Feeding Armies Aims to Keep War Afloat Across Fronts
The article describes vast wartime provisioning efforts as armies require steady food, fuel, and cooking gear for millions. It notes logistics from fields to depots, railways, motor trucks, and standard rations, stressing the strategic power of sustained supply lines to feed troops and keep campaigns advancing. It highlights multinational efforts, rail hubs, and the challenge of moving provisions to front lines amid heavy action and evolving warfare. The piece also contrasts German and allied capacities, emphasizing stored food, crop yields, and the critical role of transportation networks in determining outcomes.
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Jong Campalsa
France
Mary
Germany
Brent
Trisport
Hivesiz
Taautang Uecly Amt
Paris
Nr Fm
Tre Akent Inter
Secoma
Conte
Armins
Elffeiny Bach
Mython
Nile
Tinasia
Carina
Value of Country Life and Civic Development
A fragmented piece argues country life shapes character more than city life noting stress and strain of urban living hinder refinement. It cites history and quotes from leaders to claim nature-based development builds knowledge and resilience, contrasting with political and military anecdotes attributed to Lord Anson and Napoleon.
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Hiei
Mts
Sailors Die In Explosion Aboard San Diego Near Guaymas
Reported off Guaymas Mexico an explosion aboard the United States cruiser San Diego during refit killed two sailors and injured several. The vessel, a flagship of the fleet under Admiral Howard, was valued at $6 060 000 and underwent power work at the Mare Island yard.
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Kaeilie Fleet
Beat Admiral Howard
Asthar J. Wrall
Rumbus de Mardoe
Willian
Quiott
Chitford A. Wesinn
Injsrud
Eaton PF. Wucker
St. Vides
Emel
Cetwity
B. Miller
Goren Ohm
Wafer Fender
Darcull
Charles W. F. Peterson
Eth Firsnen
Seouall
Dmaaual A. Shag
Setmm
Anil Pattick A. Muntaen
Cual Pasane
Mewar
Virginix
San Diego
Fle
Yuin Ironworks
San Francisco
Californie
Neoniites
Gompers Claims Blacklist Pressure On Unions
Samuel Gompers, head of the American Federation at hattuc, testified before the federal body on Friday. He warned that telegraph unions threaten to expose alleged blacklistings and urged action against employers and labor shell games. Gompers said payoffs and strikes are not illegal and attacked broader labor organization suppression.
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New York
Saauel Comp Fs
Anurivim Federasion
Hattuc
wHieas
Sie Feleral
Heo Uemin Uy
Teleevan Teun
Crema
Sumon Vetore
Fk oMeinis
Heeinras Telestavhc
Two U S Ships To Germany Carry Cottons and Food Supplies
A garbled report notes U S ships bound for Germany with cotton cargoes and food supplies. One vessel cleared for Rotterdam from Norfolk and sailed after dawn Saturday. Britain’s stance on seized ships amid wartime tensions is mentioned, with reference to a German property claim and war risks.
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Gyreston
Tex
Ina Tie Fur
Momburgs
Meresa Steamship Dowbt
Rotterdate
Norfolk
Caybreak
Britain
Germany
New York
Anerman Ellixen
Wilhetenina
Nemburg
Minin
British ship torpedoed near London in German raid
A British steamer named Durward was torpedoed by German submarine U9 off the coast near London. The attack left the vessel sinking while the crew was saved. The incident is cited amid broader tensions over German submarine warfare and Canadian militia responses after two American recruits were shot.
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London
Tinglana
Duewand
Meuler
Germany
Tirpitz
U S Flag Lowered After Detention of American Vessel
The American vessel Gretcubriner was detained by a British cruiser while en route to New Orleans under a British certificate. Captain Furley reported the ship was overhauled in December and searched for cargo, with British officers hoisting their flag and delaying the voyage until the American flag was restored.
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Washington
Dty
State Department
Tony C.tain Furley
Hee
Tremen
Kayley
Triis
Jikseed
Grnenteler
Mtditional Reitien
Brize Prew
Farley
Qin Creenthiee
Vantain
Joy
Ain Purley
Teta
Amsterdim to Germany over strikes and naval accidents
A jumble of brief reports from Amsterdam and New York covers German strike issues, a mining disaster near Nieuwveen with four fatalities, and a Pacific steamer sighting near Galveston. The items reflect wartime tension, industrial inquiry, and international incidents with limited detail.
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Amsterdim
Fay
Gurnin
Holand Mom
Deleh
Germany
Hullach
York
Rousswelt
Edmund
Hrennan
Te Uame States Commission On Industrial Relations
Periwg
Aumsterdam
Jen
Subelit Elven
Niewvereduis
New York
Aramiah
Persia
FORGER ENDS LIFE ON TRAIN IN CHICAGO SCAM CASE
A damaged report details a forgery scheme involving whisky receipts and forged commercial paper. Key players include a production company official and a man named Strams, with connections to Jedavsky and others. The incident centers on on train life end and alleged fraud seized by authorities.
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Chickys
Seoriiarn
Tha Fes River
Cnvinany de Manird
Gouit
Wil Hopke
al We
Heo Thu
Bares Lalowsky
Dhe Concern
Wethesday Froudy
Theourh
Daube Si
Jedavsky
Eugenic Wedding Licenses Require Health Certificates
Indiana voters approved a measure mandating health certificates for marriage licenses in a February election. The same issue reports Petrograd stating Russia will enter the war on the Allies' side in February, and Roumanian troops poised to invade Transylvania.
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Indianapolis
San
Indiana
WC Tetsary
Petrograd
Jan
Newemaprr
Retack
Mat
Adobe Tattyo
Rauchania
Cransylvania
Montgomery veto over prohibition faces final vote
A clipped report from Montgomery notes the governor's veto of the statewide prohibition measure has cleared the Senate by a narrow margin and now requires approval from the assembly to take effect. If approved, the measure becomes law, with the veto previously sustained by a single vote.
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Montgomery
Ala
Invention Heralds Transcontinental Telephone Opening
A 1876 era account recounts Bell and Watson’s first transcontinental call from New York to San Francisco. It notes the 3,400 mile length and a wire strung across 130,000 poles, with repair crews ready to maintain service as the line opened to the public.
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New York
Theodore N. Vail Gheeldeal
Anerican
Atesanier Grahan Bel Nauilay
Thomas
Watson
Dr. Bell
Mr. Watson
Unsion
Mlesacher Gratian Bel
Thomas Ot. Wat
Toston
York
San Prancisco
Aly Tarercil
America
Dore
Mom Doena
Cambridge
Cagis
Denver
Cransmalees
Railroad Cove
Anata
Billsburgh
Chteign
Davenport
Des Moines
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