Elba iron ore supply boosts wartime iron trade
A wartime correspondent notes Elba's iron mines and ore shipments under heightened demand as Italy scrambles for munition materials. The Genoa Rome Express carries steel workers and Austrian prisoners to the island, where Napoleonic sites draw curiosity despite labor hustle.
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Elba
Italy
United States
Exby
Genoa
Rome
Mateland
Hige
Campiglia
Piombine
Etna
Napoteon
Nusy
Villa San Martine
Napoleon
War prophecy comes true in the modern war era
The article discusses M Bloch's predicted future of war focused on mobilization and social disruption, noting the current conflict shows such patterns. It emphasizes massive munitions production and the economic, literacy, and demographic factors shaping the war, citing cross country literacy data and the shifting role of public and private power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Bloch
M. Blorh
Vernon Kellogg
Atlantic
Hue
Miles
Dice Talk Turns To Barter In Army Tale
A Southerner asks to borrow dica and is corrected to dice. The rookie mishears and jokes about taburey as he heads toward the barracks with fre on his eye. A Boston Globe item notes a man visiting a nearby city banks to cash notes tied to a defunct concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.C. A. No
Boston Globe
Nast- Ness
Ancle
Pope Benedict Plays Practical Joke on Portrait Artist
A Rome correspondent reports Pope Benedict showed humor by permitting an American resident to paint his portrait for the Vatican. The pope required a single sitting and completion aided by photography. After the work was displayed in America, the artist asked the pope to write confirming words. The papal note turned out to be a Gospel verse from Matthew 14 27.
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Benedict
Rome
Thia
Vatican
Onveror
Photo Brahe
America
Italy
Amerignus
Nodl
Prices During Civil War Compare to Present Rations
The article notes high wartime prices still below Civil War records with sugar at 58 per barrel rice 51.98 tobacco and tea prices. it contrasts American and German rations, highlighting how German subsistence was harsher while occupied regions faced lean nutrition and health concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leathe
Ager
Penner
Belgium
Funds for Liza Jane and Other Vignettes From a Humble Page
A fragmented, humorous column reflects on wartime support thoughts for Liza Jane, a mention of possible alimony and dependents, and a tale of a boy dodging punishment. It weaves random vignettes about family life, a neighbor’s tip, and a boy’s misadventure with a swing, all set in a small community tone.
Unclear OCR item on embargoes and Europe war outbreak
Fragmentary text mentions embargoes and Europe’s wartime outbreak, with garbled phrases about records and a coffee Made Merion. Likely a ciphered or damaged clipping lacking coherent events or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fae Voltet Montes Straw
Lecowliting Magnes
Panas Tul
Olin Tentianis
Europe
Coal Reserves Highlight Vast U.S. Resources
The United States Geological Survey estimates reserves of easily accessible anthracite and bituminous coal exceed 1900 billion tons, with more accessible by improved methods. Alaska adds about 1 million tons, supporting long output potential. The nation holds roughly two thirds of the world's known coal store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Geological Survey
Alaske
United States
San Yak remedy touted to prevent paralysis and kidney trouble
Alma advertisements praise DR. BURNHAMS SANYAK as a universal internal medicine. Testimonials from Alma and nearby towns claim relief from kidney and bladder issues, neuritis, rheumatism, high blood pressure, and more, with ongoing endorsements and a local seller in Alma, Michigan.
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Burnham
F. E. Gray
Alma
Michigan
San-Yal
L. B. Kebn
P. C. Johnson
Masonic
Sanyak
H. Jones
Homer
Mich
Chae. R. Murphy
Rhodes
Michignn
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Fred A. Gill
Pollasky Elk
Alma, Michigan
Thomas J. Carney, M. D
Merchant's Realty
Bundsys
John D. Spinney
Geom
Pollusky Elk
Union Phone
Rowland & Johnson Bethel Cummings
Chick's Shoe
H. Rowland
D. L. Johnson
F. C. Thornburgh
M. D
State Street
W. H. Kurtz
Bridge St
Bell
R. S. Watson
Saginaw General Hospital
Saginaw, W. S., Mich
S. L. Bennett Fire Insurance
Isabella Caverly
Opera
W. R. Williamson
Alma State Savings Bank
Union Telephone No. 40
R. B. Smith
Union
Pollasky Broek
Ty de Soey
Fred J. Graham
Mears
Marseilles Osteopathic
dMley
Alma State Marines Bank Union
Bell Phon
S. E. Gardner, M. D
Mount Pleasant
Edgar M. Wood
D. Barnhill
Prop
J.C. Pardee
Florist
France
England
Spain
Portugal
Austria-Hungary
Scotland
Hiltermey
Austria
Boland
Wales
Hungary
Fortuyn
Sears
Pope
Liza Jane
Om Hess Hall
Liga Saue
Sam
Bobby
Mamma
Bobie
Bobiy
San-Ya
Teese
Springfield
Toledo
St. Louis Overland Sales Co
MINT
Hockstra
ST. Louis, Mich
Food Administration
Hoover
Finland
Globe
Lily White
Switzerland
Valley City Milling CO
Grand Rapids, Mich
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