Secretary Houston urges farmers to cut waste and boost crops
Secretary Houston called on American farmers to mobilize agricultural resources to avert a food shortage in the international crisis. He urged seed testing and seed disinfection, plant disease prevention, and improved land preparation, warning of large losses from blight and pests. He advised canning plans, seed treatment, spraying equipment, and storage strategies to save potatoes, vegetables, and fruits while maintaining household preservation with scarce tin.
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Farmers of America
Houston
Department of Agriculture
City Briefs From Early Washington News
A series of brief items reports a rear end collision on Kenilworth line injuring Motorman Woodyard and Conductors Lemax and Hollis, with Woodyard hospitalized. Fire at Mendosa John’s stable kills a horse and damages property. A thief steals three fox furs from Samuel Saks’ show window. Lectures and performances are announced at Holy Cross Academy Arts Club and Metropolitan Church. The Commercial Club flag will replace the club flag to show loyalty. Temperance activists organize a two day Raleigh conference. Community meetings are slated for Brightwood Park and Four-and-a-half Street NW venues. Socialist leaders push against war with Germany over submarines. Julian Pearson named delegate to the St. Louis convention. Bird study lectures begin at American University. Rhode Island Avenue Suburban Citizens meet at Sherwood Church. A fundraiser musical TONIC at Calvary M E Church supports building funds.
Deaths and births listed in local notices section
A long list of marriages and births includes Albert and Ellen Shedd with a daughter, many other couples with newborn boys and girls, and multiple named families. The deaths section records numerous age listings from 52 to 90 with hospital locations and partial addresses, followed by a closing advertisement for blooming plants and fresh-cut flowers at Gude's at 1214 KF, Vm.
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Gude's
Toy Balloon Case Again in 2 Courts
The punctured toy balloon case involving James Hunter Jr, then 18, moved between juvenile court and the District Supreme Court. Hunter pleaded guilty to puncturing a balloon at a G A R reunion, was sent to Reform School for Boys, and placed on probation under a suspended sentence. His father seeks a writ of prohibition and review, arguing lack of legal authority and excess punishment. Justice Gould ordered Latimer to show cause by April 6.
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District Supreme Court
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Latimer
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Hunter
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Here
Baltimore
Weather forecast and tide table from Washington DC issue
District DC Maryland fair Wednesday and Thursday warmer Thursday. Virginia fair Wednesday colder southeast. rain and snow in northern regions. Flood warnings in upper Tennessee and Connecticut valley. Western disturbances move, storm warnings along Atlantic coast. Temperature readings listed, rain reported, sunshine small. Easter wedding decor ad appears at end.
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