Silkworm Rearing and Local News From Siam to New York Harbor
In Siam white and striped silk worms yield different cocoons with white ones producing finer silk and higher value. Mulberry varieties favor silkworm rearing, especially gem and blackeyed trees. A Defiance unit reports a pet raccoon at camp, curious and friendly. A NY harbor chart revision notes many changes and labor.
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Siam
New York Harbor
United States Coast and Erodetic Survey
Sandy Hook
Coney Island
Women's cooperative housing at Wisconsin campus shown in cost cutting
Thirty two women students share three cooperative houses at the University of Wisconsin this year, living more homelike while cutting expenses by doing their own housework. Gardens planted by last year’s occupants will trim costs further this year.
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University of Wisconsin
Kaiser Battles On By Napoleonic Plan Its Warning To Allies
Frank E H Simonds argues German high command follows Napoleonic doctrine of unity of command and single focused blows. He links German campaigns from Marne to Verdun and Italy to Russia, contending allied disunity delays decisive victory, urges a pooled, concerted 1918 strategy.
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Frank E H. Simonds
New York Tribune
Robespierre
Napoleon Bonaparte
Napoleo
Napoleon
Marne
Prussia
Germany
France
Yaer
Russia
Berbia
Verdun
Italy
Europe
Gallipoli
Mesopotamia
Saloniki
Serbia
Austria
Agan
Great Briain
Gallipo
Louis XIV
Henry Esmond
Marlborough
Coalitons
Virginia
Tennessee
Chattanooga
Hussia
Mary
Allien
Pomseus
Britain
Statos
Great Britain
Unite States
Kaiser
Louie XIV
Berlin
Tagliamento
United States
Belgium
Rumania
Tely
Greece
Miraculous escape of Major Bannatyne from burning plane
London report details Major Bannatyne DD 8 O recovering in Cirencester hospital after a solo flight emergency. His engine caught fire at altitude, flames engulfed him twice, he leapt from the aircraft and, despite severe injuries including a broken arm and scorched hair, survived when the wreck crashed into a shed and burned.
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London
Bannatyne
Cirencester
Earth
Kerensky’s Resolve Shapes Post Revolution Russia
An analysis of Alexander Kerensky’s leadership during the Russian tumult. He pursues unity and democracy while balancing radical and conservative forces, seeks to keep the army focused on defeating Germany, and preserves the revolution against civil strife. The piece praises his inclusive approach to all who defend Russia’s cause.
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Kerentky
Hebe
Kerenaky
Russia
Korniloff
Germany
Barciott
Kerensky
Constitutional Democrats
Keprensky
Amiht
Berlin
Not More Living. From the Lo Me Courier-Journal May By Rei Ew
A fragment from a May Lo Me Courier-Journal column hints at post marriage expectations and social plans. The text features a dialogue about entertaining after marriage and reflects casual, incomplete phrasing with unclear dates or names.
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Courier-Journal
Military Dignity From The Hos Transcript
Fragmentary lines show a NCO or officer asking for the company and confirming a regiment. The readable text reflects military dialogue about unit designation and orderly command during a formal setting.
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Hos
Knightly ideals and a modern man in verse
Fragmentary 1917 poem recalls medieval knighthood and mighty ideals amid a modern urban scene. The speaker contrasts ancient valor with contemporary life and hints at a longing for eternal youth and truth in a city street setting.
England leads world in seizing property
London reports that over the past three years the British government has expanded land seizure under the Realm Act, creating the War Department Lands Directorate to manage occupied and required properties. Property quartering on rent is vast and compensation claims range from dollars to millions.
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London
Associated Press
War Department Lands Directorate
Mumps Epidemic Risks in War Time and Care
The article warns that epidemics of measles and mumps threaten troops in training. It notes that mumps is rarely fatal but disabling, spreads via saliva, and incubation lasts about two weeks. It discusses diagnosis by mouth appearance, iodine treatment, and historical vaccination attempts, urging civilians to curb spread during wartime.
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Army
Rawarhe
Lai Sg
Ishanes
Death of Senator Husting Shapes Wisconsin Political Fight
The piece argues Husting's death tests Wisconsin politics in the contest to replace him. It contrasts Husting with La Follette, praising Husting as a frank, loyal defender of the war and denouncing pro Germanist influence. It warns that another La Follette could turn the state into a national calamity.
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Wisconsin
New York
Hustings
Lea Bence
la Ollette
Benator
Caniam
la Foltte
Southern yam campaign to boost demand for sweet potatoes
The United States food administration plans to advertise southern yams through North and South household magazines. It aims to raise northern demand by promoting sweet potatoes for army camps and home use, urging farmers to market or store them for winter.
