Navy Diet Plans for Frontline Sailors Highlight Economy and Palate
A Washington correspondent notes a British officer praising Uncle Sam's sailors as well fed and clothed, with cost a secondary factor. Navy diet for 1917 rose 20 percent, yet overall outlays saved due to tight purchasing, seasonal provisions, and banning patent foods. Weekly menus illustrate meals aboard a battleship, showing a disciplined approach to nutrition.
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James H. Collins
Washington
Uncle Sam
Sam
Admiral McGowan
Navy
Department of Labor
Loharsie
Navy sews vast winter wear plan for sailors abroad
The article outlines U S Navy preparations for heavy winter clothing as ships move into northern waters. It details the standard outfit including windproof leather exterior, sheepskin lining, heavy boots and mittens, plus aviator gear, all issued free of charge. It notes contracted production, material shortages, and a streamlined supply system with no red tape.
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Jackles
Navy
Sam
New York City
Americans in German Army Lose Front-Line Roles
German military authorities maintain a policy excluding former foreign nationals, including former Americans, from front-line service. The order requires these individuals to serve in occupation forces or behind the front. Children of such parents may be drafted if they have not obtained American citizenship steps.
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Copenhagen
Germany
Occus Pation
United States
Sand burr causes rancher's death in South Dakota
Sioux Falls reports Clarence McClelland, a Fall River County rancher, died after a sand burr lodged in his throat. The burr became attached to a finger and was drawn into his airway as he tried to remove it. Despite hospital care and an operation, he did not survive.
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Sioux Falls
Clarence McClelland
Fall River County
Family Tree in Window Exhibition Noted in Local Show
The Klinger family tree on display in a local window traces ancestry from 1705 to present. Adam and Eve Klinger are listed as born in 1706 and 1796 with twelve children, from whom about 1,000 relatives descend.
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Ada
Misa
Klinger
Adam
Eve Klinger
Helpful Tractor Hints for Efficient Farm Work
Oil and grease on a tractor are cheaper than repairs and time lost. Regularly inspect all parts as you would feed horses. Use the correct lubricants to avoid power loss and fouling. Follow builder instructions for oil type and quantity. Sharp plows reduce engine power needs, lowering operating costs and extending tractor life. Lengthening hitchs between engine and plow can cut side draft and save work costs.
Winter Plowing Of Value In Soil Preparation
The piece argues that opening soil not put into crops early harvests benefits soil, insects, and birds. It notes benefits on clay soils and in gardens and orchards, exposing pests to predators. Fall plowing is ideal, but midwinter to March works if ground settles well after warm spells.
Legumes Rich in Nitrogen for Soil and Food
Alfalfa clover beans and peas lead the legume family by producing nutritious food and enriching soil with nitrogen through root bacteria. These bacteria form nodules on roots and convert atmospheric nitrogen into usable soil nitrogen, creating an almost endless supply per acre. To tap this wealth, farmers sow legumes with the seeds and sometimes the bacteria culture, maximizing plant food use in an era of high fertilizer costs.
Oats in Fattening Ration for Hogs Need Balance
Ground oats serve as good feed for brood sows and growing pigs but fall short of corn for hog fattening. Oats should cap fattening rations at one third, ideally one quarter. Corn drives gains best when balanced with tankage or middlings, oats offering modest support in the fattening process.
Central College Notes Promise War Era Return
College notes recount Pres. Hoffmans letter from Bob Hites and Mr Bergman thanking students for Christmas boxes. Marion Boat spoke at chapel and promised to return after the war. The basketball team faces Penn College next Friday. A pep meeting spurred fan enthusiasm. Various social visits and a government position for Miss Cecil Nelson are noted. Opal Mush signoff ends.
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Pres. Hoffman
Bob Hites
Mr. Bergman
Marion Boat
Chapel
Central
Penn College
Cecil Nelson
Great Discovery Beetle Varieties Revealed
The Lamb reports that scientists logged about 150 000 beetle varieties, noting a country bungalow owner’s porch lantern anecdote as a curious aside from Crabshaw. The piece blends scientific milestones with a vignette from rural life.
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Crawford
Crabshaw
Coat of Arms Hints at Cough Drop Fortune Founding
The speaker muses on a family emblem described as three lozenges on a blue field. A wager hints the house founder earned wealth through cough drops, implying a curious origin story tied to a confectionery venture.
Pity the Poor Rich Phrase Reflections In Society
A fragment reflects on wealth and social duty with lines about wearing slippers and nightly dress for society events. The excerpt juxtaposes pity for the rich with imagined social obligations and humor about attire and appearances.
Missing a Sale in Plausible Dialogue
A fragmentary exchange shows a salesman asking about shoe size and a respondent misinterpreting the question. The terse dialogue hints at a misunderstanding during a sales interaction, with humorous or ironic undertones about size and preference.
Merely Faking Love Poem Refers to True Vision
A romantic verse contrasts mock poets with genuine sight as love sits on a single chair. It speaks to shared space, intimate connection, and mutual recognition beyond appearances. The speaker asserts love’s clarity despite playful claimed artistry.
Proof Positive Quip About Habit and Health
A wry aside notes a man chasing every fact he encounters and dosing with infusions of bark, scolding that his health is declining as a result. The remark, sharp and humorous, frames a critique of restless curiosity and self medicating tendencies.
Plenty in Stock Buzzer Quip Sparks Office Talk
A quirky exchange about desk buzzers features a speaker lamenting a three week wait and another inviting him home where buzzers abound to equip the entire office. The lighthearted banter hints at a bustling supply and humorous workplace camaraderie.
The Only Chance Briggins Truth Question
A fragmentary dialogue hints at Briggins and truth telling with a remark about hearing him speak in his sleep, leaving the exact truth in doubt and suggesting limited chances to hear him discuss matters openly.
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Briggins
Moody quote and editor's quip in classroom rhyme
The piece blends a Moody maxim about success with a satirical verse about an editor in his sanctum. It describes the editor racking his brain for material and clipping clippings while his face betrays a clouded, uneasy mood as if recovering from a binge.
Treat Others As You Wish To Be
A brief reflection urges living by the golden rule. It questions why good intentions remain words while actions fail to show kindness, especially toward strangers and new students, noting that small acts of courtesy could ease many troubles.
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