Houston decries hysteria over food shortage
Secretary Hoover told the House agricultural committee there is no need for panic over a dangerous food shortage. He discussed seed loans for farmers, argued for prudent aid if needed, and defended the food administration against charges of price manipulation while warning against misinformation spreading in agricultural communities.
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Washington, D
Houston
House
Gericultite
Simers
Northwest
Spininn
Chatrainn Lever
Hoover
K. Houver
Oremsands
Exposes German Plan Before Senate Judiciary Subcommittee
Gustave Oblinger of Ohio testified to members of the National German American Alliance about bulletins advocating extended German influence and loyalty shifts among immigrants. He cited printed German-American Annals materials, a book by Wilkun Lennox, and remarks attributed to the German emperor, as part of a broader patriotic criticism and calls for dissolution of the alliance’s chartered status.
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Washington, D. Gj
Eustis
Senate
Gustave Oblinger
Weleds
Ohio
Aguin
of German
King
Utah
Atlinute
United States
Che
England
Wilkun Lennox
Ag Hayion
C. J. Glexamer
Philadelphia
Alliance
Fragmented German ask in Lanuan Times tale and mock court scene
A garbled passage presents a satirical dialogue with names such as Clehe Tal and The Times, describing political tension over territory, population shares, and an exchange about propaganda. The fragment hints at a mock conversation in a newspaper style with uncertain proper nouns and places.
Hoover Aides Revealed as Trust Agents in War Era Plot
Chicago reports reveal that Franklin McHenry led a federal inquiry into meat packers and their influence over the Food Administration. Letters and private wires showed packers shaping appointments and policies, with Swift & Co and Libby Co named among key firms. The investigation cites private dispatches linking Hoover and Wilson to planned control of meat and grain distribution and to the appointment of high level officials.
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Chicago
Jil
United States
Francis 2. Roney
McHeney
Food Administration
Beney
Rans Trol
The
Arestu Et
Heney
F. & Bracky
Swift & Co
Fey
Tipit
Pur
Chaste
W. F. Priehe
Cief
Nowllry
Henry
Satney
Hibby
McNeil Libby Co
Subardinty
Swift & Coy
Hentor
W. W. Priebe & Co
Ron
Missouri
Wisconsin
Ren Nvery
Witten
Wehey
Bitter Industries
Meney
Glenn Ritrine
Pra- Wee
Heney Real
Lews B. Swift
Arthur Meeker
Armant & Co
Thomas E. Wison
Witvon & Co
Packer
Heuns
Honey
Hoover
Walde
Deneph LY. Cotton
New York
Washington
Aot
Ife Betters
An. Nokrcemr
Parkers
In & Fetter
Thomas. Togan
Wison
Wnover
Weaver
Swift
Winn
Ty Hieebert C. Hoover
Cotton
Foe
Dy Packers
Thanta Kh
Wilcon
Wilson & Coa
W. ©. Shipworth
Calton
Snay
Wilson
Hiney Read
Cotten
Switt & Co
Mtate
Boibimoni
Edward Chambers
J. Brooks
Brooks
Swift and Gompgany
Activig
Swift and Company
Hengy Thdu
W. B Traynor
Torneys
Chambers
Saute Fe
Hoover Ax
Jr Part Cha Jetter
Mr. Hoover
Ewwit and Company
Bir
United States Food ‘Administration
Re. Chambers
Brooke
Penynor
Meusrs
Pinechot
Lasater
Meat Division
Kanwan City
St. Joseph
Washineton
L.I. Wison
Howard
Wilpire
New Editor Named for Austin American Press
Kendall B. Cressy of New York wart elected editor and publisher of the Austin American at a board meeting. The publication shifts from H. N. Sawley, founder in 1814. Charles G. Norton resigns as managing partner and moves to Fort Worth to join a commerce bureau. Officers named: Robert Driscoll of Peiscoll, Tex., president. Cressy as vice president. Clowes as secretary.
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Austin
Tex
Kendall B. Cressy
New York
Austin American
Trectora
Cressy
H. N. Sawley
the American
Blay
Charles G. Norton
Worth
Thatesty
Robert Driscoll
Bt Peiscoll, Tex
Mr. Crosay
Vicn Peanidunt
T Clowes
German sea raider returns and Kaiser grants honor
London reports Kaiser Wilhelm II telegraphed welcome to the commander of the German auxiliary cruiser Wolf after a 15 month Atlantic Indian and Pacific cruise. The fleet scored major damage to enemy shipping, with crews of 400 rescued. Wolf sank eleven vessels and captured four, including Beluga Winslow and the four masted Erivatre, while other ships were taken as prizes.
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Beelin
London
Aliiallad
Criler Walt
Atlantic, Indian and Pacific
Phe Kaiser
Netger
Aden
Brandies
Beigh Admiralty
Turritilla
Juri Wordsworth
Wairuns
Beliga
Uhga
Tgotzme
Dee
Winstow
Germany
Amorii
Wolf
Pacific Whaling Company
Sin Meanglavoy
Winslow
Grand Duke Ends Life in Amsterdam Mystery
Reports from Amsterdam state that Grand Duke Strelig of Mecklenburg Strelitz died by gunshot, body found at his residence. Officials quote local officials noting a troubled, reserved man and a search for him after he did not return from a castle walk, with unclear immediate motive or suspects.
