Domestic customs and notices from Holland and beyond
A collage of foreign and domestic items notes marriage and birth rites involving mills and arms, a warning on the black Siberian hare fur scam, brewery shifts in dry states, and political-military updates from Mexico to Europe. It covers aviation feats, tax changes in Mexico, entente air supremacy, shipping profits, and broader imperial news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland
Department of Aariculture
Bved
Siberia
Saving the calves and the veal controversy
An editorial recounts a farmer’s view on calf raising versus slaughter for veal, noting costs, milk profit, and market prices. It argues against calf killing, citing health concerns and meat waste, urging prohibition and public campaigns by food commissioners to reduce veal consumption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth
Realon
Stalis Thom Shaw
Matheae
Thinole
Campignie
Compensations from War Temperance and Democracy
The piece argues postwar compensation through temperance economic revival and democratic growth. It asserts nations benefit by producing at home, creating employment, improving family welfare, and strengthening democracy, linking temperance to national healing and peace after the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prem Te Minreonalla Journal
Jorh Tili
Tin
Canada
Australia
Hinds
Ruma
Imlaet
Denjawmev
Tia
Rat Killing Day Aims to Unite Nations Against Pest
The piece urges a global offensive against rats to curb disease and food loss. It argues the rat menace harms nations, cities, and farms, and calls for united action, noting widespread pest control failures and the need for collective efforts.
Fragmented plea from a distressed mother in a crisis
Ethel pleads for help as a man she calls a bad one is forced away by a crowd. The anxious mother questions the situation and fears for her child, while the crowd and a hobble figure react with harsh rhetoric and uncertainty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel
Chicago Woman Leads War Relief Fund Drive Donations
A northern Chicago woman donated the day’s largest sum to the Jewish War Relief fund through a sale of precious jewels valued at 1,000,000 for the effort. The donor’s name is withheld and the committee will extend the drive another week to support war relief in Jew country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
War Relief Fund
Towa
American Dyestuffs Progress Against Manufacturing Hurdles
Allen Towers notes broad American advances in dye manufacture and by-products, highlighting phenol, carbolic acid, toluene, and TNT precursors. He cites aspirin and sulfuric acid production gains, domestic glass and pottery developments, and nitrogen fixation boosting fertilizer supply amid war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Towers
Pratt Institute
Brooklyn
N.Y
United States
Anm
Europe
Jeather
America
Return of the Wood Stove Prompts War Economy Debate
The article discusses reviving old fashioned wood stoves as a way to ease coal shortages during wartime. Farmers could burn coal less, cities might gain lower heating costs, and rural fuel would be conserved. It extols primitive heating for health and comfort and notes city dwellers long to rekindle wood fires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
Ira
Democrat
Film Drama Critique and Screenwriting Critics
The Times Picayune discusses motion picture plots noting overused tropes such as ingénues with wide eyes and a gung ho hero with a grin. It cites Rob Wagner on directors altering scripts beyond recognition and argues genuine film drama proves audiences crave quality entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans Times-Picayune
Alwaye
Rob Wagner
A Pessimist's Paradise from Georgetown Delaware
Georgetown Delaware reports various crop woes at Rex county with caterpillars gnawing leaves root damage from snails and moles harming cucumbers and potatoes. Wild garlic spoils yeast. Grapes and tomatoes suffer, strawberries wet damage, corn stunted, wheat setback. Sussex county remains fine with expectations of large crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Georgetown
Del
Rex
