County Agents Lead Agricultural Progress in War Effort
County agents act as cooperation hubs linking city and country, focusing on agricultural development. They support farming problems, organize community aid, and assist in war-related work such as food and seed surveys, seed distribution, and marketing farm products. The program has grown to over 6,000 agents nationwide, expanding by more than 4,000 since 1917.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Chambers of Commerce
Agricultural Colleges
Department of Agriculture
Food Administration
Treasury Department
War Department
Navy Department
Department of Justice
Department of Labor
Council of National Defense
Committee On Public
Lkely
Red Cross Pig Club Aims Big County Project
In Carroll county Mississippi the county agent began a Red Cross pork program to enlist 2,500 pig raisers but drew 9,000 members. By September 8,000 hogs will be sent to the St. Louis market, yielding about 10,000 dollars for the Red Cross and extra pork for locals. A $25 prize is awarded monthly for the top gaining pig.
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Carroll County
Mississippi
Red Cross
St. Louis
Reg Cross
Keeping clear records helps farmers borrow wisely
Ald Farmere notes that a business statement showing beginning and end year inventories money in money out and profits aids bankers in judging loan safety. Farmers with such records gain easier cheaper credit and should know exactly what the loan will fund and ensure it pays off.
Rice production potential in United States grows
The United States could expand rice cultivation significantly as current climate and soil support millions of acres across North Carolina to California and Missouri. Production recently maxed at about 96 million to 40 million bushels, with areas already profitable suggesting rapid acreage growth in existing rice regions.
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United States
United States Department of Agriculture
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
Texas
Arkansas
California
Missouri
Potatoes Respire Good Cultivation Advised
Readers advised on crop care stressing respiration in potatoes and the need to repair worn or broken sickles before harvest to save time and money. Do not neglect machine maintenance at season start and expect full effectiveness.
TALIANS MAKE GAINS WEEK OF JULY FRONT REPORT
A detailed wartime summary reports American and French forces opposing German positions near Vaux and Chateau Thierry. The piece notes heavy enemy casualties and prisoner takes, a successful advance, and German counterattack fears. It also covers British and Italian fronts, air battles, and related casualties among U S and allied troops.
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Marne
Vaux
Chateau Thierry
Picardy
Marshal Haig
Amiens
Bousincourt
Albert
Drax
Asiago
Brenta
Monte de Val Bella
Col del Rosso
Col di Chelo
German attacks on hospital ships reveal the sea war’s cruelty
In a harsh analysis, Ralph E. Crops denounces German torpedoing of hospital ships such as Portugal, Britannic, Asturias, Gloucester Castle, Donegal, Lanfranc, Rewa, Glenart Castle, and Llandovey Castle. He cites crew and nurse deaths, cites false German claims, and notes American aviators misperceived as hospital crews and U.S. ship losses. The piece emphasizes Geneva conventions, heroic rescues, and the need to replace sunk mercy ships with war transports.
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Ralph E. Crops
New York
Woolworth
Kalser
of Mercy
Rewa
Germany
Red Cross
Flamborough Head
Terschelling
Ushant
Land's End
Asturias
Gloucester Castle
Donegal
Salta
Lanfranc
Dovey Castle
Glenart Castle
Linndovey Castle
Europe
Sed Cross
von Hitler
France
Automobile Corps
Air Service
Severdl
Solace
Comfort
Mercy
United States
Portugal
Rizek
Black Sea
Ofelock
Agean Sea
Kiefer Zelung
Britannic
Admiralty
Laws
Bermuda
Wielei
Law
Cornwall
Lows
Chimel
Sen
Cavell
Royal Army Medea
Berlin
Ome KR. A
England
Fritz
Glenart
Daniels
Llandovey Castle
Mercy Bent
Amenayn
Canada
Roumanian Diversions and Rural Gatherings
A Geographic Magazine excerpt describes Roumanian peasant life where neighbors meet nightly for shared work and cheer. Villagers take turns hosting, cooking cornmeal mush and pumpkins, weaving and carding wool or flax, and exchanging gossip and playful affection while elders converse.
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Geographic Magazine
The Philanthropists
A Kansas City Star commentary notes how returning locals hear two sides of hometown fortunes. Optimists praise growth and success among former residents, while pessimists warn of stagnation and crime. The piece suggests both claim your welfare, praising or lamenting the old town.
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Noody
Kansas City Star
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United States Department of A
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Hreteteteherecereterete Red Cross Pig Club
Ropa
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Ees Gover
Yankees
Somme
Aisne-Marne
Wenes
Te Union News Service
London
Ntsonal
Midlands
Lieut. Jackson
Colorado
Wyoming
Denver
Roland Jackson
Colorado Springs
Helen Hunt Jackson
W. 8
Jackson
Buster Anderson Ellsworth
Cripple Creek
Raymond A. Johnson
Harry A. Jones
Clinton W. Fuller
Ralph C. Robbins
John C. Ryan
Rawlins
Edgar R. Dragoo
Basin
Joseph Schlater
Rock Springs
U. S
Washington
Iican
Wilson
Baker
Pershing
Atlantic
Syracuse
N. Y
Semet‘Solway Company
Split Rock
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