Russia Faces Foes on Two Fronts in Global Strife
This column charts Russia’s precarious position as Germany presses east and Japan presses south, with Germany’s Czech coup expanding control toward Romania and the Ukraine while Japan tensions flare over Manchukuo and Siberian waters. It links Europe and Asia crises, notes Britain's and France's protests, and cites U.S. tariff actions and Romanian leverage before outlining regional dangers.
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Berlin
Carol
Romania
Bucharest
Ukraine
Balkan
Bulgaria
Yugo Slavia
Europe
Belgium
France
Germany
Czechoslovakia
Reich
Russia
Poland
Britain
Czech
U. S
Portsmouth
Japan
Manchukuo
Mongolia
Russian Siberia
Chankufeng Hill
Asia
Siberian
Tokyo
Canton
Munich
Hainan
Barcelona
Agriculture Surpluses Prompt 1939 Crop Cut Projections
The department of agriculture reports a broad cut in 1939 crop production, led by a 17 percent reduction in spring wheat planting. Total wheat acreage is forecast at 65,678,000 acres as farmers adjust to soil conservation needs, last year’s surpluses, and changing feed requirements. Mexico oil expropriation and international talks also shape the economic scene, with Richberg and Cardenas presenting final terms on oil properties before a later April return. The Supreme Court vacancy and other federal appointments are noted.
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AAA
U. S
Department of Agriculture
Mexico
Lazaro Cardenas
Americas
Germany
Donald Richberg
Brain Truster
Senor Cardenas
Richberg
Cardenas
U.S
Col Vladimar Hurban: Czech envoy who refused surrender
Slovak born Col Vladimar Hurban opposed German domination and refused to surrender the Czech legation in Washington. He helped found the Czech nation with Masaryk, served as minister in Washington and Egypt, and secured the Czech U.S. trade treaty last year before its abrogation under Hitler.
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Hitler
Col
Hurban
Germany
Hungary
Washington
Carpathian Mountains
Russia
Czar's War College
Vladivostok
Thomas Masaryk
Egypt
Sweden
Siberian Provost Guard Heroics in Vladivostok Station
Samuel C. Taylor of New York City, with Company D, 31st Infantry, acted as provost guard at a Siberian railroad station near Uglonaya during Bolshevik movements toward Vladivostok. When a Russian attacker grabbedPrivate Pat Strong’s gun, Taylor fired his .45, halting the assault. He bluffingly directed the crowd to the door, triggering a chaotic exit as Bolsheviks fled, saving his unit from a larger confrontation.
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Ello
Siberia
Samuel C. Taylor
New York City
Sam Taylor
Company D
Thirty-first United States Infantry
Siberian
Uglonaya
Vladivostok
Sam
Halifax
Pat Strong
Pat
Playful Wild Creatures and Their Games
A comparison of animal play from otters to badgers foxes and other wildlife with notes on behavior. Otters chase floating balls while young badgers puff their fur and bounce. Foxes threaten poultry and chase moving targets, unlike fish lizards and snakes which show little play.
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Oliver G. Pike
London
What to Eat and Why by C Houston Goudiss
Beverage guidance emphasizes water as essential, comprising two thirds of the body and circulating through cells. It notes water’s role in digestion and waste removal, warns of health risks from under hydration, and suggests beverage crystals as economical snack beverages for families and children.
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C. Houston
Goudiss
Beverages Classified By Hydration And Stimulation
The text explains daily water needs vary by diet and season with higher intake in heat. It notes water from foods, especially fruits and vegetables, and milk along with coffee tea cocoa and fruit juices. It classifies drinks into two overlapping groups: refreshing and stimulating, and highlights hospitality value and nutritional aspects.
Refreshing Beverages and Their Uses in Meals
The article discusses refreshing beverages including fruit juices fruitades and carbonated drinks like ginger ale and sarsaparilla. They quench thirst aid water intake contribute energy based on sweetness and are used as breakfast lunch or dinner appetizers and between meal drinks for entertaining or hospitality.
Jiffy Knit Skirt and Blouse Pattern
Easy to knit outfit with stockinette blouse and flared skirt. Includes sunburst neck detail raglan sleeves and snug cuffs, with complete instructions for sizes 16-18 and 38-40. Send 16 cents to The Sewing Circle at 259 West 14th Street New York for pattern 6019 with name and address.
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Household Arts Dept
West 14Th St
New York
N. Y
Stimulating Beverages and Their Nutritional Roles
The article reviews coffee tea chocolate and cocoa as stimulating beverages. It notes fat content differences among chocolate and cocoa and the role of milk and sugar in their nutritional value. It discusses caffeine in coffee and the cautious use for children and health considerations for adults. It also mentions that moderate coffee use by normal individuals is generally acceptable.
Guard Against Staleness in Coffee and Tea
Coffee flavor comes from a volatile oil lost quickly to air. Two ounces of fixed oil per pound can rancidify when exposed to air. Buy fresh roasted coffee in small quantities and serve immediately after brewing. Tea also degrades with long storage. keep in airtight containers in small amounts.
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WNU
Houston Goudiss
To Correct Constipation Dont Get It
Bulky diet trick promoted Kellogg's All-Bran cereal as a natural daily aid to regularity. The ad urges fat All-Bran daily with plenty of water, claiming ongoing regularity and comfort without medicine. Made by Kellogg's in Battle Creek, sold by grocers.
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Kellogg's
Battle Creek
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