Ground Glass in Food and Priority List for Coal
The report notes minimal ground glass findings in food with one bakery incident at Fort Smith Arkansas. It outlines the first Priority List for essential wartime industries including coal and coke, and details the school district as a community unit for organization and contact.
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Committee On Public Information
Washington
Food Administration
Fort Smith, Ark
Council of National Defense
War Department warns of camp furlough frauds targeting families
Parents of soldiers in camps are warned that swindlers operate a scheme involving telegrams claiming the soldier has a furlough and requesting funds by wire, waiving ID. A related tactic asks for mailed money to the soldier care general delivery.
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War Department
Foodstuffs Shipped to Allies March U S Canada Total
The Food Administration reports about 1,100,000 tons of foodstuffs were shipped from the United States and Canada to the allies during March, compared with 750,000 tons in February.
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Federal Farm Loan System
National Farm Loan Associations
United States
Canada
Allies
The
Food Administration
Instrument Makers Agree to 70 Percent Output Cut
Representatives of the musical instrument industry have agreed to curtail production to 70 percent of normal during April and May, aiming to stabilize markets and prices amid pressure on supply chains.
Three landing fields chosen for air postal route
The Post Office announces three landing fields at Washington Philadelphia and New York for the Washington to New York airplane postal service. The service will begin no later than May 15.
Red Cross Workers at Line of Communication
Red Cross personnel operate canteens along the frontline in France, aiding troops and maintaining morale as they deliver meals and shelter near the communication lines.
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Red Cross
Paris Couture and American Influence Clash in War Time Fashion
A fashion column notes Paris shifts to demure, economy driven dress as American wealth floods France with rich gowns. It describes short street skirts favored by Americans, evolving chemise gowns, capes, and Chinese inspired touches, and how designers seek slim silhouettes with minimal material while Paris contemplates longer skirts.
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Paris
France
America
Red Cross
Doucet
New York
Gayely
Sestaurantis
Americans and True Democracy
George E Bowen argues that Americans must support liberty bonds to defeat Prussian and German influence. He refutes aristocracy tied to wealth, praising millionaire privates and democratic unity. The piece urges citizens to convert vanity into national service, making dollars a tool for salvation. Where is your dollar.
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America
Bond Buy Encouraged Across the Sea
A poem urging readers to purchase bonds with persistence and repeated rounds. The speaker advocates buying multiple bonds to reach a target, arguing a steady approach beats delays and promotes patriotic savings.
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Strickland Gillflan
First Colonial General Hospital Chartered in Philadelphia
On February 7, 1751 the Pennsylvania state hospital in Philadelphia became the colonies first general hospital. Joshua Crosby served as the first president and Benjamin Franklin acted as the first clerk. In 1769 Thomas Bond gave America’s first clinical instruction at the institution.
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Colonial General Hospital
Pennsylvania State Hospital
Philadelphia
Joshua Crosby
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Bond
America
Loftus Considers Factory Work Over Clerical Role
A conversation notes Loftus earns a modest clerical salary and could earn more in a factory, though that would mean accepting wages. The exchange contrasts clerical stability with factory pay.
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Loftus
Lucky Strike Tobacco Toasted Taste Ad
Since the caveman preference for raw meat faded, tobacco now tastes better toasted. The American Tobacco Co. presents toasted Burley tobacco used in Lucky Strike Cigarettes, offering a mellow flavor distinct from ordinary tobaccos and likened to pipe tobacco.
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American Tobacco Co
Boy's polite reply after accidental elbow in eye
A Chicago Tribune caption notes a child apologizes after a bump to the eye from a sudden turn. The nephew's sobs accompany his polite, clipped reply.
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Chicago Tribune
Peterson's Ointment Claims Eczema Cure Promise
A Buffalo man testimonial touts Peterson's Ointment as rapidly curing eczema and itching after years of suffering. The ad asserts a generous guarantee and a 30 cent price with prepaid mail orders, urging readers to buy from Peterson Bros. in Buffalo, NY.
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Peterson
Geo. C. Talbot
Penfield St
Buffalo
N. Y
Peterson Bros
Adv
His Own Fault In Publicity Gaffe Rumor vs Plunkville
A Louisville Courier Journal cartoon caption notes Plubdub mocks Plunkville hospitality and jokes about jail while reflecting on how many men think they are in the public eye even when the public is unaware of them.
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Plubdub
Plunkville
Louisville Courier-Journal
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Department of Labor
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Federal Trade Commission
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Far West
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Tulle
Germany
George E. Bowen
Vigilantes
Hmation
David Roberts
Pennsylvania
Piso
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