Y M C A Organizes $5 Million Canteen Project For Soldiers
The Y M C A plans a $5,000,000 canteen operation to supply French and American troops with a projected $200,000,000 in canteen goods. About 8,500 men are to run the venture, with 934 secretaries already sent to France and hundreds more to follow.
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Taro
France
Lonstant
McLa Ain
Suldjan
Bureau of National War Work Council
Y.om. CG. A
Chicago
Rezeen
Atlantic
Dieserve
Y.M
Railway Men Sought for Army Transport Regiments
Classified notice lists eligible applicants for volunteer and wartime railway service across multiple locations including Fort Myer Virginia Petersburg Virginia Yaphank Camp Wrightstown and Newark with posts for engineers railway operation and storekeepers. Applicants must be approved by the Office of the Chief of Engineers and the Director General of Military Railways.
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Miltyailway
Mip
Upton Yaphank
Fort Myer
Petersburg
Wricktefey'n
J ‘ Eeath
Wrightstown
J. i
Mnenvieea
S. Army
Washington, D.C
Military Rihways
Senate to vote on federal education council proposal
The U S Senate scheduled debate on Dr Prop to form a national education council. The plan envisions representatives from major universities including the University of Kansas and plays into federal education policy debates.
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Elish
Hedi University of Kansas
Secre
Department of Federal
Gevermment
Dent
Crive
Thas
Hany
United
Senate
Twelve War Councils Planned Across Twelve Towns
The United States Food Administration and twelve state councils will host daylong sessions in a dozen towns next week. Speakers include a French hero now wounded and veterans from Herbert Hoover’s commission. Everett Colby and Boscoe Mitchell are among those visiting. Stanford University’s Dr. J. R. L. Wilf also participates.
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U.S
Perigori
France
Battles
Therg i
Dea
Herbert Hoov
Rshing
Horton
Europe
Everett
Colby
Oscoe Mitchell
Jr. L. Wilef
Panford
University
United States Battleship Connecticut Heroic Navy Message
A patriotic note extols the United States battleship Connecticut as a premier force. It asserts the Navy has never tasted defeat and will nobly uphold liberty, earning new laurels for a country that stands for freedom for all.
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His
Com! Sblonnet
Cormandel
Labor Scarcity Not Expected to Be As Severe as First Report
A Washington report quotes Secretary of Agriculture Honstohn or similar spelling predicting farmers will adjust to labor shortages this year. He notes reduced urgent demand for labor in some sectors, but warns wheat supply remains inadequate domestically and worldwide as meat demand rises postwar. He cites constrained veteran and skilled labor as factors and mentions War Department remarks to Congress.
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Washington
Honstoh
Robin Bast
Ceywal
Jeri
Faroe
Congress
Local appeal seeks volunteers to sew surgical dressings
Lawrence Chapter secures a large airy room in the Watkins Barn on the second floor for making surgical dressings. The project operates every afternoon from 2:40 to 5:30 with competent supervisors, and the call goes out for more volunteers to join and help.
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Lawrence
Watkins Barn
Farmers Plan Cabinet to Lead National Farm Association
Kansas City reports the National Farmers Association launching a cabinet of twelve practical farmers to fix staple prices and run a national market system when wartime controls end. Delegates from many states attend as plans to professionalize farm industry and place farm groups under a unified governing board are outlined.
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Kansas City
National Fathers’ Association
Boards of Trade and
Adl Practi Furmers
Board of Farmers
Theody
Indus Fap
Need for Surgical Dressings Highlighted in Red Cross Magazine
The Red Cross urges chapters to prepare to meet a rising demand for surgical dressings as more American servicemen reach the trenches. Officials warn that wounds will increase and the nation must ensure timely production and delivery to avoid negligence.
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American Red Cross
Fyerva
Ae Bn
Seaweed Fertilizer Benefits Potatoes
Seaweed fertilizer shows strong benefits for potato beds when applied before planting seeds. This natural amendment may improve soil quality and crop vigor according to recent observations.
Cow Elephant Tusks Adapted to Billiard Saluls
The article notes cow elephant tusks are best suited for billiard cues while male tusks differ in shape and nerve passages. It contrasts the female tusk with the male, pointing out the observed variations and clarity of passageways.
Salt Production in Russia Divides by Method
About 41 percent of Russia’s salt is from Inkes. Evaporation of brine pumped from boreholes yields 23 percent, while mining salt beds accounts for 36 percent.
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Russia
Inkes
Why Buddy Wonders About Two Handles
A playful exchange shows Buddy puzzled by two handles on a cup. His little pal explains that breaking off one handle lets you use the other in a pinch.
Joie Ray Likely Holder Of Most Consistent Athletic Record
Joie Ray likely holds the most consistent athletic record, with remarks that he may have broken the world record in the mile multiple times and frequently ran under four twenty indoors and outdoors. The piece praises his durability and long-standing dominance on American tracks.
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Ohana Mkely
Joie Ray
Ray
Ron
Gaston
Peat
Eay
Wddern
Cartier
The Wooded Nymph That Captured His Fancy
A man named Carson reads a wood nymph fantasy in a story about a forest beauty who bewitched him. He pictures a real living version of the nymph in an urban town and later identifies Miss Mattie Miller, the female star, as the actress he pursued. She accepts his advances after his revelation.
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Benin
Livinty
Jarrenet
Carsun
Sprite
Dheagar
Josey
Ursen
Baek Todd
Wien
Carson
Herries
Dadallas Atreteheld
Drake
Larsua
Mallie Miller
Silence Box Quiets Phone Receiver Noises
A Dutch engineer has filed an attachment for telephone receivers that silences buzzing whirring and jarring noises, offering relief from unwanted sound interference.
Feeding Poultry for All Seasons and Grain Use
A farm note discusses how grain and poultry feeds must be adequate through the year. It advises proper feeding during molt and rest periods, warns against waste, and stresses balanced rations to avoid unprofitable fodder and equipment needs for meat birds.
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Tronzhs
Gromry
Cis
Colded Dangers For Young Stock Warned By Health Experts
Officials warn that crowded sleeping quarters and unseasonable housing increase illness among young livestock. Sudden changes in weather prompt respiratory issues, while damp, drafty conditions raise infection risk. experts urge improved ventilation and cleaner bedding to protect herds.
Care for a flock of guinea fowls during warm season
The article discusses guinea fowl care for young birds, noting heat protection and dry housing in warm periods. It advises on feeding and shelter, including chick fencing and management to reduce wandering and stress.
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Rhea
Fragmentary Courier Jeers and Misreadings in Louisville
A partial line from a Louisville courier journal mocks misunderstood text and notes a quirky misprint. The fragment hints at a broader issue of editorial hiccups and typographical slips in the historic issue.
Not All His Fault Youngster Led Astray In Wardens Tale
A New York judge’s comment on a Vermont youth describes a boy led astray by absent family ties and a permissive home. The warden recalls the boy’s shifting behavior, his brief imprisonment, and the failed efforts to steer him toward proper education. The piece notes the broader social factors and hints at a final, unresolved consequence.
Hooverized Country Breakfast Menu Fragment
A garbled excerpt appears to describe a country breakfast with references to preserves, coffee, pie, and toast. The text mentions flavors and beverages in a disordered way, with no clear event or date. The fragment hints at meal preparation or a kitchen scene but provides no concrete actions or outcomes.
Removable Rubber Heel Lets High Heels Slip On
A newly invented rubber device slips over the heel of a woman's shoe to convert high heels into removable rubber heels. The invention aims to provide comfort and versatility for various footwear needs.
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