Russia in Turmoil and Democratic Hopes Explored
The article discusses Russia's munitions industry and industry control, notes Carpatho-Russian aims for a US styled republic, and casts Russia as a nation of hardship with slow progress toward peace. It cites a large population and the slow pace of reform as factors shaping the crisis.
Palmer action curbs Big Five packing houses
The attorney general’s crackdown forces the Chicago based Big Five to drop extensive side lines and limit focus to meat poultry butter eggs and cheese, curbing a sprawling octopus of control alleged to threaten broader trade and commerce.
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Palmer
Chicago
Big Five
The Last Wet Ditch and Prohibition Proclamation
The article explains the 1918 Polk proclamation certifying 36 states for national prohibition and Ohio’s vote against ratification. It discusses legal challenges to annulment, referendum vs legislative ratification, and potential delays in achieving a nationwide dry law. The piece notes complex constitutional questions and possible outcomes if states must subdue legislators to voters.
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Polk
Ohio
Supreme Court
Carpatho Russians seek reunification with Russia from New York
A Carpatho-Russian delegation arrives in the United States claiming 700 000 Carpatho Russians will back their push to reunite Eastern Galicia and Northern Bukovina with Russia. They urge a post war international commission led by an American governor under League of Nations protection. They warn of devastation and famine in Carpatho-Russia and plan a New York meeting on January 1 while criticizing Bolsheviks as a small force.
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Withal
Russia
Galicia
Bukovina
International Commission
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New York
Belgium
Riberia
Christmas Packages Should Be Mailed Now
The article urges sending Christmas packages immediately due to limited train service from the coal miners strike. It stresses sturdy wrapping, strong twine, careful packing for fragile contents, and clear legible addresses with simple do not open until Christmas inscriptions to avoid rate increases.
Germany lure for Americans: spend five thousand dollars
A columnist advises Americans to travel to Germany with cash, claiming the strong dollar buys a fortune in marks and francs. Tips include changing dollars in Paris for francs, then exchanging francs for marks in Coblenz, to maximize purchasing power and enjoy lavish travel in Germany.
Witty 1900s Headlines Mix Quips Across Papers
A collage of short satirical headlines from Ohio New Jersey and national papers. Items lampoon tax policy census travel and political figures with brief quips and playful shifts of wording.
Rhyme and Reason The Minor Poort Compla ins
A verse by T. A. Daly laments being compared to Eugene Field. The speaker begs readers to pity him as a mantle once belonging to Field weighs on his writing, asking what Eugene would do and confessing struggle to write in his own voice.
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Eugene Field
Philadelphia Record
Eugene
Gene
T. A. Daly
Humorous Quotes From Historic Papers
A collection of vintage jokes and quips drawn from Birmingham Age Herald Judge and other papers. Light classroom and social humor cover gassed politicians sailors graces and domestic mischief with crisp punchlines.
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Birmingham Age-Herald
Horoscope for Friday December 19 1919
Mercury rules for good today though Mars and Uranus bring tension. The national danger comes from destructive world thoughts and postwar strain. January may reveal political surprises and fraud exposure while beauty and art gain national focus. gifts bring pleasant omen. Children born this day are clever and restless.
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