France Seeks $10 Billion Aid for Reconstruction
Andre Tardieu urges Allied support for France as invasion losses reduce population by a fifteenth and destroy 50,000 homes. He requests $10 billion for rebuilding, half in American labor, credits for raw materials, rail stock, and tools, and diversion of part of the emergency fleet to aid French commerce.
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Poultry and dairy price listings from Baltimore to Maryland markets
Regional price table lists live poultry types and rates by grade, including chickens by size and breed, ducks, turkeys, geese, pigeons, and hens. Butter entries show creamery separators, prints, and dairy product prices across Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and adjacent states with regional averages and per unit measurements.
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Grain price list early 20th century style notice
The notice lists commodity categories including rye oats barley and wheat with quality grades and prices. It references no. 3 white and red winter wheat, corn track yellow and nearby yellow, with percentages and price figures such as 2.33 and 7.29 percent, in Baltimore dated November.
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Live Stock Prices From Chicago Hogs and Cattle Market
Chicago hog prices show Merit at 17.25 to 18.19 and packing at 16.50 to 17.50 with varies throws and good to choice digs. Beef cattle range from 9.25 to 19.76 with prime and choice at upper levels and lower grades down to 6.75. Sheep and lamb values list choice prime 15.25 to 16.50, medium and good 13.75 to 12.50, ewes 9.25 to 9.50 and lower culls 8.00 to 9.25. Western range marks beef steers around 15.5 to 18.8. cows and heifers 3.00 to 12.25.
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France asks US aid to rebuild after war and labor help
French commissioner Tardieu addressed foreign press reporters, appealing for immediate American labor and transportation support to rebuild northern and eastern France. He described vast destruction of industry and coal mines, estimated losses, and urged U.S. shipping and production to partner in postwar reconstruction and recovery.
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Local deaths reported in influenza and related illnesses
Bristol and Charlottesvill a trio of obituaries recount deaths from influenza and pneumonia. Horace x Moore, 18, died at home of his parents Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Moore. Lawrence E Flannagan, 64, medic with U S Army, died in Charlottesville from influenza. Irene Bass of Stearns Kentucky, formerly of Charlottesville, died of pneumonia. Virginia-based obituaries include Allen Hardie, 20, University of Virginia cadet, influenza and pneumonia death, and Oscar C Satchell, son of George Satchell, killed in action October 3 near Blanc Mont Ridge while serving with Ninth Infantry. Captain Flanagan previously served as physician with Nicaraguan army. Further notes mention William W. Johnson, 76, found dead. and others mourning relatives.
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France
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Liberty Girls Drive Supports War In Alexandria
A local drive unfolds with the Liberty Girls pledging five dollars each to aid the war effort. Pupils from St Mary's Academy join the fundraiser while Chaplains from Camp Humphreys address congregations. Worth EF Shoults leaves for Camp Taylor where he becomes first sergeant en route to officers training.
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Virginia men led at Sedan in con
Special to The Washington Post from Blacksburg Virginia civilians and officers of the 159th infantry brigade Eightieth division have been cited by Gen Albert Cronkhite for conspicuous gallantry in the taking of Sedan Jamerson of Martinsville and Montague of Christianburg were mentioned for taking and holding their objectives both Virginia Polytech graduates. Maj Tucker wounded in France and father Harry Tucker learns of his sons injury. Plus Carnegie hero fund awards bronze medals to Davis of Magle Rock and Lusk of Wortorm for rescues in 1917 and 1948.
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Lexington
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Carnegie Hero Fund Commission
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John A. ‘Talbert
Funkstown
War Department
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Vernon Talbert
818Th Infantry
Lieut Howe Falls in France as War Death Confirmed
Novelist list of World War I casualties and notices from various towns in Virginia Maryland West Virginia and beyond report the death of Lieut Ellott Hampton Howe in France on October 11 while leading his platoon at a gun nest. The Radford family confirms the loss, with Howe cited as a senior Radford officer in Company M 116th Infantry. Other notices include deaths in France of Private Charles V Carney and Private Marshall S Baker, a marriage in Salisbury between J William Slemons and Ruth Fritsinger, and local officials named in Virginia Maryland and West Virginia. Additional brief items note relatives informed of wartime deaths and a Lutheran church election in Keyser.
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Ellott Hampton Howe
France
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Old Second Virginia
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Joseph Howe
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Stonewall Brigade
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Belle Baylor
Richmond, Va
Probate of J Ogniat’s will distributes estate to societies
The will directs no funeral rites for testator and provides $206 to M A Gannon for care during illness. Funds go to the Entomological Society of Washington for publicity. insects and library to the American National igsaua. painting to the Cor teoran Art Gallery titled Assumption 0. Mary. Mount Holyoke College and other beneficiaries receive tokens. A N Caudell named executor without bond. Present witness, Bee.
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German Ports Revolt and Mutiny Reported
The German naval mutiny spreads as the torpedo boats at Sassnitz refuse orders and crews threaten new actions while Helgoland and other coast bases reportedly fall under naval rebel control. Officials warn censorship blocks unapproved news as chaos looms along Germany’s Baltic and North Sea coasts.
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Robbed on K Street by Colored Boy Report
Miss Emma Miller of 423 K Street Northeast told police last night a colored boy snatched her silk handbag on K Street between Sixth and Seventh, fleeing with $70 and other items. She said two colored boys were together, both about 15 years old. A mass meeting of all scouts in the District will be held at Central High School auditorium tomorrow at 2 o'clock, with Hus ten Thompson presiding and Lieut. Cru speaking. Moving pictures of the war will be shown. admission by ticket.
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Boy Scouts Aid War Fund in District Push
Bernard Lee Butcher, 65, former state superintendent of schools and bankruptcy referee, died in Fairmont West Virginia. A mass meeting is planned tomorrow to boost the United War Fund drive, with Boy Scouts of the District urged to participate in the campaign.
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