Building an Independent Allied Supply Line in France
The speaker explains how the United States established an independent French supply chain. He notes France's strong wartime rail system and ports, the need for U S ports of entry, and the construction of docks, cranes, warehouses, and a 600 mile rail extension. He describes shipping, factories, ordnance depots, and inland magazines built to support American operations.
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France
United States
Channel
A CLEAR COMPLEXION Says Dr Edwards a Well-known Bio Physician
An advertisement touts a complexion solution from Dr Edwards, a recognized physician in bio medicine, claiming it offers visible skin improvements. The notice presents bold claims and seeks customer attention without detailed clinical evidence.
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Dr. Rdwards
War Efforts Stretch Across Seas to Build Frontline Barracks
The speaker outlines American industrial mobilization in Europe, detailing lumber, construction of cantonments, hospitals, and transport for troops under General Pershing. He notes the shift in strategy due to Russia and Italy, the cooperation with Lloyd George, and the immense scale of the 1,500,000-man army effort, domestic support, and discipline advances.
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Pershing
Pennsylvania
Atterbury
Russia
France
Lloyd George
Supreme War Council
United States
Knights of Columbus
Young Women's Christian Association
sAdmesis Campacaius Committee
Red Cross
Hearings on railroad bill to finish tomorrow
Interstate Commerce Commissioner Anderson urged quick action on the administration railroad bill during today’s House Commerce Committee session. He represented Director General McAdoo in arguing for speed and prompt action on the measure.
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Washington
House Commerce Committee
Interstate Commerce
Anderson
McAdoo
Outbreaks Reported in Central Powers Amid War Struggles
War fronts run at low ebb while Austria-Hungary and Germany see new outbreaks among their populations due to wartime economic and food conditions.
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Austria-Hungary
Germany
Rioting in Bohemia as shortages spark police action
Despatches report severe rioting in Bohemia over floor rations with police dispersing mobs that smashed shop windows and plundered stores. Similar outbreaks in Rhenish Prussia required troops, and Pan Germanist attacks against opponents of war aims continue in Germany as Count von Hertling prepares a Belgian question statement.
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Switzerland
Bohemia
Rhenish
Prussia
Germany
Deutsche Tages Zeitung
Count von Hertling
Sugar Supply and War Report Stresses Global Impacts
The article notes world sugar shortages due to war, with one third of production outside Europe removed by conflict. It details competition for Cuban cane, disrupted shipments, and efforts to stabilize prices and prevent hoarding. It urges use of small Domino Sugar packages to curb waste and encourages home buyers to request these sizes.
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Europe
France
Belgium
England
United States
Cuba
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F. M. Edwards
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National Guard
Continental United States
Secretary of War
Baker
Lord Northcliffe
Canada
Atlantic
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Signal Corps
Engineering Department of
Army
Senate of the United States
War Department
F. King, MD
M’adoo
Jordan Marsh Company
Jordan Marsh
Java
Mr. Hoover
Porto Rico
Hawaii
Louisiana
American Sugar Refining Company
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