Americans to Restore Famous Belgian Inn
Americans plan to restore the Noble Inn in Ypres Lillethem near Belgium. A national committee led by John Bowman will raise about fifty thousand dollars across states to rebuild the historic hotel used as Allied headquarters during World War I. The project honors Belgian efforts and includes prominent supporters such as Mrs. Ben Allen, Mr. and Mrs. Hoover, and the American minister to Belgium.
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Missouri
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Idaho
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Fred Maansfield
Rhode Island
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South Carolina
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South Dakota
T. M. Gibaon
Tennessee
3. E. Daley
Texas
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A. B. Wikler
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Virginia
J. C. Marmadute
Washington
R. L. O'Neel
West Virgine
Harry Hadfield
Wisconsin
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Polite Frenchmen Lengthy Explanation in Travel Tale
A Chicago Tribune excerpt from Two Sides contrasts a Frenchman’s politeness with a traveler’s miscommunication. The piece, cited by the Dormesticity and Domesticity columns, notes cultural explanations and humorous misinterpretations involving cathedral routes and language barriers.
Fragmented 19th century newspaper miscellany mixed with jokes
An OCR damaged page shows assorted items including cherishy fragments from a historic newspaper. It references poetry, streetcars, a large cake, war posters, pickpockets, and jokes about fire departments and wages. The text is garbled with numerous misspellings and incomplete phrases.
Farm to town tales and a military promotion
A fragmentary cartoon caption style text recounts farm life and travel to town, with a company of a few soldiers on leave. It mentions a promotion to corporal for Pat Casey and a light exchange with Mrs. Casey. The piece ends with circus advertisement hints.
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Pat Casey
Soybeans Prove Profitable For Feed And Soil
A United States Department of Agriculture guide explains soybeans as a profitable feed crop and soil improver. Hog pasturing with soybeans increases daily gains and reduces pork cost across Alabama and Kentucky trials, with corn supplementation boosting outcomes. Early sowing and mixed plantings extend grazing, while proper grain rations prevent soft lard and optimize pork quality.
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United States
Alabama
Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station
Kentucky
Kentucky Agricultural Experiment Station
North Carolina
Information Scattered to All Sections Over 14000 Miles of Leased Wires
Backend summary notes how the Market News Services of the Bureau of Markets expanded in 1918. It reports 900 news houses, 14000 miles of leased wires, continuous fruit and vegetable news, new field stations, extended livestock and meat coverage, and government reporting replacing private services to restore confidence in market conditions. Data span dairy and poultry, with monthly returns from about 14000 plants on products like whey butter cheese condensed milk and powdered milks, plus nationwide price and shipment coverage.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Markets
Secretary of Agriculture
Ponster
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Pittsburgh
Daily Reports
Daily Telegraphic
Allegheny
United States
Chicago Union
Washington
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Chicago
Minneapolis
Build or Repair Ice House for Summer Comfort
The United States Department of Agriculture urges homeowners to prepare ice storage for next summer. Ensure ice houses are in good repair with leak-free roofs, or build new ones to avoid reliance on neighbors or town deliveries. Request a free copy of Farmer's Bulletin 623 from Washington.
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United States Department of Agriculture
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Washington
Farmer's Bulletin
Million in Organizations Mobilizes Farmers for Agriculture
More than 1,000,100 farmers join organizations that assist the county agent in advancing agricultural science. These groups link American farmers and families with trained personnel and federal state institutions to apply global research and practical experience to farming and home life.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Fresh Air for Hens and Wintering Ewes
The piece discusses poultry care and winter management. It highlights keeping hens in secure housing, proper care of breeding ewes for thriftier spring lambs, and notes on sweet corn as a garden product with focus on its value as food. It also mentions malformed soft-shelled eggs linked to mineral deficiencies and grain use.
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Department of Poultry Husbandry
New York State
Spring wear designs call for more material and trims
A Cleveland fashion committee outlines spring styles for suits skirts and coats emphasizing fuller yardage and fancier details. Expect braids embroidery belts pockets and new silhouettes including dolman coats capes and long rolling collars.
Victory color combination in Lady Duff Gordon model
The new victory color combination features navy georgette draped over cherry cashmere cloth with cherry wood beads at the tucks and hem. Girdle and sash pear use the same two combinations with high waists. collars vary from long shawls to collarless square necks and semi belts appear at front and back.
Navy Blue For Spring Wear Prophesied In 90 Percent
A Philadelphia Record forecast says 90 percent of spring salable attire will feature navy blue. Bright collar touches and colorful accents will lift somber outfits, with wash fabrics and stripes popular. Trimmings include braid and fabric covered or bone buttons, cuffs may use linked buttons. Styles remain mostly straight and box lines with some hip-length models. a few so called chicken models appear.
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Philadelphia Record
How to Make Cloth Look New in Laundry Care
A historical note explains cloth care to keep fabrics looking new after washing. It discusses color fade prevention for colored textiles and whitening for white fabrics, stressing proper sizing and avoiding excessive stiffening. It mentions starch as a common stiffener and additive effects on cleanliness and fiber wear, with manufacturers adding horax paraffin wax turpentine to finishers.
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Department of Agriculture
Art of Mirroring Velvets in Home Craft
Mirrored velvet is in vogue and can be achieved at home with a hot iron and steady hand. Velvet should be stroked on the right side in the same direction with a moving iron to create a smooth mirror surface. Practice first with scrap velvet to avoid damage and save on finished product costs. Mirrored velvet hats look pretty with chenille trim, ostrich feather, or crocheted braid accents.
Paris Talks Low Coiffures And Spring Fashion Hints
Paris fashion circles discuss low neck and back hair styles for the new season, debating whether American women will adopt the trend given possible fur collar constraints. The piece notes should such feminine modes take hold, high collars may fade. Also included are a washing fluid recipe and notes on spring coats ranging from 30 inch to 45 inch lengths with capes.
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Paris
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The excerpt describes whitening with bluing to counteract yellowing and explains how to apply finishing by dipping the fabric in starch and working it between the hands to ensure a uniform finish.
Tailored Suit Promotes Yearly Coat and Skirt Revival
A textile note contrasts American and Paris fashion. America favors heavy coat suits with fur trims for daily wear while Paris features lightweight one piece frocks worn beneath heavy outerwear. The piece highlights the Pershing stripe as a spring cotton motif in white and color, used decoratively with directional reversals at waistlines.
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Poisonous Language and Oddities From Toledo Ad Clippings
A jumble of vintage clippings from Toledo Ohio includes a mock dialogue about poison ivy and misread motives, a notary notice fragment, testimonials for a product called Halls Catareh, a stray remark about a town resident judging local institutions, tips on skincare with Cuticara products, a compressed humor item about hats in a crowded car, an Garfield tea ad, and quips on women and legal consequences.
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Toledo
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Coenty
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Gleason
Notary Public
Hall's Catareh
Teora F. J. Cheney & Co
Ohio
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