Pactmal Coinage Bell Introduced in England
A decimal coinage bill to restructure British money on a decimal basis was introduced in the house of lords by Lord Southwark. It preserves the sovereign and florin, creates a new one hundredth pound coin akin to an American nickel, and adjusts values with five farthings per new penny.
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London
House of Lords
Lord Southwark
Institute of Remkere
Associated Chambers of Commerce
Smive
Strawberries and Fruits Promoted for Picnic Supplies
The notice lists preserved fruit items including strawberries cantaloupes grapes blackberries loganberries gooseberries and assorted fruit such as bananas oranges apricots and plums. It notes weather conditions favorable for a picnic and mentions items for picnics like pickles cookies and dainties.
Caliporsta Shoulder Hams and Fresh Vegetables Ad
A vintage ad offering Caliporsta shoulder hams priced by the pound at 260 and a selection of fresh vegetables including leaf lettuce radishes celery cauliflower cucumbers future peas asparagus and fresh tomatoes at 20 per pound.
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Caliporsta
Sandals and Mary Janes Promising Summer Footwear
A brisk sales pitch touts sandals and Mary Janes as popular summer footwear. The ad claims comfort and durability for work and leisure, urging readers to buy a pair now.
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Mary Janis
Mary Janes
Dressed fleas for market fade as tourism ends in Juarez
In Juarez Mexico June 14 reports that war in Europe crushed a small business selling dressed fleas and other curios. With US passport restrictions and halted travel, flea sales dwindled and curio shops closed. Meanwhile other state news notes Selma Young receives notary commission and J S Bartlett works on an authentic Wyoming history to be published. Captain Ray Olds coordinates defense council instructions.
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Juarez
Mexico
Europe
Curto
Calle Comorcio
Fican
United States
Jamres
Curio
Ion
Capitol
Selma Young
Casper
J. S. Bartlett
State of
Wyoming
Bartlett
Ray K. Olds
Statehouse
Council of Defense
European Banker Hart Seeks Chile Return After War Losses
Hustla Bole C Hart once headed Basin Wyoming banking and state government. Deprived of nearly all wealth in the European war, he plans to reestablish in Chile with Anson Higbee and Mia Hart accompanying him. Hart attended a Cheyenne Mason meeting before departing for San Francisco to start anew.
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Petrograd
Hustla
Bole C. Hart
Basin
Wyo
General Assembly
Chile
South America
Hart
Cheyenne
San Francisco
Anson Higbee
Douglas
State Fair Commission
Mia Hart
Boice 1
Wyoming
Russna
Foley's Honey and Tar Told To Be a Charm for Colds
Mrs Margret Smale of Bishop Callf reports Foley's Honey and Tar Compound acted like a charm for a cold. The advertisement assures the remedy relieves coughs colds sore throat and bronchial troubles without opiation.
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Foley
State Capital News and Statehouse Preparations
State officials report activity in the northern part of the state with department work underway. Articles of Incorporation for Natrona Produce Refining Company issued, proposing a 1 million dollar corporation with 20 dollar shares and named incorporators. District Judge Menteer leaves for Wheatland to hold court. M Watts assists. State Superintendent Helth K. Clark defends university commencement at Laragilechia. Workmen prep basement of the statehouse for reception of the state cabinet to be moved from the Burilag.
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S. M Levison
Natrona Produce Refining Company
McGionls
Onear C
Olson
Mentaer
Wheatland
M. Watts
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Helth K. O. Clark
We State University
Laragilechia
British Regimental Competitions Boost Morale in France
In France June 4, a British Army training camp showcases competitive events to lift spirits and cohesion. Soldiers race in buck et tilting, bomb throwing, alarm races, rapid loading, bayonet drills, entrenching, and singing, with prizes for best company times and performances.
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France
Earth
Tomes
Pol
Natives Arrange for Government Movies
Mexiwen of the Pribiloff islands off Alaska have arranged with the government to supply motion picture machines and films. The bureau of fisheries has supplied St. Paul island with films for instruction and entertainment, while residents of St. George island ordered film and electrical gear to be paid from fox skin proceeds.
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Washington, D. C
Dying Lack of Food Threatens Transport in Britain
London reports a grim warning from British National Equine Defense League officials that reduced feed for working horses will force more horses to be killed. If relief is not found, food and labor shortages will worsen transport nationwide.
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London
Sritinh National Equine Vfense League
Surgeons Make Well Nearly New War Medicine
French wartime report lauds front line surgeons and hospital co operation. Rapid triage classifies wounded to speed treatment and reduce infections. Ambulances link with field stations for swift care and safer evacuations. Conductorette workers in Britain praised for grit under harsh shifts and crowds.
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Linea
Verdun
Aadton
War Has Reduced Hun Birth Rate
A British government board report states the first three years of war cut expected German births by over two million compared with peace. The infant death rate rose briefly after the war began but has since declined toward the prewar level. Food shortages did not cause a surge in infant deaths through 1916, and towns with severe shortages saw deaths decrease.
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London
Germany
British Legal Government Board
Ou Women B Learning Ro and Cook
London paper reports on women delving into learning and cooking topics with emphasis on domestic arts and education. The item notes evolving roles and public interest in skill development for housework and homemaking.
Wounded Soldiers Learn Good Trades in England Diamond Cutting
Wounded soldiers in Brighton with intact vision and fingers learn diamond cutting and polishing. Two new four story buildings will employ about 1300 ex-soldiers, training begins with marble work, then small diamonds, with pay varying by progress.
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Associated Press
Brighton
Eng
Atlantic
England
Amsterdam
Antwerp
Pollab
Tramway Committee Proposes Staggered Work Openings
London June 14 The board of trade tramway committee suggests industrial firms stagger opening and closing times to spread passenger flow. By shifting workers and charging times in intervals of minutes, tramcars could be operated more economically and reduce peak hour crowding.
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Tramway Committee
London
Board of Trade Tramway
German Chemist Killed on Doe Street Report
A German chemist was killed and a mystery surrounds the incident on Doe Street. Police are investigating the circumstances as neighbors report a hazardous scene and a failed attempt at rescue. Authorities have not released the victim’s full identity or motive.
Plane News Defends Air Service Against Slurs
Plane News, the aviators in training publication at a French aviation camp, argues that air service training shows high safety given the dangers of flight. It cites about sixty casualties in training deaths but asserts published figures misrepresent the risks and praises officers and outlying fields as essential for building skill and confidence.
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France
Air Serviee
Aviators
Sys Pisoe
West Point
Warren urges June 28 War Savings drive
Senator Francis E Warren writes to War Savings officials urging Wyoming to excel in the national campaign ending on June 28. He praises the state’s efforts and calls for continued patriotic support to push Wyoming over the top.
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Washington, D. C
Mr. Irvine
War Savings
Cheyenne
Wyo
National War Savings
Wyoming
Francis B. Warren
Shortage in Austria Forces Peasant Expropriation for Soldiers
New York dispatch reports Austrian government empowered to take from peasants the supplies intended for their own needs as wartime shortages loom. The Vienna tally notes a severe lack of Nour and rising military demands.
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New York
Austria
Vienna
Berlin
Government grants half holiday to British farm workers
London reports the government agricultural wages board has decreed that three months after hostilities end, all British agricultural laborers will receive a regular half holiday each week in addition to Sunday, creating a five and a half day workweek.
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Apth Wak Karm
London
Agricultural Wages Board
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