Leconfield House Becomes American Officers Club in London
Lord Leconfield gifts his town house in Mayfair as a wartime American Officers club preserving the old portraits by Van Dyck and Lely. The setup favors comfort, open house tariffs, and an information bureau for sport and leisure, aiming to strengthen Anglo American ties through hospitality.
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United States
London
America
J. P. Collins
Boston Transcript
Lord Leconfield
Leconfield House
Old Chesterfield House
Doctor Johnson
Samuel
Chesterfield House
Curzon Street
Smollett
Disraeli
Becky Sharp
Mayfair
Piccadilly
Royal Quarters
Whitehall
Green Park
Lord Rosebery
George Wyndham
Life Guards
Sussex Imperial Yeomanry
South Africa
Third Earl of Egremont
Petworth
Sussex
van Dyck
Sir Peter Lely
Use of Wool in Clothes Limited
Government urged conservation of wool in women’s garments with a 4 percent yard limit per outfit. Designers, dressmakers, and stores pledge compliance, favoring slim silhouettes and mixed materials. The move aims to balance fashion with wartime materials while preserving individuality.
Carroll County Co op Shipping Boosts Farm Prosperity
A Mississippi county initiative unites town and country to pool cattle hogs and poultry for sale to larger markets. The Carroll County Prosperity Club funds transportation and expenses, paying for itself with 1 percent of receipts while boosting prices and community ties.
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Carroll County
Mississippi
Benson Inn
Service Members Welcome in New Social Club Plan
A proposed membership scheme in Leconfield House aims to include all U S military officers stationed in the country. The plan envisions expanding beyond Mayfair and London to neighboring houses, creating a social center while keeping the club open to officers with commissions. The project seeks steady growth to meet demand as a stepping stone for wider access.
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United States Army
Navy
Leconfield House
Great Water and Timber Waste in U S Power
The article notes six million seven hundred thousand horsepower of U S water power with only six hundred eighty thousand horsepower in use. Laws governing forest reserves public domain and navigable streams block utilization. It cites Secretary Houston on timber waste and potential for wood pulp via water power if manufactured.
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United States
Leslie’s
Secretary of Agriculture
Houston
What Is a Snob According to a Boy in Conversation
A boy asks what a snob is and is told that a snob is someone who has been snubbed so often he waits for a chance to strike first. The remark frames snobbery as defensive vigilance born from social slights.
Oldest Town Claim Near Ararat Tied to Noah Legend
A fragment from an Armenia region describes a village on the slopes of Mount Ararat with claims Noah landed there after the flood and established a family wine gathering. Locals cite Noah’s tomb, a relic ark fragment, and an Eden link nearby, asserting the area as primordially sacred.
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Noah
Nakhitchevan
Nakhikhevan
Armening
Ararat
Damascus
Cupid Comes a Cropper in a Curious Exchange
A fragment from the Christian Register notes Ida showing unintended interest in lces, Irving and Ida’s indulgence and Irving’s frugal innovations. Ida rebukes Irving’s repeated infatuation amid urban indifference, signaling a sharp clash of affections and smoldering wit.
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Ida
Lces
Irving
Christian Register
Sailors Rope Arctic Deer On Yukon Steamer Voyage
A Seattle correspondent reports meatless days aboard the steamer Alaska after a Yukon trip. Sailors roped caribou that swam around the vessel as it pushed upstream toward Eagle City and Far West. Hunters say a 10 000 strong herd will soon be near Dawson.
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Alaska
Yukon
Seattle
Eagle City
Farwie
Musician Accompanies Policeman at Public Stop
A street exchange shows a musician complying with a police request to sing, responding with willingness to accompany and asking what to sing. The banter captures a playful moment of cooperation between officer and performer.
Lamp Dip Dyeing for Incandescent Lamps
Aniline dyes are used to color incandescent lamp bulbs. The dye is dissolved in alcohol and mixed with shellac varnish for the tint, then the bulb is dipped. A better adhesion is obtained by dipping in an egg white solution, dried on the bulb, with a second dip for complete coverage. The bulb must be clean and dry before dipping.
