Wisconsin Indian peace medals form a historic collection
An article in The Wisconsin Archeologist details many peace medals kept by Wisconsin Indian families dating back to 1720. It notes brass medals from George I era, silver pieces with George III and George I busts, a Washington medal on the Menomonie reservation, Lincoln and Polk pieces, and later Jefferson and Andrew Johnson medals. Notable owners include Shunien, Waumegesako, Philip Nacootee, Arthur Gerth, A. T. Newman, and Tr. Alphonse Gerend.
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Wisconsin
Allen's Foot Fuse Promotes Comfort for Working Feet
Farmers work harder and stand longer, using Allen's Foot Base powder to shake into shoes and foot baths. The antiseptic product reduces friction, freshens feet, and prevents tiredness and blisters, with Allen's Foot Fuse also widely used by women. Sold by dealers everywhere for 20 cents.
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Allen
2Oe
Grooving and Planing Machine Speeds Shipbuilding
Revival of wooden shipbuilding highlights labor-saving devices. A grooving and planing machine, featured in Popular Mechanics, reportedly replaces 14 to 200 workers. The unit weighs about 100 pounds and can run on compressed air or electricity.
Early Palm Varieties in Ceylon and 1769 French Gun Carriage
Sueur is extracted from sixteen varieties of palms that grow in Ceylon. The first self viewing gun carriage was invented in France in 1769.
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Ceylon
France
Indiana Brevities Show Indiana war work drive and harvest aid
Indiana and Indianapolis will be surveyed to identify non war industries and boost production. The Indianapolis chamber will lead the study with factory owner meetings. Fort Benjamin Harrison may become a large signal corps camp as war plans expand in Indiana. The first officers school of the Indiana militia ends, and farmers receive aid plans for harvest labor. Federal Reserve notes rediscount for farmers cushions wheat credit, while oil is struck in Pike county and hog production grows.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce
Tabor
L. H. Wright
State Highway Commission
Supreme Court
Hamilton
Highway Commission
Wright
Ate
Washington, D. C
War Department
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Signal Corps
Indiana State Militia
Statehouse
Goodrich
Federal Reserve Banks
W. A. Heath
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
Indianapoli
Petersburg
Pike County
Bement Oil Company
James Way
Wildcat
Selby
M. E. Foley
State Council of Defense
Herbert Hoover
Princeton
Gibson County
Owensville
Bloomington
A. A. Barnard
Threshermmner's
Farmers
Evansville
Ross N. Atkinson
Vanderburg County
Krimer
Jal
George S. Clifford
County Council of Defense
Edgar Schmitt
J. F. Lowry
City Park Board
Riverside Park
Mrr. Lowry
Park Board
City Hospital
Jeffersonville
William Kranz
Silver Creek Township
Kranz
James B. Green
Germany
Indiana Retail Dry Goods Association
Congress
United States of America
Potato Beetles Threaten Crops As ARS Endorses Lead Arsenate
The United States Department of Agriculture notes Washington and Oregon reports of potato beetles spreading across much of the U S. It details beetle and slug life stages, the high egg production of females, and the superior cost and effectiveness of arsenate of lead over Paris Green. Recommendations include spray formulas and timing for single or multiple applications.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Colorado
United States
Great Plains
Atlantic Coast
Gulf Region
Washington
Oregon
Soldier and farmer urged to share risk in agriculture
Secretary of Agriculture says soldiers and farmers are eager to do their full share and that civilians are equally willing to serve, though many may not grasp the chance to work in agriculture and support the field.
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Secretary of Agriculture
Plan for Supply of Silage Urges Early Planting
The United States Department of Agriculture urges stockmen nationwide to plan early for ample silage to guard against forage scarcity and high feed costs next winter. Farmers should allocate enough acreage to fill silos, ensuring profitable returns and lower winter costs through silage fed cattle. In drought or hail risk, plant extra sorghum in the South to hedge against shortages.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
United States Departement of Agriculture
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