Anaconda Standard Publishing Company Notice
Publication and advertising details for the Anaconda Standard Printing Company including postal filings, subscription rates, branches, and newsstand locations. Lists offices in Butte and Chicago, New York, Detroit, San Francisco, Portland, Seattle, and Spokane with agency and distribution notes.
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Villam J. Morton Co
New York
Fifth Avenue
Chicaes
Tribune
North America
Montana
Hotaling
Broadway
Chicago Congress Hotel
Proclamation on Liberty and Democracy Echoes Across Nation
A 1917 public proclamation extols liberty for all and condemns absolute rule. It cites the Liberty Bell’s historic call, urges Americans to sacrifice for universal freedom, and notes global moves toward republican governance across Europe and the Americas.
End of War Signals End of Autocracy
The passage asserts the war’s end will also end autocracy and divine right rule. It predicts peace will bring a desolated yet freer world where liberty prevails and governance rests on the consent of the governed, ensuring equality for all men.
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Independence Hall
Philadelphia
Continental Congress
United States of America
United States
Hherty
Switzerland
South America
Central America
France
Portugal
China
Russia
Massachusetts to set up a constitutional convention
Massachusetts voters face a state constitutional revision to replace the old frame. The August convention will draft a new charter for ratification, with issues including annual gubernatorial terms suffrage and prohibition likely to be debated. A contest between conservative and radical factions for leadership and control is anticipated.
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Massachusetts
Ttme
New York
Red Cross fundraising appeal for wartime needs
The American Red Cross seeks 100 million dollars in voluntary subscriptions to expand hospitals, ambulances, surgeons, nurses, and services for wounded or ill soldiers. It emphasizes dependence on public generosity despite high living costs and prior aid to Belgians, Serbians, Armenians, and others, insisting funds will be put to best use.
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American Red Cross Society
United States
Red Cross
LP for Armenia Relief Urges Prompt American Aid
The appeal notes 2,000,000 homeless across Armenia, Syria, Palestine and Western Asia need hurry relief. It says over $4,000,000 has been sent from the United States but all is spent, and further contributions are required to save lives and reach those in desolation.
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Armenia
Syria
Western
Asia
Palestine
Western Asia
England
United States
German Forces Seize Belgian Reserves Amid Strikes on Banks
Reports from Geneva and Havre indicate General von Falkenhausen, new Belgium governor, demanded scrip and funds held in Belgian banks. bankers refused to open safes. Berlin-sent experts failed to breach them. Meanwhile German troops strip Belgium’s provisions creating a critical situation as incipient rot is noted by a semi official German commandant office.
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Geneva
Switzerland
von Falkenhausen
Belgium
Entente Alte
France
Berlin
Brussels
Havre
St. Gilles
Ife
Germany
Busy Belgian unrest and war era musings mix through June remarks
The prose reflects wartime conditions in Brussels suburbs with price protests against egg and vegetable sellers, criticizing occupying forces for famine caused inflation. It joins satirical asides on American and French civilians, proclamations on conscription, and hints of June brides and June roses amid global conflict.
The Higher Education and Short Stories Sampler
A collage of short pieces presents Melvin’s formal education through childlike questions about lights and narratives. A dialogue on artistic sparks follows with an auditor doubting poets versus born talent. Nellie and Tommy close the page with a playful card scene and a mother’s remark about tonight’s cards.
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Melvin
Adam
Cleveland
Nellie
Mr. Noble
Tommy
Nene
How to Keep Well Camp Life and Meningitis
Public health note warns of cerebro spinal meningitis spread as thousands of young men gather for camps. Reports list major cities with cases and discuss factors like crowded barracks, ventilation, and open windows. Mentions British army conditions and historical quotations.
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Philadelphia
St. Louis
Hartford
Stinneapolia
New York
Chicago
Troit
St. Paul
Kansas City
Montclair
Omaha
Providence
Pekkeon
Milwaukee
Duluth
New Haven
Washington
Maianapottay
Mowell
Sianetlig
Paul
Minnepee
Hiwood
Great Britain
Ken- Wty
Army Council
Topyright
W. A. Evans
Humor of the Day Jumble of quotes and witticisms
A comic snippet features mixed dialects and quips from campus and press jokes. Several lines refer to Lincoln, the White House, and stock market misadventure, with lines about humor in daily life and a playful exchange on terms for students.
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Lincoln
Gettyshure
Jane
White House
Ohio
Obscure World War I Jests Mix With Criticism
A parade of quips and comments from various papers mocks Germany, Kaiser pride, and wartime policies. Notes reference Billy Sunday and T. R. loyalty, praise Miss Morgana, and lampoon temperance zealots, with jabs at Hohenzollern lineage and army service.
Housewife’s Advice On Vacant House Upkeep
Practical tips from 1917 advise letting a friend hold the fort or sharing occupancy to prevent theft and fire. Close water and moisture yourself, clean fridge, seal traps with oil, keep windows shut, and assign clear duties to helpers to reduce worry before a summer trip.
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McClure
Oni
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