American Youth 15 Going to Sea Chief Engineers for Turbine Ships
Washington report outlines the Marine recruiting service and training for apprentice seamen and turbine ship chiefs, with medical departments aboard training ships and 23,000 recruits examined. It covers postwar readjustment, air mail prospects, Alaska railway completion costs, coal fields, and the Shipping Board’s expanded civilian hiring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James P. Hornaday
Washington
United States Shipping Board
Shipping Board
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Maine
Steward’s Department
Mestanen
Sea Service Bureau
Fiost
National Shipping Agency
Bureau
Division of Operations
New York
Recruiting Service
Medical Department
Congress
Federal Air Service
Navy
Post Office Department
Department of Aeronautics
Navy, War Nor Post Office Department
Alr
New York City
Chicago
Red Haired Fear and Odd Tales From Old Sayings
A mash of old lore mocks Red hair prejudice and a boy named Robert who learns about the heart. The piece blends proverbs from medieval and biblical sources with a child’s misquoted anatomy lesson as his brother asks what is in blood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boke
Cartasge
Drode
Judas
Robert
Brother
Ice making by nature a cheap farm aid in wartime
The U S Department of Agriculture urges farm families to store ice at no cost by harvesting from ponds and streams. It notes ice is still inexpensive to produce, advises suitable ice houses, water quality, and harvesting tools, and explains how much ice per cow is needed for cooling cream and milk, stressing timely planning and efficient storage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tee
United States Department of Agriculture
Howe
United States
Exton
Wenna
Little Butter Export Share Mirrors Global Trade
United States butter is a minor player in world trade, with over 90 percent of production sold domestically. Small exports and imports influence prices, notably in countries where butter production and consumption nearly balance. The United Kingdom and Germany have been key importers, while Europe has often relied on Australia and New Zealand to meet demand prior to the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
United States Department of Nericulture
United Kingdom
Germany
Europe
Sibertes
Australia
New Zealand
GET PROFIT FROM POTATOES
Prepared by the United States Depart Shippers of potatoes will profit by heeding market demands and preferences. Dealers and consumers do not desire badly cut, mashed, frosted, and decayed potatoes or those damaged by sunburn, blight, dry rot, or an excess of scale of second growth. Markets frequently are overloaded, prices noticeably affected, and unnecessary losses sustained by growers because of a shipment of such unsatisfactory stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Farm and orchard care tips in old guide prose
Farmer life advice covers home living, storage, thinning timber for fuel, composting and garden rubbish disposal. It notes cows, sheep and manure for crop support, pest control with gopher baits, tree purchases, copyright on farm names, and land drainage to improve root conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Raspberry and Grape Preservation Tip for Cold Weather
If raspberries or grapes have not been buried before the ground freezes too hard, they may be laid on top of the ground and covered with table material to protect them.
Belgium Sketches Dyfmebl 1910 Ventere Near a Geld
A wartime vignette set in Belgium shows a mother in autumn mists fearing trees and fields that she believes harbor German menace. Her children play to forget hunger and danger while she wards them with prayers and grim memories of aggression, shouting “Noublions pas-n'oublions Jurmnis” as fear and trauma frame the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sing- Ming
Herildren
Wheels Turn in Belgium as Industries Resume Work
Most Belgian minor industries have resumed operations despite fuel shortages and material delays. Sugar production continued under German oversight, and wage increases of about 100 percent or more were seen in many sectors. The government aided labor disputes with arbitration while unions leaned toward conciliation to curb unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Franklin K. Lane
Secretary of the Interior
Seward
Fairbanks
Congress
Nenana
Lane
Turnngwiy Arm
United States
Virginian
Th.hl Rogers
Milwaukee Line
Puget Sound
Anchorage
Cook’s Inlet
Matxnuska
Matunuska
Susitna Valley
Broad Pass
Turnagain Arm
Sage
Tanana River
Matanuska
Tidewater
Nenana Held
Commissioner of the Land Office
Belgium
Tanks as Playthings in Ruined Belgian Home
Reconstruction proceeds near a shack rebuilt by a thrifty Belgian returning to his former site. A damaged tank with a ripped side sits beside a clothes line while children in the family play inside the tank reenacting the grim tale they have heard of the attack.
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Teferior
Car Care Tips for Longevity of a Clean Finish
The article emphasizes washing a new car with clear cold water to preserve varnish and remove dust before cleaning upholstery with cloth or leather methods. It warns against letting mud dry, and explains steps: clean top with brush and sponge, wash body, remove hose nozzle, wash grease separately with soap, and use specialized brushes for hard-to-reach grease. It also cautions against inferior polishes and stresses frequent cleaning to combat atmospheric damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Stewart
Art Automobile School
Safety First On The Road Adage From Anonymity
A cautionary note advises drivers to act as if others may cause danger and to inspect their vehicle before starting. The message emphasizes vigilance toward pedestrians and potential hazards to prevent accidents and promote safer driving habits.
Cold Garage Hazards Hit Cars In Winter
A winter cold garage causes engine jet and body finish damage from temperature shifts. It increases starting trouble and battery wear, while freezing mud can harm wheels. Heating the garage prevents these issues and makes it a useful workroom for small repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dro Rand & Garage
Colt
Car Locking Method Thwarts Theft by Wheel Chain
A report from Popular Mechanics describes locking a car's front wheel with a heavy welded chain and padlock. The method prevents towing and steering, making the vehicle immovable and deterring thieves.
Sheepshead Speedway Dismantled Over Cost to Estate
The Sheepshead speedway once the world’s fastest major course is being dismantled after costly upkeep. Built in MAT by the late Harry S Harkness and associates for 200000, it opened as a motor speedway after years as a premier horseracing venue. September 40 1915 drew 000000 spectators for the Astor cup race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheepshead
Mat
Iate Harry S Harkness and Associates
Harkness
Punctureless Tire and Car Safety Inventions
A description explains a punctureless automobile tire with a solid rubber core and cup-shaped air spaces for resilience. It covers a horn circuit switch to prevent battery drain and notes a woman inventor who designed a device to automatically secure a load on the rear of a car. It advises avoiding interference when using oversize tires and ensuring clearance between tires and nearby parts.
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Federal Shipping Board
Minneapolla
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
Kansas City
Atlanta
Atlantic Coast
Pacifc
Buffalo
Cleveland
Detroit
House Committee of Post Offices and Post Roads
Lee
Iean
Tess
Dyfmebl
Ventere Newspaper
A. P. Marsh
Popular Mechanics
Wats
Citdren
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