How to Register for Military Service June 5 Instructions
Detailing universal registration for men aged twenty one to thirty on June 5, the notice outlines required personal data from name and date of birth to home address and citizenship. It includes guidance on present occupation, dependents, marital status, and exemptions, plus the twelve questions to be answered and how to present them to the registrar.
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Main Street
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Cook County
Illinois
Columbus
Vienna
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France
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United States
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War Department
Enfield rifle chosen for U S armed forces supply
To meet a larger force and reduce wastage, the United States will adopt the Enfield rifle, produced in American ammunition format by existing small arms factories. The Springfield model will still be manufactured with interchangeable ammunition. The U S is said to be in a satisfactory position for all ammunition types.
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United States
Enfield
State Happenings Report From Indiana Towns
A roundup of local notes across Indiana towns includes deaths from infantile paralysis in Seymour, a Rose Park playground dedication in Muncie, bean cultivation in Grandview, a self-inflicted foot wound in Marion, and a golden wedding in Jeffersonville. Multiple cities report new initiatives such as a Fort Wayne motor service company, food inspectors in Evansville, and packing plants in Greenfield, with various incidents and civic updates listed.
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Seymour
Ralph Hodapp
Muncie
Rose Park
Theodore F. Rose
Grandview
Marion
von Collins
Jeffersonville
Davis L. Field
Newport
Smith Casebeer
Evansville
Shelbyville
Kenneth Meyers
Richmond
Christian Endeavor Union of Indiana
West Richmond
Fort Wayne
Patriotic Council of
War Department
Indianapolis
Adelaide Steeleaylor
Department of Home Economics
Bertha Latta
Lafayette
Brazil
Clay County Medical Association
Greencastle
Harold Huck
Indiana
Public Service Commission
Julietta
Goodrich
Huntington
Bicknell
Ferdinand Passenan
Ernest Broessannade
Lawrenceburg
Presbyterian Church
Mary Groff
Oaktown
Charles Sullenger
Paris Green
Daniel Bridgewater
Bloomington
Harvey Hendrickson
Bhiffton
Clem T. Kain
P. S. Newhouse
Union Township
C. Williamson
Sharpsville
Standard Glass Company
Boone Reid
South Bend
J. B. Barnes
Fort Riley
Kan
Tipton
Harry Stage
Valparaiso
Hebron Heat, Light and Power Company
Destroy Many Pests Birds Favor Weeds Seeds Insect Food List
Horned larks are small hardy birds across the United States with a black breast mark and eye tufts. Their diet is 20.6 percent animal and 79.4 percent vegetable matter, with weed seeds comprising 63.9 percent of their weed eating, including foxtail, smartweed and ragweed. They destroy many pests such as May beetles grubs leaf beetles clover weevils potato borers and grasshoppers, making them valuable for weed and insect control.
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United States
Alaska
Hawaii
Porto Rico
Naturalization Court
W. L. M’atee
Whitewash mix for poultry houses and barns
A household pest note proposes a cleaning mix for animal buildings. Slake five quarts lime with hot water to cream. Add one pint zenoleum or coal tar product and one pint kerosene. Dilute to brush or spray consistency. The coal tar product kills germs, kerosene destroys mites, lime whitens walls.
Manure Mix Boosts Soil Fertility and Spreading Ease
Margestation recommends daily manure collection mixed with sawdust loam or peat acid phosphate and kainist to create a balanced fertilizer. The blend yields about 1.25 percent nitrogen 4.5 percent phosphoric acid and 2 percent potash, priced near $10 per ton and suited for spreader application with prior sheltering.
Constructing a Farm Gate by Burdine Webb
Instructions for building a simple farm gate using one inch thick board strips laid in a cross lattice. It describes sizing, spacing three inch gaps, doubling crosses to 14, adding four lengthwise pieces for a total of 18 pieces, and securing with No 8 nails and ordinary light hinges. It notes various latch methods as options.
Proper Plow Conditions For Efficient Work
The article explains a good plow runs smoothly at even depth with little effort. It notes problems when the plow pulls unevenly, tips, or the share edge is dull or misaligned. A skilled plowman must understand how a plow should function and diagnose faults.
Proper watering of horse guidance from North Dakota station
Mr. Peters of the North Dakota experiment station advises watering a thirsty horse before feeding hay or grain to prevent rapid dilution of stomach contents and reduce colic risk. Watering before feeding should be the regular practice.
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Peters
North Dakota Experiment
Encourage Grass to Grow in Unplowed Pastures
In pastures that cannot be plowed, apply lime if needed and boost growth with yearly top dressing of well rotted barnyard manure plus light phosphate and nitrogen rich fertilizer. Re-seed all thin spots annually with ample good grass seed.
Currant Bushes Harm White Pine and Blister Rust Threat
Currant bushes are poor neighbors for white pine trees as they host fungus causing blister rust. The disease can spread via nursery stock of white pine, so avoid planting currants near pines to protect them.
Seeds carry wilt and blight through seedborne disease
Several wilts and blights affect vegetables year after year and are carried by seed. Celery blight and cabbage rats are common examples. Prevention includes developing resistant varieties and disinfecting seed to stop spreading disease to new ground.
Only One Way to Plant a Garden Properly
A humorous reflection compares garden planting to hanging portraits. The author quotes a Detroit Free Press view that the wife should handle garden layout and seed placement, noting frequent disagreements and temper flare ups. The piece ends by asserting the missus should do the planting.
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Detroit Free Press
Elizabeth Ann
Plants millions of trees in Pennsylvania forests
Forestry Commissioner Conklin approves planting plans totaling 3 800 000 forest tree seedlings for state forests. About 1 775 000 will be given free to individuals and corporations, and nearly 400 000 will aid water companies in reforesting barren watersheds. The plan lags behind last year due to labor shortages and reduced funding.
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Pennsylvania
Conklin
Philadelphia Record
Department of Forestry
Candle Grottos Rise From Candlesticks In Greenwich Village
A Greenwich Village restaurant displays candle decorations where drip wax has built up around brass candlesticks into grotto like caves ten to twelve inches across. Green verdigris tinting on the wax adds color as candles burn, making the light appear to rise from cave roofs.
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Greenwich Village
N. Y
Gum Popularized by War
American chewing gum develops as a wartime boon. Wales shows high demand as troops in trenches crave gum when smoking is restricted. Commerce reports suggest strong market potential for penny priced gum. Civilians in munition factories also drive up consumption among both workers.
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Department of Commerce
Wales
One Way to Pay
A mother and her small son dine at a fine restaurant enjoying fruit, luncheon, and a planned matinee. The boy wants to pay the bill himself and explains to the hostess that the proper step is to take the check to the cashier for payment.
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New York Sun
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Indiana State League of Postmasters
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