Senator Overman blames Curtius plant in spying claim
In the senate Senator Overman Democrat of North Carolina charged German ideas behind the country’s failing airplane program. He alleged spies at the Curtiss plant sabotaged parts including metal braces and Bristol machine components delaying production by two months while inspectors investigated tampered pieces.
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Fediately
Senate
Overman
North Carolina
Curti
Fathmandeer
Curtias
Ibid
Foch Named Commander of Allied Armies in France
Washington reports General Foch now commands the Allied forces in France as the unified chief for the coming counter offensive against the German thrust. President Wilson sent congratulations praising the bold actions and the new authority as a hopeful sign for ultimate success.
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Washington
France
Foch
Waa
Marnes
Paris
White House
Generilisaimo
Pershing
America
Ayoodrow Wilson
Wheat Seized For Unpatriotic Hoarding Warns U S
Washington reports the food administration will seize wheat hoarded by large holders for unpatriotic intent. About 350000 pounds from Kempentch brothers of German extraction in New Mexico have already been taken. State administrators are ordered to act promptly to seize grain when hoarding is discovered.
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Washington
Food’ Administration
Kempentch Brothers
New Mexico
Selzen
U S Buys 12 Large Japanese Ships For Steel Exchange
Washington reports the war trade board announces a new arrangement with Japan whereby twelve steamers of 100000 tons each will be turned over to the American fleet immediately in exchange for steel supplies. Negotiations continue for transfer of 200000 tons of new construction on the same basis.
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Washington
War Trade Board
United States
Japan
British shipping toll rises as 28 merchantmen sunk
London reports a sharp weekly toll with 28 merchant ships sunk, 26 of them over 1,000 tons and 12 over that threshold. Admiralty records show submarines and mines driving the losses, while a single the torpedo boat or similar small craft is noted among losses.
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London
Admiralty
Hurley outlines U S shipyard progress in war effort
New York report quotes Edward N Hurley, chairman of the United States Shipping Board, stating ships are being produced rapidly. He cites 37 steel yards at entry to war, now plus 81 more yards located or expanded, with 8 205 708 deadweight tons of steel construction as of March 1. He notes 28 percent of steel ship construction completed and 1 percent of under contract already in service.
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New York
America
Edward ‘N. Hurley
United States Shipping
Unp
Hurley
Thia
Concer
Emergency’ Fleet Corporation
Russians Retake Odessa in Bloody Baltic Drive
London reports Odessa recaptured by Soviet and Ukrainian troops after a fierce battle. Moscow dispatch notes German detachments suffering in the Ps kov district while Bolshevik forces claim success against Austrians in southern Ukraine. Vikolayev, Rhergon, and Zmanenka reportedly captured.
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London
Odessa
Moscow
Pskov
Dyinsk
Perchorskaya
Pekov
Ukraine
Vikolayev
Rhergon
Zmanenka
Russking
U S Men Take Four Huns With the American Army
An American patrol consisting of a regimental intelligence officer a sergeant and three men captured four German youths in a rear area position. The prisoners were brought to the American line in daylight. Two Germans fled and were shot when they refused to halt. The captives were poorly fed and clothed and appeared grateful to be taken. One prisoner asked to fetch his brother. German artillery fire remained heavier on western sectors.
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Polot
Xtremely
Tanker Paulsberg Sinks German U-Boat in Battle
The U.S. tanker Paulsberg engaged a German U-boat on the morning of Stareh 1. After an hour of combat the tanker sent the submarine to the depths. The Navy department reported the action as the second attack by the Paulsberg on a submarine in Alsanya.
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Washington
Stareh
Paulsberg
Jnves
Nod
Mavy Department
Alsanya
Rughdra Made From Fine Traffic Papers and Woven Fabric
A fragment notes Rughdra being crafted entirely from fine traffic papers and mixtures. It mentions a paper stad and woven intd, creating a heavy mat or fabric. The text reads as a rough, stylized description with unclear context and garbled phrasing.
Quoted Fragments Reflect Vintage Ad Flyers and Phrases
The clipped text presents a patchwork of 19th century style ads and political snippets. It references Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets, Garfield Tea, and suffrage-era rhetoric, with marketing lines about beauty, credit, cash, and empowerment interwoven among stray phrases.
Embarrassing Economy and Odd Prose From Aboard Gossip
A collage of garbled quotes and oddities touches on money worries, a pretend benevolence scheme offering 200 for a casa of catarth, and a mock conversation about water lore. It echoes a newspaper page of quirky snippets, mismatched names, and humorous mishearings.
Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound ad
An old advertisement extols Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a remedy for women with health issues. It claims the product helps readers manage daily work and regain strength, inviting readers to write for advice and featuring a testimonial tone from a Mrs Alters.
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Lydia B. Pink
Pinkey
Lydia
Pinkham
Mra
Lydia & Pinkham
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Exon
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Deay Burleson
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Snd
U.S
Save Nation
Hune
Patra
Outpoat Poultlon
Allen
Dr. Pierce
Garfield
Rae
Mvs
Wollam Street
Himelf
Balange
Alweya
Pierce
Avery
Foree
Hall Catarbe
Groom
Daniel Webster
J.” Fuller
Dan
Kidd
Kaheas City
Bobby
Ms. Office
Papa
Awalta
Pinto -Pluto
Kalser
Pinkharn
Carter
Cauneel U. W. Wary
W.N.U
Chicago
Swift & Company
Union Stock Yards
U.S. A
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