Allied Governments' Purchases in the United States
The wartime purchasing arrangement assigns Bernard Baruch, Robert Lovett, and Robert Brookings a commission to coordinate Allied orders from the United States with Great Britain France Russia Italy Belgium and Serbia. The commission seeks best prices and terms, while governments supply requirements through their agents and handle contracts, inspection, and execution separately.
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Secretary of the Treasury
Great Britain
France
Russia
Italy
Belgium
Serbia
Bernard M. Baruch
Robert
Lovett
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United States
Purchasing Commission
Commerce Reports
Feeding Fowls for Meat and Eggs
The article outlines economical feeding of hens using table scraps and kitchen waste. It advises separating usable feed, avoiding moldy or spoiled material, and supplementing with ground grain. Guidance covers grinding scraps, mixing with cornmeal or bran, timing feeds, and ensuring hens eat all feed to prevent spoilage.
Of Interest to Women in 1920s Society
British women excel as veterinary scr eens and the Statue of Liberty statue model goes to Mme Oliver Bascon in Paris. New York subway employs colored women porters in smart uniforms as Mrs Blanche Wagstaff joins the state charities board. The New York woman’s motor messenger corps takes first aid at St Luke’s hospital.
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Bartholdis
Mme. Oliver Bascon
Paris
New York
Subway
Blanche Wagstaff
State Charities Board
Whitman
New York Woman's Motor Messenger Corps
St. Luke's Hospital
Timber Sales on National Forests Doubled in Year
Timber sales on U S National Forests in fiscal year 1917 more than doubled 1916 with over 2 000 000 000 feet sold valued above 3 775 000 Purchasers paid 1 507 303 into the federal treasury for about 727 000 000 feet cut and removed Largest sales occurred in Oregon at about 688 000 000 board feet In addition roughly 113 000 000 board feet valued near 150 000 were cut under free use permits by over 41 000 settlers near forests for homesteads and firewood Amber area sales rose but remained small compared with western forests
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Government Forester
Federal Treasury
Oregon
Movies Showing Methods of Increasing Pork Supply
The film from the U S department of agriculture promotes boys and girls pig clubs as a national effort to raise pork supply. It shows proper feeding, care, disease protection, and shelter, plus the benefits of selective stock and well bred pigs with prize ribbons. The first club began in Louisiana in 1910 and about 45 000 members are now enrolled nationwide.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Louisiana
Colds From Sleep Loss And Overwork Warn Doctor
A medical authority warns that colds arise from reduced vitality due to lack of sleep or overwork. An upset stomach is not a direct cause, but when the body fights infection the stomach may fail, so avoid eating at such times.
Forest removal described to boost growth and reduce waste
A fragment notes that more than twice as much material was cut as by 1916 and that the disposed items are largely of poor quality. Authorities claim removing the waste will improve forest growth.
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Ned
Lignite Coals Could Yield Major Fuel Substitutes
Secretary Lane urged Congress to fund 100000 dollars for Bureau of Mines studies on lignite coal deposits in public lands to test producing fuel oil gasoline substitutes ammonia and gas for power. Vast near surface deposits are cheaply mined but transport limits curb value. successful extraction would greatly boost national resources.
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Lane
Congress
United States
Bureau of Mines
War Trade Board Allows Payments to Enemies or Allies
The War Trade Board authorizes payment of drafts drawn on funds for enemies or allies of enemies with licenses. Travelers checks up to 100 dollars bearing endorsements from such persons may be paid without a license, subject to alien property custodian rules.
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U. S. War Trade Board
The
War Trade Board
United States
Indarser
Bond Building
Washington
Something Suitable for Honeymoon Dining
A playful dialogue sketches culinary ideas for the bride and groom with jokes about angel food, spoon bread, and a light banter on household plans. The tone mimics a humorous column with characterful exchanges and puns.
Wordplay and banter in a fragment from a humorous page
Dialogue snippets reveal social snubs and clever repartee about money marriage and appearances. The exchanges include references to checks drafts bargains and a barber shop monogram as a running gag. The tone is lively and episodic with indirect social satire.
A Question of Conscience in Medical Billing
A provocative debate questions whether doctors can ethically take payment from patients. The exchange contrasts concerns about money with the duty to care, asking if all compensation is tainted by greed or if fair charges reflect professional service.
