Wheat supply from Mesopotamia potential global impact
Northwestern University professor John Scott argues that control of Mesopotamia’s wheat could found the world and shape the eastern conflict. He notes fertile soil irrigation would enable two harvests, with rail routes and desert passages shaping strategic moves. He cites British aims to cut German gains and Egypt’s value in a broad war. Local item reports a separate note about a YMCA building in Joplin, Missouri costing 250000.
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Chicago
John Alains Scott
Northwestern University
Bagdad
Stott
Mesopotamia
New York
Alexander
Thorius
Medina
Taurth Fe
Issus
Asia Minar
Agneies
Nerth
Russia
Brylane Ann Ek
Menepotaia
South
Avhiel
Graut
Faryot
Gaza
Alrewde
Cypris
Germany
Armenia
Aleppo
Fra
Egypt
Euphra
Cape
Dalesine
Issuse
HOW FAT FOLKS REDUCE WEIGHT
A healthful method claims to reduce weight without starvation or heavy exercise. By breathing fresh air, deep breathing, and taking drops of oil of kerosin four times daily, readers may see weight loss within days. The program promises firmer flesh, healthier skin, buoyant mood, and disappearance of excess fat while supporting its safety and pleasantness.
Les Darcy Takes Step Toward U S Citizenship
A photograph shows Les Darcy, the renowned middleweight champion, taking the oath of allegiance as he begins the naturalization process. Fred Gilmore and Poi Witt stand as sparring partners and witnesses, with Carey serving as chief clerk of the naturalization bureau in the Chicago circuit.
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Les Dares
Anstrafian
Chansion
United States
Darcvy
Hetman FY Baretel
Naturalize Lion
Sure Way To End Dandruff
A home remedy claims mix five teaspoons of pluin coramon liquid arvon from drugstore, apply nightly to moisten scalp, rub in with fingertips. By morning dandruff largely gone and with repeated use completely dissolved. Results promise itching stops and scalp becomes smooth and soft.
Soldiers Plant Crops Across War Fronts
Moonen Feent April reports the army mobilizes peacetime labor to farm, repair tools, and tend fields along the front. Soldiers in uniform replace damaged implements and work with civilians to restore land in France, aiding the war effort while continuing combat duties. The effort extends 150 miles with British and Belgian lines, as northern civilians assist in rebuilding productivity.
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Dafkars
Toma
Pach
Sumy
Bude
France
Oklahoma Breathing Dry Law Sparks Farm Notices
A fragment from April 10 reports Oklahoma preparing for a drauth amid a dry law enacted by the legislature. It notes the drought forecast affects citizens and the economy without curtailing food or cotton production, with references to express and railroad companies and administrative actions.
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Sooners
Oklahoma City
Okka
Oklahoma
Hand
Obscure Text Scrape Hints at Liquor Shipment Case
Fragmented OCR notes reference a liquor shipment and enforcement actions. Names, places, and exact details are unclear, but mention of constables, intoxicating brews, and legal scrutiny appears. The piece hints at an investigation and possible enforcement response.
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Cullen
Oki
Asin
Pision Chal Garey Peisteneiesy Vf
Uley View
Ambiguous City Urged Action on Sewage Holes
In Nansus City Missouri dated April 10 officials designate six areas as eleansp weak bev e and call for municipal action. Crews will inspect old tubes remove debris and channels to prevent flood risk. Public works plan targets ravines roads yards and a major cleanup near residential blocks with exams to remove hazards.
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Aire
Nansus City
Neige
Haye Bai
Ely
Betivay
Sorhek
Industry complaints over empty car movements
The report notes packing industries objecting to the return of empty freight cars to connecting lines near destinations. They argue cars should stay near origin to avoid extra mileage and revenue loss. The commission briefly considers sustaining these objections despite existing practices.
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Dustries
Manic
Sante Bastasis
Cub Ing
Semte Fe Cay
Oklahoma City
Mrisen
Cnntenda
Hamburger Brust flee and hot tea for cold relief
An old ad copy promotes Hamburger Brust flee as a cure for colds and congestion with a hot tea method. It touts relief by opening nasal passages and bowel movement, claiming the product is entirely plant based. Washington reports reveal Italian reactions to freedom and a note that Warren Hepler traveled to Oklahoma City.
Settlement reached on freight deadlock at Chebseeptiv Aron facility
In Oklahoma City on April 10, a tentative settlement was agreed after President Rinley urged the Giant Freight Co. to suspend the deadlock in carload shipments. The agreement, involving the corporate commission, aims to ease limits on section scenes and address the carrier lines disruption.
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Freipirs Coe
Inhoma City
Oklo
Freipils
Thist -Vesk
Rinley
Sunt
Nis Vesd
Gets-Tt corn remedy promises painless peeling
An old advertisement touts Gets-Tt as a corn cure that quickly loosens and removes corns by applying drops. It claims immediate relief, eliminates need for plasters and knives, and notes availability through Lawrence & Co in Chicago and local drugstores.
