Learn Russian for after war purposes
Washington calls for wider Russian language study to support postwar rebuilding and trade. Dr Glen Levin Swiggett argues simple methods can teach basic Russian, noting Russia’s need for engineers and the advantage of commercial exchange through educated Americans. He cites limited U S institutional offerings and urges immediate study for commerce with Russia.
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America
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Rugby
Harrow
Russia
How She Banished Backache
Mrs. Effie E. Klepe of Averill Minnesota describes short relief from rheumatism and kidney trouble after using Foley Kidney Pills. She reports immediate relief and credits the remedy with completing her cure while noting continued use for pain. Mann Drug Co.
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Effie E. Klepe
Averill, Minn
Mann Drug Co
Perilous Journey to Keep Big Engagement
Lieut Alfred W Kliefoth of the US Army endured a three day sleigh ride through Finnish battle zones to reach Petrograd in time for his marriage to Miss Barbara Alexandria Lesle. He met his bride at a Petrograd church and planned to travel to America before being recalled to join the embassy staff at Vologda. Kliefoth, from Fond du Lac Wisconsin, is a University of Wisconsin graduate who met his Russian bride, a daughter of General Leslie, a descendant of a Scottish officer at Peter the Great s court.
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Russia
Associated Press
Red Guards
Alfred W. Kliefoth
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Pinnish
Finland
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America
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Leutenant Kliefoth
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Peter the Great
Countess Tolstoi
Eyes on North Carolina War Savings Drive Ends June 28
Secretary Daniels and Senator Overman urge North Carolina to pledge its full quota on National War Savings Day June 28. A Washington telegram from Senator Overman praises state efforts, while Secretary Daniels commends patriotism and investment in War Savings stamps. Washington also orders lower freight rates from the southeast to the west and notes the Bonaparte code limits for noncommissioned officers. The U.S. government plans to spend $1,000,000 on military buildings next year.
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Senator Overman
Winston-Salem
North Carolina
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Washngton
Col. F. HL. Fries
War Savings
Washington
National War Savings
Josephus Daniel
the Navy
Germans’ Alsace Lorraine problem unresolved in German debate
Correspondent notes German parliament debates divisions of Alsace Lorraine between Prussia and Bavaria and proposals for an independent duchy or a republic. Alsace Lorraine inhabitants largely reject joining Germany and wish to reunite with France, echoing Wilson's call to redress Prussia’s wrong for lasting peace. Roy Massey leads the Braves in a strong batting order amid intense play.
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Associated Press
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Women’s labor doubles in price amid wartime work boom
Rome reports a six month rise in women wages as government factory jobs for war materials push pay. The lowest wage reaches 7 lire daily with overtime raising many incomes. skilled male workers earn up to 100 lire daily. Unskilled women and youths fetch high farm wages, while domestic staff scarcity grows.
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War Department
Berlin Women Rally for Suffrage Reported
A June 22 dispatch notes a May Berlin mass meeting organized by bourgeoisie and socialist women urging woman suffrage. Speakers praised wartime female workers in munition factories and cited global gains in America and England. Marie Stritt highlighted the suffrage triumphs abroad. Truck Hannah noted as a big league catcher.
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