Giant task to reclaim old Flanders field
United Press correspondent describes how centuries of tillage in Flanders were destroyed by four years of war. In 1914 the region was among the world’s richest agricultural areas with major centers including Ypres Furnes Dixmude Ostend and Courtrai.
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Flanders
United Press
Broussens
Belgium
Ypres
Furnes
Dixmude
Ostend
Courtrai
Farne
Sand Hills Polo Club Match Spurs White Victory
On February 27 at 2 30 P M officers from Camp Bragg joined a Polo match at Sand Hills between the Whites and Colors. The Whites won four goals to nil. Players included John Tuckerman Chas Crocker James Boyd Capt Wm Cowgill Thomas Pilcher R C Foy David White Major Ki Gruber and Referee Capt Loftus Bryan. The Ladies Horse Show occurred February 19 with Mrs Stuyvesant Peabody Ivy Maddison and Miss named compères.
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John Tuckerman
Chas, Crocker
James Boyd
Wm. Cowgill
Thomas Pilcher
R. C. Foy
David White
Ki. Li. Gruber
New England Agricultural Enrollment Declines Amid Wartime Shift
College authorities across New England report stagnant or falling enrollments in agricultural schools while business and engineering programs rise. Dean F W Taylor cites war-driven interest in engineering and higher wages as key factors reducing appeal of agriculture. The piece contrasts agricultural trends with broader college admissions in the region.
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Boston
United Press
New England
Business Administration
Dean F. W. Taylor
Agricultural Division
New Stampshire State
Midwestern Style Holds Conservative Spring Fashion Lead
Cleveland reports Midwestern women champion conservative spring fashion with pale pearl gray and Delft blue outfits across dresses hats gloves and coats. Blue taffetas stay with low waistlines and ribbon sashes as crepe de chine hats paired with glazed straws trend, while feather trimming remains scarce and golashes stay prominent amid longer skirts and updated shoe styles.
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Euclid Avenue
Fifth Avenue
New York
Midwest
Gotham
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