Senate advances war revenue bill with 1920 tax rate debate
The Senate moved quickly on the war revenue bill aiming for passage before the holidays. Key provisions adopted include 1919 war excess profits rates of 30 to 8 percent, 1 to 6 percent individual surtaxes, and new per gallon beverage and non beverage spirits taxes. Repeal of higher postwar postage rates in July and adjustments to transport and oil taxes were approved, with further amendments anticipated.
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Senate
Penrose
Pennsylvania
Finance Committee
la Follette
Wisconsin
Thomas
Colorado
Hardwick
Georgia
Poslam Skin Treatment Advertisement Claims Rapid Relief
An advertisement promotes Poslam products for eczema and stubborn skin conditions. It asserts rapid soothing, itch cessation, and overnight clearing of red inflamed complexions, emphasizing safety and high concentration. Free samples available by writing Emergency Laboratories, 243 West 47th Street, New York City.
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Emergency Laboratories
West 47Th St
New York City
Laughter and War Echoes in a Pep Talk Tale
A World War I era piece titled SOME LAUGHS THAT PASSED THE CENSOR mixes humor and battlefield scenes. It features letters from a U S Army private, Windy Haskins, and Blutch Cooper describing bagnet fighting, camaraderie, and warnings to avoid boasting to French and British allies. The spoof piece showcases civilian and military voices, with copyright notes from 1918 and syndication details.
Bomb-Throwing Practice and Windy’s Milestone During War
A wartime diary entry recalls bomb throwing mishaps and winded progress as Windy Haskins improvises a gun repair in minutes for a live-fire drill. The French instructor and lieutenant react with pride, Windy earns a squad leadership role, and the writer notes personal praise and a budding romance with Jeanne before segueing to draft-age camaraderie and memories of Red Seaver, a former baseball star.
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Windy Haskins
Joe
Fathead
Windy
Bing
Jeanne
U. S
Red Seever
St. Looey
Cleveland
Jersey City
Athletics
White Sox
Brina P Pendleton Four-Masted Schooner Launched
The four masted schooner Brina P Pendleton of New York was launched at Bath Maine from Pendleton Brothers yard. Christened with champagne by Mrs Fields 8 Pendleton of Brooklyn the vessel awaits a commander before sailing to Newport News for general cargo. She will enter the Mediterranean trade and measures 220 feet with 1489 gross tons.
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Bath, Me
Brina P. Pendleton
New York
Pendleton Brothers
Fruit-A-Tives Ad Promises Health Benefit
Walter J. Marriott quotes recovery from liver and kidney trouble after using Fruit-a-tives tablets. Advertisement claims no sickness since starting, with pricing 50 cents per box, six for 2.50, trial size 25 cents. Available at dealers or Fruit-A-Tives Limited Ogdensburg NY.
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Lees Ave
Ottawa
Walter J. Marriott
Fruit-A-Tives Limited
Ogdewsburg
N. Y
Derailment blocks traffic in Maine
In North Berwick a locomotive two baggage cars and two express cars derailed from a Boston and Maine morning passenger train to Boston. Traffic on the eastern division was blocked for several hours. No one was injured.
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Portland
Boston & Maine Railroad
North Berwick
Boston
Smuts Expected to Remain in War Cabinet
The Daily Chronicle’s parliamentary correspondent reports Lt General Jan Christian Smuts probably will stay in his war cabinet post as long as the war cabinet continues, despite earlier reports he resigned, after arguing his services were no longer required with the war ending.
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London
British Wire Service
Daily Chronicle
Jan Christian Smuts
War Cabinet
Cabinet reshuffle signals smaller postwar British ministry
The British premier Lloyd George is expected to cut the cabinet to about twelve members after the elections with notable changes. Lord Milner likely to leave the war office and Sir Eric Geddes the admiralty, Austen Chamberlain may become chancellor of the exchequer, and a transport minister could be appointed to oversee nationalized railways before Lloyd George attends the Paris welcome for victorious generals and then meets President Wilson in France.
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Lord Milner
War Office
Eric Geddes
Admiralty
Austen Chamberlain
Andrew Bonar Law
Rc Geddes
Paris
London
France
Wilson
Women Urged to Help Drive for Free Cigarettes Fund
Two thousand Greater Boston girls are urged to volunteer this Saturday for the New England Tobacco Fund drive to supply free cigarettes to American soldiers in France. Speakers include Major General Clarence R. Edwards and Senator-elect Walsh with Lt. Mark A. King sharing experiences from the 101st Regiment. Major organizers include Mrs. George W. Bun nell, Mrs. Edwin A. Shuman, Miss Esta Mae Barr, and others from the 101st Auxiliary and K of C groups.
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Greater Boston
New England Tobacco Fund
France
Clarence R. Edwards
United States
Walsh
Tremont
Swoylston
Washington Streets
Symphony Hall
Mark A. King
101St Regiment
Edwards
George W. Bunnell
19St Engineers’ Auxiliary
Edwin A. Shuman
Ladies’ Auxiliary
C. Home
Esta Mae Barr
101St Auxiliary
M. I. Prior
Charles W. Holmes
Lowell
James J. Carmichael
Ambassador Davis Makes First Call in London
John W. Davis, the new American ambassador, visited the Foreign Office to meet Secretary Balfour in his first official call. He is to present credentials to King George within a few days.
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London
John W. Davis
Foreign Office
Balfour
King George
Bolivian cabinet formed amid Tacna Arica dispute
In La Paz on December 17 a new Bolivian cabinet was named to strengthen the government amid tensions with Chile and Peru over Tacna and Arica. Albert Gutierrez becomes foreign minister and Jose Santos Quinteros is minister of war.
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LA Paz
Bolivia
Chili
Peru
Tacna
Arica
Albert Gutierrez
Jose Santos Quinteros
California Syrup of Figs touted as safe child laxative
A vintage advertisement urges mothers to use California Syrup of Figs for irritable fevers and constipation in children. It promises gentle inside cleansing, notes the product is safe for babies to adults, warns against counterfeits, and directs readers to obtain the genuine bottle from the California Fig Syrup Company.
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California
California Fig Syrup Company
When Your Liver is out of Order
An advertisement urges readers to notice signs like a heavy head and dyspepsia and try Beecham's Pills to stimulate the liver, aid the stomach, regulate the bowels, and restore quick vitality with a dose or two.
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