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Amsterdam
Graid Duky
Mecklenhirs- Strelig
Nace Strelitz
Wubehlo
Bertin
Prand
Lokal Angelgar
Brooks Meld military camp prompts saloon closings
Within a five mile radius of Brooks Meld saloons closed after Special Agent H. 1 Needham ordered compliance with a Washington directive. Brooks Meld was declared a military camp to curb a surge in constricted droops and under the five mile liquor ban local bars faced closure. The list of affected venues includes White Lore, Angy Corner, Bar ONeils, Dot Walls J Hotel War, Knittys Way, O. Aseliu wand, Low’s Donoys and Tonery’s.
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O'Neil's
Knitty's Way
Seliuwand
Donoys Anl Tonery
Pudlig Sale
Wanster
UF Lawor
Rolcherd
Civilag
Nutter
Taelvan
Soldier Beaten to Death in Houston Railway District
Fragmented report details a fatal beating in Houston Texas during a morning robbery attempt. The victim lay near a hatters shop at Weld Avenue with Bible and personal effects removed. Authorities describe the assault as a brutal robbery in the railroad district with injuries noted and ongoing investigation.
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Houston
Tax
Hedi
Eyde i Baott
Hatters C
Beskde Sonie
Tairmount Tri
So delicious it is America's favorite breakfast
Promotes pancakes and Aunt Jemima waffles and buckwheat cakes as breakfast options. Claims Mudfin made from Aunt Jemima flour is the best and helps save wheat. Mentions Aunt Jemima Mills Company in St. Joseph Missouri.
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America
South
Aunt Jemima
Brad
Aunt Jemima Mills Company
St. Joseph
Mistouri
Food administration imposes wheat substitute plan on ships
Regulations of the food administration apply to foreign flagged ships purchasing supplies at American ports. Most passenger ships between Atlantic and Gulf ports must buy substitutes for every four pounds of course. American steamers in the Atlantic to Gulf route adopt menus prepared by the food administration. Also notes local charter actions and political results from Texas and Madrid abroad.
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Washington
The
Food Administration
Ameri
Atlanti
Acid Stomach and Indigestion Remedies Advised
A garbled health notice discusses indigestion caused by stomach acid and suggests home remedies. It mentions acid return, sour belching, and heaviness in the chest, recommending Jad Halix and water before meals, plus stomach cleansing and dietary changes over a week, with references to old remedy practices.
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Jay
Jad Halix
Grealfadt
Jose
Don’t Let Soap Spoil Your Hair Item
A consumer paragraph promotes a soap made from coconut oil as a gentle hair cleanser. It claims the product is cheap, long lasting, creates a creamy lather, rinses easily, and leaves hair clean and manageable. It warns common soaps damage hair due to alkalis and recommends a coconut oil based alternative.
Untitled medical patent claims partial relief from torture injuries
Fragmentary OCR text appears to discuss remedies for torture related injuries, mentioning antiseptic ointments, cleaning, and claims of relief. It references a few unclear names and products, but the passage is disjointed and lacks coherent events or attribution.
Unclear OCR item about ship and heir in Lib. Aires
Fragmentary notice mentions an American echooner Jane Talmer and a Lou Mueclent port. It references an heir and a consignment of 2600 linger, but details are garbled and uncertain.
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Elie
Bulnus Aires
Jane Talmer
Amerto Ert
Sage and Sulphur Compound for Dark Hair Restore
A ready to use Wyeth Sage and Sulphur Compound promises to darken gray hair and restore a youthful appearance. Warns that results vary and cautions against overuse, noting automatic darkening and improvements in sheen.
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LeFrine
Baker's
Vtatch
Abeetilead Wrk
Tee Povprest Et Esate Souder Tope Company
Thledatehia, Fase Miler
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Fan sAntanbs
Food Control Board
Hind
Toney
Santa
Laeater
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Alegrety
Hamilton
Astur
Naver
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Ty Gifford
Jorey
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Switle Company
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Tiooyer
Satite
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Belgium
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Moovar
Une Packere
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Armbur_and Company
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Tawyer
Mike
Neevens
Kaiser
Amaterdam
Berlin
Pola
Advitic Sea
Lake
Brooks Bird
Jay Cabo
Luffy
Jemima
Rael
Hia
Ned Coes
Tiled
Auspin
Tov
Tira American Investment Company
Terrell
Capital Tuck
Oscar Price
Tobare Li Watron
W. P. Alea
Bisberry Lumber Company
Prankston
Anderdon County
Capital Stock
W. OH. Binberry
D. L. Garner
Hramaton
J. J. Strickland
Tates- One
Mutual Irrigation Company
Beal Jen
T. Hy Trotts
Bate Roa
Tammodd
Gea Company
Wichita
Wichite County
Hammond
Grave M. Higgins
Jerry G. Woods
Kraiteher-Kassey-Hevlen
Caldwell
Kyatlente
Hetlep
Conmany
Overland Lexar Company
Amarillo
Incrrushye
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Eppenhaimer Grocery Company
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Wien
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