Labor mobilization urged to aid North Carolina farmers
The North Carolina Food Conservation Commission calls for city and town labor to assist farmers facing a widespread shortage. Executive secretary John Paul Lucas says farm work can aid the nation as much as training or combat, urging idle men and boys to volunteer and contact county agents or the State Food Conservation Commission in Raleigh.
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North Carolina
John Paul Lucas
State Food Conservation Commission
Lucas
Wilson
Congress
Food Conservation Commission
Raleigh
Sweden Tightens Rules on Women in Industrial Work
Swedish law tightens regulation of women in industrial labor detailing eligibility conditions and safety checks. Policy aims to standardize shifts, training, and protective measures amid ongoing labor debates and union responses. The measure highlights government oversight and employer compliance requirements.
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Sweden
Remapping Albania Under Entente Protection in 1913
With Entente forces in Salonika in May 1913, Europe begins redrawing its map. Koritza becomes capital of a newly proclaimed Albanian republic, boasting a government, 600-strong army, stamps, a budget, and a national flag. French patrols convert local hostility into alliance by ousting royalist Greeks and supporting independence.
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Saloniki
Europe
Albania
Koritza
Balkan
Tigris Tribe Backs British Army in Mesopotamia
The Albu Muhammad, a lower Tigris tribal group living between Amaral and Ezra's Tomb with Dal at Salih as HQ, submits to British forces at Amarah after years of conflict with the Turks. For eighteen months they have shown loyalty, accepting labor duties for roads and railways.
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Mesopottamia
Lower Tigris
Albu Muhammad
Tigris
Amaral
Ezra
Dal
Salih
Amarah
Movie Stars Arrive in City for In Person Appearance
Hiram and Aunt Lucinda Birdseed, famous film personalities, arrived in the city today to promote their picture. Uncle Hiram clings to the old Dobbin and Rockaway, while Aunt Lucinda dreams of a motor car. They will appear at Broadway this afternoon and night, both on screen and in person.
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Hiram
Lucinda Birdseed
Broadway
Hampton Institute Commencement Largest Class Ever
Hampton Institute in Hampton Virginia held its annual commencement with a record ninety four graduates receiving diplomas. Isaac Fisher delivered the keynote address. he is a prominent Black orator and writer and heads the publication department at Fisk University.
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Hampton Institute
Hampton
Isaac Fisher
Fiske University
Railway Convention Postponed in Richmond War Busy Officials
The annual convention of the American Association of Railway Accounting Officials in Richmond, scheduled to start tomorrow, is indefinitely postponed due to wartime duties. A military camp for women will open at Hardy Arkansas next month. Over 200 St. Louis women applied to become street car conductors. Many large U S factories now require women workers to wear overalls.
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Henry Cheron
M. Violette
Stac
Cheron
Richmond
American Association of Railway Accounting Officials
Hardy, Ark
St. Louis
That City
Memorial Day Observance to Honor Nation's Dead
Washington D C May 29 elaborate Memorial Day ceremonies mark national observance from Maine to California. Arlington National Cemetery hosts the official exercises with over 20 000 interments. Cardinal Gibbons will preside at a large Catholic devotion event as clergy and thousands gather across the East and Midwest.
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Washington, D. C
Atlantic
Pacific
Maine
California
National Capital
District of Columbia
Arlington National Cemetery
Potomac
Wilson
Grand Army of the Republic
Arlington
Army and Navy Union
Carlos Manuel de Cespedes
Washington
W. Frank James
Michigan
Washinon
United States
East
Cardinal Gibbons
Knights of Columbus
Thomas J. Shahan
Catholic University of America
Charles Warren Currier
Gonzaga College
St. John’s College
Catholic University
Georgetown
Union Station Plaza
Martin H Glynnn
New York
Washington and Vicinity
Cough Cures Claim with Foley’s Honey and Tar
A Wisconsin letter recalls a winter cough that resisted medicines until Foley's Honey and Tar cured it. The writer, V. DeKeuster of Amberg, endorses the product for coughs colds croup and whooping cough. Mann Drug Co. promotes the remedy.
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Foley
V. DeKeuster
Amberg
Wis
Mann
Foley Cathartic Tablets Advertise Digestive Aid
An old advertisement promotes Foley Cathartic Tablets to prevent self poisoning and cleanse the bowels. It claims gentle action without griping or nausea and lists indigestion constipation sick headache bloating biliousness sour stomach gas coated tongue and bad breath among conditions it eases. The ad credits Mann Drug Co. as the supplier.
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Mann Drug Co
Remarkable Pain Relief Oil Claims Magic Cure
An advertisement touts a new internal and external remedy for rheumatism neuralgia lumbago and swollen joints with rapid pain relief. It claims deep penetration and demonstrates by dropping ten drops on leather to show penetrative power. Priced at 25 cents 50 cents and 1 dollar with money back guarantee from A Hart Drug Co near the post office.
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Hart Drug Co
Ady
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North Carolina Food Conservation Commission
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Max Bones
High Point, N. C
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Metro
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Reliable Henry
Old
National League of Women Workers
Miller
Will
Venience
North Carolina Public Service Company
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