Why America Joins War For Belgium and Brutal Germany
A rallying plea cites Belgian atrocities and Hague Conventions to justify U.S. entry. It argues Germany protected its advance with noncombatants, killed civilians, and torched historic sites, making democracy a crusade against brutality and the rights of the weak and unprotected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Europe
Belgium
Germany
Albert
la Panne
Brussels
Elizabeth
Dixmude
Nieuport
Queen
Vandeleur
War Office
France
Austria
Serbia
England
Lusitania
London
Quietness of Great Value Among Dairy Herds
The article urges strict enforcement of quietness around dairy cows to protect milk supply. It warns intruding hunters can spook cattle and stresses humane, kind herd management. It condemns beating or rough treatment, noting harm from aggression and the need for reasoned handling.
Calves on Separator Milk Harmful to Growth
A writer argues that using separator milk for calf feeding is economically wrong and unhealthy. The common method fills unclean troughs with milk for calves, producing potbellied, underdeveloped calves despite avoiding indigestion.
Cow Relishes Rough Feeds Digestive Facts from Iowa Circular
The cow’s large digestive tract favors bulky rations with rough feeds. Bulk keeps grain particles apart for better digestion. Hay and silage should not be the sole bulk. include corn, cod meal, ground oats, wheat bran, and distillers' dried grains as part of the ration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Ringing Self Sucking Cow
A cow prevention method proposes a brass ring placed in the cow’s nose. If the ring is large, the animal cannot grasp the teat without interference. Two small rings linked to the nose ring can serve the same purpose.
Farmer who will succeed in dairy and meat farming
Advancing prices for meat milk dairy and poultry products promise profits over high feed and labor costs. A farmer with a strong breeding stock is poised to receive handsome returns.
Favorite Prescription Trusted by Women for Life Changes
Reading notes show testimonials from Cleveland and Dayton women praising Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as effective during middle life changes and menopause. Mrs. Mary Lucas, Mrs. Nellie M. Allen, and Mrs. ElizABeth Jordan report relief from weakness, fatigue, and nervous distress, with claimed build‑up of health.
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Cleveland
Mary Lucas
Benham Ave
Dayton
Nellie M. Allen
Adrian St. Cleveland
Ohio
Elizabeth Jordan
Tillman Avenue
Bright Idea From Mikey Ends With Rent Hint
A quarrel with a landlord over overdue rent leads Mikey to propose writing a note that suggests lowering the rent. The landlord, hopeful for payment, reads Mikey's reply and learns the only remedy is a rent reduction. An ad for Roman Eye Balsam follows.
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Mikey
Zapata’s Proclamation and the 50 000 Peso Payday
Emilio Zapata issued two proclamations in a morning one banning saloons and one summoning bankers. Bankers feared confiscation of deposits after Carranza era forced loans. Zapata demanded 50 000 pesos to feed his hungry men and granted protection in return. Ten days later Zapata repaid the 50 000 pesos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emilio Zapata
Carranza
Zapata
Caballeros
Porfirio Diaz
Mexico
The Turtle's Choice
A crowd laughs as an automobile turns on its side after a skid. An Irish onlooker jokes that the car “turned turtle” and quips that the mud puddle chose the wrong time for a ride.
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Pat
Shure
Bedad
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Lord French
the Marne
Mary Roberts Rinehart
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