Business Men War for Great Britain and the United States
A commentary argues business leaders in Britain and the United States drive the wartime effort beyond government action. It asserts corporate interests such as steamship lines and banks align with national goals, speeding supplies, cutting red tape, and mobilizing resources for total war. It praises businessmen for dedicating time and energy without reserve.
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New York
Krit- Ain
United States
Great Britain
United
Perhanent Wilbert
Fordness
Betus
Prominent War Effort Figures Cited In U S Defense Drive
The piece lauds the Red Cross and US military medical effort with Colonel Keaton and Randolpt Jefferson, notes international praise for British leadership and industrial figures like Andrew Weir, Sir Samuel Hardami, Sir Joseph Mackay, and Cowdray, and highlights advisory talent shaping national defense.
Business leaders mobilize to support wartime effort across nations
The piece portrays Belgium of Today style figures like Pheo dore N. Vaio heading telecoms and Simmons leading a major hardware firm. It notes railroad magnates and manufacturers joining advisory councils to aid transportation food and related policies, arguing that private sector mobilization underpins national war efficiency and cooperation with governments.
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Raghrally
Vike
Pheodore N. Vaio
Beth Telephone System
Whilawee PD. Simmons
United States
Aidi
Soogie
Parson Leads Five Recruits At German Picnic
Superior Minnesota reports Rev. Al M. Superian known as Fighting Parson attended a German picnic in Fergus Falls. Recruiting officers say he produced five recruits for the regiment.
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AL M. Superian
Fergus Assis
Minn
Reg
Whar Any
Cleveland's diverse speech reflected in school census
Cleveland, often called a melting pot, shows 45 languages spoken in the city according to a school census tabulation.
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Cleveland, O
Cleveland
Josiah Reforms and Temple Repair in Judah
The lesson outlines Josiah’s eight year ascent to the throne and his steadfast zeal for God. He purges idolatry, destroys Baal altars and images, and burns priest bones. He extends reform to northern districts, then repairs Solomon’s temple with deputies, funds collection by Levites, treasury overseers, and a skilled workforce whose music inspires diligent labor.
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Amon
Manunssh
Svase
David
God
Ili
Kingdom
Baalim
Jezebel
Ahab
Tle
Jerusalem
Hue
Shaphan
Masseiah
Joab
Israel
Hilkiah
Modest moderation view on alcohol harms and real estate note
A temperance bulletin argues alcohol harms the brain and urges caution beyond moderation. The piece contrasts the supposed brain impairment from drinking with the recovery seen in Colorado real estate by Ingersoll. It also explains distillers withholding spirits from bond houses to preempt higher taxes, labeling this as consumption via private warehouses.
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Colorado
Thomas S. Ingersoll
National Association of Real Estate Boards
Denver
Internal Revenue
Prohibition Prep Reported By Whisky Makers
W L Welford testifies before the Interstate Commerce Commission in Washington that American whisky manufacturers have largely halted production and plan to convert plants to commercial alcohol for military use as nationwide prohibition nears.
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W. L. Welford
American Association of Cooperage Interests
Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington
Madison druggists vote to discontinue sales of intoxicants
In Madison Wisconsin the city druggists voted unanimously to stop selling intoxicants for any purpose after July 1 when the prohibition law becomes effective. Raw alcohol will be kept only for manufacturing use and not sold.
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Madison
Wis
No Drunks in Russia Says U S Commissioner
Charles R. Crane, member of the United States commission to Russia, cables that one can walk unlighted streets at midnight in safety without meeting a policeman or a drunken man. He notes vodka absence may contribute to such security but calls it a condition of peaceful anarchy.
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New York City Health Department
Charles R. Crane
United States Commission To
Russia
Chicago Herald
States vote on prohibition paths in early 20th century
The record notes states moving toward prohibition with votes in 1918 and 2017. It lists Utah and Missouri among others voting on statewide questions. It states Towa and Utah already have statutory prohibition and will vote to make it constitutional.
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Towa
Ohio
New Mexico
Utah
Missouri
Florida
Minnesota
Wyoming
Nevada
Duluth City Votes Dry Again After City Council Victory
Duluth Minnesota twice votes dry with the election of a dry city council that has passed strict anti liquor ordinances. The results reflect a broad move to curb alcohol access in the city.
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Duluth
Minn
Twce
Western Canada crops show strong potential for 1917
Reports from Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta indicate good growing weather and advanced grain stages. If conditions hold, Western Canadian farmers expect strong returns aided by high prices and a debt-free start. Land values rise as homesteads promise settlement towns with schools churches railways and markets. The article links crop prospects to wartime needs and urges rationing and national cooperation.
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Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Canada
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