County
Delaware
Sussex County
Food to Neutrals and Sweden’s Trade With Germany
The piece argues Sweden shipped 900000 tons of iron ore to Germany over two years and that food from Sweden and other neutrals supports mining profits. It contends neutrals should become self supporting or risk losing ration allocations to maximize military needs and benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Chicago Tribune
Sweden
Germany
Faecden
Norway
Denmark
Switzerland
Molland
Lincoln's Plea to Voters
Abraham Lincoln speaks to independent voters in a plea for esteem and support. He describes his lack of wealth or influential friends and asks the county to elect him as a reflection of merit, pledging steadfast effort if chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln
Ma. Ieoee
Lahore
Gompengate
Otherwise: Fragmentary Report From Horton Papers Meeting
In a muddled address by John Bhunner at a casual meeting of Hrun Cer, Mond & Co, he cited a per cent tax trend. He claimed directors offered no clear comment on the tax and argued wealthier individuals bore the burden while little relief reached the country’s poorer ranks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bhunner
Hruncer
Mond @& Co
War at a Glance Highlights Global Declarations and Front Lines
A historical summary lists wartime declarations and frontline movements from 1914 to 1917. It covers nations declaring war on each other, shifts in the Central Powers and Allies, and martial positions across Europe the Middle East and Asia with notes on Italy Russia France Britain Austria Hungary and Turkey. It mentions campaigns on the Western Front the Italian Front and the Palestine and Mesopotamia theaters including troop movements and line stabilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Portergal
Ausiii
Portugal
Italy
Cae
Ruminte
Romania
Turkey
Bulgaria
Ireek Provisional Government
Yeniseisis
China
America
Cobe
Austria
Pansma
Drar
Atetria
Brazil
Dollv
United States
Guatemala
Liberis
Honderas
Nidraeus
Mayti
San Domingo
Siam
Germiany
Austro-Hungary
England
France
Riesia
Belgium
Ferbin
Montenegro
Japan
San Marino
Rumania
Cuba
Panama
Real
Golivia
Iberia
Honduras
Keraqua
En Pomingo
Nine Motions
Carpathians
Russia
Lombers
Fhin Wan
Vila
Lida
Novogradok
Stolovitski
Ganzevitch
Plaskino
Tinek
Pripet
Btrumen
Styr
Dobno
Brody
Galicia
Frody
Breesesny
Tarnopol
Car Pathians
Furmanina
Typhoid Lessons From Brooklyn Household Outbreak
April saw seven typhoid cases in a two family house in Brooklyn with infection spreading via a shared basement toilet and bedpans. Vaccination of the upstairs family halted the outbreak. authorities caution vaccination and rapid cleaning to prevent cross‑tenement contagion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
Health Department
Therr
Nemrl
Ivertiginat
Helping the Socialists in Wartime America
The piece argues high coal profits during war fuel socialist sentiment. It claims three months of war saw about 80,000 in profits per ton for coal producers, with a 20 percent margin on actual costs. It criticizes monopolies and warns that even moderate Americans fear government control may be preferable to profiteering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
America
War Boosts England Prosperity Says Magazine Letter
The August American Magazine cites England thriving amid war with higher wages productivity and profits. It notes rich taxed industries suffer while workers prosper and departments report record sales as industrial activity surges. A commentator predicts expanding banking credit and a rising wage fund nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
I. C. Perbes
Armerican
Stare ‘N Lardon
Krank A. Vanderile
America
Fragmentary Tale From The Friah World And Mississippi Secrets
A fragmented 19th century vignette from Mississippi recounts a young printer with a loyal servant named Mase and a scheming plan toward marriage. The text hints at a violent temper and a tense social web surrounding a reckless proposal between companions, set against small town life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miesaaippi
Mase
Sauay
Pangry
Taeke le Mase
Caerleon
Poland's long arc in liberty and learning echoed across centuries
