British linen industry in crisis as war boosts airplane demand
Belfast reports the linen industry faces a crisis from flax shortages and high costs. While domestic use declines, demand for airplane linen from Britain, the United States, Italy, and France sustains several Ulster mills. The government limits flax processing and linen tissue exports to protect supply, spurring increased home flax cultivation, with Ireland expanding its crop to meet national needs.
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Telal Cosreepauilanen
San /menntaight
Pailadelphia Mobile Ledner
Belfast
Ulster
Tan
Taa
United Kingdom
Russia
Women Doctors Aiding Red Cross
Dr. Rosalie S. Morton chairs the American Women's Hospitals in New York and chats with Walter Young, a wounded American soldier in France. The organization, with over 2000 women physicians and surgeons, acts as a clearing house sending women doctors abroad for Red Cross service.
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RED Cross
Rosalie S. Morton
American Women's Hospitals
New York
Walter Young
France
American Women Hospitals
Ireland to Boost Flax Output With High Prices and Government Buyout
Ireland plans to raise flax cultivation as government fixes high prices and promises to take over the entire crop. The scheme funds seed, central testing stations, and a £590,000 guarantee fund backed by Belfast merchants to encourage southern and western farmers to grow flax amid wartime needs.
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Tids Cully
Free Land
Ireland
Russia
Holland
South
Uister
Belfast
Irelamd
Flix Geed
Canada
Tani
Prines
Juolme
Lost Youth Found Emulating Pioneers Near Topeka
Topeka Kansas report: youths Curt Luthey and Winnett Rubinson, both under 18, left home in November and traveled by open air toward Gawker City after packing trapping gear. A storekeeper identified them when they bought bread and chicken. a $50 reward is offered for information.
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Topeka
Kan
Wiy
Volomon Valley
Neary
Curt Luthey
Winnett Rubinson
Oniiy
Sine
Juha Larimer
Cawder City
Solomon River
W. RB. Robinson
North Topeka
Louis Jauthey
Winefield Avenue
Oakland
Beloit
Cawker City
Gawker
Une
Gawker City
Daniil Boone
Young Robinson
Robison
Arandiinaaw
Ovblt Purenig
Army Personal Notices From War Department Dispatch
Fragmented list of officers and personnel transfers during World War I. Mentions temporary duties, training locations, and assignments to units including the 19th Infantry, 344th Machine Gun Battalion, and the 160th engineers. Reports indicate injuries, detachments, and arrivals at Camp Travis and various posts.
Sayre Warns Churches on Global Spiritual Leadership
Francis Sayre urges American churches to lead in renewing religion worldwide. He warns against socialism and stresses stronger church engagement amid modern democratic and international tensions. He references faith, duty, and the need for revitalized religious leadership.
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Boxton—Vranels
Sayre
Wilson
Hua
Atenas Church
Minara
Robe rt Lee Boom ing Robert W ee Oil Well News
Work progresses at Robert Lee oil well No 1 on Lovksdale ranch south of town with drift operations continuing day and night. The site draws many strangers as speculation grows about a potential major strike and the town evolves into a busy center of activity amid oil field development.
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Robert Wee
Tex
Lovksdale Ranch
Robert Lee
Tha
Robert
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