Packers Inquiry Opens Hit On Monopolies Across Rendering
Boston December 20 The federal trade commission investigation into the packing house industry resumes with Frank B Whitcomb of Eastern Island Rendering testifying that the firm now is controlled by American Agricultural Chemical and moved from Portsmouth New Hampshire to Boston in 1912 Prices rose as waste collection expanded and competition waned leading to months of losses Witnesses described consolidations intended to curb competition and ease entry for new firms Indicated were aggressive tactics to divide territories and lock in customers Across the region firms like J McCaffrey Co Pawtucket Rhode Island and others faced pressure as packers pressed for control and high prices to force rivals out of business The testimony highlighted the dominance of the large firms over independent renderers and suggested the Boston field was deemed unhealthy by some insiders including McCaffrey who remained determined to operate independently despite threats and entanglements with the consolidation.
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Boston
Federal Trade Commission
Washington
Frank B. Whitcomb
Eastern Island Rendering Company
American Agricultural Chemical Company
Portamouth
N. H
Eastern and Rendering Company
Reid
Heney
Hoxton
J. McCaffrey & Co
Pawtucket
R. L
Tim
McCaffrey
of & Co
Honey
Trust
Juvenite
John Glennie
White Businese
Manchester
NOH
Inesi News
Sarsaparilla Promises Relief From Scrofula And Humors
An advertisement asserts Mood's Sarsaparilla cures scrofula and related eruptions by cleansing the blood. It touts forty years of tested use, claiming plant roots and barks purify and heal. Readers are urged to buy now at the local drug store and keep a bottle on hand.
Non-Dividend Paying Railroads Rally After Demand
In New York, nondividend paying railroad stocks surged as government management income demand drove strong advances. Erie, Wabash, St Louis & Southwestern, Denver Rio Grande, Colorado Southern, Missouri Kansas Texas, Minneapolis St. Louis, and New Haven led gains with notable strength.
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New York
Eries
Wabash
St. Louis
Austria warns of food shortage impact on health and labor
Zurich and Vienna papers report Austria edging toward a serious food crisis with declining eggs vegetables and dairy. Poor and insufficient nutrition is blamed for widespread diseases and rising absenteeism among workers in mines and munitions plants. Further deterioration could bring grave consequences.
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Zurich
Switzerland
Vienna
Austria
Guatemala City Earthquake Devastates Capital
A powerful quake last night wrecked parts of Guatemala City. Widespread destruction damaged property as thousands sought shelter. Americans and other foreigners were reported affected amid ongoing aftershocks and relief efforts.
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Washington
Dey
Guatemala City
More Deaths in Cantonments Reported
Washington dec 21 deaths from the cure in the national army during the week ending dec 21 numbered 115 with 7 the week before and in the National Guard 20 against 15. The non effective rate of the entire National Guard was 47.8 per thousand and the national army non effective rate 41.8 per thousand. Pneumonia caused many deaths in both services and disease admissions rates are noted.
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Washington
National Army
Dev
National Guard
Theii Department
Soldiers Feet Expand to New Shoe Sizes in Army
Washington reports the American army, home and abroad, is expanding shoe sizes to include number 13 and 14, added by the quartermaster. A War Department review of 322,059 soldiers found only a fraction properly fitted, with causes including bias toward smaller shoes and supervision issues.
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Washington
France
Wershing
War Department
Ap Peterat
Are Your Kidneys Well Health Advice Fragment
Fragmented medical ad warns readers about kidney health and dangers of delay. Mentions treatments and hints at remedies and products, with unclear names and nonsensical phrases. Appears as an old timey health slogan or pamphlet fragment likely from a late 19th or early 20th century newspaper.
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Widnes
Vermonter in Control Leads Central Vermont Editorial
An appreciative Vermont editorial credits President Smith for stabilizing Central Vermont after management turmoil. It lauds his efforts amid high costs, wage rises, and reduced rail traffic, noting the importance of One Cent Vermont and the transport’s impact on employees and the public.
Military committee hears on World War I supply status
Senators received details from Maj Gen Weight and Edwin Groble about U S camps Doniphan Bowie and Lomplsn Howie after their return from France. Officers reported ample supplies including clothing and ordnance though motor trucks were scarce and emphasis on improving winter clothing and overall camp conditions followed.
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Washington
Pershing
National Army Cantonmente
Senate Military Committee
William Weight
Edwin Sr. Groble
Doniphan Oks
Bowie
Tex
Lomplsnl
Howie
Baker
Medal for Hoover from National Institute on Local Service
The National Institute on Local Service will present medals to individuals who aided humanitarian efforts during wartime. Herbert Hoover, Henry P. Daview, and Dr Willan Maye lead the initiative, with Ye Thellirick Cor Tiny Lonermey as secretary. Public plans call for a liberty service medal awarded by petition to the institute or state committees.
