Old Men Back in Leadership Across War-Torn World
In a wartime reflection, the piece argues that age thresholds for leaders have shifted. It notes veterans over 45 and even 50 are directing in Europe and Britain, with generals like Foch at 66 and Mackensen at 68 still shaping outcomes. The essay contends ability outpaces age, urging an end to judging leaders by years alone.
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Europe
America
France
Germany
Britain
Foch
von Hindenburg
Bug
Trade Coming to America During World War I
National City Bank of New York summarizes a seven month shift in U S trade since entering the war. From Jan 1918 to Jan 1914 grain exports to Europe rose 126 percent, while grain exports to non European nations climbed 128 percent. Asia trade surged from 163 million to 462 million in imports and 73 million to 229 million in exports. South American trade patterns are noted as especially intriguing with past complaints about market alignment.
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National City Bank of New York
United States
Europe
Asia
South America
United States Gains in Postwar World Trade
The article argues the United States outperforms Germany and Britain in business, noting rising South American imports from 49 to 318 million dollars and exports from 81 to 119 million. It highlights Africa buying 38 million now vs 8 million before, with exports of 36 million vs 17 million. It asserts sustained, voluntary gains in world trade, rapid growth in industrial production, and a shift toward manufactured wares for both war and peacetime needs. The piece concludes that the U S has captured South American traffic via shorter routes and ample shipping, promising retention after the war.
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Germany
Great Britain
United States
South America
Africa
Europe
MUST RAISE SHEEP TO AID WOOL SUPPLY
An address argues the United States faces a wool shortage with domestic supply far below demand. It urges especially southern and small farmers to increase sheep flocks to boost wool output, reduce waste, and support clothing needs as war and shipping constraints limit imports.
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America
Army
Navy
Sheep Farming Advise Increases Profit Potential In Texas
The article argues that many Texas farmers could profit by adding a sheep flock as a sideline. It claims wool markets will outperform cotton or wheat as wool keeps people warm and remains in demand in cold weather, suggesting strong future prices.
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Texas
Advertising on Radiator Boards to Pay Gas Bills
A Nebraska inventor offers a simple plan to fund car upkeep by fitting an advertising board over the radiator. The board can be adjusted to fit various radiators and painted to suit, carrying ads such as dental services or plumbing. More mileage per month means more ad income, potentially allowing continuous driving and even war profiteer-like opportunities.
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Nebraska
Two More to Come
Two additional actions awaited after Prange stalled at dawn. The work notes the pending disposition of Caillaus and Hume in the morning session as Mimes-Ster remains in question.
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Prange
Caillaus
Hume Hert
The Farmer Knows and Fairy Verse Reflections
A fragmented piece contrasts farmers practical work with idealized fairy imagery. It argues that only farm-experienced people can truly help fields and notes deaf and blind readers engage with gentle fairy verses, ending with a poetic reflection on perception and sorrow.
New York Opens Soldiers' Home for Troops
A new Soldiers' Home known as Unit No 5 opens in New York City to house and feed soldiers in uniform. The old Harlington hotel on Twenty seventh Street remodelled to provide dormitory beds for 25 to 35 cents and meals for 10 to 15 cents per day. The facility, linked with multiple charities and organizations, operates near major stations and offers tours, entertainment, and sociable club atmosphere for soldiers on leave.
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Woods Hutchinson
A. M
New York City
New York
Waldorf Astoria
McAlpin
England
Harlington
Twenty-seventh Street
London
Paris
Charing Gross
Waterloo
Victoria
Ogland
France
Church
United States
Duelmen Prison Camp Tour Highlights German Internment
Washington reports that Duelmen in Westphalia hosts a large internment camp with about 1000 Americans. The German town lies along the Bremen to Münster railway, noted for a Duke of Croy-Duehnen tea house and Münster's historic ties to Anabaptists led by John of Leiden with the church tower cages recalling 1538 executions.
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Washington
Duelmen
Germany
Prise
Teulon
State Department
Ws Legation
Switzerland
Geographic Society
Westphalia
Minister
Nortl
Cologne
Kaneburg
Geonn
Duke of Croy- Duehnen
Munseter
John of
Lloyd George backs Trenchard as leader over staff post
In a House of Commons debate on air force resignations, Prime Minister Lloyd George defended General Trenchard, praising his leadership and rejecting claims of cabinet amateurism. He noted Smuts’ inquiry into the dispute with Baron Rothermere and that no special post would be created, though Trenchard could be linked to his policy.
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London
House of Commons
Mugh Cecil
Trenchard
Lloyd George
Urenchard
Smutz
Privy Council
Arenchard
Baron Rothermere
Lord Northcliffe
Smuts
William Weir
FB. Sykes
Wellington
Nelson
Endward Carson
The Four Husbands Headline At Majestic Theater
The Four Husbands leads a varied weekly bill at the Majestic Theater with a pretty story rich in wholesome comedy. J Boyle and Itty Bryan headline a strong ensemble, supported by a troupe of stylish principals and many costumed dancers. Other acts include Louis Simon and company in Too Many Chauffeurs and a singing skit Sensiflage by Deri Dave. Maggie Le Chir at the Princess offers The Unfair Sex, with her Irish impersonation. The Three Jolly Boys staged by Howard Moore and Cooper, Watts and Lawley in ATL Won, and Cliff Bailey Woo in a novelty comedy seated pantomime round out the program.
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Majestic Theater
J Boyle
Itty Bryan
Louis Simon and Company
Deri Dave
Dave Roth
Reno
Maggie le Chir
Princess, Clair and Company
Princesa
Miss le Clur
Howard, Moore and Cooper
Watts
Lawley
Brown of Harvard and other stars at Empire and Pearl
A film column notes Brown of Harvard with Zon Moore at the Empire and a William Hart Canadian Northwest tale. At the Pearl Theater Douglas Fairbanks and Alma Rubens star in The Tal Breed. tomorrow James J. Corbett appears in The Other Girl with Paul Gilmore. William S. Hart shines in She Bandit and the Cher at the Grand, with a famed fight scene. Tyrone Power stars in Modern Lorelei at the Grand starting Thursday for three days.
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Wm. Hart
the Empire
Mhomas
Ince
Willige
Diet
Drart
Matt
Willian
Hove
Grand
Thhey
Wil Hart
Mr. Hart
California
Gardner Sullivan
Thomas H. Ince
Tyrone Power
Lorelei
Casts Off Old Superstitions in Chinese Medical View
A Millard's Review Shanghai article notes Chinese doctors recently learned Oriental bodies share similar internal structures with Western ones. It highlights native remedies, many pulse types, acupuncture with 700 indicated safe needle points, and quinine use in China, while cautioning superstition hindered surgery's growth.
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Millard
Review
Shanghai
Howe
Ireland
War era snips and oddities from Los Angeles to Europe
Disjointed notes describe wartime life and attitudes from Los Angeles—dug up whiskey, rationing, price rises, and public sentiment—along with references to German forces, British and American actions, and home front concerns. Includes press chatter on war bread, beer myths, internment ideas, and troop images.
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Pynel
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Carrie Onn
New
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UM Yum
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Maine
Brown
Harvard
Zon Moore
Los Angeles
Finland
Ana
Dan
India
Jess Wittarit
Kansas City Star
Mexico
Tony Murce
Chirch
Soundline
Tondon
William Jennings Bryan
Aiea
Tom Mituh
Ting Angelos
Muari- Tint Gazette
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