Bread experiments back science praise and warning
A Cambridge Glasgow London report concludes bread made from whole wheat and 20 percent other cereals improves energy use and digestion for many, with tests on groups including 20 Yorkshire workers. The committee notes gains in energy and nutrition from wheat by products, claiming national calorie benefits.
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Iritlah Yy
Adentiata
Cambridge
Glasgow
London
Genere
A.eb
Shyromibhetee
Nationnal Association of Byittehood
Yorkshire
Thole Cote
Insurance on lives of more than 1.8 million soldiers noted
Washington report states $16.006 billion in life insurance has been written since last October for the crews and families of U S service members. The bureau of war risk insurance outlines challenges and progress in handling premiums, compensation, and monthly family allowances under wartime laws.
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Washington, DC
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Bureau of War
Chek
Tian Teller
Thos
United States
Almeek
Wili Toente
Howe
Bua
War Risk Amendments Aid Soldiers Kin Travel Through Congress
The House Interstate Committee reports nearing approval of broad war risk amendments to ensure automatic allotments to mothers and fathers of soldiers. Records show 1,062,001 blanks filed by men with no dependents, while many with dependents learn of them only after contacting the bureau. Investigations uncovered cases where men claimed exemptions from wives or that they had no wives, yet wives were found. Paymaster General Cowles testified that most families are quickly supported, with swift action once alerted. The amendments move to the House floor, led by Representative Rayburn of Texas.
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House
Bureau
Noabit
House Committee
Cowles
Navy
Navy Department
Admiral Conte
Wen
Howe
Rayburn
Texas
Interstate Commerce Committee
Death of Altah Greer at Milladals
Altah Greer a 15 year old girl from Hillsdale died at her Milladals home from a stomach hemorrhage. Daughter of John and Mea Greer she came to Titedale from South Dakota four years ago. She attended Summit School and is survived by her parents and four brothers. Funeral at 4 p m Wednesday at the Presbyterian church with Rev Beers and Rev Markley officiating. Interment in Lakeview cemetery from Ear ly undertaking parlors.
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Mies Altah May Greer
Milladals
Minn Greeer
Mea
John Greer
Titedale
South Dakota
Summit School
Presbyterian Church
Beers
Markley
Lakeview Cemetery
Germans' clumsy plan failed to win Belgian support
A Belgian escapee details German attempts to separate Flemings from Walloons in prisoner camps and win Flemish loyalty for a puppet Belgium. The Belgian legation reports the scheme aimed to set up a German protectorate and recruit Flemings in southern Belgium, but prisoners resisted and the plan collapsed.
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Washington, D.C
Maydeen Vrow
England
Walloon
Germany
Sorthern
Balsium
Plemieh
Legation
Belgium
Paris
Activist Propaganda in Gottingen Camp Details
A historical account describes a Gottingen camp where civilians and German authorities used coercion and propaganda to influence Flemish prisoners. It notes Prof. Stange’s leadership, limited conversions, and eventual military crackdown as Flemish dissenters faced threats and punishment.
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Gottingen
Stange
Belgium
Santriea
Herrschaften
Council of Flanders
Southern farmers raise food crops in the South
Atlanta reports a push to grow record food crops despite war, with cotton replaced by corn rice and potatoes in many areas. Florida Georgia and Mississippi boost shipments and acreage while railroads supply transport and tractors aid labor shortages as six million acres near Memphis plant corn and Mississippi farmers target large yields.
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Atlanta
South
France
Flanders
Florida
W. G. McAdoo
Haw
Tennessee
Arkansas
Minsissipp
Memphis
Tenn
Georgia Farmers’ Union
Alabama
World Wool Price Record to Be Brought In by Bid
The report says a new world wool price record is expected as Wyoming bids on two pounds of wool arriving from President and Mrs. Wilson. The wool, part of 45 consignments to states, symbolizes the winter grass on the White House lawn. Proceeds will go to the President’s fund.
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Wyoming
Mra Wilson
White House
Watered Crowe
Idea of This War and Air Formations Highlight Texas Training
London May 21 Professor Spensor Wilkin argues the war's object is to carry Wilson's spirit into Germany. The speech compares Wilson and Wilhelm II, stressing democratic leadership and shared sacrifice. The piece shifts to U S air power, detailing formation flying, bomber groups, scouts, and training at Camp Dick as aviators integrate into Texas communities.
