Review of War Congress six month session achievements
The Sixty fifth congress ended its six month war session on October 6 after enacting sweeping measures. It approved a $21.88 billion wartime funding package and a $2.585 billion war revenue bill, creating unprecedented government spending and taxes. The record includes large defense and loan authorizations, a massive military build up, and numerous conservation and regulatory acts.
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Lumbia
United States
Most Important Measures Passed in War Session
Congress approved war against Germany on April 6 and issued bonds totaling 15.538 billion dollars. War appropriations and contract authorizations reached 14.39 billion, while allied loans stood at 7 billion. A selective draft would draft 10 million men. Other acts include espionage, revenue, food control, trading with the enemy, and soldiers and sailors insurance bills.
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Washington
Germany
Congress
United States
Posey
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Senate
Pershing
France
Bliss
Col
Carl Reichmann
Acthen
al Iles
Taft Weds Miss Chase at Rose Hill Home
Waterbury Connecticut October 8 Miss Eleanor Chase daughter of Irving H Chase married Sergt Maj Charles Phelps Taft II U S A son of William Howard Taft and Mrs Taft of New Haven The ceremony was at Rose Hill home of the Chase family Flags used in decorations Rev Robert H Brown Second Church pastor officiated The bride was given away by her father Irving H Chase
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Waterbury
Conn
Misa Wleanor
Irving H. Chase
Sergt
Charles Phelps Taft
William HH. Taft
Taft
New Haven
Rose Hill
Chase
Robert BH. Brown
H. Chase
Belgium asserts German destruction of 50,000 houses
The Belgian government released a gray book denying German claims that Belgian civilians attacked German troops. It states that between 40,000 and 50,000 Belgian houses were destroyed by German forces in the early days of the war.
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United States
Great Britain
France
Belgium
Italy
Russia
Japan
Atlantic
Mavne
Capital crowds grow as Congress adjourns in crowded Washington
The article notes Washington's crowded capital status after Congress adjourned, with a 400,000 population estimate and rising hotel prices. It describes lodging shortages, hard‑pressed travelers, and hotel clerks denying rooms at major properties like the New Willard Raleigh and Shoreham, reflecting commercialization and scarce comfort.
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National Capital
Congress
Chicago
New Willard
Raleigh
Shoreham
Food pledge week campaign set for October 21 to 28
The United States food administration urges nationwide participation in a voluntary Food Pledge Week from October 21 to 28. The drive aims to conserve food, reduce wartime costs, and prepare America for postwar competition by encouraging households to display a pledge card and learn the kitchen creed.
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Washington
America
United States Food Administration
Europe
Food Administration
United States
Ours
Herbert Hoover
Family Under Fire Report From Vergeze Battalion
A Vergeze land owner receives a letter from his son an art captain describing a wife and her sixteen year old son found among unmounted chasseurs. They joined the trenches with other pollus and served eight months before discovery. The writer notes the battalion knew of the trio and calls it a notable family under fire together in the old battalion.
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Vergeze
Ten Pants
When Success Is Sweetest in Struggle and Victory
An inspirational quote attributed to Alcott on how success grows through delay, effort, and overcoming defeats, framing perseverance as the path to achievement.
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Alcott
Hay Fever Pollens and Spring Allergies Explained
Dr Scheppegrell states hay fever results from atmospheric pollen rising to defeat patient resistance. He notes most spring and summer cases come from grass pollen, though other plants like duckweed amaranth and goosefoot can trigger or sustain attacks.
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Scheppegrell
Montgomery County Board asks Governor to fund Havner prosecution
The Montgomery County Board of Supervisors urges Governor Harding to appoint Clyde L. Genung of Glenwood to prosecute Attorney General H. M. Havner in the State vs Havner case at Logan. They argue the attorney general should bear prosecution costs and fees from a state fund, not county expenses.
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Board of Supervisors of
Montgomery County
State
Havner
Des Moines
Board of Supervisors
Harding
Clyde L. Genung
Glenwood
Hayner
Logan
State House
Red Oak
W. L. Narding
Lowa
Grand Jury
H. M. Havner
Harrison County
Attorney Generals Office
J. J. Hess
Attorney General
Clyde T. Genung
Iowa
H. M. Havnar
Attorney General's Department
Attorney General’s Department
Picture causes trouble in Davenport over The Little American
In Davenport a film showing of The Little American sparked anti German sentiment and a draft obstruction case. Dr George Middleton testified that Walter Matthey helped bring anti conscription speaker Daniel by Wallace, claiming the film provoked reprisals. Matthey and several associates face indictment at trial.
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Davenport
Liustiania
George Middleton
Walter Matthey
Davenport Spareeon
Daniel
Wallace
Middleton
Matthey
Catdol Wallace
Sam
Henry Matthey
Fred Vollmer
J. C. Willis
Charles Wiese
A. M. Miller
Sieg Yven Company
Tral
Coal Distribution Under Des Moines Mayor Effort
On the first day of the Des Moines coal administration Mayor MacVicar oversaw a carload of coal delivered to poor households at 4.60 per ton, while dealers asked as high as 5.60. The 4.50 rate was kept as long as supply lasted, with the mayoral office acting as a retail coal desk and prioritizing the needy.
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Des Moines
Des Moines Coal Administration
MacVicar
Trst
All Inquiries Not Alike by a Philadelphia Lawyer
The late John G. Johnson once illustrated lending or guiding questions with a tale of a young man and a girl at Lemon Hill. The girl explains the meanings of kisses while the bashful suitor weighs where to kiss, hand forehead or lips, as a mellow whistle interrupts the scene.
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John G. Johnson
Philadelphia
Lemon Hill
To Extend Railway
Oshkosh Wisconsin street railway system will be extended and improved with upgraded equipment and facilities.
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Oshkosh
Wis
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