Health meetings highlight public interest in disease and prevention
In three diverse cities 000 at Atlanta, 2 000 in St. Louis and 8 000 in Minneapolis attended meetings on health, venereal disease repression, and infantile paralysis. Dr Gaylord urged practical prevention while President Vincent urged compulsory health education and body development similar to Scandinavian models.
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Healtth Ia
Atlanta
PLC
St. Louis
Minneapolis
Minneapolle
Gaylord
New York Cancer Institute
Oakman
Vincent
University of Minnesota
Minnesota
Copenhagen
Denmark
New York
Sweden
Norway
Nitrate Deposits Scarce Across United States
A U S Geological Survey review by Hoyt B. Gale concludes nitrate beds in many regions show limited practical value for mining. Although some deposits yield near pure nitrate of soda and nitrate of potash, overall ore content is low and commercial viability is doubtful, despite wartime interest.
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United States
United States Geological Survey
Department of the Interior
Hoyt
Gale
Federal Survey
Nome
California
Cinderella Dreams of a Prince in the Castle
The text presents a fanciful, dreamlike scene where a Cinderella figure toils at home awaiting a princely awakening. A rider in a scarlet cap is imagined crying awake, interrupting chores like washing dishes and folding clothes, as she longs for a brighter future.
Bent German shells questioned by expert
An expert named Geneva-A argues that German shells recovered from the battlefront show mixed quality and variability compared with earlier shipments. He notes some shells are of normal set and high explosive types, while others appear inferior or damaged, raising questions about consistency and safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
Eamyane
Faith in the Trenches From Rudolf Fischer Letter
Rudolf Fischer writes from the front describing trench life in Germany. He depicts hardship and danger yet finds solace in stars, faith, and the Iron Cross awarded today. He expresses willingness to sacrifice for home and fatherland amid war’s grim realities.
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Rudolph Fischer
Germany
Te Jong Aw
Heaven
Earth
Kaleer
Hunger and Privation in Alabama Farms Sparking Christmas Aid
Montgomery Advertiser calls attention to severe hunger and cold among Black tenant families in central Alabama as cotton failures bite. A ladies committee led by Mrs A J Garland, Miss Ninme Chreen, and Miss Betelle Mitchell has begun relief efforts, urging city readers to act before winter worsens and Christmas offers no warmth or food for the afflicted.
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Montgomery Advertiser
Middle
Alabana
Goms
Colina
Negroce
A. J. Garland
Mies Ninme Chreen
Mim Betelle Mitchell
Ely
Huain
President Wilsons Strict Washington Schedule Revealed
Louisville Courier-Journal outlines President Wilsons daily routine in Washington with early rising at 5 to 5:30, dictation in the study with Charles Ewens, appointments from 10 to 12, lunch, and afternoons reserved for recreation such as golf and motor rides. Evenings center on work, poetry reading, and detective stories, with a bedtime around 11. The piece notes the White House mystery of a relax activity and suggests office hours from 5 until 10:30.
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Wilson
Washington
Charles Ewens
Charlie
White House
Congress
Grayson
O' Lock
Wilson Des
War raises travel costs in Europe and refuges strain hotels
Postwar travel prices soar from Vienna to Budapest and Sofia as labor costs taxes and war disruptions push hotel rates higher. Rooms vanish hotel suites rise and refugees and officers on leave crowd urban centers increasing demand and squeezing travelers.
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Vienna
Central
Europe
United States
Bath
Budapest
Sofia
Balkans
Constantinople
Vienne
Minkragtes
Etie
Mwicher Coe
French Army Food Bill in Early War Years
The French government allocated rations for soldiers in the first two years of the war detailing quantities of bread wheat potatoes coffee butter wine vegetables and other staples. The article notes substantial daily morale costs and lists extensive clothing and supply provisions including cloth and shoes sourced mostly from the United States.
