Railroad Control Fight Should Be Extended Five Years
W G Madoo argues the railroad problem is vital and must be settled beyond partisan politics. He contends federal control for five more years is needed to test unified operation, fund improvements, and stabilize rates, versus returning to private ownership within twenty-one months.
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McAdoo
Fee Bois Sr
United States
Tn Oefeer
Jess
Burt
Central
Tt Ds
Congress
Wve
Salute Your Brother Officers Despite Bathing
Boston officials debated officer salutes after Maj. Gen. Clarence RR Edwards criticized Northeastern department officers for neglecting to salute. He said the salute reflects a man's self-respect and discipline.
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Boston
Mass
Clarence RR
Edwards
Princess Pat Betrothed to Commander Ramsey in Royal Announcement
The king consents to the betrothal of Princess Patricia of Connaught to Commander Alexander Robert Maule Kansey of the Royal Navy. Princess Pat, known as a court favorite, has long been linked to various engagements and is honorary colonel of Canada’s Princess Pats regiment.
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Patricia of Connaught
Alexander Ramsey
Earl of Dalhousie
Princess Patricia of Connaught
Duke of Connaught
Canada
George
England
Princess Pat
Spain
Anglesey
Turin
Michael
Russia
Pat
Alexander Robert Maule Kansey
Royal Navy
Earl of
Dardanelles
Edward VII
New Doctrine by Senator Knox Shapes World Role
Senator Knox of Pennsylvania proposes a new American doctrine to augment the Monroe framework. He argues for close association with other great powers to safeguard world welfare and seeks a concerted action approach against any power threatening European freedom and peace. He backs delaying league of nations talks until wartime issues are settled.
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PP OC. Knox
Pennsylvania
Senate
Washington
United States
Europe
League of Nations
General MacArthur Urged for Major General Rank
Maj. Gen. Charles T. Menoher writes to Gen Pershing praising Brig. Gen. Douglas MacArthur of the Forty second Rainbow division. He notes two wounds two decorations by French and U S governments and two French Legion of Honor recommendations. Menoher lauds MacArthur for commanding large units under fire and innovating combined arms with unwavering dedication.
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Douglas MacArthur
Charles T. Menoher
Pershing
General MacArthur
MacArthur
United States
Menoher
Sims to lead Naval War College in Newport
Admiral William S. Sims will be relieved as commander of the American fleet in European waters to become president of the United States Naval War College at Newport Rhode Island. Secretary Daniels announced plans to double the college’s appropriation and expand its work to officers throughout the fleet as he urges the drive for a large U.S. navy to deter global rivals.
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William S. Sims
United States Naval War College
Newport
R. L
Daniels
Admiral Sims
Naval War College
United States
California Syrup of Figs Baby Remedy Ad
An advertisement urges mothers to give California Syrup of Figs for sick children with a coated tongue, feverishness, or constipation. It touts a gentle, thorough cleansing, quick relief, and a tasty, harmless laxative action, warning to buy only from the California Fig Syrup Company and avoid counterfeits.
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California
California Fig Syrup Company
Adv
Pardon me and the potash of peeling potatoes
An army cook asks a kitchen helper about potato peeling technique. The helper jokes about learning to skin tubers with care and recalls a past as a country banker before joining the army, in a light exchange reported by the Kansas City Star.
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Kitchen Police
Kansas City Star
Pape's Diapepsin Advertises Instant Stomach Relief
An advertising blurb promotes Pape's Diapepsin tablets for immediate relief from indigestion gas acidity and stomach discomfort. The copy claims quick action with no waiting and positions the product as inexpensive and widely available at drug stores.
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Pape
Epidemic Death Toll Reported in South Africa
Governor General Buxton in Cape Town stated the influenza epidemic in South Africa has caused about 50 000 deaths, including both white and black populations.
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Buxton
Cape Town
South Africa
Gray hair darkener recipe advertised for Barbo Compound
An old advertisement explains a hair darkening mixture for gray hair. The formula uses water Bay Rum Barbo Compound and glycerine. It promises gradual darkening without scalp staining or greasiness and notes full directions come with Barbo Compound boxes.
Promises at the altar in a Boston Transcript exchange
A dialogue quoted from the Boston Transcript features a wife confronting her husband about vows of love obedience and honor and his retort questions what he promised. The fragment reflects domestic tension and the era's marital expectations.
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Boston Transcript
Cuticura Ad Promises Soothing Scalp Care
An advertisement touts Cuticura Ointment for itching scalp and dandruff with a gentle rub, followed by Cuticura Soap shampoo and hot water. The copy urges making these products daily toilet preparations for clear skin and soft, white bands. The closing line proclaims that everything in the world is to be bought.
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Auerbach
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