French-Canadian War Attitudes Split in Lowell Amid World War Call
A Boston Transcript analysis by Yvonne LeMaitre examines French Canadians in Lowell Massachusetts and their mixed loyalties. It notes many volunteer for the American war effort while Canadian leaders resist conscription and favor Britain, reflecting a triple patriotism and language driven divide.
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United States
Sam
Quebec
New Tingland
France
Britain
Lowell
Marists
Merrimac
Canada
Dominion
New England
Uncle Sam
England
Jean Baptiste
Manitoba
Ontario
Wilson
L'Etoile
Stars and Stripes
Boston Transcript
Plan for Cow Tests and Dairy Records
A U S Department of Agriculture guide explains dairy records, counting milk weight and butter fat to compute monthly and yearly profits. It cites Fannie, Diamond, Diana and Myrtle to illustrate how fat percentage, feed cost, and lactation stage affect profitability and decision making.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Fannie
Annie
Diamond
Diana
Pet. No
Myrtle
Ellen
Blanche
Ben
Pet
Dianna
Great Variety of Fashions Offered
A New York fashion roundup surveys wartime style shifts with high collars in blouses, directoire gowns, jet trims and gray color pairings. Trends note peltry and sealskin demand, ostrich plumes, and bell shaped hats returning for winter as industrial conditions drive lavish purchases by women taking men’s roles.
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Directoire
Kolinsky
Pelicy
Trudson
England
Paris
France
America
Slutter
McClure
War Work First: New Zealand War Labor Plan Aims All Able
The national efficiency board of New Zealand orders that all men and women engage in war work if needed. It suggests shortening the midwinter July holiday and extending midsummer Christmas breaks to gain about eight weeks for outdoor labor such as sheep shearing fruit picking and hop gathering. Some boys earned $50 some Christmases past while conscription depletes labor.
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Lowell
Genes Charette
Ward
Preach Ward
New England
Arment
National Guard
Railroad Engineers’ Reserve
France
State Guard
Plattsburg
Red Cross
Catholique
United States
Canada
England
Quebec
New York
Paris
Iovie
National Efficiency Board
New Zealand
Dominion
Times Female Labor Likely To Be Similarly Utilized
The passage notes expectations that women will be employed in similar roles as men in future labor markets, suggesting parity in job opportunities and task assignments across genders. It highlights the evolving workforce dynamics and potential policy implications.
Canada Sells Fish At Reasonable Prices Nationwide
The Canadian government reports success in its fish distribution scheme with a Nova Scotia to Ontario refrigerated service. Within a week three cars delivered about 60,000 pounds of fish, far above the usual 5,000 pounds.
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Nova Scotia
Ontario
Eccentric Philosopher and His Irritating Foibles
The memoir recalls Herbert Spencer in quirky detail including ear-stoppers, a rubber-tired carriage ride with orders not to talk, and a cushioned chair made of plaster. Yet it notes a soft heart in moments of kindness and aid to the troubled.
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Herbert Spencer
Mr. Award
Spencer
Wise men seek how to redress their charms
A compact reflection on proactive remedy and resilience. The line urges timely action to mend misfortune rather than passive waiting, expressing a stoic belief in agency and clever adjustment.
Rape Forage Trials For Hog Pasture In Dwarf Essex
Rape forage sowing with Dwarf Essex rabe at ten pounds per acre yields a satisfactory midsummer to early fall pasture for growing shorts or brood sows. The note highlights forage adequacy and timing for hog operations.
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Essex
Bermuda Pastures Adapting to Prolonged Flooding
Bermuda grasses tolerate longer flood periods than other pasture species, as observed in overflows affecting grazing lands. The elevated water exposure stresses typical grasses, guiding management choices for drought and flood resilience.
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Bermuda
Bermuds
Better Feeding: A Call for Improved Diet Practices
A commentator argues that current nutritional efforts focus on loss feeding and neglect the need for better feeding. The piece stresses urgent action to improve dietary programs and animal or human nutrition strategies.
Direct Marketing Push by USDA Through Parcel Post
The Bureau of Markets within the U S Department of Agriculture renews an intensive field program to boost direct marketing via parcel post express and shipp ing agencies. Agents will operate in major cities to spark consumer interest while postmasters in small towns recruit producers to supply goods directly to consumers. This marks the first major field effort by the bureau for parcel post marketing and aims to assemble reliable producer lists.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Markets
Neonts
Chick Essentials For Free-Choice Hen Rearing
The guide advises supplying charcoal grit and oyster shells for chicks so they can self regulate their mineral intake. Providing these free-choice supplements supports healthy digestion and bones as chicks grow.
Feed for Growing Chicks Divides Into Three Classes
The feed for growing chicks may be divided into three classes grain feed dry mash and green feed.
Food Storehouse Foundation
Tivery dipping vats a solid foundation for the nation's feed storehouse. The article outlines how these vats support agricultural storage, ensuring safe feed for livestock and stabilizing grain handling across regional markets.
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Food Storehouse Foundation
Velvet fabrics set to dominate this winter fashion
Paris reports velvet varieties Zephyr Mousseline will lead the season with pale suppleness. New plush grenadier inspired by Imperial Guards headgear appears for hats and gown trim. Striped and checked velvets plus brocaded evening wraps emerge. Chinese crepe weaves offer double faced options with opposite finishes.
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Paris
Irrance
Tere
France
Autumn Hats Describe Velvet and Velour Materials
The article notes velvet and velour dominate autumn hats with soft crowns and stiff sides. Some crowns are brimless while small hats feature narrow brims and other shapes vary in medium to large sizes.
Fashion for Gray Accepted Across Europe and America
The war era influence shifts women toward gray tones. France emphasizes gray as a style, and America follows. Since the war began, European women largely prefer gray over colors, even without full mourning.
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France
America
Europe
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