Rotterdam Becomes Busy New York of the AEF
Rotterdam Holland turns into a bustling supply port for the American army of occupation in Germany. American barracks line the Rhine and unloads goods from tugboats and barges while Dutch shops brim with American brands. The city offers English speaking clerks, American cash registers, and familiar fare from ham and eggs to jazz in cabarets, with a clean, orderly, and lively atmosphere echoing New York vibes.
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United States
Germany
New World
David Ramzeur
Chicago Post
Rotterdam
Holland
New York
Maashaveen
Rhine
Uptown
Hootstraat
Hox Street
High Street
Broadway
Forty-second
America
Paris
Frau
Fraulein
White chicken hawks found by Ira Mellinger in Lancaster
Ira E B Mellinger displays six white feathered hawks at his Lancaster home. He recovered the birds after battling and killing a large rattlesnake near the nest in the county’s lower area. The hawks survive on raw liver.
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Lancaster
Ira
Mellinger
Cardinal Mercier Arrives in New York to Rousing Welcome
Belgian churchman Cardinal Mercier arrives amid a city reception led by Mayor Hylan and Archbishop Hayes. He expresses gratitude in English as he tours landmarks, praised for courage against German invaders and his 1914 pastoral denouncing occupation and urging Belgian resistance.
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New York
Cardinal Mercier
Belgium
America
Cardinal Mercer
Hylan
Archbishop Hayes
Hudson
Hayes
Albert
Orld
Germany
Germans Mull US Ratification Of Peace Pact
Berlin reports urge that if the United States fails to ratify the Versailles treaty Washington may not join or recognize any inter allied commission without American representation. German jurists study the issue amid talk of revising the treaty once in force and plans for a world appeal to alter so called unfillable clauses.
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Berlin
United States
Germany
America
Washington
American Senate
Versailles
Claims hearings packed against federal license rules
Washington charges that the packers induced witnesses to attend senate agriculture committee hearings opposing the Kenyon Kendrick bills. Lewis H. Haney, representing the southern wholesale grocers association, released a letter to Senator Grenna suggesting summoning Mr. Brooks of Swift & Co. under oath to inquire how much money the five big packers have spent on railroad fares and hotel bills for witnesses.
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Washington
Senate Agriculture Committee
Kenyon-Kendrick
Lewis H. Haney
Southern Wholesale Grocers Association
Haney
Grenna
North Dakota
Brooks
Swift & Co
Serious Times in Boston in Policemen Strike
Boston faces a drawn out clash between state authorities and labor unions as Governor Coolidge takes command of city protection while Mayor Peters refuses to recognize the policemen's union. Labor leaders demand affiliation with the American Federation of Labor and pledge that police will not be called out on a sympathetic strike. Potential strikes by transit and utility workers loom.
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Boston
Gov. Coolidge
Peters
American Federation of Labor
Louisiana Pecan Crop Prospects For Coming Winter
New Orleans reports Las Pecans will be abundant this coming winter, according to John S. Dennee, field agent for the United States Bureau of Crop Estimates. The prospect is especially strong, with near full production possible barring high winds or other calamities. Improved stock, new enterprises, and modern methods bolster output, making this a potentially good year for pecans in the state.
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New Orleans
Las Pecans
John S. Dennee
United States Bureau of Crop Estimates
First Air Corps Plans Formed for South Washington
Although not yet matured, plans for organizing the First Aero Observation Corps at Park Field near Millington Tennessee are being formulated under authorized recommendations from the army general staff.
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First Air Corps
South Washington
Aero Observation Corps
Park Field
Millington
Tenn
General Staff of
Army
Hospital No 4 at Spartanburg to close Sept 30
Washington General Hospital No 4 in Spartanburg will be closed on September 30, the War Department announced. We Do All Kinds of Job Work.
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Washington
General Hospital No. 4
Spartanburs
D. C
War Department
Government Buys Flour for Week in New York
The United States grain corporation reported weekly wheat flour purchases totaling 235,145 barrels in New York. Prices ranged from 9.50 to 10.25 per barrel.
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New York
United States Grain Corporation
Navy Yard Provost Establishment Ordered During Police Strike
Acting Secretary Roosevelt directs Boston Navy Yard commandant to establish a naval provost during the police strike, asserting authority to assume policing duties and keep order at the yard.
Most Perfect Recruit From Harmony Swede Osberg Enlists
Martin C. Osberg of Harmony Missouri is touted as the most perfect physical specimen among 10 000Applicants at the Boston recruiting station He is a twenty year old Swede who came to America early in life and worked on a farm His measurements include 66% inches tall 152 pounds and a chest range of 24 to 39 inches.
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Martin C. Osberg
Harmony
Boston
Osberg
English Language Gains Prominence in Crete and Greece
The article notes English as a growing language in diplomacy and business across the Near East, Crete, and Greece. Maj. C. G. Hopkins and Lieut. C. J. Bouyoucoes lead an American agricultural survey, while five thousand Asia Minor refugees are sheltered on Crete. American Red Cross aid targets medical needs and supplies for tuberculosis treatment, hospitals, and towns.
