War Infants Peculiar London War Report on German Birth Decline
A London dispatch reports that World War I dramatically reduced German births, with some two million fewer babies in three years. The piece cites official data on infant mortality, hospital closures, and staff shortages as war impact, noting maternal stress and mobilization of welfare centers across Hesse, Cologne, Kiel, and other areas.
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London
Mars
Germany
Grand Duchy of Hesse
Darmstadt
Cologne
Kiel
German War Welfare Efforts Expand for Infants
The 1914 to 1915 period saw Germany boost infant care as war drew attention to military needs. Welfare associations resumed work while measures like separation allowances, war sponsorships, and cradle-to-school programs expanded. Local nurseries and mothers’ homes increased to support children and families amid ongoing conflict.
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Imperial Association For
Kaiserin
Germany
Charlottenburg
Red Cross
Wheat harvests prompt fire safety gear and bans
Sacramento reports farmers yearn to prevent fires after last year’s losses. Harvesters carry large red extinguishers and fire departments organize with a chief and ten firefighters per company. Smoking near fields is banned and pocket matches can lead to removal from the field.
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Sacramento
Cal
Texas Lieutenant at Front Pens Impressive Picture
Gilmer Texas June 22 Lieutenant William J Tucker describes life on the western front from trenches to bombardment. He notes civilians near bombed areas and the unnerving artillery accuracy while recounting acts of bravery by Americans. Berlin prisoners paraded to fool residents abroad.
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Texas
Lieut
William J. Tucker
Gilmer
Tex
Western Front
France
George Tucker
Tucker
Patpert
Corporal Hughes
Max Hubbell
Texas Leutenant
Currie
Ike
Freddie Turner
al Bohmer
Orville Hawkins
van Hoff
Ross
London
Berlin
George Devenport
Cardiff
Danderine Claims Dandruff Vanishes and Hair Flourishes
Advertising copy touts Danderine as a cure for dandruff and hair loss. It promises immediate shine and fullness, claiming the product stimulates growth and strengthens hair, with a call to buy a small bottle at local drugstores or toilet counters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snowlton
Trained nurse promotes home remedy for gray hair
Mrs A Dixon a Brooklyn trained nurse claims a home mix using Orlex powder dissolves in water and combed through hair can turn gray hair black brown or light brown. She notes Ortex contains no silver lead zinc mercury aniline coal tar derivatives and promises not to rub off or leave hair sticky, making a person appear twenty years younger.
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A. Dixon
Brooklyn
Ortex
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