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Wilson
London
Germany
Spensor Wilkinson
Oxford
Wiladm
God
Mr. Wilson
United States
Wyoming Officers Serving Together
A letter from First Lieut. B. B. Carron of the Joiet artillery in France reports good health and Army life. He notes Col Cavender Lieut Col Sinclair and Major Anderson serving in the same regiment. also mentions First Lieutenants Roche Menteer and Harry Miner. Carron resigned as water superintendent of the fourth Wyoming district with headquarters at Rock Springs.
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B. B. Carron
Joiet Artillery
France
Cavender
Sinclair
Anderson
Ulea
Roche Menteer
Harry Miner
Carron
Wyoudig
Formation Flying Proves Real Thrill In Pallas Air Practice
In Texas news from Pallas on May 21 the avia lore notes formation flying as a new practice at training camps. Flyers maintain exact spacing, creating precise maneuvers that impress observers and contrast with prior air displays. The article highlights airmen gaining confidence and control while practicing in formation.
Egypt Solves Terr Food Problem With Oil Fields
Cairo May 21 The fuel shortage in Egypt described as a national threat has been largely solved by the Red Sea oil fields and machinery adapting to distill from vegetable refuse. The Harebdada field, discovered in 1814, now yields 16 000 tons monthly. Vegetable gas production, boosted by Dr J A Wells research, is expanding nationwide.
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Cairo
Egypt
Sir Wiliam Primyate
Red Sea
Harebdada
J. A. Wells
Mines Department
Darwin Play Adaptation in London for Summer
A theatre journal announces a dramatized version of Darwin's Origin of Species to be produced in London this summer. The project reimagines the scientific work for stage audiences, signaling a novel cultural engagement with evolution themes.
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London
A_ theatricg journal
Crown Prince Turns to Drawing Feature in German Soldier Portrait
Amsterdam May 1 The Munich illustrated paper Tageblatt announces it will publish a full page drawing by the Crown Prince portraying a German soldier in his posting with a storming battalion.
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Amsterdam
Munich
Jagead
Fragmentary OCR Note Reveals Cryptic Carriage Type Letters
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a vehicle or system and a series of unclear words. The text references names and places in a fractured form, lacking coherent context or identifiable events.
Katzenjammer Kids at Atlas Theater Saturday May 26
Atlas Entertainment presents a family friendly show from the Katzenjammer Kids cartoons produced by Gazzolo Gatts and Clifford. The program features a fashion parade with gowns and a lineup including Hans and Fritz the monster bear a funny goat a playful dog and a ferocious tiger. Scenic pictures jingling musical numbers and fantastic dances promise broad appeal for mother and daughter and all ages.
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Gazzolo
Gatts and
Clifford
Atlas Theater
Hans
Frits
Light Comes Too Late to Magnates of Minors
United Press report from New York on May 21 says minor league magnates who opposed districting last November face the consequences as leagues destabilize. It cites the International League voting to disband midwinter, free agents spreading, and clubs like Toronto, Indianapolis, Lincoln, Denver, Providence, and Montreal losing stability and players.
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United Press
New York
Loulaville
International League
Toronto
Napoleon Lajple
Indianapolis
American Association
Cirmist
Lincoln
Denver
Providence
Richmond
Montreal
District politics and redistricting battle endures
In the district, seasoned figures led by Ed Barro crafted a plan as elites maintain control. Veterans who fought redistricting faced a grim stand against change, clinging to hope for an opportunity to alter the course.
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Ed Barro
Canada Railways Safe Record Despite Wartime Strain
Ottawa May 21 The Canadian government railways killed no passengers in the just ended fiscal year despite wartime congestion and many workers in service Only thirteen employees were killed and twenty one passengers injured in 204 360 025 miles of operation.
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Canada
Ottawa
Can
Canadian Governmen Railways
Department of Railways and Canals
Backyard hunting license question in Albany note
A fragmented note from Albany New York discusses a backyard hunting license and a 4 described law aiding bird protection. The text mentions a Thomas and a car indoors guidance, with unclear references to cats and birds and a protective mandate.
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Albany
N. Y
Thomas
York
Whitman
protecti/ mans
Stop Itching Eczema with Zemo Antiseptic Liquid
An advertisement-like notice from The E. W. Rose Co. of Cleveland, Ohio, touts Zemo antiseptic liquid as a proven remedy for eczema and related skin troubles. It claims rapid relief after application and positions the product as superior when others fail.
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Ste Meike
Momer
Sania Oe
Bila
E. W. Rose Co
Cleveland, O
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