Texans Seek Commissions in Officers' Reserve Corps
Washington April 14 Texans flood Congress with over a thousand requests for Army Officers' Reserve Corps commissions. War Department slow to act due to late surge after Wilson's war declaration warning. Fort Sam Houston expected to enroll many. Senators and representatives push applicants through, sometimes with personal appeals, as Texans show broad support. no favoritism noted.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Congress
Germany
Texas
Army
War Department
Fort Sam Houston
Fruitola relief touted after stomach trouble ends
Mrs. H N Holbrook of Arko Minnesota says Fruitola and Traxo cured gall stones and left her feeling ten years younger and healthier. The Pinus Laboratories in Monticello Illinois produced the products from Edsall formulas and offer a booklet by mail.
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H. N. Holbrook
Arko, Minn
Pinus Laboratories
Monticello
Ill
Illinois
Conservation of Army Animals Is New Aim of American Humane
The American Humane Association advocates creating the American Red Star Animal Relief to conserve military animals. Volunteer networks would provide veterinarians, ambulances, and hospitals to protect horses, mules, and dogs on European fronts and at the U.S. border, with branches planned in New York, Boston, Chicago, and more.
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American Humane Body
Red Star Animal Relief
Red Cross
American Humane Association
Europe
The
Hague
Verdun
France
Douglas Haig
Royal Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals
London
England
Volunteer Army
Army Veterinary Service
Blue Cross
Purple Cross
Italy
Red Star
Germany
Holland
America
Newton D. Baker
War Department
American Red Star Animal Relief
International Red Star Alliance
Geneva
Switzerland
War Council
Royal Society For
English Veterinary Corps
Mexico
Albany
N. Y
New York
Boston
San Francisco
Chicago
Portland
Ore
New Commercial Era for Russia Emerges from War
A Commerce Department expert argues that World War I has opened Russia to rapid modernization. He notes peasants touring cities, railways, electric lighting, telegraphs, and machinery training, forecasting a shift toward labor saving devices and faster work through mechanical means. He cites municipal utilities and infrastructure stats to gauge growth potential.
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Washington, D. C
Russia
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
Department of Commerce
Russian rural modernization spurs demand for services and gear
The article notes towns with populations of 20 000 to 30 000 push for municipal services and amenities, while farmers seek better farm equipment. Savings will fund newer plants and labor saving devices, domestic production of cheap goods grows, and foreign imports supply costly machinery as trade expands beyond agriculture. The piece also mentions power cuts forcing theaters and cinemas to close three days weekly to conserve electricity.
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Russia
United States
Shortage of Coal Strains German Supply Lines
FEEL LACK OF COAL BERLIN April 14 The lack of coal due to transport issues grows severe across Germany as most vehicles serve military needs and ammunition plants. Government cannot meet private firms and households coal demands and many cities restrict gas and electricity use.
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Berlin
Germany
White window ards urge food economy in London
The Ministry of Food issues white window cards signed by Lord Devonport and printed in bold to urge the public to practice food economy. One of these notices highlights thrift in daily meals and resource saving across London during April.
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British Ministry of Food
London
Ministry of Food
Lord Devonport
The Germany are Trying to Starve Us
The piece urges citizens to accept voluntary rationing to avoid compulsory food tickets. It appeals to honor and sacrifices by soldiers, urging no one to refuse the small personal sacrifice for the sake of the troops.
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Germany
Phrase about wives and honesty quotes Boston Transcript
A humorous exchange contrasts wives in a quote about truthfulness and deception. The Boston Transcript framing notes one wife as incapable of lying and another who can lie easily, reflecting playful newsroom banter.
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George Washington
Boston Transcript
Wake Up Feeling Fresh With Cascarets
Tonight sure take Cascarets for a gentle liver and bowels cleansing. Wake up feeling grand with clear head breath right tongue clean and eyes bright. Get a 10 cent box at any drug store. Mothers can give Cascarets to children when they are cross feverish bilious or constipated.
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