Army Trucks by the Thousands to Be Built for War Needs
Washington Dec ia reports completion of designs for standard Army trucks and trailers. Three classes outlined by the Quartermaster Corps include a three-ton Class AA with section capacity. Production to supply government and war work will involve firms such as Grant Motor Car, Detroit, Maxwell, and Willys-Overland. Ambulance variants and trailers will expand uses with widespread distribution to rail hubs and battlefront logistics.
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Washington
Ty G
Quartermaster Corps
Das
Denty Motor ‘Truck Company
Gleveland Lomorrow
White Company
Ardowre
Autos Sar Company
Pershing
General Pershing
Axsembly
Grant Mota Carront Puy
Cleveland
Detroit Q
Buren
Fane
CIA
Winnance
Londes
Sailors Aboard Alaska Involved in Stray Events
A cryptic set of notes describes sailors aboard the steamer Alaska with references to token events, Arctic deer, and a voyage upstream. Sightings include Abie Keril near Cran Bayle and Laport bound for Leew, with mentions of a £9,000 sum and hunters, while a miner’s group is cited and vague costs or actions are implied.
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Seattle
Alaska
Gullors
Earl Vou
Abie Keril
Fairhanks
Tare Laport
Anne Weed
Bigsios
British trawlers blow up and mine in perilous waters
Fragmented report notes British trawlers facing danger as they engage in hazardous fishing operations. Clashing views claim heroism while authorities debate the risks of mining activity at sea. The piece highlights tension between fishermen and state stances amid ongoing peril.
San Antonio Officer Killed by Grenade at Camp Kearny
First Lieutenant Irving McCracken of San Antonio, a 30 year old native and West Point graduate, was killed Tuesday afternoon at Camp Kearny near San Diego by a grenade explosion during training. Lieutenant Herbert E. Brown of Denver was badly wounded. McCracken had trained at Lea Springs and served with the 15th Infantry. Survived by mother Mrs Wy McCracken and other relatives. body sent to San Antonio for funeral arrangements.
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San Antonio
Mro
Wy McCavken
Carlen Street
Wis
Giuwp Kearny
San Bier
Cal
Associated Press
Hia'bert FE. Brown
Denver
Colo
Xis
Leutemint McCracken
Lea Springs
15Tht Infantry
Tewis
San Antonio Publiee Corporation
Thangs
Toxmartionsil Pita
UWP
Putea
Bodee Avenue
Sin Antone
A. G. Borchervinn
Marshall Street
Hs Adolphus Vereheimaya
Melrmuten
Waprinnar
Kesey
Sohnal
Onis
Liv
Fanant Metracthon
Brown
Farmers Luxury Demand Sparks Debate On Prosperity
An opinion piece from a small Rocky Mountain town traces farmer wealth to wartime profits and price spikes. It argues rising costs, inflated farm prices, and better buys for city dwellers widen class gaps and threaten rural livelihoods, urging broader vision from bankers and farmers alike. It contrasts farm gains with urban debt, noting government pricing and market shifts. The article questions whether farmers will reap lasting benefits or face ongoing hardship.
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Rocky Mountains
Oklahom
Kanteas
Titneis
Iowa
Nebraski
Charles M. Jarger
Henftarfiett
Vardhor
Turner Gel
Jia
TorosKry
Fia
Niger
Pereneh
Chanel
Itifales
Sere Schunt
Ife
Stern Fist I Hk
Venus de Milo Jobless in New York Demand
A humorous yet pointed piece from a historic New York column critiques fashion modeling and the exploitation of female figures. It juxtaposes Venus de Milo’s silhouette with wartime and economic pressures, calling for representation and humane treatment of models while noting shifting beauty standards and industry practices. The piece mentions Maurice Schlussel, editor of Cloak and Brews, and references American consumers seeking cheaper goods amid scarcity.
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New York
Nia Fmiger
Tyes
Yar Wit Loor
Cline
Maegly
Millurice Schlussel
Cloak and Brews Mpa
Centrad
Verna
Venus
Schiussel
Fire losses hit $200000 in Baltimore area blaze
Debris and damage from a late night fire exposed losses totaling $200000. Mary Thatcher’s Company and Lee Southern Commission Company were official sufferers. Five firemen were slightly injured, with one firefighter transported to Chicago for treatment.
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Tas
Taliimore
Mit
Dee
Merhy Thatchers Company
Ne, Clothiers
Lee Southern Commissian Company
Offichal
Explosion Damages Governor Mansion in Sacramento
In Sacramento California Governor William I Stephane said the Monday night dynas mite blast that damaged the governor's residence was probably intended to influence the political scene. Police, sheriffs, and other authorities continued efforts without a clear suspect or motive as metal fragments and other evidence were tested for clues.
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Sacramento
Cal
Willam I. Stephane
Theoighout
Stephens
Sovernor
Bae. Stephen
Miner Earns $348 in Montit
Montgomery County reports miner earns three hundred forty eight dollars in Montit. The event is noted during a period of high activity in the industry with potential impacts on local economy and employment.
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Montit
Piles Treated at Home by Popular Absorption Method
Reported by users of The Seimers Medical Co and Mrs Burners clinic, the home treatment method for piles claims self administration and popular use. Details are unclear due to fragmented OCR but reference to remedies, author names, and a domestic approach to a medical condition.
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Hans Mera
Addiene
Tha Seimers Medical Co
Bae Py
Mra
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