PLAN IRISH REBELLION DESCRIBED IN GERMAN PLOTS
Washington reports reveal official exposé detailing German propaganda and plots in the United States before the break with Berlin. Documents seized in 1910 show ties to the German embassy and Count von Bernstorff, outlining plans for ships, Irish and Mexican agitation, spy networks, and funding channels through Holland and the Hamburg America line.
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Washington
Aganda
Germany
Committee On Public Information
Department of Justice
New York
Wolf von Igel
von Igel
Count von Bernstorff
United States
Great Britain
Mexico
Lansing, Baker and Daniels
George Creel
Holland
Holland Commission
Washington, D. C
Berlin
Carl Heysen
Foreign Office
Hatsfeldt
Prince Hatzfeldt
Hamburg American Line
Bureau of Investigation
Hamburg American Steamship Company
Paul Koenig
Ager
O.R
von Papen
Sir Roger Casement
London
Germania
Henry Newman
Boehm
Congress
German Military Information Bureau
American Truth Society
Jeremiah A. ‘O'Leary
Bull
J. Archibald
J. F. J. Archibald
Europe
California
Inexpensive Dust Proof Car Luggage Cover
A new luggage cover designed by Arthur Paulson of New York City provides cheap, easy dust and rain protection for items in the rear seat and floor space. The cover folds inside a cloth casing, attaches with fasteners, and secures to the car doors and front seat, serving as theft protection as well.
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Arthur Paulson
New York City
Popular Science Monthly
Regular Delivery of Mail Through Highways Promises Economy
American Motorist notes post office goals to expand highway trunk lines for parcel post and mail, using motor trucks to deliver across long distances. The plan would boost rural service, cut middleman costs, and connect producers with urban consumers, while stressing highway safety and national economy.
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Post Office Department
United States
Dampness Hurts Dry Cells In Auto Starters
Damaged moisture on dry cells impairs starting in engines with magnetos. Keep cells dry and inspect for shorts. Most self starting systems feature an accessible fuse box. Replacing a burned fuse can prevent trouble. a folding top protects babies from drafts in car rides.
Do Not Overheat a Radiator In Car
The article warns car owners to prevent radiator overheating in summer by overhauling cooling sources. It advises draining the radiator to test water flow, clearing sediment from drain-cock areas, inspecting the overflow pipe, replacing damaged rubber connections, and checking the fan belt for proper tension and lubrication.
Virgin Islands Auto Fleet and Roads Notable
The Virgin Islands, acquired from Denmark, report 24 cars and three trucks in the latest register. The islands cover 8% square miles with about 20,000 residents and roughly 100 miles of roads. Vehicles follow European traffic rules, passing on the left when meeting and on the right when overtaking.
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Virgin Islands
Porto Rico
Denmark
Islands
Gasoline Fire Safety Advice From a Home Reader
A短memo advises that gasoline does not mix with water and should not be extinguished with water. If no patent extinguisher is available, throw sand on the blaze or use sawdust. Sawdust burns slowly and does not produce a strong flame, offering a safer alternative for small fires.
Peace Notes Prompt Hope For Negotiations Across Belligerents
Western Union reports Vatican peace appeal met with sympathetic German support. Kaiser and King praised Pope Benedicts bid to end hostilities. Emperor William seeks peace, eyeing global prosperity, justice, and freedom of seas. Draft calls and staff changes hint at ongoing WWI U.S. and European maneuvers.
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Union News Service
Amsterdam
Benedict
William
Kalser
Kaiser
Germany
Europe
Benedictf
Charles
Austria-hungary
New Secretary to McAdoo in Salt Lake City
James H. Moyle of Salt Lake City accepts the post as first assistant secretary to William G. McAdoo, secretary of the U S Treasury. Copenhagen interview notes hope for peace as Christmas bells are seen as peace bells by Herr Leube of the German Reichstag.
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McAdoo
Salt Lake City
Utah
James H. Moyle
William G. McAdoo
United States Treasury
Copenhagen
Politiken
Herr Leube
Uebee
Reichstag
Silage Essentials for Beef and Dairy Cattle
A livestock guide stresses silage as essential for beef and dairy operations amid high feed costs. It warns that silage alone cannot sustain cattle and that supplemental feeds like cottonseed meal clover alfalfa or pea hay are necessary. Estimates note fattening steers and wintering yearlings consuming multiple pounds daily with varying needs for bulls and pregnant cows.
Protect Young Pigs From Cholera Germ
Dr. C. G. W. Hobbs outlines steps to safeguard piglets from cholera. Ensure good drainage, fresh air, and proper housing. avoid drafts and overfeeding. isolate new stock for three weeks. burn litter and disinfect pens. use cresol solutions and regular spraying. drain and lime ponds. prevent contact with dead animals. sanitize hog wallows to limit infection.
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CG. W. Hobbs
Kansas State Agricultural College
Killing of Heifer Calves Disapproved
Colorado Agricultural College professor George Higlover argues against slaughtering female calves amid wartime, linking it to beef shortages and food supply risk. He notes laws banning calf slaughter reflect economic concerns and consider the broader impact on human standards and nutrition during conflict.
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George Higlover
Colorado Agricultural College
Fort Collins
Forage Crop Ranking Leads With Rape Growth
Rape heads the list of 450 forage crops for hogs and can be pastured with sheep and cattle with caution. Cattle and sheep may bloat if turned on wet rape. In raising baby beeves, a herd with substantial beef blood is essential.
Covering Grapes and Other Plants For Winter Protection
Earth proves the best covering material for grapes raspberries and roses during winter. Ensure well drained beds and prevent any water from settling on the plants to protect them from cold and moisture damage.
Is a cow's milk too valuable to feed to a calf
An opinion argues against slaughter of Heitor calves in Argentina, warning that killing calves jeopardizes future milk and beef supplies. It claims short term gains harm long term cattle, milk, and meat production, urging investors to consider calf stock as a foundation for dairy cows.
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Argentina
Polley
Grazing Hog Pastures Boost Pork Yield on Grass
A University of Idaho extension note argues grain costs rise, so farmers should use green forage. It compares hogs on grass pastures with those on alfalfa and clover, noting hogs fed pasture can yield far more pork per acre than grain-fed hogs, sometimes doubling output.
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CW. Hickman
University of Idaho
Excellent crops for hogs forage guidance
Legumes provide high protein for hogs and are highly relished. Grazing soy beans and cowpeas works well with supplementary grain feed. Without extra grain, feeding soybeans and cowpeas alone is costly despite their protein value.
Buckwheat on Spare Land as Catch Crop
Buckwheat suggested for spare land or failed crops as a catch crop. The Hessian fly reportedly destroyed about one sixth of Kansas wheat last year, highlighting pest impact on yields.
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Kansas
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Tex
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