Safeguarding Uncle Sam's Money War Finance Policy
The War Finance Corporation states loans are rare under the exceptional cases clause and urges support for readjustment of public utilities through local authorities. It notes rising 5, 6 and 7 cent fares, calls for fair charges tied to operating costs, and stresses community aid in war-related readjustments across transportation and power sectors.
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National Capital
E. E. Jones
Washington, D. C
Uncle Sam
War Finance Corporation
Rairoad
Pinane Corporation
Congress
Poli Idothe
Willians Peta
Evurna
Shopping in Guatemala a Prolonged Trade Ritual
A narrator describes Guatemalan shopping as a long social ritual. Polite shopkeepers begin with weather remarks and inquiries about health and relations, then present stock for inspection. After repeated visits and shared salutations, a purchase may be made on deferred credit, leaving merchants seemingly not rich.
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Guatemala
The Thumb and Finger Values in Hand Work
A discussion on the varying usefulness of fingers for work. The thumb is deemed the most vital, representing about a third of hand value and crucial for seizing and holding. Loss estimates vary by hand and occupation, with significant impact on overall dexterity and function.
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Selaw
Kiss Under the Mistletoe Legend and Druids’ Gift
An ancient tale recalls a mistletoe ritual praised by Druids and linked to a Norse archer’s death. The rite, later revived to bless love, ends in caution as the crossbow legend warns of death yet claims the kiss remains a sacred sign of affection.
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Thider
Baler
Vite
Churches in Queer Places and People at Tunladessy Wells
Fragmented OCR noting churches in England with odd phrasing about parish life, bemithab oht chapel, and worshipers entering chapels. Mentions Whit the aber Wah, parish of Spettarst, and indiscernible references to Kent, Sussex, and local religious practices amid garbled text.
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Tunladessy Wells
England
Yves Phrees
Anton Hitne
Eise
Bey
Sussex
Fin Kent
Spettarst
Uae
Jo hindPo
Fragmented Mount Aracat Chronicle
Readable fragments describe a scattered historical scene with names such as Noah, Barret, Armenians, Cine Chrisitian, and a cab in motion. The text suggests a derailed narrative about places, people, and events, including a spire, a park, and an agenda, but specifics are unclear.
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Aracat
Carurat
Noah
Vis
Food Conservation Notes Warn on Rye Grind for Hog Feed
Journal of J F Deems notes Food Control Act rules. The USDA allows limited rye grinding for animal feed where human food is scarce, but meat and grain mixes remain banned. Exports and war needs push sugar conservation, fruit preservation without sugar, and rationing impacts on prices and supplies across Europe.
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Feod
Letters from home urged to cheer soldiers in France
Philadelphia Ledger war correspondent notes soldiers in France need more cheery letters. A general urged correspondents to boost morale with two letters weekly. Mothers and sisters should write often, while sweethearts must consider the impact of their letters on homefront morale.
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McAdoo
Ppouty
Southern Railroads
Lyon
Philadelphia Ledger
France
America
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Sanitary Bakery
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Yolen Heath
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Iowa
United States
Estherville Tire Co
J. F. Deems
Europe
Cenb
Africa
Land Administration
Australia
Spain
Wis
Paris
Belgiven
American Red Cross
American Committee For
Civilian Committee
Germany
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