United States Declares War on Germany in Senate Vote
Washington announces formal war with Germany after Congress adopts war resolution. Senate approved 82 to 6 with eight absent. six dissenters named La Follette Norris Gronna Stone Lane Vardaman. House followed with 373 to 50 vote after lengthy debate.
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Washington
United States
Germany
Congress
Senate
Asle J. Gronna
North Dakota
Harry Lane
Oregon
R. M. LA Follette
Wisconsin
G. W. Norris
Nebri William J. Stone
Missouri
J. K. Vardaman
Mississippi
Bankhead
Goff
Gore
Hollis
Newlands
Smith
Maryland
Thoms
Tilman
Oklahoma
Repubicans
la Follette
England
Williams
von Fettimann-Hollweg
Norris
Wall Street
Senator Road
America
Rees
Senator Swanson
Swanson
Mexico
Gronni
Stone
Vardaman
Latollette
Smoot
House
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Japan
Gersman
Wilson War Proclamation Calls for Volunteers in War
President Wilson signed a formal declaration of war on Germany and urged American citizens to support government measures. The proclamation outlines alien enemies rules, registration, travel limits, and penalties, while calling for volunteers to boost army and navy strength and endorsing selective conscription if needed.
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Navy
Army
United States
Germany
District of Columbia
White House
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Regular Army
National Guard
War Department
Military Committee
Senate
House
United States Declares War on Imperial Germany
Congress declares that war exists between the United States and the imperial German government. The president is authorized to employ naval and military forces and all national resources to carry on the war and bring the conflict to a successful termination.
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United States
Germany
Congress
United States of America
House of Representatives
Americans in London Back Wilson War Move
A London meeting of Americans resident or visiting endorses President Wilson and Congress for declaring war on Germany. The resolution praises the United States for maintaining the honor of the flag and national self respect through the war action.
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London
England
Wilson
Congress
United States
Germany
Great Britain
American Society
A Free Agent and The French Doctor Kiss Debate
A Free Agent speaks of self styled hermit honesty choosing to tell only literal truth until citizens force him out of sight. The Kansas City Star quotes absquatula and a crowd. Just as Dangerous as Ever mocks a French doctor claiming no danger in kissing and warns of consequences if the wrong kiss occurs.
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Kansas City Star
German Tageblatt claims Wilson deceived Americans
Berlin reports the Tageblatt accuses President Wilson of deceiving the American people and predicts Americans will realize the falsity of his policies. It contrasts German confidence in victory with expectations of postwar cooperation in the community of peoples once praised by Wilson.
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Germany
Urrest
America
Ancient Buildings Unearthed Near Asuncion Paraguay
Workers quarrying near Tacumbu hill outside Asuncion uncover ruins of ancient buildings believed pre Columbian and possibly dating to prehistoric times. Large, well shaped blocks and well preserved engravings found and moved to the National Museum. Archaeologist Dr Unsoldig notes ties to Tiahuanaco era. excavations continue for more evidence.
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Asuncion
Paraguay
America
National Museum
Doctor Unsoldig
Resi
Dent
Tiahuanaco
Bolivia
New Artistic Lamp Shades Invented From Calves Stomachs
A woman invents artistic lamp shades by chemically treating the lining of calves stomachs to create translucent leather. This unusual material highlights early experiments in decorative lamp fittings using animal hides.
Good Shepherd lesson outlines Jesus as door and guide
HO Sellers outlines the April 15 Moody Bible Institute lesson from John 10 7 17 with the theme Jesus as the door and the good shepherd. It explains how true teaching focuses on Christ actions and aims for abundant life, noting Jesus voluntary sacrifice and authority over life and death.
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Good Shepherd
Shephierd
Joel
Willis
Church
God, Main
Torrey
Israel
Lfe
Economy of feeding grain on pasture for hogs
Forage crops cut grain needs and boost pork efficiency. Rye bluegrass and clover seed for spring pasture, alfalfa later. hogs can graze rape oats mix and sorghum, finishing with corn and soybeans. Missouri tests show 3.18 lb grain per 1 lb pork grazed versus 6.11 in dry lots, saving 38 percent.
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Missouri College of Agriculture
Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station
Mineral Matter Essential For Cows In Heavy Milk
Nutrition experts at Ohio research report mineral needs in high producing dairy cows. Even with calcium carbonate and bone flour supplements cows still lack minerals unless leguminous roughages are fed. bones lose minerals during peak production and soluble salt trials are being tested.
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Ohio
Mae
Spread the Manure Direct from Wagon
A Colorado Agricultural College note argues against piling manure after hauling. Spreading directly from the wagon avoids breeding pests and uneven fertilizer distribution, reduces loss from wind and rain, and saves labor by skipping pile handling.
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Colorado Agricultural College
Wigan
Construction of Individual Hoghouse
A sketch described by W. E. Frodden of Charles City Iowa in Popular Mechanics outlines an easily built moveable hoghouse. Built on a 2 by 4 frame with linch bracing and three A frames, it features notched cross braces at the door, ventilating doors, shiplap siding, a heavy plank floor, and ventilation spaces at gable ends. Side doors hinge at the top and can be propped open for airflow and light, with inside fenders about 8 inches above the floor to protect shoats.
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W. E. Frodden
Charles City
Popular Mechanics
Stick to One Variety In Yearly Seed Planting
A guidance note emphasizes selecting a seed strain that performs best under local conditions and sticking with it until improvement is found. It also advises protecting trees by applying a grease tar mixture to deter bark damage. Additionally it covers transferring bee swarms to movable frame hives on warm May days and stresses timely planting of spring Irish potatoes.
Winter stock question helps hog farmers prepare
A reader asks about keeping hogs through winter and the profitability of winter stock. The message notes many farmers testify to the profitability of this winter crop and urges readiness for hard weather.
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Jesus the Good Shepherd
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