Wheat Supply and Transport Crises Dominate 1910 Discussion
A national committee report warns that America faces grave wheat supply and transport problems. Storage and shipping bottlenecks, rail rights of way, and rate policies hinder export capacity while Canada faces seed handling flaws and weather delays that threaten spring wheat prospects. The document stresses need for efficient freight systems and pest control to protect cereal yields and global food stability.
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Manitoba
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Canada
Hoover Urges Centralization of War Relief Effort
Herbert C Hoover, head of Belgium relief and chairman of the Food Board, urges unified American war relief. He argues for centralized control under the Red Cross, coordinating volunteer civilian aid for the army and navy, and streamlining committees to prevent waste. He stresses women’s pivotal role and the need for a national agency to direct relief work.
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Herbert C. Hoover
Food Board
Himeslf
Belgium
Washington
Lerpert
Hoover
Board of Nations Defence
Binsolt
Computasion of Relief
Red Crows
Europe
England
France
Red Crow
GIVES UP JOB FOR COUNTRY TO FIGHT FOR $18 MONTH
Louis Gressey, representative of EH Rollins and Bons, brokers in New York, states he has given up a position to serve the country, receiving $10,000 yearly designation and a commitment to military service.
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Louis
Carlos G. Gressey
Rollins & Bons
New York
Unclear draft on service terms and travel plans
Fragmentary notes show individuals named Ned and Greeley preparing for government service and a patrol assignment. Mentions an $180 monthly pay, travel to San Francisco, and a farewell for Greeley before Chicago. The text lacks coherent context and complete details.
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Ned
Sam
San Francisco
Greeley
Chicago
War blamed for rising insanity crisis in Chicago court
Chicago judges link wartime strain to mental breakdowns among defendants. County judge Scully notes 2300 cases observed since war declaration, with 65 per cent of offenders being men. Court finds war largely causes mental stress leading to crime, urging reforms and better care.
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Chicago
United States
Germany
Tidge Scully
DAY COACHES FOR TROOPS REPORTED DELAYED
Fragmented military notice describes arrangements for troop transport with day coaches and sleeping cars. It mentions government authority, seating, and staging at stations, with emphasis on keeping troops mobile and fed during wartime conditions.
Baptist Church Calendar of Services Summary
Rev A C Hell, pastor, notes Sunday school in morning with preaching and services at various times. Calendar lists Sunday sessions for Sunbeam Missions and Junior, Senior groups, midweek prayer, women's auxiliary, choir practice, and mass with English sermon times.
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Calendar OF Services Baptist Church
P. al
Yureday
Grace Church Service Schedule and Sunday Topics
Grace Church Episcopal lists Lord's Day services with Holy Communion morning prayers and sermon at 11 a.m. Bible school at 9 45 a m. Junior at 2 20 p m. Evening preaching at 8 p m. Wednesday prayer at 7 90 p m. May 20 message topics include Names Giver to God and the Second Coming of Christ. Pastor D F Sellards extends cordial welcome.
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F. W. Pratt
Bible School
The
Christian Church
Christ
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