Food Survey to Gauge U S Diet and Stock for War Needs
The Department of Agriculture conducts a national food survey to assess household diet and food availability. It inventories supplies from stores to farms, surveys urban and rural households, and analyzes milk consumption and storage habits to inform educational campaigns and wartime rations.
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Washington
America
Department of Agriculture
United States
Bureau of Crop Estimates
Chicago
Worith Abbott
School of Civics and Philanthropy
Stockyards
Southwest Side
Black Belts
A Line O Cheer by John Kendrick Bangs
Poem notes February and other months provoke mixed feelings yet promise renewal. The speaker dislikes February yet welcomes spring’s approach as songbirds hint at warmer days and personal control over time.
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BY John Kendrick Bangs
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Breakfast Table Musings On War And Winter Woes
A quip heavy column notes wartime shortages and social humor. It contrasts coal scarcity with high living costs, recalls past winters, and mocks demurrage and rationing while reflecting on the era’s mood and daily life. Washington Star style quips and snippets mix with cultural references and public concerns.
German Fleet Restored To Ocean Service For Troop Transport
The article asserts that the German commercial fleet has been fully restored for ocean travel and is transporting American troops to France. It contrasts German sabotage of interned ships with American Yankee machinist skill, noting vessels like Waterland Leviathan now serve Entente powers. It argues sabotage failed against American ingenuity and condemns German wartime deception.
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France
Vaterland
United States
Germany
Bocie
Waterland
Fish Substitute Riles Food Conserveinsiders Humble by Prices
The piece argues fish as meat substitute is expensive and controlled by a fish trust. It condemns monopoly in refrigeration and markets, cites fishermen paid pennies while public pays high prices, and warns against overemphasis on fish to replace beef amid rising costs. It calls for oversight of the fish industry to prevent bankruptcy of households.
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London
Ben- Hur
Imeta Tomers
Fish Trust
Republican Greet Warmer Than Temperament At Bridgeport Dinner
A Republican dinner in Waterbury, priced at 4.50 per plate, drew Bridgeport visitors. John T. King was absent but the event proceeded with a chilly reception for calls to cheer Bridgeport’s lieutenant governor and mayor. The icy turnout pleased some Bridgeport guests, highlighting partisan frictions.
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Waterbury
Bridgeport
John T. King
One Year Of Frightfulness Warns Of German Policy
A retrospective on Germanys submarine warfare mark a year since its start. The author argues Britain survived initial hopes of quick defeat and notes the submarine campaign drew the United States into the war. It condemns German efficiency and disregard for law as unmatched in history.
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Germany
Britain
United States
Italian Front Victories Signal Alpine Pressure
Report from the Italian front says Italy and its allies won two large victories in a week and threaten to pocket much of the Austrian right wing in the mountains. Air superiority is credited with the gains, sparking concerns among German commanders about a potential debacle in the Alpine fastnesses.
Hartford and Pie Spark Hunger for Pie Sales
Hartford residents rally over pie shortages amid a food conservation effort linked to wheatless days. Sloopville's representative faces petitions to ease restrictions as Hartford households declare “Give us pie or give us death.” The city is noted for its fine pies and is not blamed for craving them.
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Hartford
Sloopville
Congress
American Army Studies Wire Defenses In Fog
American patrols in the sector conducted inspections of enemy wire defenses and uncovered additional points of interest while dense fog limited aerial and artillery observation. No patrol clashes reported as night continues with observers on standby awaiting clear weather.
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France
Associated Press
Say Tevoli Confessed to Murder of Anderson
New Haven police arrested Michele Yevvoli alias Michele Ivoli wanted in Perth Amboy New Jersey for the murder of Benjamin Anderson on April 12 1917. He allegedly admitted to shooting Anderson during questioning tonight.
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New Haven
Michele Yevvoli
Michele Ivoli
Perth Amboy
N. J
Benjamin Anderson
Tevoli
Ihen
Anderson
Reed for investigation arrest of Charles H Kang in Putnam Street case
Charles H Kang, 26, of 97 Putnam Street, was arrested yesterday by Sergeant Bray of the detective bureau on a charge of breach of the peace and held for investigation. After examination Kang was released on orders of Captain Edward O Cronan.
