Indiana teachers defer annual session to November due to influenza
Teachers from the Indiana State Teachers association postponed the October session to November 28 29 and 30 in Indianapolis because of the influenza epidemic. Farmers in Davis County urged seed corn preservation amid shortages, advising selection storage and seed pledges. A note on butter quality highlights demand for uniform high grade product and skilled production.
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Indiana State Teachers Association
Indianapolis
Seversl
Daviess County
Butter Shortage Impacts Odon Community Supplies
A local butter shortage grips Odon as farmers quit butter making to sell cream directly to stations. Townspeople scramble to buy butter while cream prices remain high, limiting local supplies and raising concern over dairy availability.
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Odon
Women in War Effort Expanded to 10000 Enrolled Monthly
England signals bigger role for women as National Service plans enroll 10 000 per month for service in the Woman's Army Auxiliary Corps overseas. The corps will handle non combat duties such as transport, supplies, depots, cooking, sanitation, and other tasks once done by men.
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England
National Service Department
Woman's Army Auxiliary Corps
Prussian Junkers and German Militant Influence
A writer argues that Prussian junkers dominate the German empire shaping its irresponsible government and fueling German socialism. Junkerdom is described as the core of autocracy and military behavior, with the jokerish attitude felt rather than defined.
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German Empire
Germany
Reversal of Form and the Menu Question
A hungry man asks what is on the menu and the waiter notes the menu lists few foods while most space is devoted to government dietary restrictions and what not to eat.
Missions of the airplane and its combat use
The article explains aircraft roles favoring small fast fighters and large bombers. It details a three seat setup with two gun turrets and a front gunner, plus a German Albatross capable of 300 kmh, three guns, and automatic fire through the propeller. It notes a self starter and radiator heater, with a wing area under twenty square yards.
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Scribner's
Vie
Problem With Baby Beeves Weighs Calves To Weaning Time
A study on baby beef production argues the key profit factor is minimizing costs to carry calves to weaning rather than weight at sale. Heavier calves fetch little extra price per pound, and feeding for weight adds expense. cheaper calves can still yield strong returns as feeders.
Rice farming in Italy and hulls stockpiled in Turin
Italy produces about 660000 tons of rice annually with rive hulls totaling 100000 tons. Currently 200000 tons of hulls from the 1915 and 1916 crops remain on hand due to exports embargo, none sent to Switzerland or Germany as cattle feed, says Joseph Emerson Haven, consul at Turin.
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Italy
Turin
Switzerland
Germany
Joseph Emerson Haven
Department of Commerce
Japan’s Leading Financier Speaks on Morality for Youth
Baron Eiichi Shibusawa, Japan’s premier financier, though retired, is giving talks on ethics at Tokyo commercial schools. He says after 50 years in business, morality and economics can harmonize and plans to instill this principle in young commercial students.
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Eiichi Shibusawa
Japan
Tokyo Commercial Schools
Mary Pickford Remarks On Sister Star Rumor
In a garbled interview Mary Pickford comments on a sister star facing a rumored love affair. She denies malice and hints at public scrutiny while noting tensions within the Hollywood ranks. The remarks reflect studio era gossip and personal dynamics behind the scenes.
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Mary Pickford
Miss Pickford
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