The Country Doctor and the Good Roads Movement
An essay stresses how rural physicians endure hard, isolated service under poor roads. It argues country doctors, more than any other profession, understand road needs, travel constantly for life saving care, and deserve active participation in the Good Roads movement to improve emergency access and patient relief.
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United States
Beford
Iits
Iits Upon the Sound Judgment Trained Gkild
Ti Waa
Congress
Wien Old Polititay
Bard
Washington
Oldon
Gouth
William McLure
McLaren
Boonie Briar ‘Bush
Glen
Highig
Maruh
Gonpél
Women organize farms for wart effort in London
Report from London notes women forming farming groups as part of a wartime program. An institution will direct light farm work and milking, with care of pigs and poultry. About 16,000 women are already involved in instruction and farm labor.
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London
Bae
Tegialers
Paris
Te Beina
Pinson
Sibbonn
Girls Risk on Homemade Raft in Lake Michigan
Two Chicago schoolgirls Viola Garistedt and Darlene afivelaz aged 15 and 14 become stuck on a raft off Lakeside Place while reenacting a film scene. Neighbors and Lelin Carlstedt rescue them as waves threaten. A nearby observer notes future road improvements and the importance of physicians.
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Chicago
Mariner
Chisago
Lake Michigan
Wilson Beach
Hobinson
Toratne
Roger
South Seas
Loraine
Viota
Lealin
Lis
Aldo
iLe
Yeant
India
Caps VIED Ayeril aa Cape are rani poplastng aia in ViewhooAs
Caps and caps worn by workers in London, Berlin, and Paris have shifted due to wool shortages. Wool prices rose as wartime demand increased and lamped industry, boosting costs for workers and affecting hat production and sales.
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London
Berlin
Paria
At. Maule
Eal
Rai
Red Caps Patrols At Stations In Wartime
A fragmentary report notes soldiers wearing red cap coverings at railway stations theaters and public places. It mentions patrols by troops to warn civilians and guard against loitering or gatherings during absence from duty. The text references Peebles and Londor with unclear dates.
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Londor
Leahtry
Tandon Life
Thnapur
Nation wide canvass on national defense urged
The article reports a nationwide push led by the Chamber of Commerce to assess public sentiment on national defense. It discusses industrial mobilization, private sector cooperation, universal military training, and strengthening the army and navy through prearranged supply chains. Names of committee members and regional figures are listed, with emphasis on national policy unity and preparedness.
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Washington
Chamber of Commerce
United States
Changong
Bagcom Ditthe
Clevaland
Walfona
Dim Tonna
Covsmitiee
Lkw
Timon
Pancg
Ctea
Riter
Atait
Na Honal Doferiea
A Ional Polis
Pulalas
Des Molane
Chemborialn
Nbedfolne Company
W. Th Cowtes
Spokann Naview
Mancy c Gnory
Providence
Moe Charman
Tarttt Board
Lala. Golaing
Naws
Bt Trmeph
Mir
Matthaw It
Hanind
Anno
Ira Ss Molin
Albert
Pennsylvania National Poard
Frankin T. Migr
Newton
Mass
KW. Dodge Company
J. Werumil Walker
New York
Dilo
Acra Club
America
Naval Consubine Board
Jamon le Voght
Louisiana National ‘Guard
Hadkars ® Loan and Socur
Dak Company
New Orleans
Onmnaren
Knoxville
Asia
Gastakties
Alonk
Cefar
Honda
Patantist Powar
Krniles
Nevien
Corearrangé
Wife confesses guilt to a man other than husband
New York April 18 A Philadelphia woman Alice Minton admits infidelity to her husband after confessing to him that she loved Mr Well since 1912. She handed love letters and urged him to file for divorce to ruin Mr Well and end their affair. The confession was sworn, and the couple argued over reconciliation then separated.
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New York
Sera
Alice Sinton
Wort Well
Mint
Auie Hushind
Aras Minton
Fustloa Newburg Amrend
Aha
Sweden Ruthenia ties prompt new missions in Bucharest
A note from Bucharest on April 15 stresses Sweden Ruthenia commercial relations amid shifting trade. The report mentions ongoing efforts to strengthen maritime links and predict broader economic ties, highlighting expectations for future cooperation.
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Bucharest
Rumania
Sweden
Ruthenia
Panama reports steamship survey clashes during Atlantic route work
The Panama Canal area dispatch notes repeated delays of the US steamship Leonidas while surveying the Atlantic route. Officers faced issues over cloth markers and uneven measurements as crew sought to resume operations, with tensions over payment and project timing amid unreliable weather and technical challenges.
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Associated Presa
Panama
United States
Leonidas
Indiana
Sérlein Ojanches Baye
Beanr
Tina
Indlung Fond
Brishtecallon
Tor Atlor
Rash coTorag
Rangers use aluminum telephone gear in patrols
Washington April 15 report on improvised aluminum telephones carried by rangers for emergency use in the field. The article details a makeshift system with wire and heavy components designed to withstand rough conditions, describing how such equipment could aid patrols and communications in remote frontiers.
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Washington
Anais
Hodal
Embargo disrupts Panama Railroad freight shipments
Embargo imposed on all freight destined for Panama by the Panama Railroad Company. Officials report blockages at Cristobal and Balboa causing delays and backlogs across the isthmus. Shipping lines halt cargo as authorities assess traffic and tolls.
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Panama
Pasmsia Teailroad
Choipany
Auimslon
Oostie
Pasian Cavik
Boptunbor
Trotekt
Becallan
Ronnuning
Marsyibe Tity
Déstofid Altan Uxponan
PapaMa Itaihoad Company
Lin Care
Cristobal
Balbow
Daby's
Fraight
Rich girl learns trade amid wartime mobilization
An article discusses a wealthy young woman from Mount Holyoke College seeking practical business skills through a department store venture. It frames her plan in the context of industrial mobilization and female employment, noting broader calls for wartime labor and training for professional trades.
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UNQW
York
Mount Holyoke College
Isern
Brian Mary G. Goo
Tnebb
Em Poundeton
Ise Snow
Dntercolleguias Burrall
Ainport
Agatweat
Yusineas
Sere Quer Ree Sere Quer Ree
Fragmentary OCR text with unclear names and details. The readable portions do not reveal a coherent event, person, or place to summarize into a proper news item.
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Vienna
Poe
Neelyg
Avan
Lagi
Aris
Nacional Waterse
Telna
Pagormar
Smh
Righ
Tibet
Eapore
Ara
Mont Attu
Alva
Safogt
Joey
Olism
Europe
United States Steamship
Wien
Min
Pat National ‘Forests
Adams Invention
Forvet
Abia
Pamela
Alta
Manilisig
Kouping
Baliarow
Tkwk
Nba
Industriel
Man
Asin
Arery
Veltisew
Rebartmant Slirch
Parecuy
Aires
American Autos
Ares
London Front
Yorke
Otty
Sere
Quer
Rea
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