Profiteering Bared by Treasury Report 1916 17 Profits Across Industries
The Treasury Department’s profiteering study covers 31,500 corporations and tallies striking gains in 1916 and 1917 across food, metals, utilities, and many others. It notes public reveals are limited by law, with meat packers dairies oil and gas and leather sectors showing dramatic increases.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Senate
America
Iron and Steel
Our Silver Goes to India Viceroy Chelmsford Thanks US
The New York Herald notes Lord Chelmsford’s gratitude to the American government for contributing to the silver supply. It states only 77 million silver dollars are in circulation, while about 440 million are stored as warehouse receipts, and the U.S. borrowing of a few hundred million discs to be converted into bullion aids allies and finances.
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India
Lord Chelmsford
Treasury
New York Herald
Sugar shortage joke overheard in Birmingham scene
A Birmingham Age-Herald reader notes a young man explaining to "earth's fairest creature" that the sugar shortage does not bother him, callously brushing aside a common worry. The informal remark is described as sentimental and silly, capturing relatable life humor.
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Birmingham Age-Herald
Houseboat Travel Provokes Sport Debate
A Birmingham Age-Herald exchange quotes a motorist dismissing houseboating as a sport while noting the slow pace of houseboat travel. The motorist contrasts a weeklong houseboat trip with a twohour car ride, highlighting efficiency expectations.
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Birmingham Age-Herald
Come-back Boost from GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules
Overworked unhealthy Americans can regain strength with GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules. Three capsules daily aid digestion kidneys and urinary troubles, with a 200 year tested remedy from Holland. If not helped, druggists refund money. Look for GOLD MEDAL on box.
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Haarlem
Cemedy of
Holland
Adv
Dark possibilities in lightless nights prompt pessimism
A tongue in cheek exchange weighs the mood of longer nights and fewer sunny hours as people ponder the coming period of gloom and potential challenges ahead. The quip frames worry about unseen dangers and limited daylight.
Why Bald So Young Dandruff Cure Ad
An advertisement promoting Cuticura remedies for dandruff and dry scalp with directions to rub the Ointment into the scalp and use Cuticura Soap. It offers a free sample address in Boston and lists prices for Soap and Ointment.
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Dept. X
Boston
The Busy Season Says No Speaking Tour
Senator Sorghum declines a speaking tour for the next week. he cites heavy legislative work as the reason and says crowds would erode mutual respect with the audience due to time constraints. He emphasizes focusing on regular duties rather than public talks.
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Senator Sorghum
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