Horrors of Essen Revealed by German Krupp Worker
A German worker who escaped to Zurich testifies to brutal conditions at the Essen munitions works. He describes brutal punishment, spy surveillance, and frequent disturbances as workers resist Krupp authorities while being punished by whip, prison, and death.
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Krupp Works
Zurich
Switzerland
Essen
THE
International News Bureau, Inc
Boston
Mass
Krupps
Cleveland
America
Detroit
Prisoner in a German camp confronts brutal wardens
The narrator recounts detention after a suspected plot in which a worker at Trupps joins. A brutal warden drenches him, deprives heat, and forces a meal. He seizes soup, plans escape, then Hella Warburg enters with a master key. She offers release if he confesses truthfully.
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Bristol
Trupps
Seiberlich
Munchen
West Texas Drought Eases as May Rains Restore Cattle Range
Dallas June 12 Texas drought relief comes as three rainfalls in early May revive West Texas grazing. Grass rising, water holes filling, cattlemen hopeful after years of losses. Many head were shipped elsewhere. stockmen spent on feed. recovery may take years. Domestic dust storms and long dry spell noted since 1914.
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Dallas
Texas
San Antonio
West Texas
San Angelo
American fighter earns British praise in London
London reports the U S Navy Fireman, a champion light heavyweight, as a model of good nature and sportsmanship. The British press lauds his polite bow and calm dignity after a clean loss on points to the British fleet champion in a recent ring contest.
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London Press
United States Navy
Cham
Ameran
German brains in seven divisions name seven leaders
The Lokal Anzeiger says the brains of the German army are seven officers none above colonel with four rising from the ranks. They are the inner High Command around Ludendorff guiding the western offensive. Names listed include von Merz Bauer Frahnert von Bockelberg von Harbou and others. Wetzel may head intelligence. They are described as energetic and quick to decide.
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Amsterda
Associated Press
Germany
Lokal Anzeiger
Ludendorff
Counel
von Merz
Bauer
Frahnert
von Bockelberg
von Harbou
Wetzel
Ludeendorff
Teacher Names Five Animals Found in Alaska
A boy lists two seals and three polar bears as animals found in Alaska. The exchange presents a simple geography or science prompt suggesting wildlife in Arctic habitats.
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Alaska
Staggered Hours Urged to Ease Tramway Crowds
London officials propose staggering factory hours to ease passenger surges. The board of trade tramways committee suggests industry delays opening and closing by about ten minutes to spread arrivals, allowing continuous passenger flow and more economical car operation.
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London
Board of Trade Tramways’ Committee
Ninth Letter Lesson Sparks Schoolroom Laughs
A playful exchange in class centers on the ninth letter of the alphabet. A student is corrected by the teacher as the class shares a light moment about language and identity.
Drink Hot Tea For A Bad Cold
A wartime style remedy recommends Hamburg Breast Tea or hamburger Brust Thee from pharmacies. A tablespoon brewed in boiling water, strained, and consumed any time to relieve congestion by opening skin pores and loosening bowels, described as inexpensive and safe.
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Hamburg
St Jacobs Oil advertised for backache and lumbago relief
An advertisement touts a 25 cent bottle of St Jacobs Oil for backache sciatica and rheumatism. It promises quick relief after applying to the sore area and claims the oil is magical harmless and non irritating.
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Honest St. Jacobs
St. Jacobs
After War Hours Decree Affects British Farm Laborers
London June 11. The agricultural wages board orders that three months after hostilities end all British agricultural laborers receive a regular half holiday each week in addition to Sunday, making the working week five and a half days.
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London
Agricultural Wages Board
Enlisted Aviation Dream Sparks Race Tension Dialogue
Scout-T jokes about joining the aviation corps drawing a sharp retort from a Black man. The reply questions the risk and assumes implied racial stereotypes about leadership and capability in a tense rural conversation.
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Aviation Corps
Rastus
War Time Tires Prove Value and Dependability
The ad argues wartime demand for United States Tires shows their value for business and home use. It claims tires last longest and offer economy, helping motorists, passengers, and commercial rows get the most from their cars during wartime necessity. It invites readers to visit the nearest Sales and Service Depot for guidance.
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United States
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