Artists in camoufleur unit train for France at Camp American University
Boston Transcript reports that a corps of American artists and architects led by Barry Faulkner Sherry I Fry and Major Tracy has formed a camoufleurs company at Camp American University. They train under Capt Martin Nixon Miller to develop camouflage and ambush tactics for French and American troops in World War I. The group blends art and engineering to create color patterns deceptive to the eye and to cameras while coordinating with the Signal Corps at Ort Myer.
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Washington
United States
Camp American University
Barry Faulkner
Sherry I. Fry
New York
America
France
Thwarts Tracy
Plattsburg
Officers Reserve Corps
Martin Nixon-Miller
Homer Saint Gaudens
Maude Adams
Lieut
Wilfreds. Conrow
Abbott H. Thayer
Thayer
Darwin
Faulkner
Sanger, Hoyt, Foster and Comstock
Leslie Thrasher
Saturday Evening Post
Tracy
Lnyman
Pershing
Signal Corps
Army
Ort Myer
Boston Transcript
Chivalry in the Subway Demonstrates Quiet Courtesy
A New York correspondent recalls a subway incident where a soldier and a young woman are offered seats. An awkward man yields his seat to the pair, prompting a chivalrous exchange as the officer declines seating and the other man insists the seat goes to the lady.
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New York
Tey
Inkhak
Camouflage Whisky Prank Reported By Soldiers
In a frontline anecdote, soldiers reveal a disguise tactic as they found a whisky bottle hidden in ruins and pretended to be a tank to surprise the enemy. The tale illustrates morale under fire and improvised humor amid danger.
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Jerry
Berlin Market Sours Over Detective Sale Service
In Berlin a murky dispute over the Michaelis American government detective system sale surfaces as Kaiser voices skepticism. The exchange hints at secrecy and ongoing tensions within the service framework.
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Michaelis
Sale Servier
Kaiser
Iron output at south Russian works 1914–1916
The south Russian works produced iron and related products across three years. Cast iron totals were 8,862,000. 8,026,000. 8,176,000 short tons. Half manufactured products reached 3,094,000. 2,789,000. 2,918,000 tons. Finished products amounted to 2,618,000. 2,269,000. 2,389,000 tons.
Strike Copper in Argentina
Men drilling an artesian well in Argentina discovered rich copper deposits at a depth of 100 feet marking a notable mineral find for the region.
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Argentina
In Khaki. A Day for the Poor Man Report
A wartime reflection quoting phrases about the poor man and joining the mood of public concerns. The dialogue notes a plan for going abroad next summer and questions of opportunity amid hardship.
A Bacterial Sorrow
A cartoon dialogue has a typhoid germ asking a discouraged anthrax bacillus about life in military service. The bacillus laments not being big enough to wear the Iron Cross, despite serving a fearsome emperor.
At the End of the Summer Thrift Line
A compact verse fragment notes summer fading and the burden of payments on a light suit while a thick head worsens beside a thick ankle hinting at weariness and unresolved expenses.
Medieval sleeve dominates new gowns in 1917 fashion
The article notes American designers adopting medieval sleeves with First Empire silhouettes, highlighting Callot gowns and the emphasis on flying panels from Chinese influence. It discusses the appeal of varied historical influences, the revival of long flowing sleeves, and the trend toward panels, aprons, and sash-embellished gowns in a period-tinged but modernized style.
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New York
Josephine
Callot
Amieri
America
Paris
Cne
France
Jenny
Doculet
Mme. Paquin
Premet
Lanvin
Cherit
McClure
Fashion's Fancies in Paris Influence Evening Attire
Boudoir caps of satin with ruched edges feature chin straps while postillion shapes denote Paris trends. Beads of wood or bone accessorize sheer fabrics with elaborate platters, and canteen muffs appear with long bolster muffs in fine skins. Skirt hems grow tighter at the ankle, brocaded satins angle collars with tailored dresses, and coral chiffon velvet with royal purple forms a luxe wrap. Duchesse lace collars suit black velvet gowns as white satin cuffs gain a military touch via soutache braid.
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Paris
Renal
The Furs Most Used This Season
The season’s top furs include Hudson seal nutri kolinsky Russian sable moufllon and fox with fox dyed in fancy colors noted among the most common. This listing outlines popular pelts used by furriers and designers this year.
