Marines Raise 61 376 for War Chronology of US Marines in World War I
A New York report summarizes Major Edwin N. McClellan’s history of the US Marine Corps in World War I. The corps grew from 18 725 to 75 101 personnel, suffered 3 620 deaths, and cost $39 048 748 in pay and allowances from 1917 to 1918. It details mobilization, overseas deployment, battles, recognitions, and broad duties including naval protection and garrisoning.
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New York
United States Marine Corps
United States
Edwin N. McClellan
Marine Corps
McClellan
France
Henderson
de Kalb
Hancock
Chateau- Thierry
War Department
Major McClellan
McClellin
TN 142
Bouresches
Helleny Wood
Vaux
Amerians
San Juan
Porto Rico
London
Cardiff
Paris
Azores
Regiae
Marine Aviation
Medical Corps of
Navy
Italy Eyes Orient Trade With Japan
Italy aims to expand trade with the Orient and build closer ties with Japan. Italian money remains precious in the Far East as manufacturers report stronger demand there. Demonstrations supporting Japan occur in Italian cities, notably Naples during a Japanese squadron visit. The council of ministers plans to reestablish freedom of commerce by June, with certain state monopolies on cereals sugar and other foods likely exempted.
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Rome
Italy
Japan
Far East
Naples
Council of Ministers
Wild Desert Man Detained After Rancher Cattle Killings
Winnemucca Nevada report describes a wild man living on the Owyhee desert near the Nevada Oregon line. Ranchers say he is seen often, talked after riders cornered him last fall, and now cattle and sheep killings prompt calls for Oregon authorities to capture him and protect livestock.
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Winnemucca
Nev
Owyhee
Nevada
Oregon
Hin
Hiin
Disabled Men Employed Under National Job Scheme
Since the scheme began last September 9 600 firms have promised to hire a set portion of disabled men. The usual quota is 5 percent with about 7 000 jobs provided. About 40 000 disabled men remain unemployed and hospitals plan further discharges. Men with leg loss work as clerks cabinet makers toy makers weavers while those with one arm fill roles as messengers watchmen postmen inspectors and teachers.
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London
Peculiar Calf Born Near Sturgeon Bay
A seven legged calf, one of the oddest livestock anomalies, was born on a local farm near Sturgeon Bay in Door county. Six legs are fully developed while the seventh is shorter and undeveloped. The farmer is Carl Kroll, a resident a few miles from the city in the dairying region.
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Sturgeon Bay
Wis
Door County
Carl Kroll
Reds Routed in Duisburg as Easter Peace Brings Calm
Government troops cleared the red army from Duisburg after street battles across the city. Four citizens were killed and several injured, with a Belgian child and a Belgian solder wounded. reported reds numbered 200 to 800 and were driven out in about two and a half hours.
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Dulsberg
Rhenish
Prussia
Relehwellr
Duisburg
Red Army
Rhine
Reichsw
Reichswehr
Eisamarck
Marshal Joffre to Visit Spain Amid Festival Plans
Madrid reports final arrangements for Marshal Joffre's trip to Spain. He will meet King Alfonso in San Sebastian or Madrid then travel to Barcelona where the floral festival will be a major event.
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Madrid
Marshal Joffre
Spain
Alonso
San Sebastian
Barcelona
Investigation into Cuban sugar imports for Louisiana sugar profits
United States District Attorney Henry Mooney and DOJ representatives began an inquiry into alleged Cuban sugar imports, refinement, and sale for large profits as Louisiana sugar. The probe targets potential fraud and illicit trade practices affecting local markets.
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New Orleans
United States
Henry Mooney
Department of Justice
Louisiana
Petitions Protest High Prices At Courthouse Square
Five hundred citizens in Tampa gathered in the courthouse square dressed in overalls. They signed a petition pledging not to buy expensive garments while prices stay high and urged the mayor to limit profits of manufacturers and retailers, accusing profiteering.
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Tampa
Fla
Immigrant Influx Shifts to War Widows and Women
The Inter-Racial Council reports that foreign war widows pensioners and other non-producers form most new arrivals to the United States. Port migration officials note that women and girls now outnumber men two to one or more in recent weeks.
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New York
The
Inter-Racial Council
Canada to form air force from former R A F personnel
Ottawa reports Canada will establish an air force immediately using former Royal Air Force officers and airmen resident in Canada. The unit likely totals about 5,000 personnel with one or two training centers to begin across the dominion. Junior officers capped at 80 and senior officers at 88.
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Ottawa
Ont
Royal Air Forces
Canada
Dominion
Sew to Speak Surgeon Threads a Stitch of Humor
The fragment notes a humorous exchange between a surgeon and a victim about sewing and laughter. The line suggests a medical context with playful banter and a remark about being “in stitches.”
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Houlihan
Docthor
Buffalo Express
Diamond Dyes Promise Fadeless Color for All Fabrics
An advertisement extols Diamond Dyes for guaranteed fadeless color on wool silk linen cotton and blends. It claims the product works on dresses blouses stockings skirts coats feathers and more and notes a direction book and color card to match materials.
Tramp Widens Pathetic Ruse at Munice Door
A homeless man explains to a Munice widow that war ruined his lifelong trade of tramping and begs for aid. She questions him as he feigns hardship and attempts to justify his change in occupation amid a job boom for others.
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Muncie
Texas Plumber Rates Tunneling Machine Invention
A Texas plumber claims invention of a hand operated tunneling device for laying sewer pipes without trenches. He boasts of bold courage and a generous heart in presenting his design to aid underground plumbing projects.
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Texas
Varied Habits of Natives in Hot and Cold Climates
The article notes hot climate natives seldom use soap beyond shaving and shampoo. It also describes Eskimo bath habits during fishing season with wading to free nets, while his wife and family claim wet nets absolve them from further bathing rites.
Freckles Vanish With Othine Double Strength
Improve your complexion by using Othine double strength to erase freckles. Apply nightly. one ounce often suffices. guarantee money back if no removal.
Don t Whine in the Sick Room
Thrift Magazine urges visitors to bring cheer to the sickroom and share hopeful news from outside. A paralyzed man asks friends to stop saying sorry and to offer a breath of the outside world, with flowers and reading material as comforting aids.
No Wonder When She's a Belle Says Baltimore Belle
A Baltimore American quip notes a girl who seems sincere and fitting in as a belle, while observing how cloaked religion often misfits many people. The remark blends social charm with skepticism about display and faith in public life.
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Baltimore American
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