Boys Working Reserve urged to aid Indiana farms during war
Indiana presses boys aged 16 to under 21 to enlist in the Boys Working Reserve. The program, backed by President Wilson and the State Council of Defense, seeks non military farm labor to help harvest crops and keep the nation fed. Rewards include an Honorable Service decoration after proving merit on the farm.
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President Wilson
Washington
Minnesota
United States
State Council of Defense
Indiana
Wilson
Department of Labor
Goodrich
Isaac D. Straus
Ligionier
State Council
Care of Harness Essential for Team Appearance
The article stresses harness care as key to a team's look and value. It notes worn harness harms appearance and performance, while bright, well kept harness improves image. With leather costs rising, cleaning and oiling with neatsfoot oil extends harness life and prevents stitching and buckle deterioration.
Food as essential as guns in war effort
Wartime editorials urge citizens to cultivate gardens as a direct contribution to victory. Every plot of ground, public or private, should be turned to vegetables. Boys and girls are urged to enlist by finding suitable land, preparing it, and planting.
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Clara Kimball Young
Selznick Pictures
Sherman Theatre
Mildred Gower
Donald Keith
Charles Giblyn
Selznic
Minnesota
North
Middle States
Crosby
Velvet From Sheep Flock Supports Orchard Maintenance
A small flock mows the orchard and suppresses weeds near wind breaks fences and buildings. The wood clip covers the flock’s upkeep while the main profit comes from mutton output.
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Fatty Arbuckle
SELAH
Crgailtunes
Peoples State Bank
Sullivan, Indiana
Southwest Corner Square
W.H. Eaton
Sherman Building
Bennett’s Fountain
West Side Square
Sullivan City Loans
Farmers and Mechanics Building, Loan and Savings Association
Bloomfield
Sullivan City
M. A. Haddon
Carter
E.A. Billman
Sullivan
Terre Haute Star and Sullivan Union
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