Silver Returns in War Efforts Amid Global Strain
A historical note describes silver's role in sustaining U S and allied economies during World War I. It details how silver shipments offset German propaganda drives, supported paper money, and funded treasury needs as imports and production fluctuated between 1910 and 1920.
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Ayer
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Kh Et Sas
Bears Attacks End in Four Grizzlies Slain
A party tracking large grizzlies near the Notte region faced danger as four grown bears charged. Sykes fired repeatedly, killing three leaders within 60 yards. a fourth fell after a bullet halted it. The four were the largest bears seen, with one hides measuring 12 feet. The hunters pressed on through severe cold to skin and load the hides for shipment.
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Notte
Sykes
Fred
Beara
Roads to the future demand wider hard surfaced routes
The writer argues for wider pavements and proper drainage as essential for motor transport. Narrow roads hinder future traffic, and European highways show the value of keeping roads and rights of way well maintained. Expanding width now saves long term costs and congestion.
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England
France
Enine
Great Lakes
Atlantic
Road Legislation Opposed by Industry and Farmers
A writer warns that proposed highway tax legislation risks strangling industry and agriculture across several states. He notes protests from highway engineers, farmers, fruit and vegetable growers, grain shippers, motor truck operators, and their customers. The piece mentions a Minnesota plan for a highway department experimental fund with 64 test sections, each varying in design.
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Minots
Reatute
Construction of a Southern Surfaced Road Project
A fragment describes a distant surfaced road in the South stretching about twenty five miles in length. It notes a sparse number of hard surface stretches, currently measured from twenty five to one hundred inches in width.
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A. Atretch
Acquisition of roadside trees along state highway
Fragmentary text indicates a plan to acquire or plant trees along a state highway in a locality named perhaps Ly and involving a local authority. The readable fragments mention a drawing or listing of trees and a parcel or project at Stoningston, with a focus on forested roadside improvements.
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Colningston
Mag
Army reorganization splits general staff into five divisions
Secretary Weeks announced a new plans division in the War Department and Pershing will head a war council. The overhaul creates five divisions under the general staff: Intelligence, Operations and Training, Intelligence again, War Plans, and a working division to supply generals and civilian staff for headquarters in wartime.
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Chile
Ataft
Arrilan
Gaverat Alaft
Tme
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Wir
Bint
Alyllong
Himpd
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Views of Lawyer on Rehabilitation in World War Vets
A lawyer outlines a plan for hospital reform and veteran rehabilitation. He argues for better civilian integration, boarding for veterans in well equipped apartments, and practical training in fields like banking and accounting. He calls for standardized courses and expanded education to restore morale and skill.
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Lo Brig
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Banyur
Poet in Jail Seeks Freedom Through Intercession and Past Case
A jailed poet born in London and living in the South American press era appeals for clemency. Through supporters including Vachel Sdnlsny and Charles Hunn Kennedy, he seeks presidential pardon from President Harding after a 1921 sentence for espionage and conscription acts.
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Barning
Lberty
Charles Y Asleigh
Thelinattan
Harding
Vachel Sdnlsny
Garetee Monroe
Masdion Maxim
Charles Hunn Kennedy
Amerson
Baalong
Mary Teytun Vora
AsBroigh
Atarney
Dingharty
Disarmament Demonstration By Women in Washington
A largely women organized protest planned in Washington to advocate disarmament and world peace. Delegates from groups in the United States and international affiliates prepare for a Geneva and Washington event to press governments for action and to express the global women's call for safety and peace.
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Geneva
Union Longa
Min Raymond
Ttabing
la Pe Honal Readiont
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