Government Operation of U S Railroads During War urged
A special report by the Interstate Commerce Commission recommends government central operation of U S railroads for the war period or unification under federal control with government financial aid. The majority urges swift unification and wartime operation, with safeguards and compensation terms for carriers. a minority suggests broader public agency involvement alongside food and fuel administrations. The proposal accompanied a House resolution by Rep Sabath to authorize federal rule over rail and related carriers during the war.
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Washington
Dec
Government
United States
Congress
Interstate Commerce Commission
McChord
Food and Fuel Administrations
War Industries Board
Hall
Jawa
Sabath
Ilinoia
Potato Conspiracy Triggers Panic Near Camp Sle
In Long Island a farmer with a large stock of potatoes held for a high price panics as a U S Army commissary officer visits. The farmer refuses to quote a price, stating he will sell later, and the official declares the stock must be sold at a barrel. The episode reflects speculative tensions among farmers and speculators.
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New York
Dee
Camp Sle
Long Island
United States
Swamp-Root Remedy Featured For Kidney Suffering
An old advertisement extols Swamp root as a remedy for kidney and bladder issues and associated headaches and nerves. It promises relief from a physician's prescription and urges readers to obtain a sample offer via mail order in Winghamton.
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Winghamton
The New Triple Combination advertisement pitch
An old newspaper ad touts three Hood’s products and Peptiran as a combined remedy for blood nerves and liver. It promotes Hood’s Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier, Hood’s Pills as a laxative, and Peptiran as a nerve and digestive tonic. The copy urges readers to buy all three or just one, urging immediate action.
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Hood
Salvation Army plans 60 hutments in France to aid troops
Salvation Army announces immediate erection of 60 hutments in France to be run by 100 American officers chiefly women and 500 Ivy workers at an initial cost near 500 000. The huts will provide coffee, cake, reading rooms and bedrooms for soldiers and mothers of those in training as letters from France praise the work.
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Salvation Army National Headquarters
W. Lith St
New York
N.Y
Evangeline Booth
Salvation Army
France
Misa Booth
Baker
War Department
Cam
Raymond
Roedick
Jers
Misa Bonth
Anderson
Albany
5 Army
Seldiere
Maey
Hutments
United
Salvations Army
Bath
Rome
Salient awkward for Haig in wartime speech
In an awkward wartime dispatch the speaker notes Haig may withdraw some forces on the North Front while saving Maurice. The deputy Condin Dee Spreking quotes German attacks in the central area. The entry suggests a difficult position requiring careful military adjustments and potential small defensive measures.
Big Guns Stop German Drive Near Cambrai
British guns halted a large German assault toward Villers Plouich near Gournicourt as weather turned cold. Artillery grew more active across the front with indications Crown Prince Rupprecht would renew tactics after healing divisions. British airmen noted German planes unable to restart the drive. Germans reportedly held in reserve behind lines.
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Villers Plouich
Gourenicourt
Byng
Cambrai
Rupprecht
Caumbrad
Owever
Flanders
Sanday
Parsechendadde
Pritinh
Dnemy
American Engineers Reported Captured in Cambrai Salient
Reports from the Hellish front state American field headquarters in France acknowledge captured American engineers after a German counter attack in the Cambrai salient. Official details and exact numbers remain unavailable, and headquarters has not issued a formal statement on the matter.
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France
Cambrai Salient
Hellish Front
Twan
Lincoln Inspiration Demands Courage in Crisis
A Springfield note recalls T P O Connor’s Lincoln tribute amid the Lincoln tomb vigil. He says Lincoln’s life offers a living inspiration, urging Americans to stand for liberty and unity, fight for a just cause, and reject divided allegiance in wartime. He likens Nazi era threats to Lincoln’s battle for freedom and urges citizens to embody Lincoln’s spirit today.
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Springfield
Dee
Abraham Lincoln
T.P. O'Connor
Mr. O Connor
Lincoln
Germany
Belgium
France
Serbia
Armenia
Gettysburg
Wople
Switzerland tightens borders to curb foreign arrivals
Berne reports new Swiss rules require all entering foreigners to hold valid passports or identification, register with local police, and be documented by their national authorities. Deserters and refractionaries face specialized scrutiny as the country aims to protect neutrality and stability amid wartime pressures.
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Berne
Associated Press
Switzerland
Federal Council
France
Sweitzerland
Geneva
Germany
Basel
Privat
Ideserters
Zurich
Began Service At 1a Paris Cor 6 Corres of AP
General Malatre led a French army at Chemin des Dames and rose to grand officer in the Legion of Honor. A boy in childhood stole powder from Prussian soldiers during a 1570 war and used it for forest expeditions near his home. Birth of his choice at Saint Cyr military school.
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Paris
Prean
Malatre
Chemin Des Dames
Legion of Honor
Tin Home
Saint Cyr
Maistre
Pinex cough syrup ad promises fast relief
An old time drug advertisement touts Pinex as a universal cough remedy. It claims rapid relief for bronchitis croup and asthma while praising the syrup for healing membranes. It warns buyers to use only Pinex and to demand satisfaction or money back.
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United
Canada
Pinex Co
Ft. Wayne
French War Leaders Profile Pieces From An Era
Fragmentary obituary sketch traces Lt Maistro and Malette careers from early war school years to major commands in 1914 17. It notes Maistre s service with the Nancy regiment the 100th Infantry the iron division and staff roles under General Langle de Cary. Malette commands the 21st corps and earns the Legion of Honor at the Marne. The piece ends with a dire fundraising ad urging insurance as an emergency fund.
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Maistro
Irate
Austria
Montpelier Agent Promotes Life Insurance Plan
A brief notice describes National Life Two Company and agent S Ballard at Rialto block Montpelier offering a life insurance plan. It notes simple methods suitable for any man to pursue the policy and advocates seeking information from the local agent.
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National Life Two, Co. Af
Mirtual
S. Ballard
Rialto Block
Montpelier
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C. J. Dodge
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Dean
Mr. Holt
Foster‘Milburn Co
Props
Buffalo
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PB. O'Connor
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Gove
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North Main Street
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Gage
Palmer
Barre Electric Company Tel
Hart Schaffner
Marx
Moore & Owens
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Carter
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Eesranes
Norree
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Corey
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