Memorials reveal World War nutrition and supply feats
A historical survey details the vast U S Army food and supply efforts during World War I. It cites 800 million pounds of roast beef 425 million cigarettes and 300 thousand pounds of candy monthly, plus massive dairy, produce, and coffee needs. It notes Dehydrated vegetables, portable roasters, and three component emergency rations, with emphasis on logistics, economics, and the quartermaster corps role.
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Doughboya
Turee
Cisese
Tobaco
Quartermaster Corps
Bureau of Purchase, Storage and Supply
Hanna
Victory Cathedral memorial to honor Northwestern WWI heroes
Seattle project envisions a victory cathedral costing almost 1 million dollars to celebrate Northwestern soldiers in the world war. Three memorial windows will honor allied nations England France Belgium Italy Canada Greece Russia Serbia Portugal Japan and China. A bronze plate will list local servicemen and battle flags will hang from Gothic rafters.
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Seattle
Wash
England
France
Belgium
Italy
Cana
Greece
Russia
Serbia
Portugal
Japan
China
Wireless Telephone Amplifier Breaks Sound Barriers at Sea and Land
An early San Francisco report describes amplifying sound to resemble breakers on cliffs using multiple valves and wireless tech. Tests show voice and watch ticks can be boosted to cover miles, with warship and aircraft use cited for broad range and practical signaling.
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San Franesco
Larterbert
Golden Gate Park
W. A. Brewer
Lambert
Uncle Som
United States
Inventors aided U S war effort with secret patent review
Washington reports that inventors worldwide submitted death dealing ideas to the United States while a seven member patent board withheld patents until war’s end. Over 2,000 devices were reviewed and 200 deemed valuable for military use, with sources from England to Germany and many nations.
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Washington
United States
Germaany
Patent Office
England
France
Switzerland
Hawaii
New Zealand
Australia
Mexico
Spain
Italy
Russia
Poland
Germany
Spokane Hotel Devil’s Playground Reveals Novel Toweling System
In Spokane Washington the city’s largest hotel showcases a peculiar towel system. Guests watch as rollers on pedestals dispense towels while electric drying machines operate, delivering a dramatic hands on experience for visitors.
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Spokane
The Failure's Climax and Jessamine's Choice
In this melodramatic tale Jessamine Farra wrestles with love and social risk. Maxon Eliot, once a hopeful principal, faces scandal yet returns to claim his heart as Jessamine rejects a governor and chooses a future with him. The ending hinges on loyalty, legitimacy, and a chance at happiness.
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Maxon Eliot
Jossinine
Ayer
Moaxon
Mwilot
Judge Farra
Mixon Eliot
Jessamine
Durrett
Darrett
Eliot
Jundge
Jeasamine
Max
Marion
Academy
Papa
Marton
Huot
Hampden
Farras
New York
Fulton Newholdt
Teliot
Newboldt
Maxon Ellot
Teswamine
Portminster
Elarper
Wee Darrett
WI Payne
Max Eliet
Jessy
Payne
Mayon Eliot
Jessamine Farra
Maxon
Governor Durrett
Walton Durrett
How Much Risk to Assume for Investor Funds
The article argues investors must decide the amount of risk they can tolerate based on purpose and circumstances. It notes trusteeship of savings for self or family, differences when funds aim at a business opportunity, and how knowledge of a field justifies risk. It emphasizes personal judgment with guidance from more experienced advisors.
How Lloyd George Keeps Fit Amid Heavy Burdens
The Scotsman notes Lloyd George copes with three months of election pressures peace talks and industrial strife by stealing quiet reading time. He is seen entering a room with his star and secretaries and taking half an hour to read light literature for distraction.
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Lloyd George
Olr
Kidinburgh Scotsman
Real Failure Quote Reflects Lorimer Insight
A quotation from George H. Lorimer argues that a single or repeated failures do not define a person until death or loss of courage, equating fear with final defeat. The remark underscores perseverance and resilience in facing setbacks.
Gumshoe farming boosts pork from irrigated field crops
The Department of Agriculture reports western irrigation projects can expand pork production by pasturing hogs on alfalfa sweet clover field peas and milo. Alfalfa with a 2 percent grain supplement yields about 2 500 pounds of pork per acre with potential gains up to 4 202 pounds under optimal feeding. sweet clover offers limited value compared with alfalfa while hogged down corn can also be productive with proper supplementation.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Red States Department of Agriculture
Bulletin
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Meclure Newa- Paper Syndicate
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