Brazil May Fight Germany With Her Own Naval Craft
Rio de Janeiro May 29 Diplomatic mission of the Chamber of Deputies recommends seizure of German ships and naval measures with the Entente to defend Brazilian navigation. A bill to authorize the president to use German ships in Brazilian ports and revoke neutrality decrees in the Germany United States war is expected to pass after amendment to include Central Powers versus European Allies.
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Germany
United States
Crocker Land Expedition Safe Near Greenland
The Crocker Land expedition members led by Donald MacMillan are reported safe at Etah on Greenland’s northwest coast. The 1913 Arctic party last heard from in 1916, via a cablegram signed by Dr. H J Hunt arriving in the Faroe Islands en route to Denmark.
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Associated Press
Banner
New York
Donald MacMillan
Explorer
Crocker Land
Arctic
Etah
Greenland
American Museum of Natural History
H. J. Hunt
Faroe Islands
Denmark
French Socialists Align with Russian Socialists
Paris May 29 The French Socialist party formally notified the Council of Workmen's and Soldiers' Deputies in Petrograd that it would join the Russian call for a plenary conference of international socialist organizations. The dispatches indicate the party will send delegates to Stockholm for the preliminary conference and plans to cooperate with the proposed International conference.
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Russia
Associated Press
Paris
French Socialist Party
International Socialet
Council of Workmen's and Soldiers’ Deputies
Petrograd
Stockholm
Senate Finance Committee Rejects General Tariff Increase
The Senate Finance Committee unanimously struck out the 10 percent ad valorem tariff section worth 200 million dollars and proposed direct excise taxes on sugar tea coffee and cocoa instead. It aims to keep overall tariff levels as low as possible while also cutting House terms on soft drinks.
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Associated Press
Banner
Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Committee Proposes Tax Based on Gallons of Syrup
A committee tentatively decides to substitute a smaller specific tax tied to gallons of syrup for soft drinks. The move signals a shift in how beverage products are taxed, aiming for a more precise levy based on syrup usage.
Senate panel acts to curb storage of food and fuels
The Senate agricultural committee ordered immediate action on legislation to curb undue storage by dealers. The measure parallels the Lever food bill, with a food census and production boost, and includes Senator Poindexter's amendment to curb storage of fuel and other essentials to limit supplies or raise prices.
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Associated Press
Washington
Dealera
Senate Agricultural Committee
House
Senate
Poindexter
Garden hints for early vegetables plant and care
Practical notes urge planting leafy greens by late May and direct sowing of cucumbers squash melons and beans to open ground. Cabbage seed sow now for winter crop while tomatoes should wait until late May to early June. Potatoes require twelve to fifteen bushels per acre when cut evenly and mulch is advised to protect plants. Strawberry beds should be relieved from covering, and peppers eggplants and sweet potatoes should not be set out before May end or June start.
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Ander Tréen
Silas Chord
Torpedo Boat Destroyers and Their Vulnerability
The article explains torpedo boats lack armor and rely on speed, while destroyers evolved to counter them with small rapid fire guns. It notes nations stopped building true torpedo boats and shifted to destroyers, yet modern destroyers often fight as torpedo boats and lack heavy armor. It highlights capital ships' defenses using four to six inch rapid fire guns, capable of crippling destroyers with a single hit.
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Fimiilar
Seivice Monthly
Mothers of Men Hymn of Maternal Duty and Faith
A solemn, poetic call to mothers to bear and love, invoking divine purpose and Mary’s word. The verse frames mothers as angels bearing the world’s burden, urging strength, mercy, and sacrifice in a wartime context. It echoes reverent, ritual language with religious imagery and historic tones.
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Mary
Marton Binith
Czars and Kaisers From Caesar Over Two Millennia
The article traces how czar and kaiser derived from Caesar, noting Charlemagne's crown as caesar, the German empire's 1871 adoption of Kaiser, and eastern rulers adopting czar. It observes the czar of Muskovy becoming dominant and Bulgaria's king also taking czar before ending with Pittsburgh Dispatch’s note.
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Caesar
Czar
Kaiser
Julius Caesar
Charlemagne
Holy Roman Empire
William T
Constantinople
Eastern Empire
Muskovy
Bulgaria
Pittsburgh
Training the Child The Normal Home Essential to Growth
A sociology student argues that a normal home is the key to proper child training. Many homes are abnormal through poverty, crowding, or wealthy servant-filled setups, while the middle class should provide the real normal homes. Life insurance is seen as useless until needed, echoing Kipling’s wartime imagery.
