Serious Meat Shortage Not Far Off Across World
Washington reports population growth outpacing meat supply. Argentina leads beef output with 436 405 tons in 1916, while New Zealand, Australia and the United States follow. South America expands cattle breeding aided by refrigeration, with Brazil and Colombia boosting packing plants and subsidies attracting foreign investment. International demand and economics push Argentina to grow herds to meet packing capacities.
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Langley Bomber Tests Amid Official Observation in Elizabeth
In Elizabeth New Jersey July 8 government officials and thousands watched the S Handley Paige bombing plane The Langley undergo a test flight at the Standard Aircraft plant with a smaller scout plane Present observers anticipate whether the aircraft will cross the Atlantic this autumn depending on flight results and official assessments.
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Atlantic
Soldiers' Life Chances Rise With War Service
Washington July 8 report states that overall danger and losses are large, but individual soldiers have many chances to return unharmed. It says a soldier has 29 chances to come home for every one chance of being killed.
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Washington
Beng
Are Packers Profiteers? FTC War Profit Report Questioned
A reader argues against the Federal Trade Commission conclusions that four large meat packers profit excessively and hold market sway. The piece notes profits of 140 million over three war years, disputes the monopoly claim, and urges comparison with other industries. It cites Armour, Cudahy, Morris, Swift, and Wilson as major packers.
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Commission
Ukrainian Peasants Hoard Seed Amid Grain Seizures
From Vologda dated April 25 AP correspondence reports Ukrainian peasants in the grain heartland sowing only for personal use. Germans and factions confiscate seed and grain, with villages forced to live on small rations as land disputes and labor shortages worsen conditions in the wheat districts.
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Ukraine
Russian famine fear grows as harvest short
Fragment outlines widespread crop failure with only 30 to 40 percent sowing and actual starvation in many Russian communities. It warns that actual famine may face millions of Russians next winter amid continued poor conditions.
President to Veto $2.40 Wheat Price Boost
Washington July 8 President Wilson will veto the $2.40 wheat price measure passed by both houses. White House announcements say increasing the price would not aid farmers since the crop is planted and harvested, and would cost wheat consumers.
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White House
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Wth
Lever
House Agricultural Committee
Allies May Begin Big Drive This Year If Situation Warrants
Washington July 8 military authorities see some prospect that the allies may unleash a major offensive before winter. Developments along the west line boost leaders, and General Foch could strike if the situation warrants, as American strength grows.
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Washington
Foch
America
Soldier Ends Life by Hanging at County Home
Harry Ernst a 28 year old former U S Army soldier deranged committed suicide at Bellevue County Home in Hagerstown Md by hanging himself with a blanket to a water pipe in his room officials said he died shortly after the act.
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Harry Ernst
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Ernst
Washington Boy Freed of Blame for Motor Death in Maryland
Frederick, Md, July 8. After a coroner's jury exonerated Julian Reis 15 of Washington from all blame in the death of Philip G C Yingling of Baltimore in an automobile crash the municipal court found him guilty of operating an automobile without a license and of driving recklessly. The two fines totaled 150 dollars.
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Maryland
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Baltimore
Julian Reis
Julius Heis
Deserved H's Honor Proves Asquith's DSO Third Time
Brigadier General A. M. Asquith, son of the former prime minister, wins a third Distinguished Service Order in a Gazette account. He led a heavy barrage and reconnoitered an advanced position, then under moonlight surveyed enemy occupied buildings. He entered a building despite fire, found a exhausted British garrison, and brought up three platoons amid heavy shelling.
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London
A. M. Asquith
German Agents Stir Unrest in South African Towns
German agents aided by unreconciled Boers have created serious unrest in South Africa. Premier Botha announces measures by military and police to cope with the situation. He says the plot to overthrow the constitution, including violent means, has been thwarted for now.
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Preters
South Africa
Botha
Union of South Africa
Ogimachi Elevated to Grand Chamberlain of Japan
Tokio reports Count Ogimachi, director-general of the board of decorations, named grand chamberlain to Emperor Yoshihito succeeding Prince Takatsukasa who died. Ogimachi joined the imperial service at eight and has sat in the house of peers since 1890. He is noted for expertise in ancient Japanese music.
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Samemasa Ogimachi
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Takatsukasa
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Sarah Bernhardt Announces Evanola Cream Benefit
The famed actress endorses Evanola Dream and Evanola Cream as a cosmetic and medical aid. She praises its taste, throat benefits, and skin clarification, claiming it preserves youth and guards against cosmetic irritation. She invites readers to try Kyamia Cream through their druggist.
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