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New York
National Institute On
Herbert €. Howter
Henry P. Daview
Willan
Thellirick Cortiny Lonermey
T He Lwetitate
Peace Question Speech From Hungary Ex-Premier
Count idulius Andrasey former Hungarian premier argues that once the eastern fronts released, central powers gain leverage and the Entente’s ability to strike the finishing blow diminishes, altering the war balance and American involvement.
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Zurich
Switzerland
Idulius Andrasey
Hungary
East
America
Acute labor shortage hits shipyards and arsenals
Tokio reports an acute labor shortage as the shipyards and naval works struggle. Workers have left government arsenals for private sector jobs offering higher wages, sparking a rapid wage rise and affecting military production.
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Tokio
Atlinget Io Bellovalle
Daigin
Kune
Cuticura Heals Itching Eczema Revealed in Testimony
Mrs Clara Hill of East Burke Missouri describes six months of painful ankle eruption with water blisters and intense itching. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment she reports the lesion healed within weeks, noting the product’s soothing effect on sensitive skin and irritation.
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Sisson
Leerd
Clara Hill
East Burke
Wonderful Fruit-a-tives Record Promotes Remedy Fame
Thousands in England and Canada owe recovery to Fruit-a-tives now made in the United States. Ogdensburg operates offices and tablet works supplying druggists nationwide. Fruit-a-tives, derived from fruit juices, claim to aid liver kidney, rheumatic, nervous, and digestive ailments with various package options and prices.
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England
Canada
United States
Ogdensburg
New York
Ottawa
Fruita-tives
Ceaters
Locmbox
Fruit-a-tives Limited
Onlonetttre
Wartime Education Proposes Industry Lessons Across Schools
A broad wartime curriculum proposal surveys modern industry from handloom to assembly lines, tracing steam power, machinery, and communication tools. It links teacher guidance with industry interests, aims at civic and economic understanding, and outlines lessons for high and elementary schools about production, transport, and societal impacts.
Sunday Church Services Across Town
Readable listings show multiple churches announcing Sunday worship times, Sunday school hours, and sermon topics. Notable entries include St John the Baptist, Church of the Good Shepherd, Latter Day Saint services in Worthenhall, and Washington Baptist Church with a sermon titled Josie in Business.
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St. John the Baptist
Church of the Good Shepherd
W. VV Beatin
Optimunion
Joe
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Sainte
Worthenhall
First Baptist Church Plans Midweek and Sunday Services
The First Baptist Church, led by Bert J. Lehigh, announces a midweek meeting on Thursday evening and Sunday services. Tralph Rogers will preach in the morning and Rev. De J. Plainfield will speak at 7, marking his last Barre message before baptisms. An every-member call is set for tomorrow afternoon and evening with a church annual meeting on Tuesday January 1 followed by a supper and roll call.
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East Barre
Janes Reckgee
Taple
Stindey
Christan Madeaver
W. H. Bishop
Pum
Sevaton
Ter
Hedding Methodist Episcopal Church
Hailey Gatvert Lipeky
Selinol Vito
Epworth Joni
Christ
Graniteville Presbyterian Church
Lor Muinfford
Sturdhy
Sonny
Tharre
Presbyterian Church
Edgar Crysalind
Rome
Brock Street Baptist
Tibife School
First Baptist Church
Eldh
Jackson Block
de Lellis
Barre
Universaliat Church
John B. Reardon
Iminktur
Wilo
Wadler
Mies
Gladys Rowell
Wheaton
Beethoven
Stainoe
Reichardt
Congressional Church
L.A. Edlwardeenport
Goon
P.m
Welock
Bert J. Lehigh
Readence
Franklin Street
Dr. Plainfield
Ness
Jook
Edgar Crossland
Cairo
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Francis J. Heney
New Haven
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Sayer
Deane Pili
Multan
Ade
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Smithy
Central Vermont
H.C. Smith
Fitehugh-Soule
Vermont
Smith
AML
Central
New England
All Tie Handicap Mart
Eark
Sanith
QUA
Hoover
Davison
William J. Mayo
Central Powers
West
Cascara
Mr. Hill
Lees
Burmet
Ethuration
Department of the
Ieteriun
Gsriedew
Wilera
Witiate
Burma of Education
Fats
Rewan
Siery
Wavine
Newcomen
Humphrey Potter
James Watt
Ghowlern
Teigefer
Mmudeon
Teewink
Sime
Illnge
Tural
Babe Jr
Bosy
Haney
U. S
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Washington Baptist Church
W Bishop
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Josie
Christian Science Church
Summer Street
Berlin Corners
Congregational Church
Blomnfield
Berlin
Cess
Main Street
H. F. Cutler & Son
No. Main St
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