Safe Well Location and Drainage for Clean Water on Farms
The article stresses surface and underground drainage when locating wells to avoid contamination, urges planning for water, sewage, and lighting in farm homes, and cites a Utah farm as an example of comprehensive sanitary utilities. It warns that wells near barns and privies risk pollution from filth and emphasizes wide separation from potential drainage sources as the key safeguard. It notes ground water moves with the land and is not inexhaustible, urging a wood lot for protection and beauty.
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Welle
Utah
Massachusetts
Water quality and safety standards for public use
Water for domestic use should be clear and odorless with a pleasing appearance and about 50 degrees Fahrenheit in general use, yet these traits do not prove purity. A glass can look perfect and still harbor millions of germs, so any suspect water must be rejected until both water and source surroundings are inspected by a competent sanitation authority, usually the state health board.
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State Board of Health
Farm notes on pests and thrift in farm management
The article notes soybeans face few serious enemies and praises a fall smokehouse as a sign of thrift. It urges hauling all livestock remains to the machine shed after processing and highlights varying barnyard manure management across the locality, with best yields from attentive care.
Efficiency shift in farm hauling boosts motor truck use
United States Department of Agriculture notes 1918 data showing motor trucks and tractors replacing wagons for farm to shipping point hauling. Trucks averaged 11.3 miles per load with 4 round trips daily on a 113 mile route. wagons did 1.2 trips on shorter mileage. Costs per ton mile: wheat and corn about 15 cents, cotton about 18 cents by motor transport versus 20 cents wagon for wheat, 8 cents for corn, 48 cents for cotton.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Sipping Point
Motor Cost Declines in 1918 Wagon Hauling Study
A bureau of crop estimates report shows wagon costs per ton mile for hauling wheat and corn varied by region in 1918, with Pacific states lowest at 22 cents and other regions ranging up to 88 cents in New England and the Middle Atlantic area. The transition to motor trucks reduced costs compared to wagon haulage, despite higher 1918 price and wage levels.
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Bureau of Crop Estimates
United States Department of Agriculture
Pacific States
North Central
Mississippi River
West North Central
New England
Middle Atlantic
South Atlantic
Transport costs and hauling methods across regions in 1918
The article outlines regional haul rates in cents per ton mile for 1918 with 42 cents in the Rocky Mountain states and lower rates in other divisions. It notes widespread use of small motor trucks by farmers, vehicle adaptations of passenger cars, and occasional tractor use in states like North Dakota and California. It provides wagon and motor truck load figures for wheat and corn, highlighting regional differences and the prevalence of trailers and horse drawn wagons in the West.
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Rocky Mountain States
East North Central
New England
Middle Atlantic
West North Central
West South Central
South Atlantic
North Dakota
California
United States
Memorial Trees for the War Dead Move Nationwide
The movement to plant memorial trees along motor highways gains traction with B S Ridsdale of the inspection association announcing many cities adopting the plan. Leaders like Charles Lathrop Pack endorse a Lincoln highway Victory oak or elm to honor soldiers, urging state cooperation to teach forestry’s value and replenish wood stocks. A letter seeks governor support from each state.
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B.S. Ridsdale
Inspehition
General Federation of
Wonna’s Clubs
Charles Lathrop Pack
Americ Vestry Association
KEEP OIL FROM AUTO TIRES
Motorists are advised to store a box of sawdust on the garage floor beneath the mud pan and oil reservoir to catch dripping oil. If oil drips reach the floor it spreads quickly and tires contact it, with well known effects on rubber.
Women Motor Corps Members Drive, Repair Cars Themselves
The National League for Women's Service motor corps women chauffeurs not only drive autos but also clean and repair them. Several have taken auto repair courses and know the mechanisms, eliminating the need to send cars to repair shops.
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Motor Corps
National League For Women's Service
Car Speed and Following Cars on Rural Roads
Advice for new drivers on using throttle to control speed and saving brakes. Warns against overreliance on brakes and recommends keeping a buffer by veering slightly off the road when safe to avoid collisions if brakes fail.
New Cooling Fan Adjusts Blade Angle From Stivers Seat
A novel auto cooling fan uses an adjusting rod operated from the Stivers seat to alter blade angle and maintain the engine at the desired temperature. The mechanism aims for steady operation regardless of driving conditions and may influence standard cooling practices.
Towing Injured Cars Amid Street Repair Disruption
A damaged vehicle tow operation faces challenges as a four wheeled truck with limited capacity assists in lifting and transporting cars injured or blocked by street repairs. The scene highlights municipal traffic issues and service constraints during ongoing work.
Hello People A Fresh Start From Daddy Time
A playful note marks a new beginning as a speaker greets readers with a jubilant line. The text centers on time and renewal, framing a celebratory moment with bright language and personal warmth.
Remembering Friends and the Cost of Forgetfulness
A reflective piece on enduring friendship, noting how few remain when adversity hits. It contrasts women’s vivid memories of courtship with men’s tendency to forget, urges renewing old ties at New Year, and emphasizes loyalty, constancy, and the pain of being forgotten by loved ones as time passes.
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Ette
Alan
Tay
Tolstoy Good New Year Advice Card Message
Tolstoy’s advice urges turning evil into goods and keeping green cards. It promotes daily gospel of love, avoid old bills, and resolve to be kinder in the new year.
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Tolstoy
New Year Meeting Old Year by the Sea
Alfred Lord Tennyson poem fragment reflects New Year and Old Year meeting on a tower by wet winds. The speaker questions the worth of years and remarks on science exploration wanderers and maternal care, while seas surge and waves pour under roiling skies.
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Alfred Lord Tennyson
New Year's Day Appeal for Self Improvement
A reflective New Year meditation urges readers to seize the chance for renewal. It notes life will resemble today but encourages use of the moment to begin better habits, acknowledging challenges yet stressing hopeful, practical self betterment.
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Nature
Fife
Missing Orders Stir Calm Conversation in Courier Journal
A fragment from the Louisville Courier Journal captures a talk about an unsettled order and the rising cost of clothing. One speaker notes clothes are expensive while insisting there is no need to break the news gradually.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
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