Omaha to Be Center Most Important Trade Congress
The Trans-Mississippi readjustment congress moves to Omaha February 18 22 1919 to guide western business. J Ogden Armour David F Houston Harry A Wheeler among promised speakers with meetings covering agriculture banking canning products highway and farm loan sectors and foreign trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
Atlantic City
West
Congress
J. Ogden Armour
Chicago
David F. Houston
Agriculture
Harry A. Wheeler
Chamber of Commerce of the United States
Arthur Continental
Commer
Idaho
Iowa
Kansas
Minnesota
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Mexico
North Dakota
Oregon
South Dakota
Utah
Washington
Wyoming
Aches and Pains Put It On Freely
A terse note urges readers to apply the phrase freely and avoids any restriction. The brief hints at a casual, conversational tone, suggesting openness in using the expression without constraint or obligation.
Peace Plan Backed by Italy for League Establishment
Milan delegates from all classes unite in support of President Wilson's League of Nations principles at a Jan 13 convention. The meeting, chaired by Prof. Arcangelo Ghisleri, endorses constitutional guarantees, disarmament, minority protections, and postwar adjustments as core topics for discussion.
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Wilson
League of Nations
Milan
Arcangelo Ghisleri
Action Committee
Italy
Ware
Wilvon
Organization of the League of Nations
Deetoma Thes
Apaaa Seferranes Ws
Armed Canadian Ships Share Wartime Glory Across Oceans
The piece recounts Canadian Pacific ships led by the Empress of Britain and others that carried troops and cargo across the Atlantic and Pacific. Notable feats include the Empress of Britain’s 176000 miles of service and a near miss from a German torpedo, plus officers earning honors such as Lieut KR N Stuart DSO and VC.
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Empresas
Britain
United States
New York
Henee
Merant
Canadianacific Ocean Services, Limited
Pacific
Russia
Asia
Japan
Monteagle
Emden
Atlantic
Vanco
Viadives
Corubicnens
Empress of Britain
Gallipoli
Cape of Good Hope
German East Africa
Mesopotamia
King George
Napellar
Melita
Compan
Royal Navy
KR. N. Stuart
V. C
Wood Ship Division Chief Resigns Reviews Wooden Fleet Works
James Ormerod Heyworth, Chicago manager of the United States Shipping Board wood ship division, retires after detailing the fleet's output. He notes 101 wooden ships completed by Dec 1, 1918, with 194 voyages carrying cargo and substantial miles logged, highlighting coastwise and transoceanic service and plans to improve efficiency with fuel oil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Shipping ‘Board
James ©. Heyworth
Wood Ship Division
James Ormerod Heyworth
Chicago
Wood Ship
United States Shipping Board
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Heyworth
San Francisco
Manila
West Coast Porta
Africa
Antofagasta
Gulf
Atlantic Porta
Gulf Porta
Atports
Middle Atlantic
Pacific
West Indies
South America
Mediterranean
Wooden ships face criticism amid wartime cargo trials
The piece discusses wood ship performance versus steel, highlighting higher insurance rates and backhaul cargo losses on wood vessels. It notes that many wooden ships failed or sank in early trials, while later designs underwent strict inspections and sea trials.
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Germany
Stoel
Irelands
American Pacific
Atlantic Coast
Senate
Hts
Coos Bay
Kruse & Banks
San Francisco
South America
Blackford
Emergency Press Corporation
Phemmd
Chenen Wae i Ei
Notable Engineer Heyworth Led Wood Ship Division
Internationally known engineer Mr. Heyworth was summoned in 1917 to head a new wood ship division. A Yale athlete and Chicago public school graduate, he helped build the old Coliseum in Chicago and directed major river, harbor, and bridge projects. His career spans civil engineering and large-scale contracting amid stiff opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heyworth
Wood Ship Division
Chicago
Yale University
Big Jim" Heyworth
New Haven
Eli
Foley’s Honey and Tar and Pills Ad
Promises trial package for coughs colds and croup with Foley's remedies. Includes Foley Kidney Pills for back pain rheumatism and bladder issues and Foley Cathartic Tablets for constipation and digestive issues. Requires sending name and address to Foley & Co in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley &Co
Sheffield Ave
Chicago
Foley
Wyoming Troops Discharged Near Westward Destinations
Camp Funston in Kansas, due to its central location and rail links to the Pacific coast and western states, handles a large share of demobilization for troops from Wyoming California Washington and other western states. Direct discharges to Wyoming and other westward states are common, reducing transport time and cost.
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Camp Funston
Kan
Pacific Coast
Montana
Arizona
New Mexico
Wyoming
California
Washington
Funston
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Sloan
Frederick Madison Smith
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Empress of Drizen
Ses Ieneer
Obe
Head Wood
Chile
Texas
New England
Honolulu
Emergency Meat Corporation
James O. Heyworth
Wood Ship Construction Division
Houolwle Islands
Lumbago
Musterole
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