Profiteering Report Details Enormous 1916 17 Profits Across Industries
Washington reports a treasury department summary of profiteering showing huge profits in 1916 and 1917 across food, metals, utilities, dairies, canning, ice cream, leather, oil, and garment sectors. The study lists percent gains, capital scales, and notable outliers while withholding company names per law.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Senate
America
Iron and Steel
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Tlinois
Indiana
New York
Ohio
Kentucky
Tennessee
Texas
Oklahoma
Kansas
United States
Silver to India: Chelmsford Thanks US for Silver Aid
The viceroy of India Lord Chelmsford thanks the American government for its contribution to the silver supply. Only 77 million silver dollars are in circulation, while about 440 million are stored as warehouse receipts in treasury vaults. The borrowing to convert discs into bullion and loan to silver using allies is described as good finances.
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India
Lord Chelmsford
Treasury
Sensible humor in sugar shortage wisecrack
A Birmingham Age-Herald reader notes a young man boasting that a sugar shortage does not bother him. The comment is described as sentimental and silly, reflecting common life moments when people show such indifference.
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Birmingham Age-Herald
Houseboat Travel Sparks Debate on Sport Status
A Birmingham Age-Herald remark questions if houseboating counts as sport. A motorist replies that a houseboat trip covered in a week would take a car two hours with moderate driving, highlighting the mismatch in speed and activity.
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Birmingham Age-Herald
Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules Promise Quick Revival
Advertisement extols Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as the remedy for fatigue overwork and poor eating. It claims three capsules daily restore strength, relieve uric acid kidney issues, bladder problems, stomach derangements, and other ailments. The copy touts two centuries of proven use, guarantees satisfaction, and urges seeking the Gold Medal label at any drugstore.
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Haarlem
Cemedy of
Holland
Adv
Lightless Nights Prompt Dark Possibilities
A witty exchange notes the looming gloom of shorter days and longer shadows. The dialogue hints at somber outcomes while maintaining a sharp urban humor tone.
Why Bald So Young and Other Market Snippets
An assortment of brief items notes dandruff remedy with Cuticura products and a free sample offer from Boston, a historic tavern torn down in Watertown where Washington once stayed, a laundry detergent claim by Red Cross Bag Blue, and a skeptical line about digestion and conscience in a love letter.
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Dept. X
Boston
The Busy Season Speech Refusal by Senator Sorghum
In a quiet counter to eager audiences Senator Sorghum declines plans for upcoming speeches saying his focus is on regular duties. He argues that rallying crowds would erode respect from both audience and himself.
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Senator Sorghum
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