Roughage Saves Grain and Boosts Livestock Profits
Federal guidance urges using corn stover straw and similar roughages to feed cattle sheep and horses in winter. It cites 1914 US production valued around 436 million dollars with substantial waste from burning plowing under and selling stover and straw. Breeding herds and dry cows perform well on roughage with limited concentrate, improving meat and dairy supplies.
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Corn Belt
Office of Farm Management
United States
Department of Agriculture
Corn Stover Utilization in the United States
The United States yields about 245,253,000 tons of corn stover. Of this, 57 percent or 142,000,000 tons was fed to cattle, while 23.6 percent or 58,000,000 tons was disposed of via other uses according to the Bureau of Crop Estimates.
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United States
Bureau of Crop Estimates
Cutting feed bills by feeding cottonseed meal and straw
The text argues that using cottonseed meal and wisted straws and stover would greatly reduce feed costs for meals and dairy products and for horses while also saving soil enrichment costs. It notes nation-wide and individual farmer losses from these sources surpass other farm losses aside from disease.
Unsafe Feeding Practices and Stock Welfare Notice
The text warns that frozen silage is unsafe for feed and notes sheep will eat most weeds. It asks if water warming for stock has been arranged and mentions neglected young colts needing wrentling before effective training can occur.
Revenue Rates Are Agreed On
Conferees from the senate and house approved the war revenue bill beverage taxes. Distilled spirits set at 6.40 per gallon with 2.20 per gallon for nondrinkable uses while beer remains at six per barrel and wine doubled. The measure aims at about 450 million in revenue this year and includes a tax on ice cream and soda shop sales. Nebraska’s ratification of the prohibition amendment was noted as the ruling nears effect.
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Washington
Senate
House
Nebraska
Sheppard
Prohibition
State Department
Senate Appropriations Committee
Wilson
Europe
Kenyon
Iowa
Hardwick
Georgia
House Merchant Marine Committee
Congress
A. J. Arnold
Fort Worth
Tex
Texas
National Farmers’ Union
Robert L. Autrey
Texas Brewers' Association
Edward Landsberg
Chicago
Victory Liberty loan named by Secretary Glass
Washington January 18 Secretary Glass announced the name of the next war loan will be the Victory Liberty loan. The exact date for the sale has not been fixed.
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Washington
Victory Liberty Loan
Glass
Many Yanks Leaving France for Home This Week
Paris reports the week ending January 8 saw 26 980 American troops depart France for the United States. Homeward contingents included 1818 officers and 25 797 enlisted men.
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Paris
France
United States
Brooklyn Dentist Convicted of Espionage Acts Violations
Dr. Morris Zucker of Brooklyn was found guilty by a federal jury of violating the espionage act after making seditious remarks at a Socialist meeting in Brooklyn.
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New York
Morris Zucker
Brooklyn
Birds on farms aid crops by insect control says Agriculture
The Department of Agriculture explains many songbirds are beneficial to farms because most feed on insects, helping limit pests. While some birds may damage crops when natural food is gone, the majority destroy insects, supporting farmers and fruit growers with reduced pest pressure.
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United States
United States Department of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
Some Birds Often Helpful to Farmers in U S
The text notes birds that aid crop protection and cites United States Department of Agriculture farmers bulletin 630. It lists over 50 common farm birds including Bluebird Robin Titmouse Wren Brown Thrasher Catbird Swallow Towhee Sparrow House Finch Grackle Brewer Blackbird Baltimore Oriole Bullock's Oriole Meadowlark Red winged Blackbird Bobolink Crow Blue Jay Pacific Coast Jay Phoebe Kingbird Nighthawk Woodpecker Cuckoo and Bobwhite.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Former Texas clerk turns to farm methods for success
A former store clerk in Texas describes his shift from indoor life to farming based on farm demonstration work and persistent study of the best methods, highlighting careful practice and applied knowledge as key to his claimed success.
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Texas
First Bull Associations Formed in United States
The article traces the birth of cooperative bull associations starting with Michigan Agricultural College in 1908. By July 1 1917 the U.S. had 86 active associations in 17 states with 1158 members owning 189 pure bred bulls. The co operatives let small herds share one high quality registered bull.
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United States
Michigan Agricultural College
Europe
Cooperative Bull Association
Brazil's President Elect Rodrigues Alves Dies in Rio
Rio Janeiro January 18 Dr Rodrigues Alves president elect of Brazil died here after a period of critical illness. Under the constitution an election will be held to choose a new president.
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Rio Janeiro
Rodrigues Alves
Brazil
Wilson postpones France visit to focus on peace talks
Paris reports President Wilson has indefinitely postponed his trip to the invaded regions of France to remain engaged with peace conference activities in Purvis, signaling a shift in priorities as negotiations proceed.
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Paris
Wilson
France
Purvis
Seed oats buying tips from trusted seedsmen
To safeguard purchases, farmers are advised to buy seed oats from reliable seedsmen. The text notes many farmers avoid keeping records due to the belief that bookkeeping requires an expert.
Child’s Christmas Wish Letter Pleads Santa for Toys
A five year old boy fears Santa will forget him and writes a humorous letter asking for a violin, toy cars, a picture book, a can dy, and a pony. He adds a P.S. requesting that if the pony is a mule, Santa please tie its hind legs.
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Santa Claus
P.S
Sample Request Postcard to Garfield Tea Co
A postal card to Garfield Tea Co in Brooklyn asks for a sample with a note that repayment will follow. The brief item reflects a customer appeal or trade practice ad from a past era.
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Garfield Tea Co
Brooklyn
Ady
A Doggone Shame
A quip illustrates a dog complaining of dry meals as a household faces a scarcity of bone treats and dinner provisions. The joke centers on comic dialogue between human and canine frustration over food.
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Fido
Boschee's Syrup Ad Offers Fifty-One Years of Use
An advertisement praises Boschee's Syrup for coughs bronchitis and throat lung troubles. It claims a good night's rest and easy morning excretion aiding recovery. The product is described as made in America and sold for over fifty years.
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Boschee
United States
Nature
America
Wanted Due Credit In Family Santa Myth Disclosure
A witty exchange notes the speaker telling the family Santa Claus is a myth to claim personal credit for funding gifts. The other responds that it’s time they received recognition for paying the bills.
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Santa Claus
No Man Can Make a Fool of Himself All the Time
A light editorial quip notes that a person cannot remain foolish constantly and must sleep occasionally to rest and reset.
The Way of It a Sharp Social Observation
A terse social vignette depicts a struggling woman forced to pinch pennies while blaming a lazy husband, and a pointed jab suggests the police played a complicating role. The dialogue hints at personal strain and civic judgment.
Swamp Root Aids Women Kidney Health Claims
Thousands of women dig into kidney and bladder trouble, Dr Kilmer and Co offer sample bottles by mail with ten cent postpaid request. The ad asserts Swamp Root restores kidney health and may ease back pain nervousness and low ambition, urging readers to try or buy medium and large bottles at drug stores.
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Kilmer
Primary Class Riddle Sparks Mixed Reactions
In a classroom exchange, six year old Isabelle answers a teacher question with a playful twist claiming her mother belongs to the human race. The moment drew furrowed brows as adults debated interpretation and intent of the remark.
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Isabelle
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