No Meat in Eight Weeks in Germany
Berlin reports that civilians in Germany must eat no meat for the coming eight weeks under a new food dictatorship. Herr Adolph von Betock denies alarm, says harvest prospects may avert starvation, and notes meat will be needed for military hospitals. Germany plans meatless weeks, meat cards likely, and food depots at cost as Berlin coordinates distribution amid blockade.
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Britain's shipyards push mercantile output rising
London reports show British shipyards increasing mercantile tonnage output with extended berths new sheds and engine shops under construction. Several vessels near completion and repairs active along the east and south coasts while Belfast yards prepare for mercantile work. The Culzean dilution of labor scheme has started and women have begun suitable war work.
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British Fleet Film Pioneer Recalls Grand Fleet Tour
New York June 7 Charles Urban the only civilian allowed aboard the British grand fleet in the North Sea recounts three weeks aboard the warships. He describes Jellicoe’s caution with camera use, the fleet’s long cruises near Heligoland, and the need to hide backgrounds to protect ship locations.
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County Auditor Davidson Resigns Replaced by Booth
In a regular session the county board accepted J. A. Davidson’s resignation due to ill health and elected Willis Booth as his successor. Davidson, a former commissioner and longtime board chair, also supervised road-improvement work. Booth, tied to the office for years, is praised for capacity and service. The board also ordered an election for Bessemer public school district on July 6 to decide a $10,000 school building issue.
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Woman Suffrage Rejected in Iowa Primary Vote
Virtually complete unofficial returns show Iowa voters rejected the constitutional amendment for woman suffrage. From 93 counties for suffrage 137,760 opposed 143,669, a margin of 5 909 votes. Des Moines reports June 7.
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Forethought saves cost with portable remedy
A Caldwell Ohio reader testifies that his family has used Chamberlains Coke Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for years and keeps it on hand during extended visits, illustrating how forethought prevents big expenses.
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