Acres of Lilies at American Cemeteries in France
Miss Elsie Goddard describes American cemeteries in France as acres of white lilies under a military rule that forbids placing flowers on graves. Flowers may be laid nearby or in beds, aiding uniform beauty, while rest huts run by Y W C A and Red Cross support visiting families.
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Bonyelleau Woods
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Kermit Roosevelt Proved Adept as Expedition Photographer
In 1909 during the Roosevelt Africa expedition Kermit Roosevelt took over as official photographer after the professional left. He excelled in big game rifle work and wild animal photography, including a prized herd of elephants from a tree perch. William Hornaday praised the image in Scribner's, and Col. Roosevelt and Scribner's editors shared pride.
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Livestock Prices at South Omaha Market Report
Cattle prices steady to higher with corn fed beef at 15.40 best. Cows and stockers show gains. feeders up 25 to 50 cents. hogs uneven with most at 14.25 to 14.75 and light hogs to 15.50. Fat lambs steady around 13.50 to 13.60, feeder lambs up a quarter. range for sheep and lambs listed with weights and prices.
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Union Stock Yards
South Omaha
United States Seen Leading World in Civilian Aviation in 1920
Several American commissions report the United States leads in civilian aircraft orders and purchases, number of aerial transport lines, daily aerial mail service, and mail volume. They note conversion of military planes to mail carriers enables meeting immediate manufacturer demand.
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United States
Refined Stranger Demands Onion Omelette at Ilusion
A regal woman enters the Ilusion restaurant wearing brown from head to toe and a Parisian air. She sits gracefully, draws admiring glances, orders an onion omelette in a high East Side voice, and eats with a delicate, golflike manner.
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New York Evening Post
True Courage and Calm Under Danger
A reflection on true courage showing it lies in cool calm under risk. Bravest men possess little brutality and maintain serenity even amid danger, contrasting anger with steady resolve.
Beavers Cause Growing Damage in Adirondacks
A Albany Journal summary warns beaver activity is flooding 8681 acres and destroying about 51000 worth of merchantable timber. With an estimated 18000 beavers and a 3000 yearly increase, they threaten scenery and shorelines, challenging conservation and public sentiment.
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Conservation Commission
Albany Journal
Adirondack
Local Plowing Progress and Uncertain School Hiring
Fall plowing advances well in the area aided by warm weather though fields remain fair for tilling. The school board notes many applications since news spread that two teachers were involved in an unspecified incident.
Local Market Prices and Bank Offer Notice
Wheat No 1 price per bushel 1.55 1. Bushel oats and potatoes listed with prices. Hens and ducks priced per dozen. Cream at 50 cents. Markets updated every Wednesday afternoon before press. State Bank of Jansen offers free conversion of Liberty Bonds with due coupons into Permanent Coupon Bonds.
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