United States urged to expand food exports to avert world shortages
The article argues for a substantial rise in American food shipments to Europe and liberated nations to prevent famine and sustain democracy. It cites targets of 17.5 to 20 million tons, notes current and future shortages in pork, dairy, and fats, and warns Europe faces famine without continued exports while stressing preservation of domestic consumption.
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Australia
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Preservation of Civilization Against Global Cancer
The text argues that famine breeds anarchy and revolution as governments fail to feed their people. It urges decisive action to protect institutions and prevent chaos, emphasizing civilization’s survival as the higher priority over self interest.
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Inewan
Dice Scandal Forces Ban On Gambling At Stevedore Unit
After a week of craps games in a stevedore company, a stern order ends the gambling. One private won a large amount of francs and personal items before returning most belongings. The incident, linked by the captain to bad lessons from the old Tenth Cavalry, highlights a morale issue.
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Ald Tenth Cavalry
Stars and Stripes
He Did Not Forget Old Fire Horse Charlie at Green Castle
An Indianapolis News note recalls Charlie the fire department horse of Green Castle who left the station over two years ago when a motorized team replaced him. Recently a fireman proved Charlie could still respond by unhooking him, leading him to the stall, and sounding the alarm. Charlie trotted out ready to run, showing he had not forgotten his old duties.
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Greencastle
Charley
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Chariie
Indianapolis News
Mount Rubber Drive Aims to Aid Red Cross in Newton
Kanana urges residents to drop rubber waste at East Broadway near Main Street for sale to old rubber collectors. Proceeds go to the Red Cross as the nation needs rubber and the public relief from disposal.
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Newton
East Broadway
Red Cross
Napoleon's Great-Grandson Killed Near Reims Amid Defenses
Daniel Napoleon Mesnard, great-grandson of Napoleon Bonaparte, led a machine-gun section and died defending Reims. He was the son of a woman named Leon, granddaughter of Count Leon, a natural son of the emperor. He died bravely and was mentioned in dispatches.
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Napoleon Bonaparte
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Leon
Ominous Quiet in Crimson Gulch
Broncho Rob claims Crimson Gulch is not peaceful despite rumors. He notes the town’s calm masks ongoing tension as the boys store ammunition for Bocies rather than fighting each other.
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Crimson Gulch
Broncho Rob
Letters from a U.S. Tank Soldier in France
A war letter from a United States tank corps member in France recalls a spectrum of emotions from fear to hatred. He condemns German tactics that devastate the living and the dead and argues against the chaos caused by bombings.
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United States
France
More Valuable Than Gold The Potato’s Global Impact
National Geographic Magazine notes that while Peruvian gold fueled European power, the true world changing treasure was the potato. Carried from Peru to Europe, the potato reshaped global history by boosting food security, population, and economies far beyond its original quarry.
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Europe
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National Geographic Magazine
Puget Sound Lobsteric Rivalry Over Devilfish Delicacy
Seattle fish dealers report octopus or devilfish consumption at about half a ton weekly and expect a surge as Americans taste this deep sea inhabitant. Greeks call it devilfish while Japanese dealers bring in supplies and Cantonese menus disguise it for patrons.
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Seattle
Chinatown
Puget Sound
Improved Aircraft Fuel Mixture Reported by German Experts
Leon Camen told the Aeronautical society that Germans use a new fuel for airplane engines. The fuel adds one percent Tolnol coal tar base and one and a half percent alcohol to gasoline, improving ignition though it slightly harms metals. The short war-life of engines limits damage before disposal.
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Leon Camen
Aeronautical Society
Bear Hunt in Alps Reveals Deserter in Sheepskin
A white bear sighting near Orenburg in the Swiss Alps caused alarm and a large hunt. Authorities cornered the animal to find it was not a bear at all but a poor Russian deserter in a sheepskin coat. He had been roaming aimlessly, prompting the mountain search and public concern.
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Church Novelty in Flatbush on Sunday
Report from Kensonhurst notes Srimes' son visiting on furlough and the service briefed that the young man will now take up the collection in his helmet. The exchange hints at local church happenings and a playful moment during the gathering.
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Flatbush
Kensonhurst
Srimes
No Country for Poor Man in War Economy Brazil
From the United States Naval Institute Proceedings, a note on Rio de Janeiro showing cost of living rising under wartime policies. It highlights daily state lotteries, frequent public holidays, carnival costs, and tariffs driving prices like a ready-made devil jack being priced around 1080 dollars.
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Rio
Avenida Illo Branco
United States Naval Institute Proceedings
Meat Producers How They Lift Pork Exports During War
Government actions backed by the Department of Agriculture and the Food Administration aim to sevenfold prewar pork export levels through boosted hog production and conservation. Projections show increased cattle and hog numbers with rising weights, supporting a global fat shortage relief and enabling Hoover’s shipping plans for animal foods in 1918 and 1919.
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Food Administration
Europe
America
Argentine
Australia
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Food Will Win the World
Postwar outlook stresses sharing food to earn global goodwill. America’s wartime aid built gratitude among allied nations and a peaceful future hinges on continued food generosity and cooperation abroad.
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America
Democracy and food conservation in wartime public duty
The article stresses that there is no royal road to food conservation and urges voluntary shared burden by all citizens. It cites U.S. Food Administrator statements after entering the war and notes democratic food sharing kept the nation and Allies healthy while autocratic controls failed.
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Los
Porridge Blasts Halt German Advance in Wartime Tale
A wounded officer recalls Highlanders repelling a surprise German trench assault by hurling hot porridge, scattering troops and humiliating officers. The tale tops humor but ends with grim fears of aftereffects and a reckoning with Wee Jock on return.
Hay Palace of Sunnyside Reclamation Project Showcases Alfalfa
In Washington state’s Sunnyside reclamation district a massive hay palace built last summer from six thousand tons of baled alfalfa straw the Yakima valley contributed. The 160 by 1 as by 25 foot fortress like structure housed field and garden exhibits an auditorium and entertainment. The event aimed to connect alfalfa growers with consumers and eliminate middlemen. on closing day the hay used in construction was auctioned with proceeds shared among contributors.
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Sunnyside
Washington
Yakima Valley
Hay Palace
Pudgy's Bravery Before Front Line Barrage
Pudgy, a YMCA man beloved by many American soldiers in France, spent a night in a front line dugout during a long deafening barrage. When asked how he felt, he replied with a brave smile that fear is no braver now than before.
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Pudgy
France
Proper Pirate and the Busy Pirate Captain
A dialogue features Captain Kidd boasting of direct control when sinking ships and a Hell Lena remarking on his pride. Another street corner discussion shows local businessmen debating Allied advances on the western front and a citizen misquoting and criticizing German gains.
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