Girl Tempts Stage Moment Amid Piano Leaning Interaction
A brief scene describes a girl guiding a young man to stand beside a piano with one elbow resting on it while he looks down toward her, suggesting a poised, intimate moment on stage without further context.
Embroidered Silk Suntache Fashion Notes
A white wool sweater features small flower embroidery at the breast pocket of the silk suntache. New satin models mix navy and flame colors with unique tunic styles and bow tied suskeds. Lace shoes offer utility and dress wear with tun heels ranging from one to three quarters inches.
A Taupe Dinner Dress With Velvet Sash and Beaded Front
A dinner dress in rose taupe with silver brocade features a high back and over the shoulders drape. A brown velvet sash and bronze and white beading adorn the front for a refined, decorative look.
We’re Wearing Bibs Again Fashion Sent from Old Styles
The article notes a revival of bib accessories for modern women and girls. Beaded bibs adorn blouses with patterns ranging from checks to floral designs.
Destroy Weeds Without Cost To Farmer
United States Department of Agriculture reports a study in Vermont showing flocks of sheep can weed paintbrush from farm fields at Morgan Horse Farm. Ewes cleared two acres, consuming leaves and leaving patches bare, suggesting sheep can pay their keep by reducing weed pressure with minimal grain cost.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Whch
Morgan
Vermont
Bureau of Animal Industry
Department
Morgan Horsearm
Steat
Morgan Horse Farm
Bright future for first class stock
Edward N Wentworth predicts a bright future for purebred sire stock at Kansas State Agricultural College. He notes gradual decline of grade sires and outlines current and target proportions of breeders using purebreds across horses cattle sheep hogs and swine. He foresees expansion of purebreds with rising selection standards and potential gains in cattle hogs sheep and horses.
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Edward N. Wentworth
Kansas State Agricultural College
Professor Wentworth
Early Fall Plowing Best in Northwest
University of Minnesota guidance favors early fall plowing for grain crops in the Northwest to foster soil changes, preserve plant food, and support spring uptake. It notes corn on black loam benefits from fall plowing while heavier clay soils may require spring plowing and emphasizes true plowing quality beyond appearance.
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A. C. Arny
University Farm
Paint Up for Winter
A call to paint now for winter as paint is cheaper than wood and iron.
Come In Handy Now
A fragment notes plan to stockpile materials for winter, mentioning wasted cornstalks and burned straw-tucks from prior years as useful resources for the season. The tone reflects practical preparation and resource reuse described in the era.
Farm Machinery Noise Signals Wear Problems
Farm equipment emits unusual sounds indicating wear or failing parts. Persistent noise suggests bearings gears belts or couplings nearing failure and may require inspection and servicing to prevent breakdowns. Regular maintenance and timely replacement mitigate costly downtime.
Combination of Corn Plant and Alfalfa Boosts Cattle Gains
A University of Nebraska study finds a mix of alfalfa hay and corn plant yields the highest profits. Calves fed on silage outperform those fed shredded stover, gaining about 1.8 pounds daily and using less grain. Silage produced $4.06 cost per 100 pounds gain and $5.88 profit per steer in 20 weeks.
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University of Nebraska
Proper Feed for Dry Cows in Late Gestation
During the dry period of eight to ten weeks cows should receive mainly roughage. Feed two pounds daily of bran or oats, or a mix of bran and oats two to one with sinseed meal or corn-oil meal, plus roots or squashes. Avoid highly carbonaceous roughage like straw and corn stalks, and prevent cold water or drafts to reduce risk of cake udder.
Cheap ration puzzle in firm poultry feeding
The article discusses ongoing difficulties in creating a cheap and economical poultry ration that still supplies adequate protein. It notes the challenge of finding a formula with sufficient protein while keeping costs low.
Poultry Feed Rules Tighten Across Great Britain
The food control measures ban feeding poultry with wheat and other cereals fit for human consumption. Poultry producers must use waste food or damaged grains, facing increased pressure and hardship due to the prohibition.
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Great Britain
Clean Up The Garden And Burn Weeds And Trash
The directive urges field cleanup by burning weeds and debris to remove pests. It warns that destroying these habitats will displace insects that might otherwise feed on future crops. The emphasis is on immediate sanitation and pest control.
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