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Crete
Near East
Mediterranean Isle
Venizelos
Greece
Maj
C. G. Hopkins
Illinois Agricultural Department
Lieut
Prospector Seeks Lost Gold Bar Beneath Topeka Tracks
James Foretoun, 68, a Salina pioneer, claims a bar of pure gold lies beneath Santa Fe avenue street car tracks. He seeks permission to dig but the street car company president withholds consent. County authorities locate Foretoun’s Indiana relatives to watch over him while promising repayment if the treasure is recovered.
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Topeka
Kan
James Foretoun
Salina
Santa Fe Avenue
Foreman
Indiana
Jap Women Favor Unions Trade union growth in Japan aided by women
Trade union organization in Japan is reported to be making greater headway among working women than men. The note highlights rising female labor organization and hints at broader social impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trade Union Organization
Japan
Aong
Wilson Touring Nation Promotes League of Nations
President Wilson travels across the country to sell the Paris peace treaty and its League of Nations clause. He argues the agreement ends this war and prevents future ones, citing public support, the Magna Charta of Labor, and global unity as safeguards for mankind.
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St. Louie
League of Nations
Wilson
Paris
League
Little Cross Road
Columbus
Ohio
Germany
America
Sis
Loys
League of Naons
Great Britain
United States
Alabama Ranks Second In Coal Production
Alabama is listed as second in coal production and natural gas findings in Morgan and Montgomery. The State Department of Agriculture warns farmers against harvesting peanuts too early, urging maturity to avoid depressing peanut prices. Nationwide coal output for 1918 reached 678,211,904 net tons with Alabama contributing 19,184,962 tons and 26,221 workers.
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Alabama
Morgan
Montgomery
Ala
F. O. Hooton
Markets Bureau
State Department of Agriculture
South
Washington
Geological Survey
Tennessee
Virginia
Birmingham and Bessemer Taxable Property Totals
Birnham Ala tax digest shows Jefferson county total valuation at 170 628 143 as Birmingham division real estate 112 024 925 personal 38 880 703 and Bessemer division real estate 13 724 643 personal 5 997 864 making combined 150 905 638 for Birmingham and 19 792 505 for Bessemer. The report notes a 5 115 974 increase over last year.
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Birnham
Ala
Nhereen County
J. H. McLendon
Jefferson County
Birmingham
Messemer
Bessemer
Lauderdale County Plans $10,000 School Building
Florence Alabama reports Lex-Incon Lauderdale County residents vote to erect a $10,000 school building. They have bought a brick making machine and will manufacture the brick near the site, tapping a productive section of the county.
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Florence
Ala
Lex- Incon
Lauderdale County
Fire destroys multiple Belme stores in Saffeld blaze
A Belme Alabama fire originated by a passing train spark burned through several stores. J and Jones general merchandise, L Stroud and Mimms Russell were destroyed with Shuptrine and Johnston damaged extensively. Estimated loss reached $25,000 as flames forced evacuation from the area.
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Belme
Ala
Saffeld
J. &. Jones
L. Stroud
Mimms Russell
Shuptrine & Johnston
H Omes
J. E. Jones
You can get The Moulton Ad vertiser deal
The Moulton Advertiser offers eight months subscription for one dollar, a promotional rate designed to attract new readers and extend access to local news. This value includes regular issues delivered to subscribers at the stated price.
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Moulton Advertiser
Dipping vats dynamited in Calhoun County week
In Nieton Alabama enemies of the dipping law damaged five more vats in Calhoun County this week. The attacks hit the Asberry Church John Sults Whitesides Bob Read and DeFreese vats near Rabbittown. Four vats were destroyed Monday night and the DeFreese vat on the preceding night. All were reported ruined.
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Nieton
Ala
Calhoun County
Asberry Church
John Sults
Whitesides
Bob Read
Rabbittown
You Can Get This Paper Eight Months For One Dollar
A promotional notice offers an eight month newspaper subscription for one dollar, inviting readers to subscribe and enjoy extended delivery at a bargain rate. The item emphasizes value and retains the period feel of a local newspaper offer.
Red Cross Health Services and Junior Red Cross Nearing 1919
Public health nurse to be funded by Red Cross chapters in each county when a full time health officer is unavailable. Home Nursing classes to be organized with ten participants. First Aid courses led by a registered physician to enhance emergency response. Junior Red Cross seeks school and community involvement with dues split between division and local chapters. Home Service aims to assist soldiers sailors marines and families in disasters. Ex secretaries listed for coordination.
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Red Cross
Lawrence County
Home Service
E. A. Mc.Bride
Cary Hotchkiss
Courtland
Clara Stewart
Moulton
Sandlin Cowan Drug Co Advertises Purse and Bill Sale
The Sandlin Cowan Drug Co promotes a purse and bill sale featuring their finest assortment in town.
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Sandlin- Cowan Drug Co
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Preta
Themok
Winsie Warth
Louisiana
Mt. Clemens News Bureau
Alabama Coal Production
Jefferson
Sefield
American Red Cross
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