Siamese Students In Colleges Here
About 15 students from Siam registered at American educational institutions in 1917 to qualify in law medicine and civil engineering reports Uncle Sam s consular officers at Bangkok Several such students have in the past graduated from American colleges and engineering schools and are now employed by their own government in important public work Incidentally they have been the means of introducing American machinery scientific apparatus
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Siam
Uncle Sam
Bangkok
Velvet Hats Return With Pale Georgette Crepe Face
The piece notes velvet hats are back and highlight a pale Georgette crepe face as a flattering feature. A pale pink lining complements skin tone, enhancing blue or gray eyes and giving them a larger appearance.
Siamese Scholarships for U S Students
Four holders of king's scholarships are among students now in the United States. These young men will be educated at the expense of the Siamese government.
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Siam
United States
Poisonous Plants Kill Cattle on National Forest Ranges
Forestry bureau reports in the last three years 5500 head of cattle died annually from poisonous plants on national forest ranges with larkspur causing 90 percent of losses.
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Forestry Bureau
Roads Will Benefit Rural School Consolidation
Improved roads would benefit the country school system by enabling consolidation of schools and establishment of graded rural schools. Centrally located facilities would accommodate all children in the districts.
Lime as Soil Conditioner Promotes Crops and Structure
Lime improves soil physical condition by causing clay particles to flocculate, increasing porosity and leaching. It also sweetens the soil and promotes legume growth, which often suffer in acidic conditions.
Farmer urged to study business and apply farm management
The speaker emphasizes using labor efficiently and increasing daily productivity as labor costs rise. He argues farmers must study their operations closely and adopt farm management principles to maximize output and profits.
Manure Conservation Aids New Livestock Farmers
Farmers beginning in livestock production should save manure to reduce fertilizer needs. With fertilizer scarce and costly, careful manure management helps maintain soil nutrients and sustain crop production.
Farmers urged to order fertilizer early for next season
Farmers planning to use commercial fertilizer or lime next season should place orders well in advance to ensure delivery when needed. Delays may cause shipments to arrive too late to be of maximum use, and farms should provide a safe storage area for fertilizer and lime if received early.
Round up farm implements for pending repairs and stock
Gather all farming tools and machinery and store under cover. Inspect each item to identify needed repairs parts or tools and take immediate steps to secure them for next year’s crop production campaign.
Advice on sewer near wells using cast iron pipe
A sewer pipe or waste drain near a well is dangerous because such a pipe is seldom water tight. If a sewer must run near a well, cast iron pipe should be used.
Massachusetts Farmers Supply Fresh Vegetables to Camps
Farmers in a Massachusetts county via the farm bureau arranged large shipments of fresh vegetables to nearby military camps and secured manure from the camps for farm use.
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Massachusetts
Farm Bureau
Save Best Cockerels for Next Season
The article urges breeders to retain the strongest large bodied fearless cockerels for breeding next season, emphasizing their development and quality as essential.
Pays to Save Best Hens Gains for Egg Shortage
With meat prices high and eggs scarce, farmers are advised to retain the best hens to maximize future egg output and flock quality. The guidance emphasizes selecting top layers for breeding to withstand rising costs and supply gaps.
Late Moulter Is Layer
The late moulting hen proves a good layer and worth saving. Gardners conclude such birds retain laying ability after shedding feathers. The remark highlights practical value in preserving older hens for continued egg production.
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Lord Roberts
Earl of Egremont
Turner
Constable
Pallas
Harry Jo, Brittain
Oxford
West
New York
Hudson Bay
Palm Beach
Commercial Economy Board
McClure Newapsper Syndicate
Mississippi Township
Garrell County Proapertty Club
Carroll Ecounty
Co-Operative Shipping
Carrollton
Carroll County Prosperity Club
Dawson
Special Information Service
U. S. Department of Agriculture
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