Canadian Farm Immigrant Surge Bodes War Time Food Drive
The article notes a rise in immigration of farmers to Canada as the U S enters war, boosting homestead land uptake and land purchases. It cites W D Scott Ottawa immigration chief forecasting over a 100 percent yearly increase and reports Saskatchewan arrivals 8 136 in 1916 versus 5 812 the prior year, with states and ports listed as routes.
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United States
Canada
W. D. Scott
Ottawa
Scott
Dumerous
Wilson signs draft bill while Roosevelt voluntee r army plan is rejected
President Wilson signs the army bill and approves selective service with a June fifth registration for men aged twenty one to thirty one. He rejects Roosevelt's plan to raise volunteer divisions, citing opposition from experts and allies and orders mobilization of National Guard troops by August.
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France
Rooceevelt
National Guard
Cali
Washington
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
Congress
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Navy
Naval Militia
District Court of
Sengie
John J. Pershing
Franté
Pershing
Crowder
Adveea
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White House
Germany
Kavice
Hoover to head new food administration amid war powers debate
President Wilson selected Herbert C Hoover to run the food administration without pay, contingent on broad presidential powers. Hoover described centralized and decentralized management for wartime food control, aiming to prevent waste and hoarding while ensuring farmer profits. First casualties of the war reported as two Red Cross nurses killed and one wounded aboard an American merchantman during practice firing.
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Washington
H Herbert C. Hoover
New Food Administration
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Congress
Hoover
War Administration
Herbert C. Hoover
New York
Europe
Red Cross
Edith Ayres
Helen Burnett Wood
Chicago
Emma Matzen
T. J. Matzen
Columbus
Nebraska
Base Hospital No. 1
France
New York Navy Yard Hospital
Nebraska War Effort Warns Citizens On Duty And Resources
The Nebraska council for defense urges full industrial output, enlistment in all services, waste avoidance, and efficient food production. Bean seed shortages prompt sale of navy and Pinto beans at cost. orders limited and priced fo b Lincoln and Denver. Cattle at Lincoln State Hospital infected with tuberculosis. animals to be slaughtered under government inspection. Penitentiary work begins with drill and arms instruction for inmates. convicts to assist nearby farmers for wages. Governor directs tests of prohibited drinks to determine legal limits. Catfish and other fish fry distributed to stock ponds from state hatcheries.
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Nebraska Council For Defense
Nebraska
Agricultural Extension Service
College of Agriculture At
Lincoln
Lincolns
Denver
Colorado
Navy
Michigan
Central
Weaters
State Hospital
Lincoln State Hospital
Board of Control
May Go to Europe Adjutant General Plans Nebraska Guard
Adjutant General Phil Hall outlines a plan to recruit Nebraska and other states National Guard units to full war strength for an anticipated expedition to Europe. Governor Neville supports the campaign, aiming to train up to 4 152 guardsmen. 1 200 more are needed to reach full readiness.
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N. N.G
Lincoln
Nebraska National Guard
Phil Hall
Neville
Hall
Nebraska Guard
Two Remarkable Recruits Enlist at Local Recruiting Station
Lincelai Roy I and Stone of Davia City were enlisted last week at the local recruiting station. Stone, weighing 260 pounds and 21 years old at 5 feet 11 and a half inches, was noted as the largest recruit in the division. Local officers wired for special authority to receive him, and the request was granted.
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Lincelai Roy I
Stone
Davia
United States Army
Uaa! Ui
Tredes Union Delegates Verboten in Copenhagen
Berlin Vorwaerts reports a socialist named Sassenbach blocked as a delegate from the German trades union to the Stockholm conference. The issue triggers debate over who may attend.
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Tredes Union
Verboten
Copenhagen
Berlin
No Chance. Ten Year Prison Term for Husband
Dialogue depicts Amanda and MIL discussing a husband sentenced to ten years in prison. The exchange questions whether good behavior could shorten the sentence, reflecting community attitudes toward prison terms and conduct credits.
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Mandy
Milaeus
Mixsus
Alpine glider converted into mine by Swiss
An Alpine glider has been converted into an mine by a practical Swiss who mines and markets the lee. The ex czar of Russia is described as fond of fish and the remark hints at his current situation.
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Fee
Who
Their Predicament
A quoted exchange notes that nations on short rations drift from normal order as people whittle away but do not dine, reflecting scarcity’s paradoxical social effect.
Green's August Flower touted as fifty one year remedy
An aged advertisement extols Green's August Flower as a long running family remedy for biliousness and stomach troubles. The copy claims relief from sick headache nervous indigestion sour stomach and low mood, noting price and an authorizing name W. N. Lincoln and address No. 21 1917.
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Valentine
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Kishen
Beachtom
Russia
Sath Sesiiity
Detroit
Lord Auto Company
Lincoln, Nebr
W. N. Lincoln
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