Red Cross Campaign Urges Fifteen Million Members by Christmas
Fathers and mothers are urged to enroll in the American Red Cross to support relief in Europe and aid American soldiers. The appeal stresses the siege of war in France Belgium and northern Italy and cites the need for $1 annual membership plus $1 for the Red Cross Magazine.
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Red Cross Magazine
Organized Agriculture meetings set for January in Lincoln
Nebraska farmers will attend January 14 to 19 meetings organized for diverse farming interests. Experts from the Middle West and beyond will share advice on current wartime farming methods, with each farmer gaining insights that can offset trip costs.
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Nebraska
Middle West
United States
Lincoln
Danger in Harmless Things
The piece discusses high casualty rates from everyday hazards, citing Gerarrd in the Philadelphia Leader. It highlights how accidents cause more deaths and injuries than expected across transport, stairs, beds, elevators, and objects like fans, with comparisons to battles and insurance data.
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Philadelphia
Rolling Stone
Moss and Accidents Ride with the Snorting Motor Boat
The tale notes a growing string of mishaps linked to a noisy motor boat and recalls Samuel R. Kirkpatrick, once a journalist now a broker, who after a 5,000 mile trip bought accident insurance yet needed only a fall on a town office read pencil to land in drydock for a fortnight.
Doubling U S corn yields through seed choice and soil science
The essay argues that national corn yields average 26 bushels per acre while contest yields reach 200. It contends doubling the average is feasible with better seed selection and soil preparation, requiring knowledge and efficiency rather than more labor. It urges careful plant selection and agronomic science to boost productivity.
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United States
Adam the first a model husband in early lore
A humorous Zim cartoon passage describes Adam as a kindly husband who never spoke ill of Eve in public and kept a steady home life. It notes she was fired for nibbling apples without consent, yet Adam did not divorce or flee to Reno, but stayed and supported her.
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Zim
Cartoons Magazine
Three Key Steps Uncle Dan Urges for Nation Defense
In a warm Oak Hill evening scene Uncle Dan and two boys debate German war aims and American schooling. He argues America must adopt universal military training, require naturalized foreigners to pledge citizenship and defend the flag, and enact compulsory voting to save government by the people.
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Lincoln
Rotary clubs unite behind Chamberlain bill for universal training
The morning papers report Jack Dan quoting a unanimous Rotary national decision to back the Chamberlain bill with loyal support. They will work with the Universal Military Training League to promote this legislation aimed at creating a united nation with shared values and citizen service.
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Universal Military Training League
Maternal Instincts Across Species Observed By Scientists
Dr Richard A Mattkowski of Missouri writes on maternal behavior in animals. He notes emperor penguins hatch eggs on parents feet with special skin warmth and cites frogs bearing eggs on backs. He finds the most astonishing case mother pon her own body to be eaten by offspring while defending against intruders.
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Richard A. Mattkowski
University of Missouri
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He Should Worry This Cheerful Cherub Is an Optimist
A whimsical verse portrays an optimistic cherub who stays cheerful despite mounting worries. His happy smile lifts moods on Mondays and beyond, drawing friends as he grows content and untroubled.
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