Navy feeds sailors well as cost takes back seat
A British officer praised Uncle Sam for provisioning the U S Navy with the best fed most clothed and well paid sailors The navy ration for 1917 rose about 20 percent in cost but tight control and local buying kept total outlays within bounds The article details weekly menus and notes clothing needs surge as fleet expands for coast defense and submarine warfare
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Collins
Washington
Uncle Sam
Sam
Admiral McGowan
Navy
Department of Indor
Officinia
Navy Sabanita
Nen Gerved
Navy Wins Warm Gear for Sailors in European Waters
The Navy issues a comprehensive winter outfit for sailors and aviators including windproof leather outerwear with sheepskin lining, heavy boots, mittens, underwear, and an overshirt with hood. Garments are supplied free of charge, with outside contracts expanding production to meet war-time demand and no red tape in provisioning.
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Sam
West Indies
Agne
British Isles
Navy
Admiral McGowan
Anid
Jackson
European
New York City
Tan Soa
Bureau of Navigation
Navy Department
Americans in German Army in Copenhagen
German authorities continue to draft residents who lost citizenship without becoming German nationals. Former foreign nationals including Americans face limits on front line service and may serve in occupation troops or behind the lines. Children of such parents can join trenches if they have not yet completed naturalization steps.
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Copenhagen
Germany
United States
Family Tree in Window Exhibition Highlights Ada Family
The Klinger family tree is on display in a local show window at 708 presenting the family's ancestry to visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Klinger
Best Age for Breeding Sows Pastures and Diet Key
The article stresses careful stock selection matched by proper feeding and management to maximize sow health and litter yield. It covers gestation timing, two litters per year under proper care, mineral supplementation, pasture feeding limits, pregnancy management, and the need for exercise to maintain vitality.
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Regionas
Tate
New Discovery Promises Kidney Relief from Anuric Tablets
Locals testify to Dr Pierce's Anuric tablets from the Invalids' Hotel in Buffalo for kidney and bladder troubles backache rheumatism and gouty conditions. Mrs C L Cramer of Detenos Ontario reports relief after a trial package and a full bottle, noting fewer nighttime trips and improved strength. Aimed at removing uric acid, Anuric claims to outdo lithia and is offered as a 60 cent bottle or larger trial pack.
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Ani
Doctor Pierce
Invalides
Huffalo
N. Y
C. L. Cramer
Detenos
Invalids
Buffalo
Silly Patriotism and a Quack Quinine Joke
A short sketch contrasts Dobson's supposed patriotism with a joke about buying a phonograph record instead of a Liberty bond. The text then derails into a garbled advertisement for Laxativer Broma Quinine and an odd quip about Aroma Quinine, ending with nonsensical phrases.
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Dobson
Proud Wife Recalls Red Cross Driver George
In London Opinion a nervous friend is reassured by a wife praising George now driving with the Red Cross. He trains in first aid and knows hospital locations, boosting confidence during travel.
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George
The
Red Cross
London
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