America Faces Postwar Food Aid and World Leadership
A 1918 speech warns against overconfidence after military gains and urges continued effort for victory. It emphasizes feeding Allies during the war, easing postwar hunger in neutrals and occupied lands, and building a cooperative New World through conservation and shared resources to prove democracy’s global strength.
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Aneri
America
Ereas
Germany
Poland
Servia
Armenia
Sweden
Holland
Rumania
Ukraine
Baltic
United States
Daily Historic Events From 1746 to 1915
A compact ledger of notable 18th and 19th century events includes the 1746 Prussian victory at Kenseldorf, Webb born in Wethersfield later serving Washington, a 1809 postal convention signing in London, 1868 union reunions of U S federal troops, 1872 the Countess of Beaconsfield’s death, 1893 bridge collapse fatalities in Louisville, 1914 Carpathian crossings and Austrian risks, 1915 Haig’s command shift in France and Flanders, and 1914 Wilhelm II threatening vengeance if peace terms fail.
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Prince of Anhalt
Kenseldorf
Samuel B. Webb
Washington
U. S
Borm
Wethersfield
Conn
Great Britain
United States
London
Lord Palmerton
Bancroft
Ohio
Tennessee
Cumberland
Georgia
Chicago
Countess of
Beaconsfield
Benjamin Disraali
Louisville
Carpathians
Galicia
Sir Douglas Haig
John French
France
Flanders
Zimperor William
One Year Later War Anniversary Report
A retrospective note marks one year since the war began. It notes the Russo German armistice, Austro German forces in northern Italy, and the return of Colonel MH M House, head of the American mission to Europe, to the United States.
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AustroGerman
Italy
MH. M. House
Migelon
Europe
United States
Obituary Snippet Notes Birthdays of Noted Officials
Deke of Athol named high commissioner of Spotland church born 47 years ago today. Major Alexander Lambert president of the American Medical Association and surgeon general of the American Red Cross in Prence born in New York 07 years ago today. Rear Admiral John Pittsbury appears in the fragment.
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Deke of
Athol
Jord
Church of Spotland
Alexander Lambert
American Medical Association
American Red Cross
Prence
New York
John Pittsbury
Notable Birthdays in Historic Obituaries
The text notes anniversaries from years past, mentioning Alexandre Gustave Eiffel born in Dijon France 86 years ago and other figures including a Lowell resident and a French Lyon native with ages 73 and 67 respectively. The passage preserves a snapshot of historical births and figures.
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U. BS. N
Lowell
Mase
Alexandre Gustave Eiffel
Eiffel Tower
Paris
Dijon
France
Lous
Lyons
Pronce
Quarantine Restricts Laundry Pickup From PLU Sign Homes
Due to a strict quarantine the Laundries cannot collect laundry from residences displaying PLU signs. Household pickups are suspended until further notice.
Commerce Department Takes Over Two WIB Divisions
The secretary of commerce announces that two War Industries Board units are reassigned to the department. The resources and conversion section will continue temporarily while the conservation division joins commerce permanently. The conservation division formerly the commercial economy board has focused on conserving resources. The Hoard of Health has ordered laundries to adopt bendlen houses where the PLM sign appears.
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Secretary of Commerce
War Industries Board
Department of Commerce
The
Commercial Economy Board
Interstate Retailers Credit Association dissolves under Wyoming law
Notice states that at a stockholder meeting of The Interstate Retailers Credit Association the vote approved dissolution after all debts were paid. The President and Secretary will file notices with the Wyoming Secretary of State and county clerks and publish as required.
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Cea Association
Wyoming
Interstate Retailers Credit Association
State of
Robert D. Sims
Willis V. Sims
United Wyoming Otl Company
Secretary of State
C. E. Francia
Carl W. Kelly
C. B. Starr
D. L. Cobb
Herbert D. Gale
Homn
Greybull
Big Horn County
Citizens National Bank
Cheyenne
Opd
Charlies H. Wunnicke
Notch of Annual Meeting Notice in Cheyenne
Fragmentary notice from January 15, 1919, in Cheyenne Wy stating a meeting at 2 PM for a three member board, with references to laundry services and warnings about pickup at houses marked with FLY signs. Mentions Red Cross drive and classified ads promising results.
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Cheyenne
Wanted Help Wanted Classified Bits
Wanted male help for janitor duties at a large block. Four boys needed to carry Leader routes for Mr. Wood at the Leader office. Advertising salesman sought by Merchants Publishing Co. Kalama zoo duotone calendars, feather goods, signs, blotters offered with liberal commission for Wyoming and Northern Colorado openings starting 1919 season January 1. Write for details.
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Wood
Merchants Publishing Co
Kalamazoo
Mich
Wyoming
Colorado
World War History Offers Big Profit Pitches
Advertisement overview lists multiple wartime books with introductions by General March and other officers, featuring official photographs and maps. It promotes profits for agents and sellers, with sample outfits, credits, and premiums, targeting men and women.
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Peyton C. March
United States
Universal Mouse
Philadelphia
U.S
Baldwin Company
Cleveland
Rockefeller
Salesmen wanted for Wyoming and Detroit ads
A collage of classified notices seeks capable salesmen for Wyoming and Detroit with commissions and weekly advances. Firms include Miles F. Bixler Co and Rice Company offering steady work, travel territory in Wyoming, and an ad for car carburetors promising a quick start and a trial period.
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Wyoming
Miles F. Bixler Co
Carlin Ridge
Cleveland
Wyoaring
Rice Company
Williams Bidg
Detroit
War book sales and ads in 1910s newspaper notice
Francis A. March introduces a large war history book with a $2.00 price and $1.00 agent profit, complemented by a Hertel Co publishing offer and credit terms. Additional ads seek a waitress, a knitting mill job, a FORD roadster, a 12 room boarding house, a Columbia phonograph, and a furnished sleeping room for a couple, with contact details and locations included.
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America
Cunningham Co
Chicago
Outfit, Hertel Co
Wanted to Rent Two Rooms and Board with Steam Heat
Dougle seeks accommodation with two rooms and board in a private home, offering a good price for reliable steam heat and comfortable living. Public notice from a classified ad hints at a personal request for housing.
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Dougle
Business Opportunities and Lost Watch Notice
INCORPORATE your business. Avoid partnerships protect private property from business ventures in formation free Phillip Lawrence former assistant secretary state Huron South Dakota Ave 20. LOST Between Thomas and U P depot gold wrist watch on 16th street initials R J J Return to Leader Reward 15.
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Phillip Lawrence
Huron
South Dakota
Ave. 20
Thomas
U. P. Depot
16Th Street
Forty Thousand in Coffer for Christmas Fund
New York report notes $40,000 received for the dollar Christmas fund for destitute Belgian children. agencies in Brussels aim to collect $100,000 by Christmas Eve as relief work continues with Belgium still affected by hardship following invasions.
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New York
Henry Clews
Dollar Christmans Fund
Brussels
Commission For Relief In
Belgium
Olews
Hemphill
Commission For Relief
Henry Clown
Droad Street
Oil Quotations and Quinine Claim Spark Debate
The report notes India is said to consume a sixth of the world quinine supply while a separate claim speaks of Laplanders skating hundreds of miles daily, illustrating curious international measurements and exaggerations in circulation.
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Inidkda
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Capitol Ave
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Ant Oe
Francis A March
General March
Outfit Free
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Astern
Montana
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