Germans Sink Hospital Ships Amid Red Cross Controversy
A historical critique recounts German attacks on hospital ships during World War I, detailing torpedoings of ships like Portugal Britannic Asturias Gloucester Castle Donegal Lanfranc and others. It argues Germany used misrepresented Red Cross protections to justify sinking aid vessels and to reduce Allied tonnage while highlighting rescue efforts by American sailors.
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Ralph E. Cropley
New York Tribune
Harbaricy
Rewa
Red Cross of Mercy
LE le
Woolworth Tiliding
of Mercy
Ilke
Germany
Red Cross
Flamborough Head
Terschelling
God Ushant
Land's End
Asturias
Gloucester Castle
Donegal
Salta
Lanfranc
Dover Castle
Rewn
Glepart Castle
Llandovey Castle
Europe
Ed Cross
Ambulance
Air Service
Polace
Surf
Consort
Mercy
Navy
United States
France
Thalrong
Sue
Simpis
Portugal
Rizek
Powera
Nfe
Bieler Zeitung
Britannic
Admiralty
Laws
Bermuda
Surttanale
Aquitania Wea
Briish
Gerrman Wireless
Cornwall
Cavell
Hursing Bisters
Royal Army Medical Corps
Berlin
England
Gtenart Castle
Fritz
Daniels
Glenart Castle
Liandovey Castle
Mercy Bent
Ulda
Araguaya
Canada
Soybeans Promising Staple and Feed Crop for Cotton Belt
The soy bean is highlighted as a soil enhancer and valuable feed and commercial crop in the cotton belt. It fixes nitrogen, boosts subsequent yields, and has become a staple in parts of northeastern North Carolina. Soy bean hay and hulls provide nutritious livestock feed, with hogs profiting from waste and harvested beans. The beans serve for seed, canning, oil, and meal, with oil extraction using cotton-oil mill machinery and a ton yielding about 240 pounds of oil and 1,620 pounds of meal.
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United States Department of Agricultura
Cotton Belt
South
North Carolina
Profitable Cow Promises to Strengthen Agriculture
An obscure government note argues the profitable dairy cow supports armed forces and national food security. It contrasts productive cows with unprofitable stock, urging conversion of the latter to improve economic efficiency.
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Bta
Haarth
Hava
Proper Manner for Handling Hay Crop
The United States Department of Agriculture warns small farms against mowing in the afternoon to hasten wilt. Rain or dew harms partly cured hay, bleaching and molding it while nutrients wash away. Do not rake into windrows, cock, or crunch hay when wet. spread to dry and use large caps if rushed into the stack.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Tillage Operations Cost Share in Farm Management Study
United States Department of Agriculture findings show tillage costs average 20 to 40 percent of total farm operation expenses. About half of cultivation time targets weed control and could be reduced if weed growth is prevented by alternative methods without harming yields.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Office of Farm Management
Water supply for poultry keepers guides vessel types
The article compares open drinking vessels like pails and pans with closed drinking fountains for poultry. Open vessels collect more dust but are easy to clean, while closed fountains stay cleaner longer but are harder to clean when fouled. Regular rinsing of open vessels daily and scalding fountains weekly keeps water clean.
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United States Department of Agisulture