An overview asserts Poland fostered early law, religious tolerance, and education. It credits medieval statutes and universities, cites contributions to America by Pulaski and Kosciuszko, and frames Poland as a steadfast ally in liberty while seeking international restoration of its status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poland
America
University of Cracow
Boleslaus
Pious
England
Europe
Pulaski
Kosciuszko
Losses under current hog prices vs grain costs in Wallace’s Farmer
H C Wallace analyzes 36 years of live stock prices against grain costs. He shows hog prices currently lag the normal 56 year ratio to corn, costing the average feeder about $6 per 100 pounds of hog flesh, with similar losses on cattle and dairy products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Wallace
Wallace
Chicago
How Canada Cares for Them
The article outlines Canadian military support for families of overseas volunteers. It notes private pay, field allowances, and a government family allowance plus patriotic fund contributions. It also covers separation allowances by rank, varying spouse and child stipends, and ongoing aid for invalided soldiers and convalescents with potential rent relief and legal aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patriotic Fund
Call of the Clan Maclean Army Draft Story
A Cleveland Plain Dealer article notes Maclean clan loyalty and pride, referencing Culloden, a rising Maclean Highlanders of North America unit, and recruitment efforts across states. It mentions Canadian and American affiliations, a touring tale of martial history, and a planned Scotti style regiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Hinad
Culloden
Chorthe
Macwane
Maclean Highlanders
North America
America
Staten
Munchoun
Aia
Canada
The
Mackean Tileers
Amd
Garam
Rane
Mubalite
Yay
van Eos
Lean
Iil
Fragmentary note on a bourgeois movement and suffrage
A garbled excerpt references a bourgeois movement and suffrage ideas with scattered phrases about women, conservatism, and social roles. The legible bits point to debate over reform and political change, but specifics are unclear.
No clear readable event in reform rhetoric text
Fragmentary text discusses social and political change, mentioning inclusion and movement rhetoric without identifiable people places organizations or a concrete event. The piece reads as editorial opinion rather than a reportable incident or notice.
Chilean Trade Speech Echoes U S Support
The report notes commendations from Brazilian officials and U S leaders amid a tense Atlantic coastal briefing. Economic and agricultural concerns surface as leaders discuss Branil commerce and recent maritime events shaping regional policy.
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F. J. Haskin
Etates
Coorserv
Cadden
Cole
Coors Brothers
North Dakota
Belvador Alvarado
Yucaten
Mexico City
Carrangs
Hae
Yucatan
Tabasco
Campeche
Cenora Alvirado
Caurranga
Mexico
Spain
Francia T. Evans
United States Marine Ore
Pencapola
Mla
Carranzs
Bomme
Indo-China Steam Navigation Company
Seae
Wo@enhusen
Central Asia
Amelia EK. Barr
Haberlandt
Tribic
Armenia
New York City
Cear
Lweion
Bud & Coningent
Pat
Kansae
Panama Canal Cone
Jewish Fund
Nebuchadoesssr
Auett
Risin
Luxenburg
Velzian
Britain
Monteresto
Omnia
Anetria
Itev
Serbia
Nuesia
Lombartayde
Dismuide
Krikechove
Zonnebeke
Klein Zijlibeke
Eldljeveke
Messings
Mloegsteert
Arrmentiers
Fromelice
Cerny
Rheims
Berne
Nauroy
Moronvilliera
Auberive
Sounaln
Argonne
St. Manehould
Varenness
Mamalcourt
Vaoeberauville
Cousumont
Verdon
Damloup
Brain
Ley Kporges
St. Mihiel
Dontamouswon
Trentino
Isonzo
Carec
Ceneral Cadorna
Isoneo
Plava
Kuk
Vodice
Monte Santo
Grazigna
Tivol
Baber
Gorinin
Vertorm
Hun
Grude
Vo’ Hk
Pati Hrib
Versic
Jamian
Sein
Hermeda
Timovro
Gulf
Trieste
Palestine
Gasa
Dead Wea
Jaffe
Jerusalem
Beersheba
Mesopotamia
Bagdad
Sumatra
Khanikin
Kermanebah
Hamadan
Krerum
Erzinjan
Caccasia
Lient Col
Charisse
Kuta
New York Herald
Ieee
Sion
Patriotic Fund Assia
Inlanders
Gray Nuos
Montreal
Call of the Clan Maclean
Chile
Springfield Republican Hrasil
Cour i
Branil Calle
Daneiro
Tyee
Tel
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