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Kipling
Tommy Atkins
Tommy
Fragments Hint at Change and Waiting for a New Ad
A jumble of phrases suggests talk of a change of scene and expectations for a new advertisement. The dialogue mentions billboards, appetite, and waiting for a second helping, with names and partial lines lingering from an older text.
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Pectant
Bbrmillegham Age-Ferald
Sioux Volunteers Readied for War Effort Across South Dakota
Sioux Indians from Pine Ridge and Rosebud reservations join Rapid City and Pierre units as ready volunteers for Europe. Reports say Bronx warriors stand prepared to form full cavalry or infantry regiments if government calls. Government previously recruited Sioux into Troop L, Third Cavalry, showing proven fighting spirit.
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South Dakota
Europe
Wil
Bronx
Bioux
South Carvin
Third Cavalry
Who Must Register On June 5 Under Draft Law
The proclamation requires all men who are twenty one on or before June 5 to register except those turning thirty one before June 5. National guardsmen in US service on June 5 and reserve corps members in service on June 6 must also register. Imprisonment and penalties apply for failure to register or for false statements.
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Navy
Regular Army
United States
Marine Corps
Reserve Corps
National Guard
Naval Militia
Aseir
Raise Fish Urges Farmers to Add Ponds Nationwide
Secretary Redfeld advocates farmers dedicate pond space on diverse farms to boost food supply. With basic fresh water and modest area, ponds can yield multiple fish per year, including bass and sunfish, reaching half a pound within 12 months and larger in the second year. He insists pond setup is not lengthy or expensive and the results justify the effort.
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Secretary of Commerce
Redfeld
United States
Bila Couple Married in Onela Ceremony
L McChnbe and Suste Page of Onela wed in a ceremony officiated by Justice Baird. Clint "wellnemes" served as page, with Tylone Cannell Bluita and others listed among attendees.
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L. McChnbe
Suste Page
Onela
Clint “Wellnemes
Cannell Bluita
Justice Baird
Agricultural Expert Favors Food Control Policy Shift
Agricultural official Cart Vination criticizes food speculators and calls for executive power over distribution. Missouri native Mr. Vrooman, a Harvard trained agronomist with European studies, has directed scientific farming and manages thousands of acres in Illinois near Bloomington.
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Vrooman
Missouri
Washburn College
Kansas
Flarvard University
Harvard
Oxford
England
Europe
Illinois
Bloomington
Save Bottles to Use In Putting Up Fruits
The Tilted States Department of Agriculture urges households to save bottles especially wide necked ones for jelly jams and fruit juices. Jars and corks with paraffin can preserve fruit products. Paper and paraffin can allow ordinary glasses to hold preserves. Vegetables soups and meats require jars or tin can packing. Canning clubs should also dry and evaporate apples pumpkins and squash. Use scarce containers for high nutritive perishables.
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Department of Agriculture
May and Her Doll Baby In A Garden Dream
A three year old girl named May, from a wealthy family, loved a doll baby that resembled her. She wheeled the doll in a carriage, wearing fine dresses, yet longed to take the doll into the garden despite the risk of soiling her attire. Camp Fire Girls push to enlistment and home duties training are noted as women prepare for men’s wartime roles.
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May
Lke May
Plasea May
Campfire Girls
United States
Jourehold Syork
Births in Leverett and Surrounding Townships
A fragmentary local notice reports births and family movements. Mr and Mrs Kinney welcomed a child in Myiford township while Nelsie Musineot left for Wer home in Hetpott. Jatin Williaws visited Gambier for Mer, and Mery Elinor Wie Horne arrived in Heandon. Troile Gulla, spending winter in Bhrevepark, La, plans a summer return.
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Jatin Williaws
Gambier
Mer
Mery
Elinor Wie
Horne
Troile Gulla
Bhrevepark
Nipping rheumatism in its early stages with 8 8 8 remedy
An ad-like warning claims rheumatism stems from uric acid and blood impurity. It urges readers to restore blood with 8 8 8 from Swift Co. and warns against reliance on liniments as symptoms worsen. Includes address 803 Swift Building Atlanta Ga.
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Moe Havel
Indi
Swift
Swift Building
Atlanta, Ga
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Harry Kinney
Myiford Township
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