Metric System Debate Sparks Cross Country Policy Call
The World Trade Club of San Francisco urges adoption of decimal metric weights and measures arguing Americans should shed conservatism and follow other nations. Judge Lovett notes rail rehabilitation depends on national authority, while officials warn against sweeping prohibitions that threaten civil rights and provoke broad public backlash.
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James Watt
United States
Great Britain
Hanseatic Trade League
Germany
Brittania
America
Thomas Jefferson
World Trade Club
Jook
Taft Leads GOP Against League of Nations Endorsements
Ex president Taft remains the leading Republican voice opposing any efforts to defeat the League of Nations. Other prominent Republicans share his view and endorse the league. A notable Republican paper also backs the league, denouncing those who would entangle it due to Wilson being a Democrat.
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Taft
League of Nations
League
Wilson
Law Making Cowards Says Adama County Democrat
The Adama County Democrat laments lawmakers for half measures on cigarette displays arguing that limited displays still corrupt youth and that legislators should stand for a principle to eliminate sales or risk moral cowardice.
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Eilther
Adama County
Congress and Prohibition Debate in State Legislature
Voters recall strong support for prohibition and the proposed amendment while criticizing proponents in Congress for enforcing laws that threaten civil liberties and may alienate well-meaning citizens.
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Congress
Prohibition
America's Opportunity Shrinks European Trade Due to Exchange Rates
The piece argues that depreciation of sterling shifts gold output and trade toward New York making the US market more attractive for gold and goods. It warns that European borrowing costs and credit needs threaten foreign trade, proposing credit sales abroad as a solution and noting vast funds required for opening trade channels.
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America
New York
Transvaal
Sterling Exchange
London
United States
Europe
Daily Thought Progress as Law of Ife
The fragment mentions Daily Thought Progress and the law of Ife with no clear event or identifiable figures. It reads as a partial phrase likely referencing a belief system or motto rather than a distinct incident. No dates or organizations are provided to ground a fuller summary.
War time incidents and labor woes in Brisbanes column
Arthur Brisbane surveys a Mexican raid near Tampico on a U S warship crew and flags, divorce court trends with Chicago recording 6220 divorces, and labor strikes across ships coal mines and armed forces. He praises government ownership of ships to ease labor troubles and notes PershingMarch ranks above Washington but below Grant Sherman Sheridan.
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Villa
Carranza
Mexican Republic
Chicago
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Grant
Sherman
Sheridan
George Washington
Woodrow Wilson
March
Sherman Sheridan
Washington
Sir John
France
Fort Leavenworth
Italy
Ships under private control and foreign flags plan questioned
The speaker warns against transferring shipbuilding to private control and foreign flags, arguing it betrays national wartime priorities and labeling the populace as docile in facing such proposals. The remark emphasizes strong opposition to government policy shifts perceived as weakening national shipping power.
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Northcliffe
Home Nursing Advice For The Sick Room
In the sick room avoid letting the patient lie with the face to the window. Exposure to light can worsen discomfort and affect recovery. Follow basic care practices to keep the room calm and promote rest.
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