Plan mobilization of civilian army
Washington reports war college plans for a citizen army with rapid officer selection, training, and rendezvous depots. Provisions cover enactment by Congress, presidential proclamation, state quotas, enlistment ages, English ability, and reserve depots to support regular and militia forces.
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Washington
War College Division
General Staff
United States Army
United States
War College
Congress
District of Columbia
Secretary of War
the War College
Arizona Mightiest of All Fighting Vessel
The Arizona, newest addition to the U S battle ship division, is the largest naval fighting vessel. It surpasses the Pennsylvania by 200 tons and has twelve 14 inch guns delivering a 20 000 pound broadside at 15 miles. Displacement reaches 881 600 tons and oil burning engines propel it at about 20 knots.
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Arizona
United States Battleship Division
Uncle Sam
Pennsylvania
Admiral Mayo
Kansas
Vermont
New Hampshire
Waits in Silent Grief for News of Loved Ones
New York report tells of John M. Little seeking word about his wife and four children aboard the California, moored as a Moors victim of Germany's submarine campaign. The latest cable said wife and one child were missing, others saved. Little pleaded for hope, tears flowing as officials offered no reassurance.
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New York
John M. Little
California
Germany
Little
May Adopt Canadian Plan For U S Army
Military experts in New York say if the United States raises a large army it may copy Canada’s system. Canada forms battalions equal to US regiments by detailing officers first, then promoting NCOs from existing ranks and filling command posts from officers training corps.
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New York
United States
Canada
War Department
Faith that Heals and Believes in Galilee Lesson
A February 18 Sunday School lesson notes John 4 43 54 as Jesus heals a dying son in Cana and his centurion like father trusts his word. It emphasizes faith growing from belief in power to belief in Jesus as Savior and Lord, with lessons on trials, obedience, and living faith.
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Jesus
Cann
John the Baptist
Galilee
Descrip
Jenux
Julien
Josephus
Samaria
Nazareth
Jerusalem
Golen
Cana
Capernaum
Jeus
Capurpaum
Jesus Christ
Christ
Earth
God
Sav es Hotel Bills Automobile Bed Shelter Tent Travel
An article extols an automobile bed that creates a portable shelter for travelers. The bed folds from a metal frame with pivoting legs and a crossbar, offering independence from hotels by sleeping in a tent attached to the car.
Folding Frame Box Tent For Carriage Beds
Description from Popular Science Monthly explains Mustellions style carraiges with pivoted outrigger frames. When not in use legs fold to frame, outer half folds over inner half, and a small ratchet locks joints. Curtains stretch over to form a box-like tent.
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Popular Science Monthly
Adjusting Auto Push Rods for Engine Noise
Pushed rods wear and noise over time. Adjust by loosening lock nut and turning screw until a card thickness gap remains with the push rod at its lowest position. If no adjusters exist, draw the valve stem or modify a rod oversized by drilling, cutting, and filing to ensure proper clearance.
First Wind Driven Carriages Mentioned in History
The article notes ancient Chinese records describing wind driven carriages using kite like sails. It mentions Hugo Upton receiving a patent during James I's reign for a wind driven instrument to transport carriage of goods. Some believe Upton derived his idea from kite carriages in China.
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James I
England
Hugo Upton
Upton
China
Plan Mount Timpanogos road in Masatch National Forest
Officials of the national forests of the West met to plan a tentative seven percent grade road up Mount Timapanogos near Provo Utah. Estimated cost about $30,000 with construction starting in April. Route runs American Fork canyon to Aspen Grove Provo canyon to Provo and North Fork then up to the glacier base within Masatch national forest funding via the Shackleford bill.
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National Forests of the West
Mount Timpanogos
Provo
Utah
American Fork Canyon
Aspen Grove
Provo Canyon
North Fork
Glacier Base
Masatch National Forest
Shackleford
Farmers oppose extending 15 day auto reciprocity rule
Southern New Jersey farmers resist granting reciprocity to out of state owners, arguing visiting motorists use local roads and that extending the 15 day clause would provoke strong farmer opposition in the region.
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New Jersey
Probably Will Come Woman Repairs Car with Hairpin
A humorous remark about a woman being slow to adapt to an automobile invites the punchline that she repairs her car with a hairpin. The exchange highlights a playful stereotype about gender and tech in a lightweight, dated style.
Realities Alone Count in Human Growth
A concise quotation from James Lane Allen stresses that growth and strength come from the many holds we take upon surrounding realities, shaping personal rise and sustained advancement.
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James Lane Alfen
Restful Bracket Improves Fisherman’s Ease On Boat
An inventor offers a bracket clamped to the boat side or ledge to hold a fishing pole, with a portion serving as a brake on the reel. The device aims to give fishermen a rest while awaiting bites and stabilize equipment during trolling and linesetting.
Put Chains On Your Tires For Winter Safety
A New York Commercial urging use of tire chains to prevent skids on wet or snowy streets. It warns autos skid due to imperfect differential, calls chains proven, inexpensive, and easily carried. Advocates public safety, appealing to owners and courts to support preventive use.