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Lawrenes & Co
Chicago
Lawrence
Round Corner Drug
F. B
McCulloch
Back patriotic effort to boost food production urges plan
Louis Mo April 10 A Kansas State Agricultural College dean urges backing armies with increased production. He calls for expanding wheat, corn, meat dairy and garden output, improving grain rations, and coordinating mills and feed stores to boost pork and dairy yields amid drought and shortages.
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Louis
Mo Jardine
Division of Agriculture
Kansas State Agricultural College
Houston
Dean Jardine
Yust
Ninsas
Drouth Conilctions
Fort Hays Brench
Sansas
Fire wastes vast food crops say state fire marshal
Kansas warns that heavy fires ruin food with millions of dollars of corn and oats lost yearly. State Fire Marshal Lyd T Hussey urges farmers and residents to prevent fires as the nation fights food shortages. The warning stresses vigilance in both fields and towns to protect the food supply.
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Topeka
United States
Lyd T. Hussey
Kansas
California Syrup of Figs Adverts Conscripted
Vintage style ad claims California Syrup of Figs will relieve a sick child by cleansing the stomach and bowels without griping. Warns mothers to check for coated tongues and signs of constipation. Promises full directions on each bottle and cautions against counterfeit syrups.
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California
High Wind Damages Wheat Crops Across Oklahoma
April winds battered Oklahoma wheat, with Beaver County reports of fields blown down in the northwest and Grady County barns unroofed. Officials warn continued high winds could cut yields on light soils as reseeding is impractical. fall-sown crop is largely pastured and green in winter.
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Oklahoma
Oklahoma City
Okla
State Board of Agriculture
Beaver County
Ilar
Grady
Towa
Kansas
Transplanting April Past Is Only Thing To Avoid
Manhattan Kansas April 10 The tomato is classed with warm weather vegetables and should not be transplanted to the field until danger of frost is past advises the Kansas State Agricultural College horticulture department The transplanting season in Kansas starts in April and continues through May The earlier tomatoes are set in the field provided they are not lifted by frost The first five weeks in May bring some light frost
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Manhattan
Department of Horticulture
Kansas State Agricultural College
Kansas
Simple Laxative Syrup Pepsin Praised by Mother
Four year old Max Pendergrast of Red Key Indiana suffered constipation since infancy. His mother credits Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin for quick relief without gripping or narcotics, noting its mild, pleasant taste and family-wide effectiveness. A trial bottle offer is advertised.
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Max Pendergrast
Catt W. Pendergrast
Red Key
Ind
Caldwell
Washington Sts
Cattle Feeding Value at Western Kansas Roundup
In Manhattan Kansas April 10 stockmen heard that little or no commercial value feed can be used for cattle in western Kansas. Cows in experiments consumed about nine pounds of wheat straw daily and damaged hay sold $5 to $6 below good hay. The meeting drew audiences from western ports with 175 automobiles at peak and 200 used for transport. Attendance ranged from 31 000 to 31 500 people.
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Kansas
Manhattan
Kan
Port Hors Braunch Esperizent
Kansas Wheat Belt
Veterinary Specialist Dr Potter to Lead at Kansas School
Dr George M Potter of the Bureau of Animal Industry United States Department of Agriculture has been named extension specialist in veterinary medicine at Kansas State Agricultural College Manhattan Kansas He will focus on hog cholera and contagious abortion and will start duties May 1 after teaching stints at George Washington University and Ohio State University He authored several bulletins including a farmer's bulletin on contagious abortion.
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Kansas School
Manhattan
Kans
George M. Pott
Bureau of Animal Industry
United States Department of Agriculture
Board of Administration
K. Sm. C
Potter
George Washington University
Ohio State University
Henry Waters Seeks Use of Grain for War Needs
Henry J Waiters president of Kansas State Agricultural College urged shutting down breweries distilleries and saloons to reallocate grain and labor for national food needs as the United States readies to support millions in army camps and supply allies. Pittsburgh Kan April 10 Fort Scott A M Keene will speak Commemoration Day April 26. Normal students and staff adopt resolutions supporting government and plan to drill students for military duty with Red Cross efforts.
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Henry Waters
St. Louis
Henry Jackson Waiters
Kansas State Agricultural College
Houston
United States Department of Agriculture
Waters
Normal
Pittsburg
Kans
State Manual Training Normal
Work in Hands of Women in London Munitions
London April 10 reports new government munition contracts require eighty percent of operatives to be women. The policy aims to minimize male employment in munitions factories, shifting the workforce to women.
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London
School Of Oriental Languages Opener In London
London April 10 George opened a new school for oriental languages in London as the revival movement gains pace after the war. The institution, backed by the king, is one of the first of its kind in Britain and seeks to broaden English knowledge of eastern tongues amid wartime lessons.
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School of Oriental Languages
London
George
Ath Dex
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