Eight Months Trade Boom for Philippines in 1918
The Manila report shows imports totaling 41.54 million dollars and exports 86.04 million for the first eight months through August 1918, the highest eight month totals on record. Prices drove the growth with cotton and coconut oil leading gains, while shipping and freight constraints constrained importers. The coconut oil export reached 16.28 million dollars, up about 130 percent from the prior eight months, spurring renewed interest in planting cocoanuts.
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Philippine Islands
J. F. Boomer
Manila
United States
Japan
Sugar Exports, Tonnage Shortages, and Plantations Rise in 1918
The article notes many new plantations being laid out in the coconut regions and major capital investments in planting in the Philippines. It reports sugar exports for eight months nearly matching 1917, a lack of tonnage hindering the industry, and that government vessels eased freight shortages by late summer and fall, improving cargo space though hemp market uncertainties persisted.
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United States
Philippines
Vesgola
Sailora
Philippine Sedge Mat Industry Reaches for U S Market
A Commerce Reports piece by J F Boomer urges developing a Philippine sedge mat industry. It notes balangot sedge grows across the islands, potential for organization, and parallels with Philippine embroidery as a model for building factories, workers, and trade networks to supply the American market.
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Philippines
United States
Japan
Formosa
J. F. Boomer
Bureau of Education
Islands
Provinces to Open Market Hubs to Curb Living Costs
Manila dispatch reports provincial treasurers authorized to use provincial funds to establish markets on islands modeled after two year Manila plan. The aim is to bus and sell food at controlled prices to lower the cost of living.
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Manilla
FP. L
Manila
Iplandas
Farm Labor Division Formed to Boost Harvest Recruitment
Federal Directors report week of December 14 shows 182 798 registered for employment with 127 415 referred and 40 026 placed. New Farm Service Division, led by M A Coykendall, will recruit harvesters for the western wheat belt and coordinate farm labor nationwide with the Department of Agriculture.
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United States Employment Service
TLF
Department of Lavor
Department
M.A. Coykendall
Nebraska
John T. Connell
Mississippi
Federal Employment Service
Western Wheat Belt
Department of Agriculture
Tientsin Aims to Become China's New York
General Yang Ith, commissioner, says Tientsin will be transformed by the San Tiao Shih Cutting to reclaim land and move the river. He envisions modern streets, new housing, and a miniature railway as part of making Tientsin a thriving, better educated city.
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Tientsin
China
New York
Yang I Th
North China Star
San Tiao Shih
Chihli
Yang
Tientain
Buth
Eral Yang
Safery Il En
Worth Attention of Women Laments Kidney Ailments
An 1910s style ad urges women to seek Foley Kidney pills for tiredness backache rheumatic pains and weakened kidneys. Mrs. T. J. Bucknell of Hardy Nob. testifies she recovered from lumbago with their aid.
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T. J. Bucknell
Rowte
Hardy
Nob
Foley
Ady
Anglo American Co operation in the Far East
G Charles Hodges spoke to the American University Club of Shanghai on October 22 about Anglo American cooperation in the war as a model for future allied effort in the Far East. The well attended meeting included H H Mot, W C Lane, Ralph Dawson, Julian Arnold and others as guests and officers.
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G. Charles Hodges
Far East
Charles Hodges
American University Club of
Shanghai
H. H. Mot
Bishop Home Stunts
W. C. Lane
Ralph Dawson
New Asia Banking Corporation
Julian Arnold
Hodgen
United States
Pacific
Anglo American cooperation and the Far East alliance
The speaker argues that Anglo American cooperation is essential for lasting peace and mutual aims in the Far East. He warns against old diplomacy and calls for close working ties between the United States and Britain, stressing economic interests and shared sacrifice amid global tension. He predicts a need for an intimate U S Britain accord to shape a stable Pacific future and curb rival powers.
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Pan-American Association
United States
Americas
Alles
England
America
Orient
State Department
Washington
Downing Street
London
Peking
Fvel
Destrucon
Fyrmer
Far East
Great Britain
China
Britain
Pacific
Mage
Atlantic
West Front
Monument to a Famous Venetian Family
A seventeenth century marble monument in Venice’s church of SS. John depicts the doges Mocenigo and Vendramin with their wives. Rich yellow marble background and African columns reflect the era’s opulence, contrasting with the republic’s fading simplicity and faith.
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Republic
Mocenigo
Vendramin
Venice
Ss.john and Paul
West seeks united action in cooperative effort
A brief note urges cooperation across regions to strengthen collective action. It emphasizes unity and shared goals, calling on leaders to align policies and resources for mutual benefit in the near term.
Post Office and Labor Dept Link Information Centers for Soldiers
The Post Office and the Department of Labor will make post offices nationwide information centers guiding discharged soldiers to the nearest bureaus. A United States Employment Service representative is stationed at 73 camps with 25 more covered recently to direct men to job openings matching their qualifications. Thousands are daily registering at camps via these representatives.
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Post Office Department
Department of Labor
United States Employment Service
National
Department of iIabor
Feeder& Employment Service
Chinese Postoffice Shows Progress in 1917 Report
Co Director H Picard-Destelan reports 1917 airplas of 1 422 million against 927 thousand in 1916 with improvements and a growing surplus despite disorders floods and plague Mail matter and parcels posted rise to 278 281 400 an increase of 28 million over 1916 and 24 million over 1915 Letters cards printed matter and other articles add to the growth Money orders issued total 321 523 300 versus 40 066 500 in 1916 The number of post offices and agencies grows to 1 102 and courier lines expand in Kwantung Manchuria China and Anhwei districts
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H. Picard-Destelan
Millona
Kwangtung
Payment Use of This Department Aids Chinese Labor Corps Families
The article notes that payments to families abroad are increased partly due to the department's use in supporting the Chinese labor corps overseas. The emphasis is on relief funds reaching relatives of workers and the broader impact on wartime aid programs.
China’s First Mercant Vessel Arrives in Seattle
The free Chinese merchant ship Hwa Hwa arrived in Seattle from the Straits Settlements and Hongkong with an estimated five to seven hundred tons of general merchandise. It is the first Chinese steamship to carry the flag of the Chinese Republic on Pacific waters.
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China
Seattle
Hwa Hwa
Straits Settlements
Hongkong
Chinese Republic
Pacific
Foley's Honey and Tar Ad Highlighted in Remedy Pitch
An advertisement promotes Foley's Honey and Tar from Henry Willis in Sandy Point Texas as a cure for coughs and colds. The copy claims relief after trying several medicines and warns the product contains opiates and is sold nationwide.
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Foley
Hee
Henry Willis
Sandy Point
Tenas
Ady
Canton Names New Over Governor for Kwangtung
Canton reports Mr. Chale Wang appointed civil governor of Kwangtung by the mill government. He was installed October 20 and received the office insignia from Governor Li Yau Yan, who will back the Constitutional movement as commander of the Situ Hing troops.
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Canton
Chale Wang
Kwangtung
Mill
Li Yau Yan
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