beaten eggs.
Japan’s Exports Rise 20 Percent in Six Months
Japan’s exports for the first six months totaled about 450 million dollars, up 20 percent from the prior period. Imports lagged by roughly 25 million dollars but surged 87 percent, reflecting wartime prosperity. key exports include thaw silks and cotton goods, with raw cotton as a major import and China as a principal market.
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Japan
China
Children of Hohenzollern List of Heirs and Birth Years
The offspring of William Hohenzollern includes Frederick William born 1882 who married Duchess Cecile of Mecklenburg. Eitel Frederick born 1883 who wed Princess Sophie Charlotte of Oldenburg. Adalbert born 1884. August born 1887 who married Princess Alexandra Victoria of Schleswig-Holstein. Oscar born 1888. Joachim born 1890. and Victoria Louise born 1892.
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William Hohenzollern
Frederick William
Cecile of
Mecklerburg
Eitel Frederick
Sophie Charlotte
Oldenburg
Adalbert
Bor
August
Alexandria Victorian
Schleswig-Holstein
Oscar
Joachim
Victoria Louise
Traditional Orange Pudding Cake and Spiced Cookie Mix
A pantry dessert guide describes layering a cake using two egg whites beaten dry with orange juice and rind, plus powdered sugar. It also covers drying rye or graham bread, filling a pint, pairing with plum or apricot jam and whipped cream, and a molasses nut raisin cookie dough with reserved egg whites for topping.
Tapioca Pudding and Caramel Sauce Recipe
A recipe describes making tapioca or sago pudding with warm milk, light sweetening, a pinch of salt, and slow baking. Serve with cream and caramel sauce. caramel is prepared by melting sugar with water to a thin syrup, then the batter blends fat sugar and spices, with currants raisins and nuts, baked in moderate heat.
Renunciation of the German Imperial Crown by William II
The former emperor William II renounces forever his rights to the Prussian crown and the German empire. He frees officials and troops from his oath of fidelity and urges loyalty to stabilize Germany against anarchy famine and foreign domination. Signed at Amerongen on November 28.
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Prussia
German Empire
Germany
Amerongen
William
Porcelain Industry Thrives in U S War-Era Growth
The U S Geological Survey reports a wartime surge in American pottery. Chemical porcelain production began here and White ware value rose to 25.72 million in 1917, up 19 percent from 1916, with total pottery value reaching 47.81 million, up nearly eight million.
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United States
U. S. Geological Survey Bulletin
Geological Survey
China
Worth Knowing Seemingly Odd Household Tips
A torn patent leather belt can be mended by court plaster. Ingram carpet scraps can be woven into a rug. French fried potatoes are made from cold boiled potatoes. Chestnuts can be used in many ways. Woodwork near stoves or furnaces should be covered with zinc.
Singing Sands of Kauai Mesmerizes Researchers
The article notes Kauai in the Hawaiian islands hosts the world’s most remarkable singing sands. Grains appear almost perfectly spherical under a microscope and the sand loses its sound when moved. A theory attributes the noise to a thin gas film around grains.
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Kauai
Hawaiian Islands
Ottumwa War News Highlights and Local Roster
A mix of wartime items across Ottumwa and Iowa includes Congressman Ramsayer seeking a German trophy for Ottumwa, uniforms deemed free at the Y M C A, and a Reno named destroyer. The Ottumwa streetcar strike ends in a wage compromise, and the Farmers Union exchange plans a move to Des Moines. Local lists honor fallen Iowans with dozens named, plus travel by Yakima Chief Shinhushu to Cedar Rapids. Demobilization at Iowa State College nears completion for the A M T C and naval units with remobilization totals pending.
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C. W. Ramsayer
Ottumwa
Sioux City
W. H. Stacy
Hamilton County
U.S
Navy Department
Walter J. Reno
U. S. S. Chauncey
Carmen
State Exchange
Farmers’ Union
Columbus Juncition
Dea ‘Moines
BD. R. Wills
Mombers
State ‘Board of Directors
Columbus Junction
Pearl Lundy
Casey
Atlantic
McKea
38Th General Assembly
Tve
Iowa
Davenport
Council Bluffs
A. M. Devas
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Iowa State
Jesse C. Strong
Mondamin
Charlie Neilson
Newell
Henry W. Hutchinson
Jolley
Henry Miller
Audubon
Louis Radiof
Dubuque
John E. Reinig
Portsmouth
Homer J. Hall
Charter Oak
Peter A. Hanson
Soldier
Henry Klowe, Jr
Leeds
Gerrit Tilstra
Hawarden
Lloyd T. Smith
Defiance
Walter L. Muabeus
Mount Pleasant
Frank D. Kellerman
de Witt
Rank Anthony
Speck Werry
Beddf
Mahanke
Parkersburg
Clarence G. Scott
Kanawha
Edward T. Olsen
Missouri Valley
Hinar 1
Fossum
Des Moines
Corp
Lou Berry
Ernest Bartlett
Tripoli
John Albert
Hartung
Hans H. E. Olsen
Jessup
Sergt
Willam W. Pegum
Victor
Frank Norris
Gravity
John C. Russell
Milton
Hale P. Puller
Stacyville
Edward. Steinhauer
Burlington
Anson Jones
Larrabee
Louis Ames
William Schultz
Spirit Lake
Moren Jorgenson
Battle Creek
Henry J
Minter
Denison
Frank V. O'Toole
Otto Achatz
Arthur ‘Beike
Clark
Naval
Towa State College
War Department
Ames
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Buck
Wing
C.O. Jack
Farmer Corntessel
Josh
Toots
Children of
Hohenzollern
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