War Department abandons nineteen war construction projects
The War Department announced the abandonment of nineteen war construction projects including nitrate and sulfuric acid plants and a petroleum and gas facilities. Abandoned sites include plants in Cincinnati Toledo Little Rock Grand Rapids and Brunswick along with Camp Jessup Atlanta Mays Landing and East Alton. Total planned outlay exceeded 160 million though exact figures were not available.
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Washington
War Department
Cincinnati
Toledo
Little Rock
Grand Rapids
Brunswick
Mooriem
Senter
Mish
Giant
Calif
Power
Milton
Camp Jessup
Atlanta
Mays Landing
Bethlehem Loading .Company
N. T
Cambridge
Mass
Peters Cartridge Company
Record 1918 crop value and acreage rise nationwide
Department of Agriculture figures show farm crops worth a total of 12 275 million dollars this year, with 355 895 722 acres cultivated, a gain of 10 700 000 acres over last year. Corn fell below the five year average, but wheat, barley, rye, tobacco, hay, cotton and oats topped previous records.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Europe
Ambassadors and Economic Aides Proposed by Polk
Acting Secretary of State Polk urged the House Foreign Affairs committee to expand the consular force and appoint 25 economic assistants to aid American industries in expanding postwar foreign trade. He also requested increased pay for ambassadors and ministers.
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Washington
Polk
House Foreign Affairs Committee
President to Speak to Troops on Paris Voyage
President Wilson will address troops as the George Washington sails from the Azores toward Brest. The voyage faces weather delays with a heavy southwest wind and refitted signals, while the carrier arrives in Brest around Friday morning. The voyage plan includes landing in Purvis and awaiting French greetings on Quay No 3.
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Dec. Jr
Associated Press
U. S
George Washington
Wilson
Azores
Purvis
Navilion Con Quay No. 3
France
Chorge Washington Today
HO Wwerg
Ovivaba
New York
Croopie Washington
Paris
Crom Tha
Park George V
United States
Georg Washington
Hner
Ador Elected Swiss President Amid Contested Vote
Ador was chosen president of the Swiss Confederation as the International committee head and Red Cross leader Astor received broad support. The ceremony followed by Astor visiting the United States for international meetings and prisoner of war issues discussed at the agency.
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Carstiie Ade
Swiss Confederation For
AL Afar
St Possibde
M. Astor
Lyenterractionad
Redpass
Tae
United States
Attenst Ut International Ed Creeniyfermies
Wissington
New World Symens Agency
Prisooners of War
Three Housatonic Shipyard Vessels Ready for Launch
Three ships at Housatonic Ship Building in Stratford are ready to launch to beat winter ice. Each vessel exceeds $200,000, with one to debut next week and the others soon after. Engines will be fitted in Providence after launch, and the yard plans further construction despite uncertain contracts.
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Housatonic
Stratford
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Channel
Jia
Providence
R. 1
Planned Subway To Mexico for Draft Evaders
In Chicago a prosecutor described alleged plots for an underground railway to Mexico to aid draft evaders. Joseph Fleming, assistant district attorney, warned the jury at Victor L Gerger’s conspiracy trial that such schemes aimed to embarrass the United States during wartime. The Milwaukee congressman-elect and four Socialist defendants faced espionage act charges.
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Chicago
Mexico
Republic
United States
Joseph Fleming
Victor L. Gerger
Milwaukee
How to Get Rid of Rheumatism
An advertisement claims Vera Lampeson suffered years of rheumatism with severe side and back pains from strains and heavy lifting. After trying Fruatives tablets she improved after the first box and continued use, now reportedly in good health. Fruatives Limited lists price and regional dealer details.
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Vera
USA
Lampson
Vox
FRU Atives Limited
Oguiensberg
Beauty specialist shares secret cosmetic dye method
Mrs. MLD. Collespie of Kansas City describes an inexpensive home dye mixture to alter hair color. She claims a gray look can appear twenty years younger with a weekly application, noting ingredients are available locally or via druggist.
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Mld
Collespie
Kansas City
Givitaie
Las Rom
Fiona
Women Should Wear Tore Than Jewelry
Chicago reports debate among public health officials on women’s attire. Dr. Jeannette Throckmorton of Iowa denounces last summer’s street dress as indecent and blames "good women" for letting daughters risk pneumonia and influenza with scant clothing. Dr. Ime L. Lohdell of Chicago supports lighter dress for moral and hygienic reasons and favors a uniform dress for industry workspaces.
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Chicago
Jeannette Throckmorton
Cheriton
Iowa
Dr. Lobdell
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