British Small Arms Factory in Turmingham Opens Worker Canteen
British arms plant in Turmingham, England runs near capacity with 16,000 workers. An American manager Percy Marsh from Columbus, Ohio has improved worker welfare including a canteen serving meals to thousands daily. Dining costs vary, with separate women and boys dining rooms and lower prices for meals.
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Turmingham
England
Hoyn
Percy Marsb
Columbus
Ohio
Airis
Heale
Cough Remedies Highlighted in Nashville Ad
Jos. Gillard of Nashville Tennessee reports relief from a hacking cough and chest tightness after using Foley's Honey and Tar. The advertisement promotes the medicine as effective against coughs colds and croup and suitable for whooping cough.
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Wineter
Lla
Jos. Gillard
Fillmore Ateert
Nashville
Tenn
Foley
A. I. Melotyre Drug Co
Enemy aliens to be cared for in United States relief effort
Washington reports that the Swiss and Swedish legations will direct general relief funds to aid indigent enemy aliens in the United States. The plan extends to needy families of interned aliens, with support from legation funds, as Secretary Litling announced amid a national effort to organize consular relief.
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Washington
Anl
Switzerland
Sweden
Litelng
Germany
Austria
United States
Nil Swedial Legations
Hague
War publicity measures and safety information urged
Washington April 30 The government says public safety requires timely information on wartime activities abroad and at home. The War Department notes restrictions on enemy aliens and plans to keep the public informed as ships and other measures are considered.
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Washington
War Department
ULB
Relief and Neutral Legations Aid Enemy Dependents
The Swiss and Swedish legations, overseeing German and Austro‑Hungarian forest areas in the United States, coordinate relief for enemy dependents and the needy. A national American committee, with consular support, will investigate distress, collect funds, and distribute aid for hostile aliens while maintaining accounts to authorities.
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Switzerland
Mie
Sweden
United States
Fhe
Atlene
Ta Ile
Jny
Alracca
Consul General Feared Lost on Collier Cyclops
A damaged report notes the consul general feared lost on the Collier Cyclops. The war secretary avoided details while confirming American soldiers have occupied trenches in France. Units operated individually and with French and British brigades as German offensive efforts continue.
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Cyclops
France
Vieurdy
Alfred L. Moreau Gottschalk
Rio de Janeiro
Navy
China to Send Troops to France for Allied War Effort
Captain Ting Chia Chen arrived in an Atlantic port to outline a French exchange voyage and confirm China will dispatch troops to fight with the Allies. Castel Fing, a West Point graduate and European observer, noted China is preparing to contribute to a world conflict drive. Pekin plans to have no fewer than 40,000 Chinese fighters on the battle line.
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Atlantic
Ting Chia Chen
Chinn
Chins
Trol
Pekin
Prussianisky Suppressed in Chinese Training Plans in France
A captain described Chinese officers to set up training camps in France for Chinese troops as part of an effort to suppress Prussianisky influence for the benefit of mankind and the push toward elytiization. He noted a shared spirit among Chinese people supporting these aims.
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France
New Powder Claims to Cure Gas Without Masks
An advertisement touts Cave's Steamed Powder as a universal antacid and antidote for gas, acids, and stomach distress. It claims the powder neutralizes acids, forms neutral compounds, and liberates gas in the stomach with harmless results, urging readers to try the remedy.
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Talest
Auto stock ad prompts early visit with new vehicles
An old style ad urges auto owners to visit a shop displaying new stock cars. It emphasizes limited quantities and bargain pricing, inviting customers to come early to secure savings. The notice appears in a period advertising tone from GEO A Lowe Co.
British Museum Treasures Stored in Subway Shelter
The remains of the British Museum including its priceless collection of mummies have been stored in a deep subway under construction for a postal rail use as war safety. Post Office workers protest the usage, arguing the air raid shelter should serve postal staff in emergencies. The Postman's Gazette questions allocating subway air for mummies over living workers.
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Lanilon
Mare
Mall
Teiliete Mauseum
Zanhorides
Ric
Vale
Post Office
Cleopura
Earth
Blue Devils Arrive in New York City Parade and Reception
French Alpine corps known as the Blue Devils arrived in New York, joined by Pershing’s veterans, as crowds greeted them with fervor down Broadway to City Hall. Mayor Hylan praised their service before the troops moved to Liberty loan headquarters, aiding in the bond drive.
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New York
Manoun Chaseeura
Fetty Hall
Hylan
Bel
Liberty Loan
AMM
Am+ arteans
Lower
Broadway
New York State Guard
Ifvlan
Salcony
City Loan Committee
Lower Broadway
Fifth Avenue
Cra
Pm Auto
Pershing
Pailey
Alpin Corps
Liberty Lan
Liberty Foan
New York Welcomes French Veterans With Parades and Toasts
The reception featured French and American officials honoring veterans who served since the war began. Many were wounded multiple times and received decorations for bravery. Ernest Guy and Cuy Grierson greeted the veterans, who urged support for the Liberty Loan. General Pershing’s unit was publicly praised by James W. Gerard, with sixteen staying to aid fundraising and others dispatched to campaign in various cities.
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Breien
Tem Nse
America
Ernest Guy
Andre Tardiev
United States
Cuy Grierson
Liberty Loan Committee
France
New York
Pershing
Guy
Wershing
Liberty Jnan cx
James W. Gerard
Germany
Liberty Loan
Hugh Marsh
Philadelphia
Owen C. Haykins
Cait
Cabbage and Sausage Diet Promoted by Remedy Ad
An advertisement touts Mayr's Wonderful Remedy as a simple treatment that cleanses mucus from the intestinal tract and reduces inflammation, claiming it can prevent stomach, liver, and intestinal ailments including appendicitis. It features testimonial-style language and a money-back guarantee, via MeIntyre Drug Co.
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United States
Swine
Mayr
MeIntyre Drug Co
Carpenters relocate meeting venue and night change
By order of the Board of Trustees No 460 the carpenters have moved from the Hurst Building Hudson Avenue to the Monse Lodge Rooms 2416 Washington Avenue. Meeting night shifts to Wednesdays on and after May 1. Business agents temporary phase 40.
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Board of ‘Trustees
Occa! No
Hurst
Hudson Avenue
Monse
Washington Avenue
Phana 40
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British Small Arms
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GEO, A. Lowe Co
British Museum
Blue Devils
New York City
American Grocery
Engo
Jobo J. Heffernan
Sxsigney
Edward Crees
Gufidity
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