France Ready to Co-operate In Training Americans
Washington reports plan to build a massive American air force to blind German artillery in France. General Squier and Secretary Baker gauge funds, with Congress to approve about 1 billion dollars. Advanced coordination with Britain and France aims to field a decisive aviation force within months. Beans Grow After 3,000 Years. Seeds found sealed in Arizona cliff dwelling revive oldest flora.
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Baker
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War Department
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Germany
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R. P. Heron
Arizona
Bernhardt Finds Loss of Leg Has Advantage
New York reports show the actress Sarah Bernhardt, after a motor ride to Mount Sinai Hospital, laughs off the loss of a limb. She jokes that if the coat returns it can hurt only one foot and insists the injury will not dampen her spirits.
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New York
Mount Sinai Hospital
Sarah Bernhardt
William J. Connor
Nettles on German Tables Rise in Wartime Diet
Munich reports nettles, once a staple of ancient Teutons, reappearing in German meals due to wartime needs. The plant, now widely grown and used like spinach, provides sugar and chlorophyll and even feeds into textile production. In Sweden, nettles are canned. German cooks make nettle dumplings in spring. In Washington Square hotels, menu cards urge conservation and not to overorder. Bellaire, Ohio records Elmer Kratz walking 8000 miles for four years of high school study.
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Munich
Sweden
Germany
Don’ts for Loyal Americans Warn Against War Talk
Columbia University historian Dr. Preston W. Slosson lists cautions on wartime language. He urges Americans to avoid vague phrases like national honor and to reject claims that all allies or nations are morally equivalent. He warns against implying universal training is Prussian and notes aid should be given only in righteous quarrels.
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New York
Preston W. Slosson
History Department
Columbia University
Wall Street
Northcliffe
Great Britain
France
Pres Pyent
Ingman
P& P
American Troops Arrive in Blackpool Town Welcome
The Blackpool Times reports British impressions of an arriving American medical corps unit from Western Reserve University. The men, mainly young and tall from Ohio, wear dark khaki, long coats, and college backgrounds, greeted by Mayor, Mayoress, and local officials with cheers and the Star Spangled Banner.
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Blackpool Times
England
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Cleveland
Eltin
John Russell
Burt
Talbottread
RB. A, M, CG
Ripon Training Center
Talbot Square
M. C. Depot
Harbottle
J. Parkinson
Tootte
United States
Wootte
Blackpool
Ohio
French artist blinded after war service exhibit noted
An Paris exhibition of Mr. J. J. Limordant’s work impressed critics with superb technique. The artist has since been blinded while serving in the colors. The photo shows his latest portrait.
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J. J. Limordant
Paris
Traffic Cop Heads Choir in Denver Church Election
In Denver the Central Praire Church choir elected William B. Wolf, a traffic policeman, as president. Wolf is a leading member of the choir and a major figure in the Marathon Young Men's Bible class of the Presbyterian church.
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Denver
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Billy
Marathon
The
Presbyterian Church
Franklin Lane Joins Aviation Division in Army Service
Like other sons of cabinet members, Franklin K. Lane son of the Interior Secretary has entered national service. He serves in the aviation division and is pictured in his flying costume. Porto Rican regiment on duty.
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Franklin K. Lane
Secretary of the Interior
Armed Service of the Nation
Aviation Division
Rich Father's Dilemma in Canadian Home Journal
In a luxuriously furnished room a young lover pleads for Ethelinda's hand. The father, cautious and weary, doubts the suitor's ability to support her. The pleader insists he is not poor and can provide, while the father admits his own difficulty in funding the match.
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Ethelinda
Dac
Bome Journal
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