President Wilson appeals for abundant food for nation and allies
President Wilson on April 17 urged every American to unite for victory in World War I by boosting food production and industrial efficiency. He called on farmers and workers to increase harvests, crew shipyards, and supply chains, stressing duty across railways, midmen, miners, and households to prevent waste and support the war effort.
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Baby Week Promotes Child Health Across Communities
The nationwide Baby Week from May 1 to 6 highlights infant mortality and spurs local action. It fosters cooperation among agencies, inspires nurse home visits, birth registration drives, and school classes in domestic science.
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Baby Week
French Churches in Ruins Described by Times Correspondent
The Times correspondent with the British army in France reports German troops lifting graves from tombs before retreat. The graves are empty and the motive is unclear, ranging from desecration of sacred sites to pranks or spite. Churches have been reduced to ruins by gunfire, leaving a ghastly scene.
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Times
France
How the Children's Bureau Can Help
The Children s Bureau offers bulletins for mothers and citizens on child welfare. Baby Week campaigns provide planning ideas, while Child Welfare Exhibits and Health Conference guides give detailed instructions. Publications include infant mortality, birth registration, maternal mortality, parental care, and infant care, with free mailed lists on request.
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Baby Week
United States
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Unique Powder Bag Resembling Pond Lily
A small decorative powder bag imitates a pond lily with outer petals of double silk pieces and a wire loop to shape them. The centerpiece holds a tiny yellow silk pouch containing the powder and puff, with frayed silk forming the top and base.
How to Maintain White Silk Garments
Advice on keeping white silk and crepe de chine from yellowing by washing in cold water with a hard white soap. The guidance covers soil removal, rinsing, and emphasizes cold water for best results.
Had a Relapse in Mrs Brown’s Convalescence
A reader notes the setback in Mrs Brown’s husband health after six months of illness. A kindly neighbour’s sympathy prompts Mrs Brown to explain the doctor’s verdict of convalescence and the unexpected twist in his recovery.
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Call for record corn surge across ten states push
The U S secretary of agriculture urges farmers to greatly increase corn acreage this year across major producing regions east of the 100th meridian and in states led by Illinois Iowa Nebraska Missouri Indiana Texas Kansas Ohio and more. He highlights seed labor soil and land as key factors and lists counties where production should rise most.
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Washington
America
Elephant Teeth Troubles at New York Zoo
Elephant keeper Charlie Snyder notes that Alice the elephant has a toothache. He explains the ailment with patience as Alice shows where medicine was rubbed and then rests her head in the corner, becoming quiet after treatment.
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New York Zoo
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Sailor Returns Home After German Raider Chase
A seaman arrives with four crewmen after a three month cruise and a German raider chase. His wife greets him warmly at the Sea men's Institute in New York but he confesses a wish that Julie were a sailor so he would have more tales to tell.
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New York
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Simon
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German Care of the Wounded in World War I
An American reporter in Germany details a highly thorough sanitary and medical system. Surgeons aim to save life and avoid amputations, with remarkable results: 17 deaths among 1587 wounded in four weeks and only one limb amputation among hundreds of operations. No postbattle butchery, as operations require a competent head surgeon.
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Indianapolis Star
Geon
Apples Remedy Insomnia And Digestive Ailments
Apples are described as nutritious and medicinal aiding insomnia nervous dyspepsia digestion and rheumatism. The text compares apples favorably to potatoes, noting their wholesome form and wide health benefits for liver issues and voice clarity.
Spoons and Warnings in a Witful Exchange
A playful exchange compares loyalty and loss with quips about butlers. One speaker laments abrupt departure while another quips that worse may happen when spoons vanish. The dialogue blends humor with a touch of satire.
Two-Tone Paris Fashions Highlight Bold Color Pairings
Fashion notes from Paris praise two toned dresses in vivid color blends such as yellow and blue orange and tete de negre beige and blue and black and white. A tete de negre charmeuse model features a yellow crepe blouse with a seven inch yellow belt and a large bow. Another black charmeuse creation combines irish lace yoke with a long lace welt and side tie finished by tassels.
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