Down to brass tacks in wartime economic strain
Wartime reality exposes the limits of peacetime doctrine as Britain and France shift to price controls and centralized planning. The piece contrasts Allied experiences with U S gradual moves to curb prices, urging decisive action to align markets with necessity. It notes price schedules for grains rising with production and meat prices set to keep supplies and costs manageable. The article questions retail price freedoms and urges early government action to prevent profiteering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Europe
France
England
War time price shifts and food rationing debate
A discussion on wartime price controls and the effect on building costs wages and rents. Observers note rents and construction prices may stay high, while potatoes and sugar shortages prompt conservation measures. The piece critiques officials for delays and questions motive behind sugar purchases and food supply management.
Building Boom After War Echoes in America and Europe
The piece notes Ida Lilly from Alaska finding New York lonely, then shifts to a looming building boom across the United States and Europe. Committees estimate one billion dollars yearly for several years to fuel construction, with postwar spending of twenty billion in the first year. It argues much capital will stay in America, aiding labor and finance, while America readies for broad development and recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
New York
Louisiana
New York City
Alaska
Ida Lilly
Gold Country
Alaskan
America
Europe
Germany
San Antonios
Kentucky
Antonio
Kansas
All State University
Church
Sweaters Circulate as Soldiers Depart Fenind
In a period piece tone the fragment notes sweaters circulating among soldiers and civilians as they leave Fenind. The obscure lines reference Fratics, a girl described with urgency, and a push to keep woolen garments moving amid unrest and duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fenind
Aa Shouts Taught in France Tallu and Sammy Exchange Phrases
In a fragment from The Argonaut, Tallu has taught Sammy a few simple French sentences while Sammy teaches Tallt a few simple United States phrases. Ho Na presents Pollu with a curious line to consider about a white wear through and a raw, half-belted piece of cheese.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Tallu
Sammy
Wil
United States
Ho Na
Pollu
Brickle
Alde Klek
Old Irish pipes revive in Ireland’s military memory
The article recalls how bagpipes have appeared in Irish military history from 1745 at Fontenoy with Irish Guards under James II to later revivals after the Civil War era. It notes the disappearance of earlier pipe bands and credits the revival to the Irish soldier in the restoration era in Cleartay, as reported by the London Chronicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
James II
Fontenoy
Iran
Ninedoth
Iriah Light Infantry
Mita
Ireland
Cleartay
An Outsider Finds Love At a Gala Evening
Anne Denton, dismissed as an outsider by Mrs Havermeyer and others, gains acceptance after a river outing with Jimmy Gaines. He declares love and proposes, while Anne contemplates a future free from taunts as the couple looks toward a beginning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Maria Crawford
Anne Denton
Tas
Herbert Stuvemeyer
Jiminy Gaines
Tandora
Anno
Nayvermeé
Havermeyer
Bodo Stratton
Ron
Bob
Lara
Jimmy
Miss Denton
Anne
Siminay Daines
Mrs. Havemeyer
Giary Hunter
Miss Freeland
Mary
Mra. Taverneyer
Stratton
Galnes
Anne Dewlon
Per
Public Parking Reignites City Streets Controversy
A reader’s letter to The Light condemns private firms for reserving curb spaces at the Grand Opera House and around depots, arguing streets should serve citizens. The writer urges city action to set aside spaces for public use and questions fairness of private car-park arrangements amid scarce parking and new traffic rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Opéra House
San Antonio
Kelly Winld
Deputy Sheriff Gilbreath Aims to Hear All Citizens Tales
Observant Deputy Sheriff James Gilbreath in a small town office regularly listens to residents who feel wronged. Citizens queue to share troubles, then depart relieved after brief, courteous exchanges. His steady, calm responses and patient prompts help many begin addressing their issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Galbredth
Gutbreath
Meiwagen
Gale Breath
Theo
Jean
Volea
Mr. Gilbreath
German Airmien Defend French Front In Air War
Paris dispatch reports ongoing aerial combat over northern front lines during two months of air activity. Lafayette squadron and allied escadrilles engage overwhelmingly German machines with patrols and dogfights varying in intensity. One day’s four-ship formation sees exchanges, near misses, and cautious gains amid routine operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Dy Mall
Slo
Excadrilies
Lafayette
Isas
Aicnar
Lafayetts Escadrille
Maison-Rouge
Ray Bridgeman
Kerneth Marr
Walter Lays
Alther
Itai
Son Rollmg
Marr
Ong
Bridgeman
Oke Tite
Lovell
Lovall
Hrdlosradville
Thole Jinns
Ava
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