Halifax Disaster Aftermath and Relief Plans
Halifax faces a grim toll as a blizzard buries streets and four thousand dead are claimed in the wreckage of a ship explosion. Premier Borden approves a million dollar relief fund to aid victims, while survivors and pilots await trials and inquiries.
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Halifax
N. S
Dee
Mont Blanc
Wutcher
Latmedee
Mont Blaine
Hanrahan
Robert L. Borden
Acre
Citizens’ Finance Committee
Richmond
Italians halt foe drive near Asiago in big air raid
Vienna reports an official war office message on December 10 detailing Italian actions east of Asiago. Italian forces defended passes Fren geli and Gadena, checking the attack while an air raid of 1500 planes dropped over 2000 bombs causing fires and destruction in northern sectors.
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Italy
Asiage
Grenta
Frengeli
Gadena
Vienna
War Office
Asiago
Stendle
Idaho Dry Statute Upheld by Supreme Court
Washington readers note the Supreme Court ruling affirming Idaho’s prohibition law. Justice McReynolds states a state may prohibit possession, manufacture, gift, purchase, sale or transport of intoxicating liquors within its borders without violating the Constitution. The decision marks a broad victory for bone dry prohibition.
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Washington
Idaho
Supreme Court
McReynolds
All Army Officers to Undergo Medical and Efficiency Examinations
Secretary Baker announced that all regular and National Guard officers must pass medical and efficiency tests due to severe overseas warfare conditions. In a separate note, Nat Wills, a nationally known comedian, was killed by petromorites in his estate garage locally here.
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Baker
National Guard
Washington
Union Fil
Dee
Nat Wills
General Yeng-Chang Eyed as China War Front Commander
When China plans to mobilize 800,000 troops for France General Yeng-Chang is likely to lead the force. He currently commands forces around Peking and is a top Chinese official serving as chief general adjutant to the president. He has previously been minister of war and minister to Germany.
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China
France
Yeng-Chang
Pekin
Yeng
Germany
U S Destroyer Jacob Jones Torpedoed. 44 Crew Saved
Washington reports the destroyer Jacob Jones torpedoed by a German submarine with two known dead and 65 missing. Among the survivors were 27 saved, bringing total saved to 43 after earlier reports, including Lieutenant Commander David Worth Bagley and Lieutenant Norman Scott. One crewman was reported captured by the U boat.
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Washington
Jacob Jones
Jones
Auuiral Sims
Gie Jacob Jones
Admiral Sims
S. E. Kaik
Flora
Kaik
Oumaha
Neb
Henry Hood
Iothell
Belle Hood
Athlanta
Clifford Vernon de Forest
Buelah de Forest
Chicago
Lawrence Hanson
Chester KB
Lanen
Edward Meier
John F. Meier
Monroe Street
Bay City
Mich
David Worth Bagley
Norman Scott
Navy Department
Sins
Larry LR. Hood
Sims
Senate to Probe National Military Situation
The Senate Military Affairs Committee ordered a comprehensive inquiry into the entire national military situation including the War Department's progress in organizing training and equipping the new army. Secretary Baker and other high officials are expected to be called. The probe aims to silence rumors and speed up slow departments.
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Washington
War Department
Senate Military Affairs Committee
Baker
Congress
President Wilson Urges Public to Join Red Cross
President Wilson issues a proclamation urging all eligible citizens to join the Red Cross during a campaign from next Sunday through Christmas Eve. He calls membership a universal patriotic duty and likens it to the Christmas spirit in action.
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Washington
Wilson
Red Cross
Fertilizer Costs Decline Yet Demand Remains High
Michigan Agricultural College chemists report fertilizer prices are down since 1914, with corn able to buy more fertilizer per bushel now. Soils vary. phosphoric acid and nitrogen deficiencies are key, while potash is costly but often unnecessary on many fields.
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East Lansing
Mich
Oman
M. A. C. Experiment Station
Michigan
Best Fowl to Fatten Under Michigan Conditions
C H Burgess explains that four breeds Wyandottes Plymouth Rocks Rhode Island Reds and Orpingtons all fatten well under Michigan conditions. Pure breds fatten faster and cheaper than cross breds. Two crate fattening methods and a room fattening method are described with feeding schedules and safety notes for home killing.
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East Lansing
Mich
Michigan
Wyandottes
Plymouth Rocks
Rhode Island
Michigan Agricultural college short winter courses for farm boys
East Lansing plans wartime efficiency in eight week winter courses starting January 7 at Michigan Agricultural College. Students in general agriculture forestry horticulture poultry or dairying must complete extension projects and keep records for six months or run a two acre test to earn graduation. The program aims to boost food production and practical farming skills for all qualified state residents.
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East Lansing
Mich
Michigan Agricultural College
Christmas Day Grapefruit Roast Turkey With Giblet Filling
Christmas Day menu instructs on roasting a seven to nine pound turkey with a bread filling and giblet dressing. Detailed steps include searing the turkey in a very hot oven, basting, turning, and finishing to avoid dry white meat, plus a garlic onion parsley seasoned gravy and giblet liver dressing.
Brown Mashed Potatoes
Wash and pare a quarter peck of oven sized potatoes. Boil until tender then drain and mash with salt white pepper and hot milk. Transfer to a bake dish roughen the surface dot with bits of butter and bake until edges brown.
Candy Baskets and Canes From Sugar Candy
Instructions describe making sugar candy in a granite kettle with sugar glucose water and cream of tartar heated to 280 degrees. Flavor with peppermint wintergreen or sassafras then color half red. Twist red around white, form into canes, cut into sticks, and braid to baskets.
Fig and Nut Strips from Fondant Layers
Chop figs with water and sugar to a thick paste. Roll fondant cream, add chopped hot meats and fig paste, cover with another fondant sheet. Press lightly, chill until firm, then cut into short strips after about twenty four hours.
Unique Decorations Revived for Table Drollery
A pretty pagan revival decorates the table with a doll dressed as Santa or an angel at the center. Narrow ribbons connect the doll to each guest’s plate, each tied to a tiny gift parcel. Assigned seats spark playful teasing as parcels are opened, avoiding sensitive topics. The doll may sit atop a tall vase as part of the setup.
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Santa Claus
Yuletide Greens and Pagan Roots in Home Decoration
The article explains decorating homes with holly, mistletoe, and evergreens at Yuletide. It links the custom to ancient Druids who believed sacred mistletoe kept good spirits in the house and blessed the family, shaping festive practice today.
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Yuletide
Christmas Candies Barley Sugar Drops and Golden Sirup Taffy
Instructions for making barley sugar drops and golden syrup taffy. Barley sugar uses loaf sugar egg white lemon juice and water boiled to thickened then cooled and cut into strips or squares. Taffy uses sugar water golden syrup butter and vanilla boiled until brittle in ice water then cooled to form squares.
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A. J. Patten
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M. A. C. Poultryman
C. H. Burgess
Department of Poultry Husbandry
Platts
Turkey
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