Tugs Cross Ocean To Support French Transport Work
Government takes three Pennsylvania railroad tugs for Army quartermaster use in a voyage to a French fortress. They have served in harbor duties and eight dozen applicants seek crew. Vessels feature turtleback bows and deck housing with coal bunkers fore and aft.
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Pennsylvania
Quartermaster’s Department of the Army
New York World
Jersey City
Natives Build Suspended Huts in Orinoco Delta
In the delta lowlands natives construct huts suspended between Maurith flexuosa trunks a palm. They harvest its fruits pith and juice and use leaf fiber for ropes hammocks and more.
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Orinoco River
For the Flower Garden by E. Van Benthuysen
A guide to selecting flower seeds and starting young plants. It lists annuals such as blue ageratum sweet alyssum mixed snapdragon victoria asters calendula calliopsis costos dahlia larkspur gaillardia gypsophila imapaticus sultana African marigolds Japanese morning glories nigella love in the mist Shirley poppies columbine phlox drummonds mixed sweet peas and zinnias. It advises sun and air, outdoor hardening, and cold-frame steps. It notes potential profit from early cabbage and tomatoes with forcing and careful watering and staking.
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E. van Benthuysen
When to Plant Garden Crops in Plentiful Spring Weather
The article cautions against rushing planting on the first warm day. It advises waiting for dry and warm soil except for peas and certain hardy vegetables while explaining proper drainage and soil conditioning. It suggests protecting early lettuce with cloth or glass coverings and describes separate cultivation for hardy varieties to avoid soil compaction.
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L. M. Bennington
Aristotle
Holland lifts bulb embargo and ships 26000 cases to U S
Elizabeth van Benthuysen reports Holland grants special dispensation to resume bulb trade. Waaldyk arrives with 26000 cases of hyacinth tulip and hellobrote bulbs as 3000 seedsmen post bonds. Value of cargo around 2 million dollars with more shipments to follow aiding spring plantings.
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Elizabeth van Benthuysen
Holland
America
Netherlands
Lansing
Helland
Zuyder Gee
State Department
United States
Wadsworth and Calder
Mendrik Linkeler
New York
John Sf Farquhar
Boston
They Helped Wayne Family In Time Of Need
Nathan Wayne and wife face loss of home and possessions. Hazel Wayne and Malcolm Dunslow exchange gifts of a suitcase. Hazel later returns with money to repay their kindness. Years pass, tragedies mount for both, and Hazel returns seeking reconciliation and a future with Malcolm at the old homestead.
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Nathan Wayne
Hils
Nathan
Malcolm
Hazel
John
Mary Dinslow
Hazel Wayne
Dunslow
Imiuke
Haze
Denar
Malcolin
Waynes
Trazel
Nentittle
Wayhe
Mir. Dunslow
Malcolm Dunslow
Malcolm Dinslow
Miss Wayne
Silas
Denison
Tzuzel
Bear Expert at Burglary Haunts Culua Creek Claims
A Vancouver Sun report describes a bear near Culua Creek that raided prospectors cabins stealing food worth hundreds of dollars this season and last. The animal climbs trees to reach stores and evades hunters, leaving locals discussing drastic measures to stop it.
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Culua Creek
Vancouver Sun
J. W. Mulholland
Charles O. Woodrow
Brain
Bruin
Donu'ts for Electric Wire Safety
Simple warnings from electric light companies via Popular Science Monthly offer safety tips to prevent accidents and potential loss of life. Do not cover a globe, hang cords over nails, leave cords connected, touch downed wires, or approach with bare hands. Use a wooden handle when moving a live wire in emergencies.
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Popular Science Monthly
Sunlight and Moonlight Phenomena in Moonlit Atmosphere
Describes the beauty of moonlight and sunlight effects in misty air, noting coronas or glories around sun or moon when translucent clouds or tiny water vapor particles are present. Explains corona forms near luminary and is symmetrically arranged.
Helmet Styles Through the Ages Mirror Modern Armor
The article notes the striking resemblance between ancient knight helmets and modern military headgear. It remarks that centuries of helmet design show little change, with Crusades era armor still echoed in twentieth century helmets.
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America
Europe
Game Cock Greatest Fighter of the World
The piece proclaims the game cock the finest fighter, comparing its speed and spurs to lightning and bayonets, and notes that with a fair field and no favors it would match any opponent its size in a bout. The London Velograph reflects sensational animal prowess rhetoric.
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London
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