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Montgomery
United States Food Administration
Washington
Ffers
Iid
Deep Lad Piet in the Birmingham Age-Herald
The readable fragments describe a newspaper item from Birmingham about a discreet tragedy or crime case. Names and precise details are unclear but the piece references a local figure and wartime or neighborhood concerns. Further readable facts are limited.
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Birmingham Age-Herald
Reno Banks Check After Paris Death Rumor
A Chicago aviator, Leonard M. Rene, famed as Reno, faces a Paris bank rumor that he is dead after a crash. The teller initially recalls the deceased status, but the manager confirms Reno’s alive funds to be cashed. He evades the rumor and reappears to friends in Paris.
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Pario
Meil
Leonard M. Rene
Chicago
Pusten & Tien
Teuton Sliman
Reno
Paris
Mark Twain
Birdman
US War Department to Maintain Detailed Soldier Records
Washington officials outline a comprehensive project to compile information on every soldier, with the statistical department at the old Census building coordinating massive data work. Massachusetts has set up a soldiers information bureau in Boston with William M Stuart as representative, linking inquiries to Washington and easing mail replies.
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Washington
D. C
War Department
Jones
Statistical Department
Bureau
B Street
Thin Ent
Auil
Rane
France
Massachusetts
Soldiers’ Information Bureau
William M Stuart
Stuart
Munsey Building
State Bureau of Information
Boston
Women and Mortgages in Judge Grant's Scribner Analysis
A historical column mocks women’s grasp of finance citing Judge Robert Grant on women’s fear of investments. It contrasts male trustees' skills with women’s supposed lack of financial literacy and mentions stocks, bonds, rates, and the idea of leaving investments to men.
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Robert Grant
Scribner's
Crab Winter Brightens City Sidewalks With Colorful Style
A Cincinnati Times article notes winter’s approach with colorful scenes on downtown sidewalks. People, especially women, wear bright autumnal hues that lift street mood despite fading daylight and cold air.
Reccas on no wee Seite Lara
Fragmentary text mentions no clear event or entities. No identifiable people organizations places or dates to summarize into a coherent news item.
Near View of the German Chancellor Mic Michaelis Portrait
A critical profile of German Chancellor Michaelis, noting his lack of genius yet persistence, slow decisiveness, careful self-education, and cautious oratory. The piece describes his reserved manners, social position, and distant ties to the court, highlighting how his background and style shape his role at a grave historical moment.
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Mic
Doktor
Doctor Michaelis
Exports to South America Jump 170 Percent in War Years
Trade data show US exports to South America for the first seven months of 1917 reached 162,095,000, up about 170 percent from 1914 and 1916 levels. Imports and exports rose across Argentina Brazil Chile and Peru, with notable gains in these nations as war shifted global commerce.
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United States
South America
An Sa
Iery
National City Bank
New York
Bouth
Ammerion
Argentina
Brasil
Chile
Peru
Army health rules urge control of measles in camps
Colonel Munson summarizes measures to prevent and control measles in troops. The guidance emphasizes isolation, prompt reporting, daily officer inspections, sunning clothing and bedding, ventilation, prohibition of shared cups, and testing for early signs during outbreaks to avert epidemics.
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Munson
United States Army
San Antonio
Tod
Medical Corps
A Patriot's Prayer From Chicago Post
A returned army chaplain recounts a ministerial meeting in a Canadian city where a soldier dodges front line danger to deliver dispatches. The story highlights faith, duty, and the peril faced by servicemen in exposed routes.
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Chicago Post
Garry
Oldest Joke Gathered From The Garden Laughs
A Columbus compilation traces an ancient joke through minstrel shows and urban street scenes. The piece sketches a string of vintage setups, from landlords to conductors, with a comic twist about paying for time, possessions, or meals.
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Cleveland
Tise
Iniaw
Imanacera
Marching Tunes and Dignified Fervor in a 19th Century Parade
A fragmented article praises marching tunes, noting Brown's holy piece and Ward Howe in a dignified display. It mentions a three tally and Sibrten Galwane words, with references to a Georgian march and fan admiration, portraying a lively, patriotic procession.
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Rahe Brown
Ward Howe
Fragmented OCR Note on State Abbreviations and Place Names
Fragmented text discusses state abbreviations and place name usage in newspapers. Mentions Tenn and varied OCR errors across towns and sites with unclear context and incomplete sentences.
Mysterious Fragments Open A Glimpse Of Hidden History
Fragmentary OCR text hints at a historical snippet involving a chief or leader and a regional setting. Readable elements include names or titles and possible place links, suggesting a political or tribal context from a past era.
Roth Dente Teh Co M Weedeb News Summary
Fragmentary OCR note mentions Roth Dente and Weedeb with unclear context and no verifiable details.
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Weedeb Ee
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