Redmond Unmasks Spy In British Trench Siege
Irish Guards Captain Larry Redmond exposes German spy Strassman inside Trench 27. A bomb from an enemy plane collapses the shelter, wounding Montague and trapping soldiers as Redmond battles to reach a battered telephone to warn HQ and call for reserves.
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Larry Redmond
Montague
Redmond
Irish Guards
Larry
Trench 27
Strassman
Streetman
Herr Strassman
Karl
Tommy
Trench
Captain Montague
Ethel Willoughby
Sir George Wagstaff
London
Lee
Special Service
Drayton
Ethel
Paris
Kluck
Tournay
le Cateau
Captain Redmond Triumphs as Paris Is Saved
In a French field hospital near Paris Captain Lawrence Redmond recovers from a trench injury. A Red Cross nurse and Doctor Aubrey relay a vital message that helps turn the retreat and halt the German advance. Paris is saved as Allied forces counterattack and General French and Joffre honor Redmond for signal bravery.
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France
Paris
Christ
Trench 27
Larry
Captain Redmond
Red Cross
Doctor Charles
Doctor Aubrey
Charles
Aubrey
von Kluck
Redmond
Ethel
Miss Willoughby
Tourville
Strassman
Bordeaux
Darlin
Bugles
Lawrence Redmond
French
Joffre
Marne
Tipperary
Zoological Moment Pun Sparks Workplace Talk
A nephew complains to his aunt about a failed attempt to obtain a raise. Mrs Blunderby quips that the boss refused it, remarking perhaps the approach was a zoo logical moment.
Wilson names Liberty Day as nation pledges rise
President Wilson proclaims October 24 as Liberty Day urging nationwide assembly and pledges of full financial support for the second Liberty Loan. He notes past over-subscription and calls for patriotic meetings under treasury and Federal Reserve, with federal workers excused at noon.
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Washington
Wilson
Liberty Loan
United States of America
United Stas
United States
Woodrow Wilson
Secretary of the Treasury
Federal Reserve Banks
America
District of Columbia
Lord
Robert Lansing
War Powers Activated Under Trading With the Enemy Act
Proclamation places war powers into operation with an executive order delegating authority to departments and a War Trade Board. The board, expanding the Export Administration Board, licenses exports and enemy or ally firms in the US. Censorship of outbound communications is handled by a board including Creel. Treasury regulates foreign exchange and licensed gold or silver exports and penalties for sharing enemy information.
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Washington
Elaw
War Trade Board
Exports Administrative Board
Treasury Department
War Board
United States
Treasury
War, Navy and Post Office
War Board Trade
George Creel
Ecommittee
Automatic Tank for Fowls
A Popular Science Monthly sketch describes four types of top filling automatic water tanks for fowls. Features include galvanized iron construction, a near-bottom faucet, a tight screwed top with a gasket, and a simple filling procedure: close the faucet remove the cap pour water in then reseal and open the faucet so water stops when the dish level reaches the faucet opening.
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Popular Science Monthly
Head and Throat Troubles in Poultry
Poultry division guidance from a farm pamphlet on preventing and treating head and throat illnesses in fowls. Colds and catarrh are common in fall and early winter, with symptoms including nasal discharge, breathing difficulty, and wheezing. Prevention centers on healthy stock and isolation of infected birds. treatment uses stimulant foods or a tonic mix of gentian, ginger, saltpeter, and iron sulphate in dry mash.
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Pouiltry
Parerratty Farm
Davis
Keep Poultry House Clean
Poultry houses should be thoroughly cleaned and renovated twice yearly with sprays. Many poultr ymen spray bimonthly for better cleanliness. Coal tar products serve as effective disinfectants and are available at hardware stores. Provide birds with clean, comfortable quarters for good results.
Retain Late Molting Hens for Better Egg Production
The passage argues late molting hens are generally better layers than early molting ones. Fatten early molters first to market, while keeping hens that molt in October and November. This preference contrasts with practices from some previous years.
Eradication of Small Mites and Fattening Rations
Instructions advise burning loose litter and applying whitewash to prevent mite infestations. Strong chemical treatments suggested include creolin crude carbolic acid or proprietary preparations with special soakings for cracks. The text also mentions fattening rations as simple to implement to achieve fair results.
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Roi Cooper
Megrue
Ogt
White House
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