World Food Shortage Warns of Global Suffering
David Lubin, American rep to the International Institute of Agriculture, warns Rome that world crops are deficient. He urges mobilizing U.S. agricultural resources to avert hunger, noting a deficit across corn, wheat, rye, barley, and oats totaling 130 million bushels. He says prices rise if waste persists and calls for better food organization.
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International Institute of Agriculture
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Associated Press
Campaign to raise South food crops for war
April 5 in Atlanta plans for a broad campaign to boost food crops across the South. The effort includes the Atlanta and Georgia Chambers of Commerce, the Southern Cattlemen's Association, and a women’s agricultural school. Carl Vrooman will speak at a joint chambers meeting and at the cattlemen’s convention.
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Special Food Crops Agricultural School
Carl Vrooman
Southern Cattlemen’s
American Troop Involvement Hinted By British Officers
British officers on the West Front say the United States could send a substantial force within six months if the war lasts that long. They anticipate U S aid expanding in aviation and machine gun detachments, with hospital and medical support increasing as already provided to the Allies.
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Associated Press
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Emperor William’s German car sold in London auction
An automobile built in Germany for Emperor William and later fitted with an English body was sold in London for 35000 dollars to a Danish ship owner. Kept by body builders since completion, the courts ordered its sale to settle charges. Experts call it the most luxurious car ever built and the price may set a personal-use car record.
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London
Germany
William
Wisconsin Society Letter Attacks LaFollette Over Filibuster
The Wisconsin Society of the Sons of the American Revolution condemns Senator Robert M. LaFollette for his recent filibuster. The letter accuses him of betraying country and aiding foreign enemies, calls him a traitor, and urges naming supporters to the U S secret service.
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James H. Stover
Wisconsin Society of the Sons of
United States
United States Secret Service
Wisconsin
Illingworth Named Postmaster General in Lloyd George Cabinet
Albert H. Illingworth, head of a major Worsted spinning firm, appointed postmaster general of Great Britain. Though lacking parliamentary experience, he embodies the Lloyd George aim of business know how guiding the vast state postal system and its 250000 employees. He faces wartime efficiency drives and policy changes in the massive post office establishment.
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Lloyd George
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Great Britain
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Army Post Office Service
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Willing to Lose Finger for War Service
Hubert Connor, a former Rhode Island fireman first class, arrived at marine militia recruiting HQ in Houston claiming he will amputate a stiff finger if needed to join the war. He was wounded in Beaumont last November when an ambulance he drove was struck, leaving a damaged left hand and disqualifying him unless the finger is removed.
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Tex
Hubert Connor
Marine Militia
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Rhode Island
Vera Cruz
Beaumont
Kidney danger signals urge Haarlem Oil capsules
Warning about swollen feet and joints signals kidney trouble. The ad promotes GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as a natural, long standing remedy claimed to protect against uric acid poisoning and serious kidney disease with emphasis on authenticity and counterfeits.
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Haarlem
Onions Move by Ship as Congestion Eases at Galveston
J M Ball of the Illinois Central notes Mallory Line now accepts 50 to 100 carloads weekly, easing railroad car shortages. Water transport offers cheaper freight with onions kept well, aiding shipments from Laredo to Eastern markets. Ball reports April 1 to 25 carloads moved, with 100 carloads expected by April 15 as harvesting proceeds.
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Mallory Steamship Line
San Antonio
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IL. & G. N. Railroad
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Appeals for Prayer Urges Nationwide Good Friday Worship
Bishop Capers and Rev. Stevens call Christian families in San Antonio to unite in prayer for the United States amid a national crisis. They urge Passion service at St. Mark's from noon to 3 p m Friday and Good Friday worship across all churches for the nation’s welfare and an upcoming war period.
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W. T. Capers
W. B. Stevens
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
Connecticut
San Antonio
South Texas towns stage loyalty demonstration in Corpus Christi
A joint loyalty demonstration brought towns such as Aransas Pass Linton Alice Robstown Bishop and Kingsville to Corpus Christi for patriotic speeches and a parade. The event occurred on April 5 with emphasis on unity and civic pride.
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Bishop
Kingsville
Government Use Rubber Roofing Rolls by Post Lumber Co
Post Lumber Co and C. M. Cain Mercury advertise gold metal rubber roofing rolls with an underwriters label and note government use.
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