Refugees find sympathy as language barriers ease aid
Mexican refugees in San Antonio become loyal citizens after aid from the YWCA International Institute. A family destitute after loss of property saw a daughter earn income by embroidering aviator wings sold locally for little pay. Language barriers initially hindered fair payment, but staff helped secure suitable work and support. German propaganda feared, but trust in Americans grew. Fifteen foyers des Alice for French munitions workers offer housing, reading material, and companionship.
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San Antonio
Texas
International Institute
Young Women’s ‘Christian Association
Army Hostess Houses Expand Nationwide Network
Eighty five Hostess Houses are now maintained in army cantonments across the United States, run smoothly and efficiently. Twenty more are under construction at locations where ranking officers have urgently requested them.
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United States
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Hoover Seeks Farmland Aid for Mill Feed Distribution
The United States Food Administration urges Arizona farmers to cooperative use of wheat mill feeds for dairy cattle poultry and young pigs. Hoover's plan calls for pledges not to overbuy or waste feeds and for equitable distribution across states to protect Allied dairy supplies and domestic meat and milk production.
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Arilzona
United States Food Administration
Arizona
Herbert Hoover
Brouth
Food Administration
United States
Fiat Esech State
Scarcity of Workers Draws Mexican Women to U S
A seamstress pays ten dollars toward a Liberty Dandy while vowing to meet later payments. The piece urges U S bond buyers to join the Fourth Loan, praising sacrifice and patriotism as civilians fund the war effort.
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U.S
France
America
Texas
I.e Bank
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United States
Uile Saamscess
Wom 5alana Coals Off the state in New Jersey
A byline style item reports a woman unnamed in New Jersey actions. The note mentions coal operations or policy shifting within the state and implies a disruption or release affecting local energy concerns. No further official details are provided in the fragment.
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New Jersey
We’ll All Go Broke If We Don’t Beat the Germans
A WWI era poem about sacrifice and resolve in the trenches. The speaker urges collective effort to support soldiers, vowing to give all and urging readers to endure for victory amid fear of German aggression. The piece laments hunger and devastation while urging courage and unity.
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Farror
Women Drive Subscriptions to Liberty Loan Effort
Women across the Eleventh Federal Reserve District are credited with leading substantial contributions to the Second Liberty Loan drive. Dallas reports subscriptions totaling 2,004,000 dollars, while San Antonio follows with over 1,143,000 dollars as counties rally to the war effort.
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Havin Sal Ee Ees
Federal Reserve
Texas
Dallas Woman's Committee
San Antonio
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