Japan Faces Food Shortage Amid Intensive Small-Farm System
Japan with 65 million people has 25 to 30 million in agriculture while cultivated land is only a fraction of the US. About 70 percent of farms are under 2 1/2 acres and 90 percent under five. Lico is staple but barely sufficient, with imports from Siam and Burma. Asahi urges government to ban food exports and Tokyo plans open markets for foodstuffs.
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Japan
United States
America
Siam
Burma
Asahi
Tokio
Women's Land Army now has its newspaper
London reports the Women's Land Army now publishes an official weekly titled Landswoman through the Board of Agriculture. The first issue praises farm laborers, noting no farming task is beyond the girls and highlighting their strong response to the land call, despite lower pay. New training centers open this season offering roles from mole catchers to smiths and poetry writing by workers.
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London
Won G
Dasa Army
England
Ties “Tandswoman
Iisi
Cla
Smith Ng
Hess
Ariel
Damaged Antwerp Area Report From War Effort
Fragmentary report notes German damage to Antwerp and surrounding areas during wartime. Text references repair needs, dilapidated gates, and drastic postwar reparations discussions with unclear dates and specifics.
Pickpocket Allegation Stuns Rail Depot Witnesses
Report from yesterday at the railround depot details an alleged pickpocket incident. Detective Bray and Tia Leannienm arrested a suspect amid confusion. The case involves a claim of a person being pickpocketed and references remedies and medicines.
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Sersemit
Bray
Tia Leannienm
Weissman
After Duty in Trenches Ready for the Theatre
Frenchy Front February 28 correspondence describes troops resting after weeks in mud and snow. French infantrymen, weary but relaxed, clean and groom themselves as they anticipate theater performances in a local rest camp. The scene blends camp life with a moment of gaiety among veterans and younger soldiers alike.
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Associated Ir
Associated Press
Lpawn
Theater Aux Avnigos
Tivesen
Tivesen Ared Id Be Oon Hand, Youre? Lolluweck
Flage
Ceil
Ligne Agier Heur
Italy
Theft of Beer and Belongings Leads to Arrest
A man was arrested yesterday and taken to police headquarters after allegedly stealing beer bottles and a bottle of perfume from Joseph Penny. The incident occurred during a disturbance at a local house, with claims of a broader problem involving absences at PETS HIGH SCHOOL Bridgeport and a widespread illness affecting students and teachers.
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Polich
Joseph Pei
Ing
Nurses to take boxing lessons at Camp Custer
Nearly 100 nurses serving at the Camp Custer base hospital are to receive boxing instruction organized by Charlie White, the division boxing instructor. The order stems from fears raised by reports of Norman atrocities against Red Cross nurses and other women, making the cantonment a pioneer in such self defense training.
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the Creek
Mich
Camp Custer Cantonment
BO Lo
France
Camp Cster
Charlie White
Custer
United States
Brakes Fail to Hold Crash at Telegraph Pole
Richard J. Kieley, 49, of 40 Grand Street, drove a Ford touring car that failed to stop and crash into a telegraph pole at a street corner. He was thrown from the vehicle and sustained rib injuries and internal damage. He was taken to St. Vincent's Hospital in a serious but non life threatening condition.
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Richard J. Kieley
Grand Street
Sushi
J Pet Giadarnma Avention
St. Vincent's Hospital
Tawit A. Gasias
Gets Chilling Bath After Horseplay Incident
A boy named Johny Semopini Ba of 199 Sprove Street was pushed into icy water at the foot of Pembroke Street during horseplay with companions. He was removed unconscious and revived at a local hospital. details remain unclear as authorities investigate the mishap and ensure proper care.
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Stordng
Pembroke Street
Johny Semopini Ba
Sprove Street
Pasuth
Ios
Fimo
Ftuker
New Silk Fashions Feature Bordered Foulard Fabrics
New silks shown in shops present bordered designs of unusual beauty for a semi formal model. The belted tunic sits over a straight skirt with a gathered waist front and narrow shoulder yoke. Bread revers and collar finish the neckline. Medium size needs 6 1 2 yards bordered material.
