German Merchants Lead War on Allied Goods
German business leaders urge a boycott of allied products amid rising wartime tensions. Hamburg groups promote patriotic actions, including stickers and restaurant refusals of French and English goods. Women join the movement, urging Germans to buy German. Leipsig plans to adopt Hamburg’s boycott with a million stickers ordered for distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Bronner
Leipsie
City
Suchsenhof
Partis
Hamburg
Leip
Bringing Up Father Firms and German Self-Help Call
The piece notes cards in shop windows and streetcars urging boycott of enemy goods as Germany faces post Versailles pressures. It mentions England and France (misspelled) adopting open resistance and a long-threatened economic borett, with Germans urged to sacrifice wealth and consume only German-made products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Pranée
Gertany
Bronper
Englsh
Safety lessons for automobile drivers lesson"
Safety guidance covers keeping springs, frame, and loading secure to prevent accidents. It stresses proper loading, tire care, braking, and post accident reporting with details and witness information for insurance and legal needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trent
Matiss
Wrick
Clever passenger causes car mix up at station
An amused young man at a country railway junction misdirects a car passenger load by announcing an empty seat. Occupants spill out and reclaim seats, while the stationmaster teases him about his “clever” act, noting workers confused him with a director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Eins
Why Hens Eat Eggs From Rain to Food Shortages
A historical note explains why hens eat eggs, claiming birds crave additional nutrients when their natural diet of insects and worms is insufficient. It suggests providing meat scraps or finely broken fresh food to poultry to satisfy needs and prevent egg consumption.
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Britain
France
Europeu
Tribune
Tréss
Toul
Germany
Hronner
Chamber of Commerce
Hotel Men’s Association
Irse
Gangright
Ben Shore
Esmcmariss
Awe. Inc
Wy Inv
Adureas
Mameine Ronwanr
Veenig
A.mon
Ory Hospital
Asia
Pittsburgh
iete-Telegraph
Wellesley College For Women
Sacanenas Ae
Fred Leibold Piano Co
Main Street
Victrola Dealers OF
LA Crosse
For Over Meyers
CG. L. Lien
Sik
Coon Valley
Ntee
Hoerebler Bron
Big Bargains
Army & Navy
ARMY
Lacrosse
Army and Navy Store
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