Prussian Food Controller Warns of Hunger as War Strains
London reports Dr. George Michaelis, Prussia’s food controller, warning a possible famine without radical measures. He cites exhausted grain stocks, abuses of bread tickets, and the need for strict rationing and centralized control to prevent widespread starvation by next year. He notes criticism from Socialist Hufer blaming agrarians and argues for state action and tighter distribution oversight.
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London
George Michaelis
Prussia
Koennische Zeitung
Reuter
Amsterdam
Michaelis
Hufer
Rheinisch Westfalische Zeitung
Junkers
England
Abbes
War Feeding Department
Essen
Berlin
Entente
Germany
St Jacobs Oil Promises Quick Relief for Rheumatism
A traditional remedy advertises instant relief from rheumatic and sciatic pain by applying St Jacobs Oil directly to the tender spot. The copy claims the product is harmless, cannot burn or discolor skin, and has helped millions over the last fifty years for rheumatism, sciatica, neuralgia, lumbago, backache, sprains, and swelling.
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St. Jacobs
St. Jacobs Oil
Kidney Health Advice Promotes Jad Salts Drink
A famed authority urges Americans to curb kidney trouble by flushing kidneys with four ounces of Jad Salts daily. The remedy, made from grape and lemon acids with lithia, allegedly neutralizes urinary irritants and prevents disorders.
Elks Outline Plans for May State Convention
A Thursday night meeting set May 9 11 as the Elks state convention dates. Reports from committee chairmen covered finance publicity parade hotels and railroads decorations and badges and general workers progress toward funds. Executive committee members include S B Weller C S Austin Fred Hummert and others. The district expects large lodge delegations as 40 of 51 state lodges are affiliated. Next meeting will feature cabaret entertainment after a smoker.
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the Elks
B. R. Webb
J. M. Leigh
Louis Heuermann
W. B. Hamilton
W. G. Sharver
I. A. Victor
C. F. Sommers
R. R. Jennett
Hugo Goodman
Fred Hummert
Peter Hoefgen
Edward Fomby
W. W. Hamilton
John F. Fentiman
Ben P. Converse
Leo A. Baer
H. B. Vodiie
W.A. Williamson
Charles Schoff
Gus Zalmanzig
Martin Wright
H. A. Reuter
A. J. Castanola
George Hoefling
O. M. Farnsworth
Charles E. Winn
A. Prattes
S. B. Weller
C. S. Austin
John Fentiman
A. Groos
W. E. Roach
Elks
Roach
Suit Over Body Removal From Cemetery In St Louis
Paul H. Ditzen and sister Margaret Yeager sue a St. Louis real estate firm for 20100 alleging the company removed their father Herman Ditzen from Holy Ghost cemetery and mingled his remains with others, making identification impossible and causing lasting distress.
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ST. Louis, Mo
St. Louis
Paul H. Ditzen
Kansas City
Kas
Margaret ¥. Yeager
New Baden
Ill
Holy Ghost
Herman Ditzen
Ditzen
Senator Hoar Arguments for Immigrant Open Door Policy
The Christian Register recounts Senator Hoar urging open immigration across the earth with a Bible quotation about all nations of men being made by one blood. An opponent asks why he does not quote the rest of the verse, and Hoar asks what it is. The reply notes the text ends with God fixing the bounds of their habitation.
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Christian Register
Hoar
United States
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