Corn Gift Would Open New Export Market for Europe
A Illinois farmer sparked a relief effort sending a million bushels of corn to Europe and China to feed starving populations. Rail aid and donations backed by relief committees aim to ship the first cargo to Constantinople with moisture control and kiln-drying steps to preserve the corn for long transport and immediate consumption.
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Washington, D. C
Europe
Asia
Americas
America
Mlinoisan
Illinois
China
Near East
Constantinople
Armenia
Hungary
Austria
Carlyle
Emerson
Mr. Emerson
Department Dariculture ‘Ance
Debutante Slouch Passes From Wellesley Styles
Wellesley Massachusetts health officials welcome the end of the debutante slouch as looser garments and sport clothes improve posture. Miss Mary Haagensen notes earlier tight lines moulded slouched figures, while remedial gym instructor she emphasizes better bearing with evolving outfits and more outdoor activity.
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Wellesley
Mass
Department of Hygiene
Wellesley College
Mary
Sen
Haagensen
Boy Comes to Life Demands Whos Dat Pig in Selma
In Selma Alabama fifteen year old Sirfalia Brown was seemingly killed when a small parker was tossed by a locomotive onto his chest at Caseys station. He opened his eyes just before doctors arrived and asked what the pig was. He then claimed the meat as his and the carcass was given to him for sausage.
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Selma
Ala
Sirfalia Brown
Sirfalia
Caseys Station
Rogersville Claims State Eating Champs Amid Odd Feats
In Rogersville Tennessee Herbert Sibert, 18, reportedly won a local eating wager by consuming thirty seven soft boiled eggs in one meal. Sibert Sr. followed with ten pounds of honey across two meals, illustrating a claimed talent for extreme eating.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Rogersville
Herbert
Sibert
Sibert, Sr
Dilntseighbar
Harrison Childress
Confen
Big Fund for Food Research Sowed by Hoover at Stanford
A new Food Research Institute will be established at Leland Stanford Jr. University with a Carnegie endowment of 700000 dollars. Hoover first suggested the project, and the institute will study production, distribution and consumption aiming to reduce waste and improve nutrition through marketing and policy research. It begins July 1 and will operate for ten years with three science directors and a nine member advisory committee.
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Europe
United States
Herbert Hoover
Hoover
America
Columbus
Frederic J. Haskin
Chicago News
New York
Leland Stanford Jr. University
Carnegie Corporation
Food Research Institute
Hoover Institute
University
James R. Angell
Yale University
Atitute
Tirpitz on Planes and Future Warfare
Admiral Alfred von Tirpitz argues aircraft will shape future warfare more than Zeppelins, praising airplanes for economic potential and land combat use while noting limited naval impact. He predicts waterplanes may overcome sea reconnaissance, but ships will counter air threats and loading limits hinder oceanic air capability. The change in naval forces will be gradual, not abrupt.
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St. Blaisen
Baden
Alfred von Tirpitz
von Tirpitz
Birth rate in England highest of decade says Health Ministry
Vital statistics show England and Wales birth rate 25.44 per 1000, deaths 12.4, infant mortality 80 per 1000 births for 1920, the highest births and lowest deaths since 1862. London birth rate 26.3, deaths 12.4, infant deaths 75 per 1000 births. War delayed marriages and widows’ remarriage blamed. lower deaths tied to wartime medical advances.
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London
Ministry of Health
England
England and Wales
Amateur fixes gas tank ends in frantic home explosion
New York. William S Grey attempted to repair a leaking gasoline tank with a hot soldering iron in his kitchen saying he would fix it in a jiffy. The tank exploded, forcing residents to flee. police and fire crews investigated, finding only a broken window a dismembered tank and Grey alive.
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New York
William S. Grey
Callahan
Bureau of Combustibles
Rooster in Hyattsville Shimmies and Toddl es
Hyattsville Maryland resident John Bonaccorsy notes his rooster can shimmie and toddle with human style dance flair. He says the bird moves best with music and a touch of jazz. Earlier Dr K Atherton reported a jaybird that not only shimmied but whistled its own accompaniment.
Defense Force to Fight Crime Wave
Allentown Pennsylvania forms a citizen vigilance force of 1600 volunteers to curb fires and holdups. Committees of 100 members each ward organize local protection under ward orders to defend the city.
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Allentown
Dormites Enjoy A Spring Picnic
The Central Ray reports a group of dormitory girls and friends planning a spring hike to The Falls three and a half miles from town. They picnic in shifts, cook ham burgers over a fire, and return home tired but happy, grateful for nature and companionship.
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Pella
Des Moines
Liver and Howell
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Cyrus
Kan
Mrs
Hiwood
BIG Fund For Food Research
Leland Stanford University
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Maryland Rooster
Joo Drops
Caldren Eo
Castoria
the Centaur Company
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la Grippe
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Mater
Child’s
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Jmna
WR. Hinton
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