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Igor
United States
The Saloon Trap
A Curiefian Herald piece condemns deadly traps used by saloons and argues for stronger animal protection laws. It notes state licenses for traps target youth, while calling for bans to curb vice and protect moral beliefs and communities.
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Oul
Wulina
France and U S to Study Paris Next Summer Exchange Plan
Fifty French youths and as many Americans will participate in a study exchange next summer. French students will visit U S and Canadian sites including New York Boston Montreal Chicago Philadelphia Pittsburgh and St Louis to learn American business and industrial methods. American youths will do the same in France with trips arranged by a traveling committee.
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Paris
Prenthmen
Krainee
United States
Canada
Ant
Amercia Omind
New York
Spinning Mille
Boston
Montreal
Chicago
Wallington
Inom and Steel Works
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Botti and
Bt. Lowi
I Rinee
Irene Tors
Tudente Brance
The Brook Kerith in Desolate Biblical Echoes
Fragmentary archaic prose recalls a desolate valley scene with prophetic exile and famine. Ravens feed the prophet while a ruined city perishes, the rain stops, and a stubborn people face collapse. The text hints at biblical figures and a widow linked to a fallen place.
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Thehriatlan
Miah
Pamela Bee
Coldlee
Dels Obs
Zorphath
Why Children Have Bad Manners
An aside on manners and parenting traces decline in discipline and gracious upbringing. The piece laments shifting values across generations, noting parents struggle to balance praise and control while the world absorbs new attitudes and traditions.
Max Linder Comes Back in Metire's Magazine tale
Metire's Magazine recounts Max Linder's career arc from Chaplin era skits to WWI era starring turns. It notes his comeback, public attention, and the impact of rivals and backers on early cinema. The piece references Georges Kl Bever and industry figures amid wartime stars.
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Max Linder
Metire
George KL Bever
le Fan
Rapin
Sly Ventriet
May Linder
Chaplin
Are
Max TP
Rita
Airmu
Military view of German peace proposals in 1916
Frank H. Simonds analyzes German peace terms from a military angle, arguing that Germany seeks a drawn war ending in exhaustion rather than decisive victory. He outlines how a prolonged stalemate, hunger, and political bargains could yield a negotiated peace favorable to German aims in the Balkans and Asia Minor, with Serbia’s fate central to the outcome.
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Frank H. Simonds
the Tribune Ass
New York Tribune
Amd
Balkan
Rumania
Ore
Germany
Leipsic
Austria
Balkans
Sordanelles
Asia Minor
Gallipoli
Constantinople
Turkey
Winaton Churchill
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Gallipol
Belarule
Mai
Heneen
Greece
Humema
Jehie Ie
Saloniki
Straits
Herawie
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Ieaman
Outeen
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Lormias
Prince Conbal
France
Britain
Trentineg
Clermany
Russia
Auslpo-Germain Comital
Thik
Teree Beg
Phatas
Hainburg
Lhagiad
Pieris
Bertin
Munk
Lone
Prince
Napoleon
Buretat
Silesia
Higmann
Gereman
Baltic
Black Sea
North
Switzerland
Alps
Adriatic
Monastir
Verdun
Somme
Dunajee
Cianotte
Louis XIV
Fran
Spain
Austrian
Urithiont Silied
Blenheim Am Ramillies
Madrid
Louis
Flalkans
Serbia
Acre Minor
Feasibility and arguments for a western railroad
A historical discussion weighs the feasibility of constructing a transcontinental rail line west of the Hinkeen tay railroad. Proponents claim such a route would open markets, settle territories, and shorten Atlantic trade by moving wheat to Port Nelson and linking Fort William to Montreal, while opponents doubt profitability and note unsettled western lands and uncertain demand.
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McGrath
Hinkeen Tay
Teaty Cor Trafic
Slit
Ute Gkee
Bowen
Ivanend
Jonathon
Unierigklog
Vlain
Camadi
Port Neleon
Livertael
Europe
Port Neleor
Creat
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Milan
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Rai
Orden Farms
Chartiel
Steatier
Tanita
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