Nation denounces rumors of wholesale slaughter of soldiers
Kansas officials condemn German propaganda rumors that Battery A in Topeka was wiped out. U S district attorney Red Robertson warns against circulating casualty falsehoods. The report notes telegraph notices are not sent and urges Americans not to spread rumors.
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Kansas
Topeka
Red Robertson
United States
Battery A
Robertson
War Department
J. J. Allison
Signal Corps
Leavenworth
France
Fort Riley
Fort Omaha
Fort Leavenworth
Gardner
Johnson County
Santa Fe
Holliday
Edgerton
Greenwood County
Wabaunset
John Francis
Colony
England
Sunflower
London
Osawatomie
Allen County
State Historical Society
Red Cross
United States Army
Atchison County
How to Estimate Building Costs and Avoid False Economy
A guide on predicting home costs from heating and lighting to framing. It covers choosing wood, heating plant size, insulation, wiring layouts, and fixture pricing, with sample figures for square foot cost and common components. Emphasizes avoiding over ornamentation and prioritizing durable, practical construction for long term savings.
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Prudence
Thrift
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Uses for Different Fowls on the Farm
The USDA outlines roles for various poultry types beyond hens to optimize farm waste use and meat supply. Turkeys, guineas, geese, and ducks supplement hens, with turkeys aiding insect control and fattening toward holiday markets. Guineas exploit different wastes and offer prolific eggs, while geese graze and assist with grain waste. Pigeons play a limited farm role, mostly as grain eaters, with urban value. Each farm should balance 100 hens with other fowl based on local resources and foraging.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Eges
Fighting Toga Meets Wartime Wardrobe in Birmingham
In a lighthearted aside from the Birmingham Age-Herald, a character jokes about wearing last year’s suit while noting many peers receive new uniforms from Uncle Sam. The exchange underscores wartime patriotism and the social pull of U S. military kits.
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Sam
Birmingham
Age-Herald
Marking Chicks Made Easy for Afterward Identification
Farmers mark chicks before transfer to the brooder to track age and breeding. The article lists sixteen methods to mark young fowls so they can be distinguished after maturation. It notes that farmers sometimes cull younger hens and pullets because they cannot tell them apart later.
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United States Department of Agriculture
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