Roads Could Use All the Surplus Men
New York December report by B. Cornell, secretary of the National Highways Protective Society, argues demobilized soldiers could staff postwar highway work. He notes rising costs, wartime bans, and that state legislatures must fund road programs to absorb returning troops, with federal aid easing gaps. He compares revival of wagon freighting to rail expansion and stresses roads as a national need for employment and mobility.
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New York
United States
Cornell
National Highways Protective Society
War Industries Board
Great Plains
Kansas
Plains
Erince
Muich
Rome
France
Germany
Huaiary
The
Highway Improvement Society
United
Paris Fashion Sparks Short Skirts In War Effort
Paris notes that skirts are extraordinarily short to save material during wartime. Stark fashion details describe 73 centimeter hems, one piece dresses, narrow tunics over skirts, and taupe tones. The piece highlights Parisian women’ s patriotic chic and the transfer of fashion to American readers.
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Paris
Hawaii
Toone Lanvin
Red Cross Work Continues Beyond War Ends
The Red Cross pledges to carry on as world peace settles, aiding wounded, homeless, and distressed across devastated Europe. Miss Margaret L. Ferrand sends a Paris report about President Ferrand of Colorado Boulder and family, highlighting Colorado and Wyoming readers.
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American Red Cross
Red Cross
Europe
America
Nen
Paris
Margaret L. Ferrand
Ferrand
State University of Colorado At Boulder
Colorado
Wyoming
President Ferrand
Starving in Paris Margaret J Ferrand
A narrator recalls hungry soldiers in Paris after arrival, noting Red Cross uniforms drawing inquiries about feeding stations. The piece contrasts fashion critiques of Colonial style shoes and white trim with shortages, and laments war exposure suggesting government provide 'blinders' for boulevards.
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Paris
Margaret J. Ferrand
Rue de Rivall
Red Cross
Cource
The Lumber Industry Outlook for the Pacific Northwest
The future of lumber appears bright with western products in high demand. After years of global and U S building cessation, demand will rise as reconstruction accelerates in France Belgium and Tealy. American supply will stretch to meet global needs while experienced work forces manage the increased output.
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United States
Nalstent
France
Belgium
Tom
Red Cross Will Fill Wounded Boys Socks
Washington report describes Red Cross plans to fill socks for American soldiers in France with candies notes and cards. It notes entertainment from famous singers moving pictures and games in trenches hospitals while France’s children visit the capitals to thank the troops. The piece includes an anecdote about meals at French stations and praise for Red Cross aid amid the war effort.
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France
Inet
Trench
Stalent
Red Cross
Theoapitals
The
Isa
Gare du Nord
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Tine Ole Sam
Ray War Savings Stamps
Beckstead-Bell Co
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Hotel Kemmerer
Tom Ming
Theo
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Mutual Live Stock Commission Company
Omaha, Neb
the Frontier Supply Co
Frontier
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