National Lumber Hearings Open Across Cities
Chicago hosts two day sessions as the federal trade commission begins hearings on U S lumber industry conditions. Officials and industry leaders from across the country provide data while Henry Hurley chairs, stressing the opportunity to expand foreign markets for American products.
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Chicago
United States
Federal Trade Commission
Sewmill
Robert H. Downmas
New Orlsups
National Lumber Manufacturers’ Association
Wee
Thea
America
Cincinnati
Indianapo Ne
Hadward N. Hurley
Chienza
Aalds
Idle steel mills to be opened in Wheeling district
The last idle steel mill in the Wheeling district was placed in operation to determine which part of the force would return to work at the Riverside plant of the Nations Tube company. Two weeks may be needed to restart all departments and reemploy workers who have been idle for months.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Riverside
The
Nations Tibe Company
Clee Chons
Lincoln Highway Marked by New Tree Planting Plan
A city plan outlines planting trees along the Lincoln Highway corridor to enhance its appearance and provide shade. Officials say the program aims to create a greener route while guiding future development and improving local streetscape.
Preservation plan for Lincoln Highway signs announced
IMmer C. Jensen, chairman of the American Institute of Architects general committee on the Lincoln Highway, announced a variety of measures to derate unsightly signs and advance the preservation and restoration of the National Memorial Road. Jensen has presented proposals aimed at sectioning the Welaway and improving the route.
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Wong
Immer C. Jensen
Jensen
American Institute of Architects
Welaway
Two Austrian Submarines Reported Missing at Sea
Readable fragments indicate two Austrian submarines left Pula for the Italian coast. They reportedly carried limited supplies and crews believed to be lost at sea. The incomplete text references refugees and wartime actions but lacks clear details or confirmations.
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Pwenty Aml
White washable buttons brighten 1900s wardrobe ideas
Woman's Page showcases white washable buttons with patented waterproof molds, used decoratively on hats and dresses. Includes tips on buttons, sewing tricks, and related household notes like bread, salad ideas, and butter recipes.
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Delicioud
Poisoned Himself at 40 Neath by Slow Potions
A vintage advertisement touts GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as a kidney tonic. It claims early warning signs of kidney trouble include back stiffness and fatigue, promises quick relief or money back, and notes the product’s 206 year heritage from Haarlem, Holland.
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Haarlem
Holland
Supreme Effort by the Germans
Article discusses Germany's grand strategic aims in eastern Europe and the likely crucial months ahead. It stresses Britain must marshal material and manpower to determine the war's outcome by autumn and warns against a third chance by the allies.
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James L. Garvin
Pall Mall Gazette
London
Germany
Bss
Europe
Ezar'a Armi
Turkey
Ania
Otis
Evon
West
Britain
M Uister
Tia
Russia
Balkans
Incognito Sculptor Miranoy James Gains Notice
Miss Miranoy James, a Fairmont seminary student, has emerged with a sculpture recently accepted at the Panama-Preste exposition. Her work was entered incognito, and authorities in the national capital are noting the talent.
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National Capital
Miranoy James
Fairmont Seminary
War in the East and West Pressures Allied Strategy
A wartime report discusses the need for an eastern victory to unlock gains in the west. It notes Italy and Serbia aiding the southern front, plans to envelop central German armies, and the looming Polish salient showdown. It also describes trench fighting near the Meuse, gas shells, and a German counterattack repelled with losses.
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Germany
List Ylans
Italy
Dardanelles
Paris
London
Artola
Sauches
Artran
Meuse
Sonvaux
Casualty List of the British Fortnight Totals
The British Casualty List shows for the fortnight ending July officers 254 killed 489 wounded 32 missing a total of 776. Since the war began 3865 officers killed 7082 wounded and 12042 missing. Lancashire regiments report tt killed 36 wounded Moanchester's last 15 killed 12 wounded Scots W usileers 22 killed 22 wounded Yorkshire 10 killed 16 wounded Cameron Highlanders 1h killed 6 wounded. Indians lost oo killed 28 wounded Anistratians 3 win 8 wounded Cuoadiang Vi killed 10 wounded.
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Lantian
Lancashire
Moanchester
Yorkshire
Cameron Highlanders
Gas shells used on the English front care records
A historical dispatch notes limited enemy activity and local responses near Ypres. It describes sporadic shelling, small attacks north of Ypres, and quick recapture of lost ground. The report emphasizes no large changes in the front and ongoing vigilance.
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Tandon
Tries
Ireland
Vite
Ypres
Body of Young American Found off Limerick Coast
London July 19 A body believed to be Lindon W Bates Jr of New York who perished on the Lusitania has washed ashore on the Limerick coast. A telegram from Wesley M Trost American consul at Queenstown to Newton B Knox says the body bears a gold water bottle and a gold cigarette case with Bates monogram.
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London
Lindon W. Bales, Jr
New York
Limerick
Wesley M. Trost
Consus
Queenstown
Newton B. Knox
Bates
Belgium Wartime Order Targets Young Men
General von Bising, governor, issued an order punishing Belgians aged 16 to 40 who leave the state to serve in any capacity for a country at war with Germany. Penalties include a 100 mark fine or five years imprisonment.
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Brussels
Vid Loddon
von Bising
Belgium
Germany
Bath
Minister's witty trick saves sermon from books
A pastor forgot to note his scripture chapter and verse. He challenged the audience to locate the text, saying he would give them a hint to find the source, then continued with the sermon. The congregation watched as he deftly avoided exposure with a clever whip of wit.
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