Migration of Negroes Northward Prompts Labor Dept Report
The labor department documents a major 1915 1917 migration of African Americans from the South to Northern and Western areas. Estimates range from 200000 to 350000, with future totals rising as 1918 data arrive. Factors include war industry demand, agent activity, wage differences, and farm labor shortages. Many migrants left towns, others faced community concerns, and return prospects depend on postwar northern conditions. The report notes mixed outcomes among families and communities and a continued regional shift in labor markets.
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Department of Labor
The Drug Habit Acknowledges National Narcotic Problem
A government committee report estimates over a million Americans are narcotic users. Figures from Jacksonville 1918 and New York City suggest higher totals. Causes include prescriptions, prohibition, curiosity, and association with addicts. The study urges public education and restrained, moral support for victims.
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Jacksonville
Fla
United States
New York City
New York
Farm Offers Thirst Remedy
An article explains silo and ensilage as farm terms. It notes a milky glycerine like liquid dripping from ensilage and that when diluted to 85 90 degrees proof it yields a stronger kick than upcoming banned liquids. It predicts labor shortages will ease once this is known.
Rhine Germans Fear Peace Treaty After Allied Advance
German residents in the Rhine provinces urge signing of the peace treaty. They dread occupation troops may devastate the country and destroy machinery, recalling past actions in France and fearing similar treatment.
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Rhine
France
Woman sues chiropodist for 10000 damages over toe infection
A New York woman claims 10000 in damages from her chiropodist after toe treatment left her toe infected and unable to dance. She also mentions drafted men being jilted in September in a related but less central complaint about the war draft.
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New York
Thermopolis Theater to Be State's Largest Venue
Thermopolis Wyoming residents await the opening of a new theatre in the business district built at a cost of 17000 per mile in the plans. The project includes a 9900 000 building with remaining theatre area offices and rooms. The theater is described as the finest in Wyoming and is associated with Billings Montana figures.
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Thermopolis
Wyo
Jung
George
Billings
Mont
Alore
Wyoming
Physician Convicted in Army Nurse Murder Case
A jury found Nedwood Gily of Galveston guilty in the murder of an Army nurse. The court heard testimony from Dr. Northeatt and other witnesses about the alleged crime and motives.
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Nedwood Gily
Gal
F. PF. Northeatt
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