Invention Lets Aviator Gauge Flight and Wind
An article notes a new instrument for French aviators showing plane speed, wind velocity, and ascent or descent. It also discusses that the U S president cannot declare war alone. only Congress can, with the president proclaiming after declaration. It emphasizes national unity and collective responsibility for the nation's honor and welfare.
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France
United States
Congress
Town and Country Cooperation Emphasized by Sloan
Hon. Chas. H. Sloan urges mutual support between towns and rural areas. He states villages deserve country patronage while farmers’ organizations retain reciprocal claims on towns and cities for business.
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Chas. H. Sloan
Display of Old Glory Urged as Flag Habit Grows
The Sun urges American citizens to show the flag at workplaces and homes whenever possible. It declares the flag is for peace and war, and calls it one of the most beautiful things on earth.
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New York
Science on Alcohol Use Effects
The text states that alcohol use, in any amount, impairs coordination dulls senses slows reactions and reduces efficiency in tasks requiring quick mental or physical effort, with evidence supporting these effects across individuals and conditions. It notes ongoing discussion but heavy scientific support for impairment from alcohol.
Final Passing of the Western Bucking Bronco Seen in War Trade
The European war accelerates the decline of wild horses and the bucking bronco long tied to the West. Colorado and Wyoming herds are reduced as British French buyers and Italian agents purchase thousands. Italian buyers shipped hundreds from Denver to the east by express, then to a steamer for Italy.
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Colorado
Wyoming
Denver
Italy
Dairy Cleanliness and Guernsey Cattle Notes
The article stresses absolute cleanliness from milking to cream delivery to prevent germ growth. It also discusses Guernsey cows, their calm disposition, ease of handling, and favorable sire crossing results. Demand for Guernsey sires and grade cows remains high with strong market buyers.
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Guernsey
Clean milking and handling to improve cream quality
Farmers should separate milk promptly after milking, cover and transport to the separator, wash and sterilize all utensils, and keep cream cool with wet coverings. Any odor signals a problem, and warm cream must not mix with cold cream. Extra care at each stage boosts product grade and profits.
Three Milkings A Day Boosts High Producers
A Maine farmer cites Hoard's Dairyman reporting two Norwegians tested milking cows three times daily. Cows producing ten to fifteen quarts or more gained about one extra quart per day with three milkings, while five quarts or less showed no gain. Low producers not worth extra milking. fat content unchanged.
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Maine
Hoard
Dairyman
Salim
Grande
Farm Commandments and Lime Sulphur Sprays for Orchards
Dr Knapp's nine farm commandments cover soil prep seed selection crop rotation and labor efficiency to boost yields. The text also details lime sulfur spray formulas for San Jose scale control including preparation dilution storage and dormant season timing. An air treatment method for milk fever using a milking tube cotton and carbolic acid setup is described with sanitation warnings.
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8. A. Knapp
United States Department of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
Farmers’ Bulletin 650
San Jose
Woolner's tip and Darwin's descent claim
The inward ear margin feature known as Woolner's tip was first shown by sculptor Woolner in his Darwin bust. Darwin argued the tip was a wrinkle remnant from ear coiling, evidence of human ancestry from lower animals.
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Woolner
Darwin
New York World
German attitudes toward money in eight years in Germany
Miss Wylie notes in her memoir that in German society wealth carries little deference. She observes that poverty does not shame a person, while talent and birth open doors. Wealth alone fails to gain respect unless accompanied by tact or indifference to it.
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Miss Wylie
Germany
Baroness von X
Frau Rosenkrantz
Filler For Dead Furrows In Plowed Water Furrows
A Missouri Valley Farmer tip from P F Parsons of Doris New Mexico describes using a peg tooth harrow with two 1 by 6 inch boards to fill water furrows. Set the Beards between the teeth and tilt them to meet at the back, draw soil back into the ditch, then reverse to level ridges. An adjustable harrow with straight teeth also works.
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P. FP. Parsons
Doris
N. M
Missouri Valley Farmer
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