Why America Fights Germany Speech by Secretary Lane
Secretary Lane explains the U S entry into World War I on the eve of registration day. He says America fights in self defense to safeguard life, rights, and future and notes Germany’s invasion of Belgium as the pivot that drew the United States in. He argues the nation cannot remain neutral as it faces a world dominated by German military methods.
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Washington
Lane
Home ‘Lib
Interior Department
Germany
America
Mr. Lane
Whan
Belgium
United States
Prohibition Feature Of War Revenue Bill Approved
Washington June 4 The senate finance committee approved a prohibition feature of the war tax bill. Prohibitive taxes on distillation of whiskey and spirits were agreed upon by a substantial committee majority. Beer and wine taxes fixed by the house were left unchanged though not yet finally approved. Curtailment of liquor consumption during the war aims to conserve foods used in distilled spirits production. Chairman Emmens said the increase would be prohibitive upon manufacturers while the law is in effect.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
House
Emmens
Supreme Court Reverses Lawson Murder Conviction
The Colorado Supreme Court reversed a lower court ruling in the case of John R. Lawson former executive board member of the United Mine Workers of America. Lawson was found guilty of murder tied to a strike in the southern Colorado coal field three years ago. A military camp for women is planned to open at Hardy Arkansas.
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Binefield
Graham
Lee Street
Marechal J. T. Thornton
Virginia National Guard
Union Military Band
Boy Scouts
Camp Tire
Errar
S. W. Allen
Denver
Col
State Supreme Court Today
John R. Lawson
Nitec Mine Workers of America
Colorado
Calomel alternative claims safer cure for bilious symptoms
Advertisement touts Blacko Stomach and Liver Tablets as a safe gentle replacement for calomel. It promises relief from biliousness constipation headaches and loss of appetite without salivation or next day sickness. A money back guarantee requires returning the product if dissatisfied. Sold by all druggists.
Corn contracts capped at 1.65 per bushel by Board of Trade
Chicago June 4 Board of Trade directors fixed a maximum price of 1.65 per bushel for all corn contracts for future delivery. A June 6 until further notice ban on higher prices was announced, with a warning against violations. President Joseph P. Griffin said the step is preventive amid rising demand.
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Chicago
Board of Trade Directors
Joseph P. Griffin
Board of Trade
Welch News Notes Mixed Social and Court Updates
A Welch column describes a large miscellaneous shower for Miss Carl Hutson with guests, decorations, gifts, and a playful express wagon scene. The county court adjourned June term without licenses due to cider selling indictments. a committee was appointed to probe offenders with licenses to be issued at the next session. Church services feature Rev. Painter and Rev. Wiley. J Harvey Williams resigns from engineering post to start independent offices in Welch. Card of Thanks from Mrs Parker and sons. Red Cross to meet this afternoon at the Masonic Temple banquet hall.
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Rosalia
Stele
Boy Scouts
Sadie Bell
Philadelphia
S. A. Daniel
G. L. Counts
H. G. Camper
Red Cross
Masonic Temple
Welch social notes and visit calls from local families
Residents and guests from Welch and nearby towns fill the social page with visits. Memphis visitors arrive for a wedding in Welch while Roanoke and Cincinnati guests attend parties and attendances. Several locals travel to Athens for Concord Normal graduation events and weddings are noted among community members.
Swift Specific remedy for skin disease urged by ad
An apocryphal medical pitch claims boils and skin infections are blood diseases and touts S. S. as the only cure. It asserts the product cleanses blood and revitalizes it, is plant based, and free of habit forming drugs. It directs readers to contact the Swift Specific Co. for advice.
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S.S
Swift Specific Co
Swift Building
Atlanta, Ga
Residents Bid Farewell After Scranton Visit
Children spend a couple weeks in Cincinnati visiting Mr and Mrs Patterson and Mr and Mrs McMullen who came from Scranton Pa and left yesterday by auto. Miss Virginia Pullen of Rural Retreat Va attends the Kyle Hutson wedding.
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Roanoke
Welch
Kyle Hutson
Mia
W. C. Cook
Ekmnite
W. C. Jr
Kimball
M. Kittineer
Alderon
BL. Draper
Toler
Northfors
Surday
W. F. Patterson
Pittsdorpe
Cincinnett
Mre
Patterson
Mire. McMullen
Scranton
Virginia Pullen
Rural Retreat
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