Veteran Fisherman Finds Edible Shark Meat and Leather Use
Russell J. Coles of Danville Virginia asserts a method to prevent world famine via testing on dark shark and ray species. He samples shark flesh in Morehead City North Carolina and recommends a recipe involving heavy salting parboiling and strong seasoning before serving hot. He sent records to Herbert Hoover hoping food administration support and explores tanning shark skin for leather.
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Russell J. Coles
Danville
Roosevelt
Mr. Coles
Morehead City
N. C
Herbert Hoover
Colles
Seized Her Opportunity On The Farm Romance Spoof
Nine years of wooing culminate as Tom plans marriage with Jennie on the farm. She jokes about the Lakes of Killarney drying up, fearing delay of their honeymoon. The village soon hears wedding bells.
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Jennie
Killarney
Tom
N. B
Fragments of a Conversation on a Coal Bin
A disconsolate reply says Yes the coal bin is rarely useful in an emergency. The exchange shows a tense moment where a name is invoked and a stern statement limits action. The passage reflects practical frustration with storage and readiness.
St Louis Population Figures From Directory Estimate
A reader notes St Louis has an estimated population around 905 650 per the directory figures. The remark highlights the city’s size as listed in local directories.
State Urges Youth Labor to Harvest Nebraska Corn
Lincoln mobilizes The United States Boys' Working Reserve to aid farmers as Nebraska corn acreage rises by nearly two million acres. Paul H. McKee named state director. recruiting offices set up across counties with county councils of defense assisting. The Food Administration Grain Corporation secures legal status in Nebraska with $10,000 capital. headquarters in Wilmington, Del.
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Union News Service
Nebraska
State Council of Defenses
Lincoln
United States
County Councils of Defense
Paul H. McKee
Omaha
United States Boys’ Working Reserve
Herbert C. Hoover
New Food Corporation
Secretary of State
E. J. Burkett
Capitol
Fodd Administration Grain Corporation
Wilmington
Del
Julius H. Barnes
Watson
Moore
Federal
Charles T. Neal
Amounts Drawn From State Treasury And Draft Provisions
The record shows warrants drawn totaling 48018777 dollars from the state treasury with prior year totals and comparisons. It notes funds from the general fund and specific accounts, number of warrants issued, and a note on mobilization plans for several small towns and changes to draft allocation rules by the war department.
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Treasury
General Fund
War Tax Bill Approved in Senate for Record Total
The war tax bill totaling about 2.4 billion dollars passes the Senate 69 to 4 with Borah, Gronna, La Follette and Norris in opposition. It raises most revenue from incomes, profits, liquor, tobacco, and utilities with limited stamps and free soldier mail transportation. The measure sets November 1 for public utility taxes and includes a 4 million parcel post stamp revenue.
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Western Newpaper
Union News Service
Washington
House
Borah, Gronnah
JaPollette
Norris
Line of English laborers and patient Pat joke
Two English laborers walking to Birmingham asked Pat how long the journey would take. Pat waited until they saw how fast they could walk, then replied four hours. They asked why he didn’t say so earlier, and he answered he could not tell until they walked to measure their speed.
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Birmingham
Pat
Nebraska Hospital Corps Leaves Lincoln for East War Duty
The Nebraska hospital corps now in federal service as part of the Rainbow division departed Lincoln by special train for Long Island. Major John F. Spearman leads seventy four enlisted men and five officers in the Fifth regimental band as they move to mobilize with the division. Nebraska also ships 409 men as the first detachment of 5 percent of the state’s draft army bound for training camp.
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Nebraska Hospital Corps
Second Field Hospital Company
1Ifth
Rainbow
Lincoln
Maor John F. Spearman
Nebraska
Long Island
Red Cross to Spend Millions on War Relief in Europe
The American Red Cross plans about 12.34 million dollars for war relief in Europe in the first six months of U.S. involvement. France receives the largest share, with Russia Romania Italy Serbia England and Armenia also targeted. Most French workers donate time and cover own expenses. London reports Serbia faces severe hunger as harvests were seized by enemy forces. Sixteen of twenty seven conspiracy defendants are jailed in Oklahoma. Canada’s conscription bill has become law as Ottawa dispatches troops for the national army.
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Red Cross
France
Washington
Europe
American Red Cross
United States
Germany
Henry P. Davison
Red Cross War Council
War Council
Russia
Romania
Italy
Serbia
England
Armenia
Amateur Stuff and Thunder Storm Safety
A fragmented note advises avoiding shelter under trees during lightning and offers home safety tips. It mentions keeping away from stoves and pulling beds to room centers. The text also references vegetables grown by professionals and a discussion of conductors like trees, water, iron, and copper.
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Ginass
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Sqoite Milburn CO
Buffalo, KY
F. Young
Temple St
Springfeld
Mass
State Council OF Defense
Wm. H. Smith
Nebraska Association of Fair Managers
Boone—Albion
A. J. Ruddy Butler
David City
W. H. McGuffin
Chase
Imperial
Hill
Cheyenne
Sidney Dawson
Lexington
E. C. VanHorn
Dodge
Hooper
J. H. Heine Hall
Grand Island
Rudolph Durtschi
Crest
Alter Nucholls
Nelson
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C. E. Cagle
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D. M. Hildebrand
Sherman—Loup City
Eveash
C. J. Tracy
Clay—Clay Center
R. A. Burkit
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A. J. Kirk Frontier
Stockville
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W. C. Lumley
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M. L. Tennant
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C. E. Farrier
Howard
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Boler
Sanitary Squad
University School of Telegraphy
Telegraphy
Steele
Sarpy County
Abbott
Newman Grove
War Department
Neville
University
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Smith- Lever
Morrill
Bsa
Rire Commission
el Restitution
Boney and State Library
Regiat
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Laer
Senate
Sweden
State Department
Argentina
Berlin
Count Luxburg
Buenos Aires
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Ois Re Se
Nancore
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Hospital Corps
Major Spearman
National Guard
Guard
London
Eng
Ringling
Okla
Waurika
Canada
Toronto
Dominion of Canada
Ottawa
National Army
J. W. Litisll
Railrosda
Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Youngstown, O
Certain-teed Products Corporation
Browne Tdive
Top Model
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Maiden
Kansas City, Mo
Siam
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America
Shearey Cues
Satasami
Wanea
Sone Olas
W. V. Bennett
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