War news and world events from the week
A roundup of international conflict reports and political moves. Governor Williams of Oklahoma says no outside aid is needed at Ardmore. German advances against Serbia and lines in France and the Balkans are described, with casualties and strategic shifts. Notable items include Bulgaria likely entry into the war, the Russian front, and queries over leadership in Greece and Mexico.
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Petrograd
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Berlin
Reuter ‘Telegram Company
Russian Red Cross Society
Sisters of Mercy
von Mackenzen
Constantinople
Epocha of
Bucharest
Serbia
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Dring
Souain
War Office
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Radical Turk Party
Paris
Mafin
Young Turk Party
Russia
Egypt
North
Africa
Germany
Gilles
United States Court
Minneapolis
Severa
Texas & Pacific Railroad
Marshall
Tex
James Whitcomb’ Riley
Indianapolis
Wall Street
Chicago
Thompson
General Electric Company
Schenectady
N.Y
Wellsville
William J. Ryan
Atlanta
Terre Haute
Ind
Gossom
Massachusetts
Progressive Convention
Nelson B. Clark
New York
Three Essentials for Hog Health and Profit
Practical guidance from C Miler on hog raising highlights three essentials: clean food, pure water, and dry sleeping places. Avoid feeding on ground with manure, ensure clean feeding floors, provide constant access to fresh water, and separate sows by age. Emphasizes growth, breed quality, and selling pigs at optimal weight around 200 to 250 pounds for best returns.
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By & C
Use of spray for protecting stock
Mites are troublesome for stock especially nervous dairy cattle. A spray preventive is advised though benefits vary. Kerosene emulsion is a reliable method for spraying cattle backs at milking time. Mix hard soap, hot water, and kerosene, emulsify, then dilute with water for spray or dip use.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Some Dairy Cows Are Hard to Milk
A column by RM Washburn explains how some cows resist milking and that proper pre milking oiling and firm technique can ease the process. In rare cases a knife like cut may be used but it risks permanent leakage and a painful sore for the cow.
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RM. Washburn
Good Methods of Preserving Eggs
RG Weatherstone outlines reliable egg preservation using water glass. A five to ten gallon earthenware jar holds fresher eggs kept two inches below a water glass solution of one part water glass to ten parts water. Store in a cool cellar with a waterproof cover to prevent evaporation and spoilage of exposed eggs.
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Weatherstone
Roughage and Silage as Hog Feed Cautions Mentioned
Readers report varied success feeding silage to hogs with grain and softer parts. Silage in cane and legume silage can be a valuable winter addition for brood sows. avoid moldy or spoiled silage and let hogs pick over spoiled portions.
Tire Inflation Myths and Heat Risks
A vintage warning urges car owners not to underinflate tires in hot weather. It explains gases expand with temperature and stresses the dangers of low pressure, noting proper inflation marks on tires and the risk of damaging heat buildup and fabric plies when tires are kept underinflated.
Steering wheel lock invention protects vehicle from theft
An invention aims to prevent unauthorized use of a vehicle by locking the steering wheel. It integrates with the steering column and allows the wheel to be fixed in any desired position while normally keeping some freedom of movement. The device serves as a theft deterrent by preventing unlawful driving.
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Scientific American
Alcohol as Motor Fuel Gains European Traction
The shortage of gasoline in Germany drives interest in denatured alcohol for industrial motor vehicles. France and Germany have pressed for interchangeable carburetors on subsidized cars, and Prince Henry urged Germans to use Benzol. The war shows Germany can endure gasoline cuts with denatured alcohol ready for trucks, while light cars gain popularity as small, narrow tread vehicles emerge in the market.
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Germany
France
Prince Henrys
Straining Lubricating Oil Prevents Pump Failure
The note advises straining oil before pouring it into the pump to avoid sticking and possible damage. It warns that unstrained oil may cause parts to jam or break, though this practice is uncommon.
Testing Tire Pressure by Road Condition
The article discusses tire inflation practices from past to present, noting that without a pressure gauge one can rough it by driving on a dry, poorly repaired road with holes. It warns against overinflating if rear passengers are in place and highlights risks to the driver from high pressure.
Tire Tracks Danger and Early Start Tips From The Era
Advice warns against driving in car tracks due to tire wear and traction loss as tires harden and resist absorption. Germany offers 25000 dollars for a true rubber regeneration process. New Washington jitney buses use pay as you enter and curb entry with electric signaling. A method explains starting an auto without a crank by jacking a rear wheel and spinning high speed.
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Disney
Washington
Nut retention by soldered thread fill method
Instructions describe using ordinary shop facilities to prevent a nut from loosening by filling the outside wall thread with solder. The nut is screwed in while the solder fills the thread and cools, forming a secure hold as it hardens.
Male Conversation From Mamie Sadie Grace Magazine
Fragmented dialogue excerpt shows masculine banter with insults and slang phrases. Mock confrontation includes repeated epithets like idiot blockhead jackass and silly, with note on linguistic habits in magazine stories and a mention of property abuse.
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Mamie Sadie Grace
Premature Baldness and Health Advice Ad
An advertisement extols Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment for scalp care and hair growth. It offers free samples by mail from Boston and notes products sold nationwide. The page also includes two light comic exchanges about weighty fish talk and a waiter with a bill, reflecting humor alongside the ad.
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Cuticura
Dept. XY
Boston
Adv
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