Sweden Norway Denmark Russia Trade News Digest 2017
Long column of international notes covering Norwegian grain stocks and bread rationing debates in Oslo, bank loan negotiations with Britain, and Nordic shipbuilding plans. Sweden faces strikes at Kopparberg ironworks and a political push for wider suffrage, with reports on harvest prospects and neutral stance in the war.
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Norway
Vik
Haakon Five
Zebelius
Inet
M. Knydseb
Great Britain
Chris
tHanin
Eyte
Sailor's rise to high rank amid naval actions
The article notes Sims promotion to vice admiral in the U S Navy during heightened joint actions with Great Britain and Canada. It outlines his career from early service in Europe to his roles as attaché in Paris, command of destroyers, and leadership at the Navy Department improving gunnery practices introduced by an officer named Hitt.
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London
Vesdéls
United States
Greit Britisn
Bronce
Withi
Sims
Adi Dewitt Coffin
Titband
Atlantic
Admiril
America
Stina
Navy
Dollanss
Europe
Paris
Kantucty
Wunnery
Hitm
Walyas
Corbin
Almplést
China
Graham
Latin America as Ally in World War posture
John Barrett of the Pan American Union says Latin America will likely align with the United States and its European allies within a year. He notes pro American sentiment across Latin America, with neutral governments not German influenced, yet economic and sentimental forces push toward breaking with Germany.
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Lindman
Rikedag
Sweden
Churches of Baltimore
John Barrett
Pan American Union
Asid
All America
United States
Great Britain
France
Italy
Germany
Latin America
Doyen Leads 2600 Marines With Pershing In France
Colonel Charles Augustus Doyen commands 2 600 Marines in France under Maj. Gen. John J. Pershing. A veteran of Philippine campaigns and West Indies actions, he formerly led Washington Marine Barracks and is praised as a disciplined machine gun warfare expert shaping Marine corps trench defense. The force includes veteran units and planned grenade and trench mortar contingents, with many Marines from Dominican, Haitian, and Vera Cruz operations.
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Charles Augustus Doyen
France
John J. Pershing
West Indies
Marine Regiment
Pershing
Doyen
Washington, D. C
Doyens
New Hampshire
United States Naval Academy
Admiral Sims
Sims
Doven
Northcliffe’s Errand and British Policy Voice
Lord Northcliffe, dominant press power in Britain, travels to the United States on a commercial mission. The piece credits Alfred Harmsworth with shaping postwar policy and insists Northcliffe’s blunt, vigorous leadership blocks blunders in government operations, noting he will lack diplomatic standing in Washington.
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Lloyd George
Northcliffe
Thanet
Great Britain
Alfred Harmsworth
Lord Northcliffe
Alfred Harmeworth
Lem
Lord Northeliffs
Ord Northcliffe
United States
Arthur J. Balfour
Pritteh
Kin Hubbard on Law and Justice in a Laughing Age
Kin Hubbard laments a legal system skewed by wealth and influence. He critiques overbearing lawyers and shifting ordinances, noting police power and new trials while highlighting Newt Mapes and other cases. The piece satirizes justice, wealth, and society’s tolerance for inequity.
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Prince Albert ¢Ext
Newt Mapes
Our Farmer Friends and the City Parade
A satirical hometown column describes a city parade with animals and theatrics. It contrasts neglectful urban spectacle with rural charm, praising country folk for their genuine manners amid changing times and urging progress not to erode farm life.
Simple Yet Economical Dishes for Family Table
A 1930s style household guide promotes economical meals and tea culture. It lists practical kitchen setups with minimal equipment, cheap tea methods, and a range of affordable recipes like Graham Cookies and Date Nut Cakes. It emphasizes chewing thoroughly, frugal planning, and using leftovers creatively for hearty family meals.
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Uwiefs
Déguetore Iaet
Thortid Téelehotni
Tickholm
Denmark
Oshing
Lolland
Jna
Apgige
Trinidad
South Ammerieg
Nown
Norrwegian
Spitzentieegen
Kerta
Ingerninland
Pdmed Holntes
Peadant
Dunuaryet Ironworks
Blz Kopparberg Company
Friedrich Strindberg
August Strindberg
Riksdag
Nnil
Varner Ryden
Riking
Social Democratic Party
Madden
Bakeberg
Belgium
Ihan
Ork- Inginen
Hagrida
Ehurch
Jonkeeping
vIthe
Gothenburg
Harald
North Sea
Xabel
Sailor
Northcliffe’s Errand
Kin Hubbard
Liam
Elnek
Uberty
Poland
Terre Haute
Poultry House
Annie
Steva Walle
Steve
Conyvisht
Adama
Mieneas
Kwangar
Turo
Natu
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