Luxuries of life scarce in Berlin amid wartime shortages
A Berlin correspondent reports soaring prices and rationing push luxuries and even basic goods out of reach for the poor. Bread and meat vanish, butter rations shrink, and many items fetch inflated sums as workers struggle to survive on meager wages and scarce food. In Berlin 1916 prices, wages, and rationing illustrate the widening gap between need and availability, with shortages shaping daily life.
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Schlecht
Fn. Tver
Germany
Berlin
More Wounded Boys Go Through Ogden
Fifty more sons of Uncle Sam wounded in battle passed through Ogden en route to the Pacific coast. Most had been in early battles this year and had been severely wounded. They showed scars and were aided by the Ted Cross canteen at Wee Pied Cla: Mis. George Glen and Mrs. Frank Higginbotham.
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Sam
Yarr
Ogden
Pacific Coast
United States
Ted Cross
Wee Pied
George Glen
Frank Higginbotham
Rumor Says Ex Kaiser Has Been Killed in Paris
Paris reports an unconfirmed rumor that the former German emperor was assassinated. No verification exists as deputies discuss the claim amid rumors. In Amersfoort and Berne there are notes on royal figures, land ownership, and exiled archdukes seeking neutral protection from Vienna to avoid mob violence.
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Paris
Germany
Chamber of Deputies
Berne
Vienna
President Wilson hosts allied leaders portrait gift recalled
An informal gathering at the White House featured Premier Lloyd George and Secretary Barrow as President Wilson hosted guests including the Countess of Albemarle. A 1783 Peale portrait of George Washington was presented to the prime minister to mark the war era. General Hale recounted a sentry anecdote. The group discussed peace and ongoing issues for the congress.
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Lior Grarge
Sie
Home News on New Years and Freerer’s War Service
Serzeam Navid Freerer, once unable to join the recent combat due to a sprained knee, was reported by his father to be at home on New Year’s Eve. The note places Freerer at 1 Qt. Freerer, 2463 Monroc Avenue, and mentions his prior service with the United States Army in England and France, including engagements near Mthiel and Verdun.
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Serzeam Navid Freerer
Hic
Freerer
Monroc Avenue
Serpeamt
Hee
Vampton
Mthiel
Verdun
France
American Press Representatives Guests Of Britain In Debate
American press representatives visiting Britain as guests toured official sites and attended events. The visiting party, hosted by Lord Robert, included discussions with government figures and a formal dinner noted in coverage. The visit coincides with exchange programs and reflects ongoing press diplomacy between the two nations.
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Ny Amerikan
Tran
They Tom
Lord Robert
Prair Sagseniaion Wi
Ronor
Tatiana Tia
Pershing Praises Y M C A Work In Xmas Greeting
General Pershing sends a Christmas message to J Carter secretary of the American expeditionary forces of the Y M C A praising the organization for its moral and physical welfare work with the army. He extends best wishes for the New Year to all ranks.
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Pershing
Y.M.C. A
Patus
J. Carter
Ue American Expeditionary Forces
Young Men's Christian Association
The Alhambra screens Thady by Pines Corporation
The Alhambra presents the new feature Thady from Pines Corporation running for several days. Wid's magazine rates the drama of big business highly while praising The Grain of Life director Harry Revier and cast. The review notes convincing performances, careful photography, and strong interior sets with some long transition shots but overall engaging storytelling.
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Alhambra
Thady
F Pines Corporation
Fou A & Tays
Wid'’s
Ams
Titsy Meredyth
Tigcuri
Joe Seiden
Wallace
The Grain of Dual shines in Wall Street drama feature
A review praises The Grain of Dual as a superior feature with authentic Wall Street atmosphere. Director Larry Sevier elicits restrained, telling moments, and Lillian Walker delivers a splendid performance alongside Ramsay Wallace and Edith Tay. The piece notes the film’s careful pacing, close inspection of detail, and avoidance of excess in scenes.
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Wall Street
Bhak J
New York
Larry Sevier
Sevier
Lillian Walker
Ramsay Wallace
Edith Tay
Hay
Plot to Stir Up Mexican Affair
A vague note reports an alleged plan to stir up discord between Mexico and the United States. The brief item mentions an aby temupt to promote tension but provides few concrete details or names.
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Washington
Pot
Mexico
United States
Alto Signal Signs for Salt Lake traffic install
The city, with the Utah State Automobile Association, installed 150 official traffic signals at the Fort and Ninth South intersection, long deemed dangerous. The work, overseen by William Rishel of the state association, and witnessed by Chief Patley White and Joseph Tinker, was authorized during a joint board meeting of the Commercial Club and Utah Automobile Association officials.
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Balt Lass
DCG
Utah State Automobile Association
Xmovh Fort
Ninth South
Willam Rishel
Clary State Automobile Association
T Patley White
Joseph Tenker
The
Commiercial Chub
Givartore
Utah Phrgte Agtomatee Eeca
Sirgme
Dié UP BODY TO GET BRASS CASKET
Relatives of seven Bowuih merchants said Dee Ana, aged 27, died recently after a long illness. They plan to bury her in a brass casket as per family custom and have applied for required permits from local authorities.
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Ana
Dee
Fragmentary note on education law and social caste ban
A partial OCR fragment discusses a ruling about education and morality, noting the Torlane family decline after the founder's death and stating there was no law to prevent certain social groups from engaging in a specific trade. The text is unclear and repeats obscure terms.
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Torlane Las
Alnee
Trusty Employee of Gas Company Alleged Embezzlement
A report from Dec 26 states Arthur SN Hostead, a trusted employee of the Pie Gian & Medals company, was arrested in Langeles on charges of embezzlement. An examination of his accounts revealed a shortage around 1300 dollars, amid a focus on internal trust and company audits.
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Toenin
Arit
Arthur SN. Hostead
Fox Langeles
Ahares
Pie Gian & Medals Company
Focal Company
Neglect of Child Is Characteristic of People Says Report
A report adopted at the American Mothers convention condemns neglect and wants improved education for American youth. It calls for state boards of education to bar teaching after 1922 without training in physical education and urges cooperation with national committees on physical education and other bodies to advance reforms.
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York
Der
America
Boards of Education
Anne
German born petition to Wilson for food relief and passports
A Munich based group of German born Americans, stranded by war and unable to secure U S passports, drafted a petition to President Wilson for immediate food relief for Germany and help in contacting fellow Americans. The meeting featured speakers urging blunt passport requests, but decided to delay until Elaine. Efforts to reach other Americans in Germany face police resistance and newspaper appeals have yielded little.
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Municie
Associaten
Amier- Hinane
Corman
Munich
Wilson
Germany
United States
America
Laine
Ametloz
AU Saeh
Ensign Lee Promoted to Lieutenant by Anish Fork
Ensign Lee, son of Mr and Mrs Chu Lee, receives promotion to lieutenant (junior grade) in the U S S Otwwwana. A Annapolis graduate, he earned the appointment in October 1914 and is now chief engineer on Vin Gyrwana, soon to be converted to a salvage ship, with no expected release soon.
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Lee
Chu
Enaign Pan
Lee Hs
Anmnapos
George Sutherland
Foreign Service
Grawana
Broege
France
Thuy
Oeev
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