Letter to the Editor on theater seating and baby ticket charge
Thomas C Sturet of Union Ave Bridgeport complains to the editor about a local theater incident where his wife paid for an extra ticket for their seven month old baby and was forced to remove her hat and coat from a seat. He criticizes jitney drivers and urges public interest in the issue.
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Union Ave
Bridgeport
Tam
Bridgeport Telegram
Publica
Tamia Jitney
Jitney
Thomas C, Sturet
Pepper Talks: Happiness Lies in Non Interference
George Matthew Adams argues happiness is relative and best achieved through non interference. He urges individuals to use their own brains and lives, avoid meddling in others affairs, respect nature and personal rights, and perform one’s own work without interfering with anyone.
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Twuman Neature
Caesar
Cauesar
Walk Now Before You Lose Your Breath
Medical editor warns readers to exercise now to avoid later health declines. He cites rising breathlessness, reduced work capacity, and risk of stroke or apoplexy if inactivity continues. The piece urges action to prevent severe cardiovascular damage in later years.
Pershing Reports Deaths in France from Nadopath Cis
General Pershing today announced four deaths in France from nadopath cis. The fallen are Corporal Harry C. G. Clairland from Bran déywine Summit Belaciare County, Pag Franklin A. Bick of Salisbury, Mad., James Perruan who succumbed to hemorrhagic disease in Camidon, N.7 and R. Smith who died from a lung abscess in Phillipsburg, N. dy.
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Pershing Loday
Nadopath Cis
Harry Cg.lairland
Brandéywine Sunmlt
Belaciare County
Franklin A. Bick
Salisbury
Mad
James Peruran
Camidon
R. Smith
Phillipsburg
N. Dy
The Teeth and Health in Child Education
Andrew Curziner argues the teeth relation to overall health and urges dental clinics and school screenings. He notes decayed teeth spread germs, cause breath odor and facial pain, impair appetite and digestion, and warns of inherited tooth quality while stressing dental hygiene as essential in every child's education.
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New York
Boston
Questions and Answers on Osteopathy and Dust Inhalation
The text discusses osteopathy recognition and education standards. It notes that osteopathy is not recognized as a medical degree by some authorities, cites educational requirements, and warns that inhaling small amounts of dust daily in an upholsterer's plant could be harmless or harmful depending on quantity.
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TI. M. T
Twé
Currier
Ambey Wy
Republican nominations grow in Kansas and national gossip
The Kansas Republican field expands with candidates for senator and governor. Names include Capper Stubber Scott Bristow for senator and Allen Bristow Keene Morgan Troutman for governor. Roosevelt leads the GOP, while Wilson's allies seek war support with a long list of prominent Republicans and party figures.
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Kansas
Arthur Capper
W. R. Stubber
Charles F. Scott
J. L. Bristow
Henry J. Allen
Wichita
S. M. Bristow
Troy
A. M. Keene
Fort Scott
W. Y. Morgan
Hutchinson
James A. Troutman
Topeka
Sanitary Engineers to Discuss Sewage Plant
Two expert sanitary engineers from Wesw York city will be present at the meeting of the paving and sewer commission this evening to present statistics on the installation of the R-W streens for the proposed Bostwick avenue sewage disposal plant. They will offer advice on the plant and disposal matters in general.
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York City
Paving and Sewer Commission
City Auditor
Bostwick Avenue
Plan to Investigate Church World Methods
New York Jan 31 Plans placing trained men in university communities to investigate methods of work worship and education for Episcopal students were completed at the closing session of the general board of religious education of the Protestant Episcopal church. The collegiate department was empowered to proceed with a campaign to equip workers at the state universities. Scholarships of a new kind were arranged for upper classmen of proved ability and leadership who are being trained for church work.
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New York
Episco
Th c
Th General Board of Religious Education
King and Ullman May Combine to Beat Roraba
Rumors after the McKinley association dinner in Ta terbury suggest an armistice between John T. Kin, Fairfield County Republican boss, and Colonel Ike Ulhman, with New Braven in hand. The plan aims to split Henry Borabacs and weaken King’s Republican machine by forming a united front. Both King and Ulman were absent from the dinner.
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McKinley Association
Taterbury
John T. Kin
Fairfield County
Ike Ulhman
Henry Borabacs
King
Republica
Mr. Ultman
McKinley
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