Livestock Losses Dip Below Ten-Year Averages in 1915
Washington reports the year’s livestock losses from disease and exposure were moderately below the ten-year average, with hog cholera declining and ranges feeding hay improving animal health. Detailed estimates show cattle and sheep losses near or below ten-year figures, and breeding sows up about 1.6 percent, mainly in the southern states.
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Washington
Bureau of Crop Estimates
United States Department of Agriculture
Bete Thedlant van Rdamense
Ourpey
United States
Jossen
Losnox
Common Sense in the Courts In Wartime Reform
In wartime Britain Parliament reforms criminal procedure to emphasize common sense in indictments, eliminating needless legalistic phrasing and lengthy counts. The new act demands concise statements of offenses in ordinary language with penalties for unnecessary material. A Minneapolis item notes a pet mouse alerting a family to a fire, saving nine lives.
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London
England
Swiss Emigration in 1915 Drops to Forty Year Low
Switzerland's emigration in 1915 was the lowest in forty years with only 1,976 people leaving the country. Of these travelers 1.7 percent went to the United States, reflecting a significant decline in outbound movement amid wartime conditions.
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Zurich
Switzerland
United States
Federal aid to vocational education urged by chamber
The Chamber of Commerce of the United States votes on a report by Frederick Gefer urging liberal federal appropriations for vocational education. It calls for a uniform state allotment, a federal board with advisory committees, and immediate federal aid while local authorities retain school administration. The plan targets training for workers leaving school at 14 and stresses industrial efficiency.
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Washington
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
National Chamber
Frederick A. Gefer
Cincinnati Milling Machine Company
Federal Commission On National Aid
Congress
California Commission On Industrial Welfare
Maurice Fels
Philadelphia, Fels and Company
A. Lincoln Filers
Boston
William Filer Sons Company
Charles McCarthy
Madison
Wis
Legislative Reference Brary
C. A. Prosser
Dunwoodie Institute
Minneapolis Vocational Education Survey
G. L. Swiggett
University of Tennessee
Frank ¥. Thompson
Boston Schools
Federal Board
Simple pro posal guides Marine entry committee
Washington April 15. A committee-which along with Mr Gefer is formed for the United States Marine Corps is a straightforward proposition. The group includes A F C Dolerman, a San Francisco merchant, and the chairman of the entry. For nearly three years the ia-
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Washington
Gefer
United States Marine of
A.F.C
Widow's Society Formed to Aid Omahans in Hard Times
Mrs. B C Turpin of Omaha launches the Society of American Widows offering aid to white widows through 3 yearly dues. Plans include out of town shopping help, sewing department, employment agency, rest room, magazine, free medical help, thrift talks, and counselor access. War widows could soon join as postwar needs grow.
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Omaha
Neb
B.C. Turpin
Jong
Mra
Turpin
Villa life tale reveals real limits of Villa legends
Austin businessman W B Brady who knew Villa in Durango and Mexico for two years cautions that many sensational Villa stories are pure fiction. He notes Villa’s early role in the San Dimas district and his rise from ordinary Mexican to brigand, while confirming his intimate exchanges with Brady and the realities behind border era lore. The piece also mentions US Marine Corps strength at the time, listing 9 021 enlisted and 340 officers.
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Austin
Tex
W. B. Brady
Francisco Villa
Brady
Durango
la Trinidad
San Dimas
United States
Villa
Villlain
Mexico
Rio Grande
Hite
Con
San Diman
Santiago
Tepehuanes
National Railways of
United States Marine Corps
Villa's early exploits told by William A Meredith
William A Meredith recalls Villa during frequent visits to La Trinidad. He notes Villa's disciplined command, writing ability, and pride in leading the conducta. An incident at the office over freight pricing ends with Villa apologizing and signing the fas and then continuing with the mule train. Meredith says Villa later vanished after learning of a killing and bandit leadership, disputing longer than common newspaper portrayals. Meredith also mentions Meredith's own Shinnston visit.
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la Trinidad
Villa
Mexico
Santiago
Pfes
Boom 207 Neff and Lohm AHO eLa Secand Flos
New item lists Boom 207 by Neff and Lohm under AHO eLa Secand Flos. Details unreadable in the fragment. Further context needed for precise headline and summary.
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Neff & Lohm
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