Women urged to join Britain’s food economy drive
London April 15. United Press reports General Kennedy Jones, Director of Food Economy, appeals to Britain’s women to enlist in the food-saving campaign. He urges restraint by the well to help the poor, warns against rationing, and emphasizes four campaign sectors including equitable distribution and teaching economy. He vows no fresh orders beyond hotel and club guidance, urging public support to avoid ticket systems.
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United Press
London
Britain
Kennedy Jones
England
Jones
Lord Devonport
Devonport
Ministry of Food
Five Minute Talks by National Leaders
A compact review highlights brief remarks delivered by national leaders, outlining policy priorities and key messages. The piece emphasizes concise speeches, audience reach, and the potential impact on public opinion and legislative momentum.
Farmers and cities must better connect to keep farms alive
The piece argues farmers leave the land when they cannot earn a decent living. It questions price gaps where producers get little of the sale price and city classes prosper. It urges urban readers to better place farmers and treat them beyond mere agricultural laborers in society.
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Solomon
Samson
French Ace Matton Rises Fast In Air War
Captain Matton of the French Aviation Service is named ace after downing his fifth German aircraft. The rapid rise follows eight months from corporal to captain as he attacks Verdun bombers, trains, and sausages balloons while evading cables and ground fire. He scored early victories near Souilly and Montfaucon and took command of his unit as combat aviation expands.
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Verdun
Souilly
Montfaucor
Western Canada
Winnipeg
United States
Imagination Hall
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Sweets sellers seek fairness over rationed portions
The passage argues that many small shopkeepers depend on the sale of sweets for livelihood and cautions against harming them by enforcing a three quarters of a pound limit on adult consumers.
Bohemians Appeal for America in War Support
The Bohemian National Alliance of America with eighty thousand members urges loyalty to the United States and calls on Bohemian immigrants to volunteer for service. It notes widespread reluctance at first but declares the Kaiser’s actions justify America's entry and urges a supreme sacrifice to defend democracy and the land of allegiance.
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Bohemian National Alliance of America
United States
America
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Canada
France
Matton Employs Staunch Air Tactics Against German Convoy
March 22 in enemy territory near Chayenne the ace Matton reconnoitered a German automobile convoy en route to Pinon. He dropped to 250 yards and made three attacks, sweeping the length with his machine gun. Chauffeurs fired back with rifles but Matton exhausted his magazines and escaped.
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Chayenne
Matton
Pinon
Farris Bakery Promotes Time Saving Honey Bread
Farris' Bakery advertises "Saves Hours in the Kitchen" with Honey Bread as the "staff of fire" and provides a contact phone number 626 for orders.
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Farris’ Bakery
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