New Mining Surge Under War Pressure Expands US Industry
The nation expands mineral wealth under wartime demand. Reports from the Interior Department and technical journals show new mining activities in metals and chemicals. The Mississippi River opens more ore and coal traffic as six steel barges carry 8 000 tons to St Paul, signaling a large new shipping era. Strontium deposits are highlighted in a Geological Survey bulletin showing expansion in strontium ore sources across Michigan Ohio New York West Virginia Texas and California.
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United States
Department of the Interior
Mississippi
St.Paul
St. Paul
St. Louis
Geological Survey
Michigan
Ohio
Lake Erie
Schoharie County
New York
West Virginia
Texas
Californie
Rise of American Strontium Industry In World War I Era
The text notes a shift from European strontium ore to American deposits in California and Arizona due to war driven demand for strontium and related materials. It cites 1914 US consumption about 2,000 short tons of strontium ore with domestic ore negligible, and by 1916 nearly doubling usage with 250 tons shipped as new mines opened amid rising prices and freight dynamics.
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At. Sabtie Seaboard
Europe
California
Arizona
Winter Onion Storage Tips From Farmers Bulletin
A dry well ventilated place like an attic stores onions in winter as slight freezing does not injure them if not handled when frozen. Onions must be mature and thoroughly dry and kept in ventilated barrels baskets crates or loosely woven bags. For more guidance refer to Farmers Bulletins 354 and 879 by USDA Washington D C.
Plan for Healthy Potatoes Regulates Seed Quality
An editorial argues against quarantine and chemical treatment for potatoes noting infeasibility and reinfection risks. It asserts healthy seed is best ensured by growing healthy potatoes, as a progressive seed grower can prevent most potato diseases if market demands it.
Cabbage Pest Control Tips And Iowa Corn Show Highlights
The article notes common green cabbage pests can devastate crops but are easily controlled with sprays using arsenate formulations or lime green to 50 gallons of water. It also reports Ames championship results with Wayne W. Polk winning 30 and 80 ear classes, N H Krizer grand champion 10 ears, Henry Jacobs grand champion single ear, Fred McCullough oats winner, and over 12 000 corn entries from the Iowa Corn and Small Grain Growers association.
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Ames
Wayne W. Polk
Sidney
Fremont County
N. H. Krizer
Mahaska County
Henry Jacobs
Walnut
Fred McCullough
Hartwick
Fro Griese Taxicab and Ancient Cart Technology
The article notes that taxicabs are not new, tracing general wagon principles to ancient Romans and to an orientalist claim that Chinese mechanical carts with wheel-cog systems could register distances. A drumbearer figure atop the cart marked every third of a mile with a drum, and some carts added a cymbal for every ten drum beats.
Burglary Inmate Receives Secret Message In Prison
A newly committed burglar awaiting a three year term in a broom factory assignment receives a coded note from an old inmate. The veteran whispers a plan to signal the future when the newer prisoner is released, creating tension in the grim scene at the Ice-water tank.
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Ife
Johnson
Iowa letter notes transport flaws at cantonment
C C Pugh reports criticism of interurban service under Emil Schmidt for troops near the camp. Des Moines figures urge fixes to avoid drastic action by military authorities. The piece also highlights Mrs. Thomas J. Preston, former Mrs. Grover Cleveland, as a famed New York figure active in war work and social circles.
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Emil Schmidt
Des Moines
Thos. J. Preston
Grover Cleveland
New York
Cleveland
New York City
Coal supply debate in Des Moines fuels farm and war effort
John T. Mulvaney argues against a coal famine by stressing surplus production and full-time mining. He notes missteps by coal operators, questions exempting farm boys from service, and emphasizes farm production and stock raising as crucial while wartime needs demand both military and agricultural output.
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John T. Mulvaney
Webster
Des Moines
Aluminum tags issued for Camp Dodge soldiers identification
Soldiers at Camp Dodge receive fine aluminum identification tags worn around the neck to ensure clear ID if wounded or killed. The lightweight tags are larger than a half dollar and common in civilian life, with insurers sometimes providing similar tags, making their use for troops sensible.
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Camp Dodge
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BE. C. Codner
Altoona Herald
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Mid-West
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Chamberlain
Oregon Democrat
Wilson
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Webster City
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