World War Reflections and Economic Strains Across Nations
The piece surveys Belgium gains in Congo under Gen. Tombeur amid war disruptions. It notes Britain and Germany’s shifting power, U S Turkey relations, and impacts on American institutions abroad. It references Zeppelin bombing and wartime news as Berlin markets sell cathedrals while U S entry looms.
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Belium
Ubat
Helesium
Belin
Tombeur
Congo
Oset
Belgium
United States
Yurkey
Sb. Pin
Berlin
Liberty Loan call to action rings through the nation
A wartime appeal urges immediate Liberty Bond subscriptions totaling 2 billion dollars. It stresses curtailing slacking, describes bonds as safe mortgages on U S wealth, and urges payments via bank or employer with a June 15 deadline and quick initial payments.
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United States
Local News From Goldfield and Renwick
Miss Laura Packard of Renwick spent Sunday in Goldfield. M B Richardson of Renwick had dental work done here. Mr and Mrs Will Donelson welcomed a baby girl Monday. Geo Werling was called to Armstrong for his daughter Lulu who had appendicitis. Mrs J M Montgomery underwent a serious operation in Rochester Minnesota and was reported improving. Local men enlisted since last note Perry Laurence Dewitt Talmadge in machine company 2M Eagle Grove and Clarke Nicholson in Battery TE Wield Artillery Cedar Rapids.
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Will Donelson
Geo. Werling
Armstrong
Lulu
Goldfield
Heanor
Perry Laurence
Dewitt Talmadge
Machine 2M
Eagle Grove
Clarke Nichoson
Wield Artillery
Cedar Rapids
Memoir of Social Scenes and Odd Tidbits
A miscellaneous local column recounts Teddy Keister’s illness after drinking gasoline Tuesday morning, a birthday gathering for Miss Fleeta Pascoe and engagement to Harry Campbell with a wedding planned at Galt, plus light notes on poetry, fashion, and sea songs.
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Teddy Keister
Mesdames
B. H. Haugner
Robi. Smylie Jr
Fleeta Pascoe
Harry Campbell
Galt
Dogs of War and Human Helpers in History
The article highlights canine units on both sides of wars, including dispatch and aid dogs like Marquis, Stop, and Flora, praised for loyalty and service. It also notes an investigation into school book influence on eyesight, focusing on paper gloss and specular reflection affecting vision.
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Marquis
Fifteenth Army Corps
Alpine Chasseurs
Red Cross Magazine
French War Department
France
British Association
UK Trade Volume in 1916 Versus 1935 Price Valuation
The London Economist estimates UK imports in 1916 valued at 23.7 billion in 1913 prices, signaling a nominal fall from 1915. Exports and re exports rose from 2.42 billion in 1915 to 3.02 billion in 1916, but in 1935 price terms last year’s exports were 2.507 billion.
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London
United Kingdom
Reading up to date finds no bacteria on most books
Dr. Laubach of Johns Hopkins reports extensive testing of books shows no bacteria beyond common airborne types. Studies of 150 volumes from homes with diphtheria reveal no additional contamination and encourage continued reading. A munitions maker notes navy specs for 14 inch projectiles aim to penetrate 14 inch armor while 11 inch armor resists a 1 inch shell.
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Laubach
Johns Hopkins University
United States Navy
Pursuit of Home Gardening Across Cities Grows
The Department of Agriculture plans special bulletins to spark interest in home and vacant lot gardening nationwide. Officials expect many Pingree patches to appear across states this year.
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Department of Agriculture
Missouri House passes anti tipping bill for hotels and pubs
The Missouri lower house approves legislation banning receipt of tips in hotels and public houses where owners take a share of proceeds. Penalty if enacted would be 500 dollars for violations.
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Missouri
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