May Mean Suspension of Liquor Industry
Washington reports that a prohibitory tax on foodstuffs used in distilling spirits was written into the war tax bill after debate. The new rate stands at sixty dollars per hundred pounds, up from twenty a bushel, and distillers warn it would force suspension of the industry. The section also bans imports of distilled spirits for four years. Other tax changes were approved, including reduced rates on athletic goods, cameras, patent medicines, cosmetics, and a scalpers’ ticket tax. The committee plans to present the bill in the Senate next week.
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Faris Papers Make Much Over Pershing News
Paris reports note Major General Pershing and his staff with extensive coverage. The articles praise his military record and family history, describe his appearance, and include a reinforced photograph. Maurice De Salesse and others frame the arrival as marking a new era uniting Europe and America.
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Cardui touted as a cure for womanly troubles by Tenn. woman
A Tennessee woman testifies Cardui relieved left side pain and weakness after childbirth. She credits Cardui with improving health over years and urges others to try the tonic for headaches nervousness and fatigue. All druggists carry the product. NC-132
Labor seeks firm wartime working pact with government
Grant Hamilton of the American Federation of Labor legislative committee issues a signed demand for the government to enter a definite wartime working agreement. The proposal, submitted April 19, aims to prevent strikes in government and munitions plants and sets up a final arbitration process via the National Defense Council and Metals Trades Department officials. No government reply has yet been received.
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Alta Celebrates Fifteenth Anniversary of Wool Mills in Parkersburg
Parkersburg West Virginia June 14 special the fifteenth anniversary of the United Wooler Mills Company in this city was celebrated with a large parade by hundreds of employees and an afternoon athletic program. A banquet followed with city officials and business leaders present and a gift presented to W A Hersch, president and founder, by the employees.
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West Virginia Enacts Sweeping Vagrancy Law During War
Governor Cornwell announces Senate bill No. 7 to curb idleness by enforcing work duties on able bodied residents aged 16 to 60. The law, effective June 19, authorizes fines up to 100 dollars and mandatory public labor for violators, with enforcement through justices, mayors, and police judges across counties.
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Nebraska marks semicentennial with Roosevelt speech
With Theodore Roosevelt and many distinguished guests in attendance Nebraska today celebrated the semicentennial of statehood. The program featured an address by Roosevelt on Americanism and a grand parade highlighting Nebraska’s growth over the past fifty years.
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Liberty Loan Hits Home Stretch as Flags Fly
Reported Liberty Loan subscriptions reach 1 543 000 000 with a $157 000 000 shortage noted. County areas show heavy demand for $50 and $100 bonds alongside citywide efforts. Philadelphia events honor flags and state emblems as part of a patriotic program.
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