War session lauded as most remarkable in congressional history
The Sixty Señth congress closed its war session amid praise from Democratic and Republican leaders who called it the most remarkable session in parliamentary history. Congress passed a $2 billion war revenue bill, expansive military appropriations, and measures authorizing bonds, drafts, and national defense funding, while certain appointments and censorship issues caused limited friction.
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Washington
Germany
Odenraeber
Sud
Theo
Lord’s House
Lebanon
Joppa
Lord's House
Solomon's Temple
Measures Passed in Special War Session of Congress
The session approved key actions including a declaration of war on Germany, war bond issues totaling 15.538 billion dollars, war appropriations and contract authorizations of 14.39 billion, and loans to the Allies amounting to 7.9 billion. It also enacted the selective draft, espionage, revenue, food control, trading with the enemy, and soldiers and sailors insurance measures.
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Tiven
Bute
Germany
Major World War I Appropriation and Defense Acts Passed
Summary of congressional acts enlarging interstate commerce commission. authorizing priority shipments by common carriers. huge appropriations for national security, defense, and war efforts. Includes bonds to aid foreign governments, war credits, and long term savings certificates. Notices big totals for shipping, revenue, and military family benefits.
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Germany
House
Congress
Aet
Aew
United States
Stocoluo Ooo
District of Columbia
Interstate Commerce Commission
Belgium says 50000 houses destroyed by Germans
Havre reports the Belgian gray book refutes a German white book claim and states between 5000 and 50000 Belgian houses were destroyed by German forces during the early war period. The document counters allegations of civilian savagery by Belgians and asserts German measures were for army preservation.
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Havre
Belgium
Sailor Held on Manslaughter Charge in Dockyard Death
London report says Machinists Mate Perente of an American naval vessel will be freed on bail on a manslaughter charge over the September 8 death of dockyard laborer Plummer from a jaw blow. Perente pleaded not guilty to the offense and said he did not intend to injure his friend.
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London
Perente
Plummer
Queenstown
Britain Publishes White Paper On Prisoner Of War Accord
The White Paper outlines a wartime pact between Britain and Germany on treatment of combatant and civilian prisoners. It details Netherlands custody for 16,900 prisoners, cost refunds, and provision of camps, medical care, food, and clothing. It also notes a plan allowing German medical personnel from Tsingtao to return to Germany by sea with American approval.
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Westy Fn
Teuton
Germany
Great Britain
Sitiest
United States
Tagine
Netherlands
Ile
Tsing-tao
China
Lesson for October 21 Temple Rebuilt and Dedicated
The readers study the remnant’s return and early steps to restore worship. They set an altar, revive festivals, appoint officers, and lay the temple foundations amid joy and sorrow. Opposition delayed progress until Darius confirmed support, and Hassel and Zachariah urged completion for a modest dedication.
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Israel
Satan
Cyrus
Darius
God
Hassel
Zachariah
Solomon's Temple
Why Kill the Goose Why Kill the Goose
A cartoon from the Hquor traffickers publicity unit argues against Prohibition using a goose labeled Internal Revenue. It labels three conspicuous vegetables and an ax marked Prohibition near the neck to illustrate excessive costs and rising government interference. The piece criticizes Uncle Sam as an impractical goose producer and hopes for fiscal sanity soon.
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Hquor Traffickers
John A. Nichols
Union
Internal Revenue
Sam
Uncle Saim
Prohibition Prohibiting in Columbia 1917
The State reports a sober Columbia during wartime with no widespread disorder or drunkenness. War nerves and high wages drive a transient population, yet testimony asserts prohibition is effective and the old liquor arguments are discredited.
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Columbia
South Carolina
The Brewer and Malter on Beer versus Whisky Saloon Gains
The piece argues beer allows long evenings without drunkenness while whisky leads to quicker intoxication. A Midas Criterion claim says beer can produce as much drunkenness as whisky, with beer often creating the sloppiest, mushiest drunk.
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Midas Criterion
Champion of Distillers
Piano sales rise in dry western states report
Traveling representatives of Eastern piano manufacturers say Western states that joined dry ranks show increased sales. In Colorado Arizona Washington and Oregon business is described as never better with retailers now in favor of prohibition. Initial payments are larger collections improve and fewer instruments are returned.
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Eastern Piano Manufacturing Convenios
San Francisco
Musical Times
Colorado
Arizona
Washington
Oregon
Prohibitory Law Converts Seattle Saloons in 1916
In Seattle the Washington prohibitory law took effect January 1916. Of 211 saloons operating in 1915, ten houses became drug stores or similar shops, 56 became cigar and candy outlets, 14 groceries or meat markets, 6 confectionery stores, 19 cafes or bakeries, 20 were vacant or closed for repairs.
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State of Washington
A Good Rule For Law At War And Peace
A speaker notes the rule for soldiers differs from that for civilians yet argues equality should apply in wartime. The text contrasts prohibition on alcohol for soldiers with broader personal freedoms during conflict.
Grapes for Hogs Profit Win Sparks Wine Alarm
The California College of Agriculture finds feeding dried grapes to hogs and cattle more profitable than vinemaking. The result unsettles the wine industry as producers fear reduced demand for grapes and wine.
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California College of Agriculture
The
Wine Trust
Different Now Spanish War Supply Trains Sidetracked
The article notes that during the Spanish war supply trains were diverted to allow Milwaukee products to reach army camps. It asserts progress toward national sobriety since those events.
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Milwaukee
Peterson's Ointment Featured for Eczema Claims
Promotional note quotes Druggist Peterson with a money back guarantee if his ointment fails. It touts cures for eczema salt rheum ulcers sore nipples and other skin conditions and includes testimonials from Buffalo readers praising rapid relief.
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Peterson
Merica
Eve
Arte Scott
Virginia St
Buffalo
Ady
Hermit Sculptor Found Near Cape Scott
Cape Scott on Vancouver Island yields a reclusive figure, ASFL Whittier calling himself a prospector. The public works chief discovered his clay busts and simple tools as he works alone on mineral probes. He kept a bust of Edith Cavell, later donating it to aid Red Cross funds.
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Cape Scott
Vancouver Island
Public Works Department of
British Columbia
Asfl Whittier
Edith Cavell
Help to Save Nation's Food Supply Ad
A wartime style appeal urges households to curb waste and exterminate rats to protect food supplies. It promotes Stearns' Paste as an effective bait for rats mice roaches and waterbugs and claims a two ounce box can rid a house or barn.
Lord Derby Ball in Canada Reveals Charmed Scene
Douglas Sladen recalls a ball where an A D C tried to introduce a politician to his wife. The wife, a noted society lion, heard him explain that the politician was a "stupid old duffer" he would quickly remove from her side.
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Lord Derby
Canada
Douglas Sladen
Egyptian Mummy Gag Sparks Plumber Wit at Exhibit
Tourists watch Professor XII inspect a wrapped ancient Egyptian body. The professor notes utensils suggesting an Egyptian plumber and jokes about reviving him while a romantic guest questions the idea and a quip about paying for his time surfaces.
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Professor XII
Professor X
Bomton Transcript
Not a Question of Duty but What He Has Done
A reflective remark contrasts intent with results asking whether true measure lies in achievement rather than effort. It questions value of accomplishments versus actions completed. The quote underscores performance over pretension in defining worth.
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