War Returnees Seek Farms as Homeseekers Bureau Recruits
The homeseekers bureau of the United States Railroad Administration reports about 14 000 applicants in the first quarter of 1919 seeking farms. Many are returning soldiers and sailors, with women increasingly pursuing farming, fruit growing, dairying or poultry raising. Half of U S cultivated land remains idle across the West and South, and government officials foresee sustained global demand for American food.
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Ashington
Homeseekers' Bureau
United States Railroad Administration
Bureau
Canada
United States
Millions for Bonds and a Tax on Ice Cream Bite
A pained view on municipal finance argues against luxuries like ice cream being taxed while bonds rely on public funds. The piece critiques public reception to tax measures and laments how individuals react to broad fiscal changes.
Edith Cavell Post Formed By American Legion Women
American Legion forms Edith Cavell post named for English nurse Edith Cavell. Yeomanettes of the Brooklyn navy yard will compose the first post with May 12 applications, followed by posts from Washington and other states.
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Merigan
American Legion
Edith Cavell
Bee
Edith ‘Cavell
Brooklyn Navy Yard
St ‘Louis
D. C
Besty Ross
Martha ‘Washington Post
Molly Pitcher
Manhattan
Barbara Frietchie
War and
Navy Departments
France
Europe
Motion Pictures as Universal Trade Language
The article argues film transcends language barriers in foreign trade. It cites American exporters using movies to sell shoes and soap in tropic hinterlands where natives distrust new goods. A moving reel in markets eases acceptance of furniture like chairs and boosts the salesman’s credibility.
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Tropics
Famous Peace Treaties and the Schleswig-Holstein War
A fragmentary historical overview describes the 1864 Vienna treaty ending the Danish conflict with Austria and Prussia, the rise of Prussian power under William I and Bismarck, and the 1863 Polish rebellion context. It touches on Schleswig-Holstein tensions, Danish constitutional moves, and the 1864 ultimatum leading to war. The text mixes dates and names including Denmark Austria Prussia Bismarck and Karlovy.
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Vienna
Denmark
Austria
Prussia
Schleswig
Holstein
Germany
Frederick Wills
Willams
Bismarck
William
France
Potenson
Confederation
Aut
Sda Untsy
Russia
Poland
Prussig
Schleswig-Holstein
England
Copenhagen
Hitler
Dupple
Treaty of Frankfort 1871 and Franco Prussian War details
The article reviews the Franco Prussian War ending with the February 1871 preliminaries at Versailles and the May 1871 Frankfort definitive treaty. It notes Bismarck dictated terms including Belfort, Metz retention, and a heavy indemnity while Thiers resisted Belfort cession. It also mentions Paris surrender and later Arch of Triumph occupation, plus postwar Alsace Lorraine protests and payback terms. It ends with a brief note on ancient and modern sloths.
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Frankfort
Versailles
Vergailles
Prussia
Paris
Berlin
Bismarck
Napoleon ‘III
Chamber of Deputies
Graselotte
Swithh
Sedan
Biemarck
France
Thiers
Bordeaux
Louis
Belfort
Vosges
Jura
Germany
Burgundy
Lyonzals
Metz
Alsace
William
Napoleon I
Champs ” Blysees
National Assembly
Alsace Lorraine
Senators Denounce Lawlessness and Radicalism in U S Report
Senate judiciary subcommittee releases a 25 000 word report denouncing radicalism violence and anarchy in America. It urges a wartime espionage act style law to protect sovereignty and institutions tighter control of explosives regulation of mushroom organizations foreign language publications and publication ownership reporting. It also calls strengthening the corrupt practices act and broader political finance controls.
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America
Russia
Senate Judiciary Subcommittee
Congress
Overman
North Garoling
Subcommittee
Post Office Department
Navy to Equalize Atlantic and Pacific Fleets
Secretary Daniels announced plans to keep the Atlantic and Pacific fleets equal in strength with Rear Admiral W L Rodgers as vice admiral of the Asiatic fleet and Admiral Henry B Wilson commanding the Atlantic fleet while Admiral Albert C Gleaves heads the Asiatic fleet. The bureau of operations will draft a complete ship distribution plan to balance all classes. The aim is to foster rivalry among fleets to raise overall naval efficiency.
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Pacific Feet
Asiatic
Magin
United States’ Naval Forces
Daniels
Pacific
High Rodman
Atlantic
Henry B. Whiilson
Bureau
Mercier Plans U S Visit As Belgian Martyr Speaks
Cardinal Mercier archbishop of Malines and Belgium's primate will visit the United States in the fall, staying six weeks in New York Chicago and Baltimore. He says the trip is to thank America for foodstuffs that aided Belgium and to meet friends.
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Cardinal Mercier
Malines
Belgium
United States
Bnd
New York
Chicago
Baltimore
Atlantic
America
Albert
Germany
General March cites 500000 troops for League of Nations support
General Peyton C. March testifies before the Senate Military Affairs Committee that the United States could fulfill its obligations with about 500000 men if other nations contribute. He notes European armies have not returned to prewar strength, Britain at 852000, conscription, while U.S. postwar force size remains undecided and is described as approximate.
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Washington
America
League of Nations
Peyton C. March
Army
Senate
United States
General March
Great Britain
March
Wilson
Europe
War Department
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Schleswig and Holstein
Francs-Pri
Mercier
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