Western Canada Emerges as Major Cattle Center
Improved herds shift from grain to live stock as high grain prices lure farmers to invest in cattle. Over 100 purebred Aberdeen Angus and Shorthorn cattle from Iowa and Illinois head to western Canada, joining breeds from Scotland, England, and elsewhere. The prairie provinces aim to become a top global cattle region thanks to healthy climate, low lands, rich feed, water, and accessible markets.
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Iowa
Illinois
Prairie Provinces
Western Canada
Early and late potato blight control with Bordeaux mixture
Amateur gardeners widely use Bordeaux mixture for potato blight. Start spraying when plants are four to six inches high and repeat weekly or 10 days to curb early blight and hibernating pests, then intensify as midsummer late blight nears with frequent applications during wet warm spells. A regional reporting system for blight is advised to warn growers and adjust sprays.
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Department of Agriculture
Will Mexico Think Now
A divergent critique arguing that Mexico has been fed doubts about U S good faith by German funded and some American papers. It asserts America is Mexico’s friend and that war pressures harmed Mexican and global markets while President Wilson seeks to persuade Mexican editors to share truthful views. It notes Mexico’s varied exports and price boosts from the European conflict.
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Mexico
New York Commercial
Wilson
America
Germany
Europe
Russia
Cate
South America
Clothes Control and War Board Fashion Regulations
Opinion piece arguing the war industries board dictates clothing styles to save resources. It recalls historical shifts in sack coats and skirts, questions limits on modest fashion, and warns against excessive trimming of garments while urging economy to win the war.
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Baltimore American
War Industries Board
Jan
War Board
Profits Plowed Into War Efforts Highlight Industry Impact
The passage notes that most profits by the packing industry are reinvested to stockpile goods and fund additions and improvements to meet the huge demands of the army, navy, and Allies. It urges business readers to discuss with bankers and compare profits with other large industries to grasp the significance.
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Federal Trade Commission
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