Government War Risk Insurance Converts Approved for Veterans
Secretary Horizon announces six permanent Government Insurance forms for former and active service members. Policies may be paid in lump sum or installments with total disability benefits. Since opening, 4,610,988 applications worth over 406 billion dollars have been filed, with 127,151 death and total disability claims settled totaling 1.135 billion.
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Secretary of the Treasury
War Risk Insurance Bureau
Last Straw for Stockmen as Fed Tightens Credit
The piece argues that last summer’s losses and unprecedented spring blizzards devastate ranchers. It claims Federal Reserve Banks tighten livestock credit, threaten a cattle shortage, and cite Kansas City bank charges on maturing loans. It appeals for prompt policy change to protect farmers and the nation.
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Federal Reserve
Jimmy
Financial Institut
Federal Reserve Banks
Tenth Federal Reserve Bank
Kansas City
Paraguayan yerba mate urged as beer substitute
The text advocates adopting Par aguay yerba mate in place of beer, noting it has no kick but offers stimulation and aids digestion. It is spreading in South America, exported mainly to Europe and Asia, with limited US use, and is enjoyed socially by elites and workers, made from roasted leaves of a tall tree.
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Paraguay
South America
Europe
Asia
United States
National Tribune
Lord Morris Sees Equal Governing Power for Labor and Industrial Classes
Baron Morris, former Newfoundland premier and guest of the London Commercial Club, disputes Churchill on governance by labor. He says masses across nations could govern as well as any class and envisions labor and industrial groups gaining influence with wisdom guiding world affairs.
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Winston Churchill
Baron Morris
Newfoundland
London Commercial Club
Lord Morris
Echoing the Great Truth: A Man's a Man for a That
A concise note echoes the saying that a person’s worth remains constant beyond circumstance. The phrase emphasizes inherent equality and dignity, resisting social stratification and material measures.
Insults and Assaults in Berlin Show Leniency Rejected
The Baltimore American notes harsh treatment of German officers in Berlin and other cities. It argues leniency breeds weakness and that force has been the only effective response, reflecting on rifts both at home and abroad. An Edgar Allan Poe manuscript sold for $9,000 at auction, with a claimed poem fetching $10. The piece remarks on evolving literary appreciation and its hardship on authors.
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Berlin
Baltimore
Edgar Allen Poe
Oala
Bolshevik Unguarded Claim Tied to Literacy and Population
The Bolsheviks boast of low literacy in Petrograd while noting a population shortfall of about a million. They argue the literacy issue is independent of the reduced city population.
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Petrograd
National women suffrage shaping candidate image on the trail
A national movement for women's suffrage influences campaign strategy as female candidates polish public appearances before meeting voters. Parties emphasize poised teamwork and polished wording to win support amid a growing push for equal rights.
Outside cash pocket in men's coats to speed purchases
A fashion authority reveals a new feature for men's coats a cash pocket placed on the outside for quick access. This design aims to let wearers spend money faster by reaching currency without unbuttoning or rifling through inner pockets.
Prosecution of profiteers Dismissed as Joke of Year
A sharp editorial criticizes the handling of profiteer prosecutions calling the effort a joke of the year. It argues authorities fail to pursue meaningful penalties and curb price gouging amid ongoing economic strain.
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U. S
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