Purchasing Commission Formed to Secure Allied Supplies
A purchasing commission, established with the president’s approval, unites Britain, France, Russia, Italy, Belgium, and Greece to obtain materials and supplies for the Allied war effort. It seeks prompt procurement through designated agents and governments, while not binding the United States to advance funds or credits. The commission aims to find new sources of supply without disrupting U.S. contracts, ensuring allied needs are met efficiently.
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of the Treasury
Rniments
Great Britain
France
Rassis
Italy
Belgium
Jweece
Bernard
M. Barnch
Robert S. Bo
Any Haste Industries Board
United States
Purchasing Commission
Commerce
Waste feeding the flock and kitchen scraps use
A dated note discusses feeding the flock with cheap waste food. It describes using table scraps and dishwater, grinding and mixing with cornmeal or bran, and storing in a small pail for feeding. The passage emphasizes cost efficiency and careful preparation of waste for livestock.
Movies Show Methods of Increasing Pork Supply
The U S Department of Agriculture released a film to major theaters showing the work of 4 H pig clubs across state agricultural colleges. It explains that feeding and caring for well bred pigs costs no more than scrub stock while producing more meat, with lessons on feeding, disease prevention, shelter, and selection. The first pig club began in Louisiana in 1910. about 45 000 members are now enrolled nationwide.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Louisiana
Timber Sales on National Forests Doubled in Year
The 1917 fiscal year timber sales on U S national forests more than doubled 1916 totals with over 2 0 00 000 000 feet sold valued above 3 715 000. Purchasers paid 1 507 308 into the federal treasury for about 727 000 000 feet cut and removed. Oregon led with about 685 000 000 feet sold. about 113 000 000 feet valued near 150 000 were cut under free use by over 41 000 settlers. Eastern areas also rose but remain small. more timber was sold and twice as much cut than in 1916.
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Government Forester
Federal Treasury
Oregon
Sparchase
Of Interest to Women byline in early 20th century note
British women succeed as veterinary fure geons and managers in Paris while New York City subway women porters wear same costume and matty wallets. feature blends fashion and professional milestones in a period context.
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Bartholai
Mme. Oliver Bascan
Paria
New York
Subway
Payment of Funds to Credit of Enemy or Ally Authorized by War Board
The War Trade Board may authorize payment of drafts and travelers checks drawn on funds credited to an enemy or ally or acting for them. Proceeds from collections must be reported to the alien property custodian. No drafts on such funds may be accepted without a license from the Bureau of Enemy Trade.
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U. S.‘War Trade Board
United States
Bureau of Enemy Trade
Bond Building
Washington
War Trade Board
Just For Fun and News Bits in Abridged Jokes
A compact collage of dated humor snippets and quips. The piece mixes light kitchen talk about making suitable honeymoon fare with a morbid report on Tim Murphy's premature death and Mike Mulligan delivering the news to a widow. It then skims through light exchanges about glass slippers, spilled milk, bargain hunting, and odd misreadings of appearances.
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Tim Murphy
Mike Mulligan
Mike
Tim
Mrs. Murphy
Lignite Coals May Provide Many Important Supplies
Secretary Lane urges Congress to appropriate 100000 dollars to study using United States lignite coal deposits for fuel oil gasoline substitutes ammonia coal gas and power. Vast near surface public lands could yield cheap material if extraction becomes feasible, potentially expanding national resources through Bureau of Mines evaluation.
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Lane
Congress
United States
Bureau of Mines
What can we do to mend war urges and work?
Women face challenges as they enter new labor areas since the war began. They continue old duties like knitting and making clothing and food for themselves and others. They raise funds for charity, especially the Red Cross, by indoor county fairs with exhibits and inexpensive goods, including entertainments, tickets sold by girls, and dances.
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The
Red Cross
Kaiser Nn
Spring Blouses Show High Neck and Lace Details
Fashion notes describe spring blouse trends with high necks, back closures, and extensive handwork. Crepe, georgette, and cottons feature embroidered panels, lace trims, and pearl buttons, with long sleeves and varying necklines to suit both modest and open styles.
Tanlac Restores Retired Merchant’s Health to Open Store Again
In Des Moines, George Zaug, a 61 year old grocer, says Tanlac revived his strength and appetite after retirement. He plans to reenter business soon with renewed health. Tanlac is described as a tonic from bark and berry extracts processed chemically, advertised for stomach, kidney, liver and catarrhal ailments. Availability through druggists and wholesalers is noted.
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George Zaug
10Th K Street
Des Moines
Tantac
Arniclans
Dex Moines
Adgy
Fragmented advice on flirtation and appearances
The excerpt shows a dialogue about neglecting appearance and pursuing other young men. Algernon is mentioned in a coy exchange about vanity and social strategy, with lines urging powdering up and moving on. The tone suggests a light domestic or stage setting.
Pimply Faces Cure Ad by Cuticura Offer
To remove pimples and blackheads use Cuticura Ointment. Wash off in five minutes with Cuticura Soap and hot water. Free samples available by writing Cuticura Dep X Boston. Soap 25 cents, Ointment 25 and 50 cents. Adv.
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Boston
How He Got His Man In The Knit Goods Field
A renowned sales manager in knit goods hires by discreet referral, avoiding direct contact with likely fits. He relies on commission only, so earnings are not a factor, and he ensures confidentiality to protect the strategy. A trusted buyer gently seeds the idea of a potential opportunity to the candidate.
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Rer
Personality of Your Hall and Its Formal Entry
The hall should be cheerful yet reserved, serving as an attractive waiting area and a predictor of the home's mood. It must provide immediate access to the main rooms, avoid awkward layouts, and balance formality for strangers and friends according to its city or country setting and the occupants' habits.
Study of the faltifus prow horse in furrows
A compact note on observing the faltifus prow horse as it walks in furrows. The observance is suggested as harmless and instructive, inviting prolonged study to understand its behavior and movement.
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