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New York City
Fire Department
New York Commercial
Warning to Driver Behind Innovator of Automatic Safety Signal
Y. W. Comer, conductor on the Tinois Central railroad, has invented and patented an automatic safety signal for automobiles. The device, modeled after railroad signals, is attached to the rear license bracket and operates with the brake. When the driver slows, a semaphore appears behind the car and signals brake action.
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Y. W. Comer
Tinois Central Railroad
Mr. Comer
Stop sign license plate in daylight and night signage
A description notes a license plate with the word Stop displayed in large white letters on a red metal board. It is readable from 200 feet in daylight and illuminated from within at night, using opaque celluloid letters lit by electric light.
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Aind
Balancing in Early Automobile Engines
The article notes past neglect of engine balancing by automakers and explains how improvements, especially with eight and twin six engines, reduce vibrations and improve efficiency and user comfort. It mentions ongoing study by top engineers and model changes delaying full results.
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Oane
Wiring and Carburetor Maintenance Tips Warn of Fire Risk
The text urges protecting electric wiring from oil degradation to prevent insulation damage and short circuits. It also advises regular cleaning of carburetor traps to prevent fuel contamination and engine trouble, noting oil, rubber, and cloth degradation and the need for periodic maintenance.
Instruction on marking removed motor parts during servicing
The guidance explains carefully removing motor notes and marking components to ensure proper reassembly. It emphasizes marking where parts like valves and valve caps belong, noting they may look similar but must be placed correctly.
Plan to curb car thefts in Boston
The Bay State A A forms a plan to fight motorcar thefts in Boston. A committee led by President George W. McNear will confer with Police Superintendent Crowley and insurance officials to craft a definite plan to recover stolen cars and prosecute thieves.
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Boston
Bay State A. A
George W. McNear
Crowley
Police Department
Cattle Grubs Cause Losses and Control Methods Identified
Winter inspections reveal grub lumps on cattle backs from January to April. Grubs injure flesh and hides, reducing value by about one third and beef loss per animal. Removal with a knife and tweezers is advised, alongside removal of all grubs to prevent further development into flies. Dips and sprays may help, but practical eradication remains uncertain, especially for large herds.
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T. J. Talbert
University of Missouri College of Agriculture
Factors for Horse Comfort in Summer and Winter
Dr. McCampbell of Kansas State Agricultural College stresses protecting horses from heat and storm in summer and from cold and wind in winter. A ventilated paddock with shed is preferred. a box stall is best when feasible, with a large stall and ample fresh bedding on a suitable floor to allow the horse to lie down comfortably.
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Kansas State A. Cultural College
McCampbell
Doctor McCampbell
Winter Heating Across Peach Orchards Narrowed by Site and Variety
Ohio Experiment Station horticulturists advise growers to plant hardy peach varieties and select favorable sites to avoid winter heating. Exact cold tolerance varies by bud and year, making heat management risky and fuel costly. Spring heating remains reliable, so winter heating is unnecessary on suitable lands.
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Ohio Experiment Staion
Animals crave new fare on daily menu
Caretaker notes daily variety in feeding choices and suggests changing the animals diet with beets, man gels, cut clover or alfalfa to keep meals interesting and meet their preferences.
Feeding fall pigs after weaning in cold weather
Farmers advised to provide continuous food after weaning to keep pigs growing as temperatures drop. It suggests pumpkins as good early winter feed and to mix shorts daily into their slop during the growth period.
Right Treatment of Sotte Potash in Clay Soils
Clay soils often hold abundant potash but plants cannot use it until organic matter is added and legumes are grown. Turn under cover crops to release potash for crop use and improve soil health.
Pedigreed Scrubs In Great Demand
George Humphrey of the College of Agriculture warns stockmen against buying pedigreed stock with no performance record. He urges breeders to focus on proven producers and community associations for livestock improvement, noting that true value lies in production, not pedigree status.
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George ©. Humphrey
Department of Animal Husbandry
College of Agriculture
Humphrey
Keeping of Sheep a Profitable Farm Practice
The Arizona agricultural experiment station urges sheep on farms as profitable. About twenty ewes and their lambs can be kept on 40 acres using waste feed, producing fleece worth 1.50 each. If fencing is funded by ditch-cleaning savings, profits rise. Johnon grass may be eradicated by sheep pasturing. rams kept separate from ewes outside breeding season.
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Animal Husbandry Department
Arizona Agricultural Experiment Station
W. S. Cunningham
Department
Injury to Alfalfa From Summer Heat and Moisture
In dry climates alfalfa suffers from heat but when high temperatures coincide with high atmospheric moisture the crop struggles to grow. The record notes that such conditions are especially injurious, making successful alfalfa production difficult under these conditions.
Cement Floors and Fruit Growing Advice for Farmers
Cement floors are too hard and cold for hogs to sleep on. provide bedding and proper care under present prices. Grow your own fruit, as every farmer should, to secure supplies. The weak point of most farm teams is noted, urging improvements in horse and equipment management.
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Regular Army
International Sind SC
Moody Bible Institute
Conyright
Western Newspaper Union
Illinois
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