Hun Transport Sunk All on Board Lost
Finns arriving at Stockholn report the German transport Frankland struck a mine and sank near Nourland. The ship carried soldiers cannons and ammunition. The entire crew and Admiral Von Meyrer are said lost. A Stockholm despatch notes another German transport blown by a mine near the Aland Islands. Frankland was damaged while aiding.
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London
Stockholn
Ensksimed
Frankland
Nourland
Admiral von Meyrer
Stockholm
Aland Islands
Man Arrested After Rolling Pin Assault in Local Home
Antoine Tersi Chiyeuce sirest reportedly returned home last Saturday night to a dispute with his spouse. He allegedly grabbed a rolling pin and struck her, causing two wounds. He is detained at the Second Precinct police station on an assault charge.
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Antoine Tersi Chiyeuce Sirest
Tersi
Preccinet
Railroad theft charge reported against Rarrick Clark
A man named Rarrick Clark of 104 Trank Street was arrested yesterday and jailed at police headquarters on charges of theft of a bottle of brandy from the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad property in RRville.
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Rarrick Clark
Trank Street
New York, New Haven and Hartford
Overheated Pipe Cited as Cause of Minor House Fire
An overheated pipe in a house at 2474 North Avenue in Tucker caused a small fire in a wood beam in the cellar. The alarm box triggered the response but there was no damage reported. Occupant identified as G to 1.
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Encoen
North Avoenue
Tucker
Pire
Assault Charge After Railway Station Scuffle
A man identified as Louis 120th of G anah ue was taken to police headquarters and charged with assaulting Jerry Donahue. Both men are said to be watchmen for the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad at Lindgeport station. The motive for the attack remains unclear though it is reported the assailant struck Donahue in the jaw.
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Louis
Anahue
Jerry Donahue
New York
New Haven and Martfard
Pas
Lindgeport
Donahue
Tie
Vinel cod liver and iron tonic advertisement
After sickness they gave her Vinel tonic and restore health. The Hindle pharmacy and Liggett’s drug stores advertise Vinel as a cod liver and iron tonic for weak run-down nervous conditions. Available at Ostrot’s Bridgeport locations and other drug stores nationwide.
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Ind
Hindle Pharmacy
Liggetts Riker Drug Store
I. d. Ostrot
Pembroke Street
Eorner Hailton
East Main Street
Jane
Bridgeport
DANDROL Hair Tonic On Sale At Local Drug Stores
DANDROL Hair Tonic promotes renewed strength for weak heads of hair and scalp relief from dandruff. Each tube sold for 65c or 5c, with 65c per tube offered at select drug stores including The Atlantic Pharmacy and Cannon's Drug Store in Bridgeport.
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Atlantic Pharmacy
Matin St
Bridgeport
Cannon's Drug Store
Aridnapark
ROU. Taint Co
N.Y
Gary Ay Dair
Father John’s Medicine for Dangerous Colds
Historical advertisement promoting Father John’s Medicine as a safe cold remedy. Claims no alcohol or dangerous drugs, promises relief for colds and throat troubles, warns neglect leads to pneumonia, and asserts prompt relief without harmful substances. The copy reflects early 20th century marketing language and dubious medical claims.
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John
California Syrup of Figs advertised as child laxative
An old advertisement promotes California Syrup of Figs as a safe laxative for cross, sick, and feverish children. It claims quick relief by clearing bowels and easing stomach issues, urging parents to give the product to restore play and energy, with cautions about mislabeling and seeking the California Syrup of Figs from California Syrup Company.
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California
Aiboa
Deitel Belie
I of
Best Foot Forward Tea Specialists Hire Top Tas Tidious
A local business emphasizes maintaining premium teas by hiring tea specialists. The effort aims to ensure high quality offerings for discerning customers and uphold their standard for superior tea selections.
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van Idyk
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