Canada’s soldier settler program aids farm start up
J. J. Threlkeld notes Canada’s policy backs returned veterans with loans up to 5000 dollars, 20 year terms at 5 percent, plus up to 2000 more for initial improvements. The program uses Dominion land sales to promote settlement, seeking viable farms near transportation and ensuring repayment to the government as a national stability measure.
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Jack Jungmeyer
B. A
Jcalgary
Alberta
United States
Dominion
Settlement Board
Canada
J. J. Threlkeld
Dominion Land Settlements Board
U. S. Food Surplus on the Rise
Washington reports a surge in national food stocks with March 1 1919 holdings up 5.7 to 208.9 percent from the prior year. Commercial wheat holdings alone show a 298.9 percent increase over last year.
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Washington
America
Department of Agriculture
Thief Takes $50 But Overlooks Watch
Mrs. W. McKelvey reports a burglary at her 245 W. 78th Street home. A thief scattered the interior stealing $50 in bills, but left a lady’s gold watch intact. Police are investigating the break in.
Develop a Clear Complexion Through General Health
A girl of golden apple advocates that beauty comes from health not cosmetics. Regular hygiene, proper diet, warmth, sunshine, air and cleanliness keep skin problems at bay. daily face care includes warm baths, mild soap at night, rinsing, benzoin tincture, and gentle upward motions with a raw silk wash cloth.
Poles Seek War Materials for Large Army
In Warsaw on March 26 Jen Piłsudski stated Poland needs weapons and equipment to arm an army of half a million to oppose Germany Ukraine and Bolshevik forces. He said the nation lacks uniforms rifles munitions and guns and may rely on American supplies from items France will not use. He praised allied aid especially from the United States.
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Warsaw
Jen
Pileudski
Poland
America
France
Pilsudski
Washington Man Wounded Honored After War Service
Michael W. Hilscher of Badger Mountain, a member of the Sixth Marines, returned from the war with a permanent back injury and a Distinguished Service Cross. He went over the top seven times with his company, part of a regiment that captured two long range guns firing on Paris from 73 miles away.
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Washington
Wenatcher
Michael W. Hilscher
Badger Mountain
Sixth Marines
France
Hilscher
Paris
Riker Sought by Police Over Stockholder Charges
Police search for D. R. Riker head of the Associated Swine Breeders Inc accused by stock holders of shipping with thousands of dollars and destroying records. He founded the group that drew investors, and faces charges of passing bad checks and unpaid bills amid hotel stays.
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Riker
San Francisco
D. R. Riker
Associated Swine Breeders, Inc
United States authorizes wheat exports to Spain
The food ministry announced that the United States has authorized exportation to Spain of all wheat needed by the country. The wheat will be brought here in Spanish ships.
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Madrid
Food Ministry
United States
Spain
White Girl and Japanese Dead in San Francisco
The bodies of Vera May Nelson a 29 year old stenographer and Yoshio Hosada a Japanese ex serviceman were found in the girls apartments. Letters in Hosada s possession contained love expressions and police believe he shot Nelson and then killed himself.
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San Francisco
Vera May Nelson
Yoshio Hosada
Misa Nelson
Hanson Suggests Plan for Mayors
Angeles March 28 Mayor Ole Hanson of Seattle urged Acting Mayor Bert L Farmer of Los Angeles to separate the mayor's office from the police department in large cities to prevent graft suspicions and protect vice. He commended the city council for not suspending Mayor Woodman and said there are too many graft charges against mayors, some true and some false.
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Angeles
Cal
Ole Hanson
Seattle
Bert L. Farmer
Los Angeles
Clementa
Hanson
Woodman
Passaic Textile Mills Hit by 12 000-Worker Strike
Passaic New Jersey mills close as 12 000 workers walk out. Managers say all strikers are discharged and that plants will reopen April 1 with entirely new crews.
Allenby Arrives as Military Commander in Egypt
Gen. Allenby, conqueror of Palestine, arrives in Catrou Egypt to take command of Egyptian forces. The March 25 report notes his appointment as military commander of Egypt and his arrival in the city.
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Allenby
Egypt
Catro
Palestine
Kaiser expresses wish to settle in Switzerland
Paris March 28 The Berne correspondent of the Petit Parisien reports that the former kaiser has expressed a wish to reside in Switzerland.
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Bill
Paris
Berne
Petit Parisien
Kaiser
Switzerland
Veterans Dance to Raise Funds at Hippodrome
The American Veterans of the Great War announce a fundraising dance at the Hippodrome on Tuesday night, April 22, to support their ongoing work and activities.
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Hippodrome
Korea under martial law call for independence
A cablegram to Dr. Singhman Rhee reports Koreans under martial law in Korea as Japan suppresses resistance. Eleven thousand are said arrested and others tortured or massacred while Japanese troops fire on protesters. Rhee, a Princeton graduate, convenes Koreans in the United States, Mexico and Hawaii in Philadelphia on April 14 to plan Korea's fight for independence.
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Philadelphia
Korea
Singhman Rhee
Korean National Association
Japan
Rhee
Princeton
Harvard
United States
Mexico
Hawaii
Baker Will Go Across Again
Washington March 28 Secretary of War Baker plans a trip to Europe leaving April 6. He had abandoned the idea if Congress met early in May, but new developments in the past day are believed to have changed plans and Hungary's situation is cited as a factor.
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Washington
Baker
Europe
Congress
War Department
Hungary
Foreign Missions Safe in Budapest but Restricted
State Department advices from Belgrade dated March 24 report foreign missions in Budapest are safe but not allowed to leave by the new regime. Some anxiety remains about their future safety and fate under the regime.
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Washington
Budapest
State Department
Belgrade
Taft Proposes Amendments to League Covenant
Ex President Taft works by cable with President Wilson to amend the League of Nations covenant to satisfy Republican opposition. Four Taft amendments address safeguarding the Monroe doctrine and are before the League naval committee. Wilson has welcomed constructive criticism and is considering the proposals.
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White House
Paris
Taft
Wilson
France
Tumulty
League of Naval Committee
Aastra Grayson
Three Amendments Are Side-Tracked Amid League Pact Talks
Paris March 28 United Press Three key amendments to the League of Nations covenant remain in abeyance as drafting proceeds. The Monroe doctrine Japan’s race equality claim and France’s call for a general staff face possible changes while the core text nears completion. President Wilson may reassert his amendment when the committee reconvenes.
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ED L. Keen
United Press
Paris
League of Nations
League Commission
Japan
France
Wilson
League Committee
Crucial Days Seen for Wilson Peace Conference
Cable dispatches report President Wilson working through a tense period with resolve. Administration views hint a peak of opposition to the league of nations may be past as redrafted covenant satisfies Republican concerns, though some senators remain wary of any league shift.
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Wilson
Taft
League of Nations
WET PROVISION STRICKEN FROM WILL NOTICE REGARDING LIQUID REFRE
Unclear OCR fragment notes a will provision about liquids and a line through the clause. Mentions an attorney and elevation of demise, but specifics are unreadable. No identifiable persons or organizations are confirmed.
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