Moving of Big Grain Crops Plan Ahead
Washington report says the railroad administration weighs reintroducing a permit system to handle anticipated large grain tonnage as the 1919 harvest could exceed last year by hundreds of millions of bushels. Wheat yields are projected at about 900 million plus spring wheat near 600 million bushels, with overall grain flow stressing infrastructure.
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Washington
Railroad Administration
Walker D. Hines
Department of Agriculture
Porntyale
Trafic
Grain Corporation
Scrai
United States Food Administration Grain Corporation
Most Deadly of All War Gases
Washington educational exhibit shows the Lewisite gas discovered by Prof. W. Lee Lewis while with the bureau of mines at American University. The gas, deemed the deadliest weapon, was prepared for production in 1910 near Cleveland, and the “mouse trap” plant was designed to supply 3,000 tons to the front, but armistice ended its use.
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Washington
Department of the Interior
W. Lee Lewis
Bureau of Mines
American University Laboratories
War Department
Department
Lewis
Americaan University
Bureau of
Cleveland
American Front
Battle Front
Armenian Refugees Starvation Despair Spread in Caucasus
Telegram to Herbert Hoover from Howard Melny reports famine among Armenian refugees in the Caucasus, with women foraging grass roots and children dying. Describes Igdir as worst area, mentions cannibalism rumors, typhus, and rising cholera, urging outside aid for 600,000. Walter G. Smith and others involved in relief efforts.
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Constantinople
Chucisus
Herbert Hoover
Paris
Howard Melny
Near East
Ells
Heloz
Caucasus
Walter George Smith
Philadelphia
American Bar Association
American Committee For Armenian and Syrian Relief
Heinz
King Albert to Visit America and Paris Next October
King Albert of Belgium is expected to visit Washington for the initial meeting of the league of nations next October. He will also travel to Paris and other European centers during the trip.
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Albert
America
Paris
Belgium
Washington
League of Nations
New foulards to hold high favor this summer
A fashion article notes foulards remain popular for summer wardrobes, with new silk weaves and large patterns in blue, white, champagne shades. It highlights combinations with georgette, Spanish influence, and slim belts, plus ostrich trimming and delicate sleeve detailing in French and Spanish styles.
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Foulards
Foulard
Georgette
Challis Fashion Returns As Country Style Favorite
Challis fabric again captures fashion with soft woolen material used in utilitarian dresses. Organdie trimmings on collars cuffs and sashes mark morning wear. Parasol hats and dresses in challis project demure rural charm, with practical durability for busy summers and city trips.
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Peo
Light Weight Silk Wraps Show Varied Fabrics and Colors
Light weight three quarter length wraps for sports or street wear are made in heavier corded silks and satins. Some are lined with a gora wool or lightweight silk. Vivid colors such as Victory red bright green yellows and blues are popular. These coats pair well with white sports skirts.
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Armenia
Igdir
Erivan
Alexandropol
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