German warning circular cites booty in France Belgium and mistreatment of English POWs
The document claims huge German seizures in France and Belgium including watches embroidery and spoons, destruction of churches and art, and severe treatment of English prisoners. It also alleges punitive fines on Belgians and quotes heavy British losses, contrasting Allied and German prisoner conditions. Memphis landmark sycamore tree near the Arkansas shore, tied to river pilot Mark Twain, has fallen after water erosion.
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France
Belgium
Washington
Spain
State Department
Picardy
Flanders
Memphis
Tenn
Mississippi River
Arkansas
Mark Twain
I Sold My Short Pants at Newport News
Gil bert FE. Boyean, a fifteen year old Black boy from somewhere in France, writes to his parents in Steubenville that he sold his short pants at Newport News. He ran away from school to see soldiers depart and enlisted at Wheeling West Virginia.
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Steubenville. O
Newport News
Gilbert FE. Boyean
France
Wheeling
W. Va
Mrs. Francis C. Axtell Elevated to Chair of U S Employees’ Compensation
Mrs Frances C Axtell the first woman named by executive order to a federal commission has been promoted to chair the United States Employees' Compensation Commission. She joined the commission a year ago.
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Francis C. Axtell
United States
United States Employees’ Compensation Commission
To Remove Paint From Wooden Chairs
A brief instruction notes that paint can be removed from common wooden chairs by scrubbing with a strong washing soda solution.
Share Dangers With Soldiers Moment of Delay Saves Ten
Doctor George Louis Meylun recalls Y M C A workers behind trenches near Bowie guns facing daily shellfire. He notes modern artillery, frequent bombardment, close calls, and high endurance of workers including Canadi and French allies amid Chemin des Dames battles.
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Doctor Meylun
Red Triangle
Overbell
Chemin Des Dames
Germany
Reforesting Bear Hillsides Aids Miners In Hazelton
Mining firms form a forestry department to restore timber for pillar support and mine uses. Bear Creek watershed gets 5,000 white pine and 5,000 Norway spruce planted, with 30,000 more trees at Hugo Pa. to Panther Creek valley. Expanded forests would reduce floods and droughts and boost anthracite output. Edge wear on $20 gold pieces noted.
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Hazelton
Bear Creek
Hugo
Panther Creek
POD TO RAISE INCUBATOR CHICKS
A USDA prepared note explains using hens as natural brooders to raise incubator-hatched chicks. It describes timing for adding eggs and how many a hen can brood, with color-mage matching and nighttime transfer to minimize hen rejection.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Lens
Coops For Hens And Chicks For Safer Rearing
Guidance on using brood coops to protect hens and chicks from cold and predators. A dry ventilated coop kept clean reduces chick losses, allows in and out access after a few days, and should be moved weekly to fresh ground. Shade and a sand or dirt floor aid health.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Poultry Raising Is a Duty for Farmers and City Families
Poultry raising is essential to feed the nation and support the war effort. The article urges general farmers and households with limited yard space to keep hens to supply their own eggs and help make up the shortfall from the prior year.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Egg Production Rests on Breeding Choices
Egg production is largely a question of breeding. The statement highlights how selecting breeding stock drives yields and efficiency in poultry operations.
Record Seeding Under Ideal Conditions Across Western Canada
Farmers in Western Canada report unprecedented seeding as April weather favors planting. By May 1 wheat was largely sown with oats and barley following. moisture from rains supports germination. J D McGregor of the Federal Food Board touts excellent crop conditions and predicts a record harvest if favorable weather continues.
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Western
Canada
J. D. McGregor
Federal Food Board
Calgary
Prairie Provinces
Food Control Board
McGregor
No structured article headline available
Fragmentary dialogue shows a daughter noting saving fifteen per week from salary and a father questioning how long he can live on credit, indicating financial strain or debt concerns.
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Killjoy
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