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The World’s Demand for U S Foodstuffs in War Time
The article argues Britain and allied nations face prolonged war demanding massive U S food production. It cites farm labor shortages, French casualties, refugee flows, and crop losses in France Italy India and Russia. It warns U S agriculture must expand greatly as Western Europe and other regions rely on U S supplies for years.
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Trade Acceptances and Federal Reserve Policy
The Federal reserve board shows sound judgment in treating the banking and currency law as not final. Secretary McAdoo and board members keep open minds, noting the system is experimental yet largely successful. The board recommends allowing domestic trade acceptances under the new system, acknowledging their role in securing a preferential position in commercial securities.
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Trade Acceptances and the Federal Reserve System
The text argues for amending the reserve act to let banks accept paper from domestic transactions. It criticizes open accounts and cash discounts as costly long term, and extols trade acceptances as two-name, 30 day credit turning goods into liquid funds. It predicts Fed banks' acceptance will boost finance for smaller dealers.
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Neutral Suffering Amid British Warship Interference
The piece laments British interference with neutral shipping, citing holds on Japanese and other neutral vessels, delays, and prize actions. It notes Japanese pressure to realign with Germany, Britain’s search tactics against neutrals, and calls for a reply to protests over interference with American trade.
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Glory and the grisly path of warfare in history
A reflective column compares military glory to literary fame and notes how war, once glamorized, reveals its dull, brutal core. It cites Gen Wolfe and Gray's Elegy, discusses battlefield psychology, and warns that contemporary publics may share the same intoxicating thrill yet face the grim monotony and cost of extended conflict.
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Preparedness Drives Nation Toward Fewer Graves
A call to concentrate energies and organize forces for defense and offense, aiming for a high state of readiness for emergencies and contingencies. If glory dims, preparedness should still reduce casualties and preserve the path’s honor.
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Pursuit of Villa’s Gang Tests US Army Readiness
The piece argues the Villa raid exposes grave flaws in American military readiness across the border. It cites disorganization at Columbus, slow expedition prep, and potential Garrison gaps, urging swift investigation and disciplined reform to improve supply, transport, and weapon effectiveness. It notes the broader need for robust deterrence and warns of costly, drawn-out campaigns if weaknesses persist.
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Smuts and Churchill capture recall from Transvaal days
The piece recalls Jan Smuts a former Cape Colony and Johannesburg journalist rising to lieutenant general and replacing Smith-Dorrien in East Africa. It notes his Boer capture of Winston Spencer Churchill on an armored train and traces Smuts career from Kruger era attorney general to minister of war. It also covers Barotseland king Lewanika and his coronation visit to England and subsequent reforms before his death.
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Five Generations At Feast In A Golden Anniversary
Wella Dispatch notes Mr and Mrs August Holtz celebrated their golden wedding with nine children and 31 grandchildren and great grandchildren gathered as guests of honor at a long table. Mrs Beyer, the mother of Mrs Holtz, joined five generations represented in the celebration.
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Odds Defying Battles Through History And The Bible
George Irwin notes remarkable defeats where smaller forces toppled vast numbers. From Gideon and Midianites to Marathon, Thermopylae, and Poitiers, history and scripture show unlikely victories. Clive at Plassey and Garibaldi at Marcala illustrate long odds triumphs across Europe, Asia, and the Indian subcontinent.
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Tenochtitlan
India
Robert Clive
Surajah Dowlah
Plassy
Robert Napier
Mesnes
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Marcala
Kills Three to Hide Forgery at Ocean View Ranch
Louis Fortine, a ranch hand near Ocean View, confessed to murdering Peter Furrer, his wife, and their 10 month old baby with an iron bar after forging a 250 check. He burned the Furrer home, fled, then returned to set the blaze to mask the crime, per Sheriff W G McMartin and District Attorney Bowker.
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Prying Cow Vents Collapsed Trench Rescue
Minneapolis Journal reports worker Thor Skongaard prying near Thirty-fifth and Lyndale when a large object lurched at the trench edge and dropped in. Two fire companies freed him after a long pull before he returned to work.
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Austrian Ruler Joseph I Born 165 Years Ago Today
Joseph II emperor of Austria born March 13 1741 in Vienna died February 20 1756 in Vienna. He sought reforms to make law universal religious toleration and national education, but his efforts baffled most and Europe laughed. Despite flaws he pursued justice and equality before the law and left a self written epitaph noting perceived failures.
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Seeress Cast Spell on Officer Before Collision
In Camden a fortune teller Hunt had arrested warned of his fate. While driving a police auto downtown he collided with David Downs’s car. Hunt suffered a severe shakeup and bruises but blamed icy streets, not magic.
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Wedding Fees Abolished as Polite Tips by St Paul Church
The St Paul Methodist Episcopal Church official board abolishes wedding fees to the minister deeming them polite tips. Rev Roy Smith led the action recommending that all such fees be treated as church contributions and the pastor provide a monthly expense account for dinners luncheons carfare and related costs incurred in official duties.
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Stolen Soap Stirs City Rumors In Slippery Cache
In Minneapolis, Soap-1 worth 100 may reenter circulation by spring bathing season for Gateway residents. Detectives Fox and Staples arrest Co. L. Stebbins at 1412 Plymouth Ave after finding a large hidden soap stash in his home. Police note prior thefts at Fitzsimons Bros store on Plymouth Ave amid vague alibis and elusive trails.
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Views of capital visitors on interesting current topics
Harry L. Davis the new mayor of Cleveland, among the youngest municipal heads, arrived in Washington from New Orleans where he vacationed. He praised President Trump’s choice of Newton D. Baker as secretary of war and offered views on Ohio politics and the Republican presidential race. He favored Burton for the nomination, backed Myron Herrick for senator, and noted Daugherty’s broad renown.
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Experiences in Mexico and Racing Scenes Abroad
A San Francisco resident in Vera Cruz argues U S troops may need to supervise Mexico’s restoration before stable government can reemerge. New Orleans horse races impress officials, drawing many visitors and hinting at a longer season and mutual betting law. An Imperial Russian Hospital doctor estimates 32 million in World War I forces, praising allied troops while noting high casualties and Montenegro’s brave stand with 260,000 soldiers.
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Rancher Killed When Shotgun Accident Fires
El Centro Cal dispatch reports L H Wilkinson, a rancher, killed near here after striking an injured cat with his shotgun and the weapon discharged. The cat died from the blow. The incident occurred as Wilkinson’s blow triggered the gun’s accidental discharge.
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