Army size debate in U S House blocks final vote
In Washington Feb 12 debate on the army appropriation bill covered a permanent force of 500000 and a total War Department budget of 1100 million for the next fiscal year. Lawmakers questioned future strength while praising General Pershing and National Guard service.
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Can't Beat Tiz When Feet Hurt
A vintage advertisement touts Tiz as instant relief for sore feet. It promises painless feet and happy dancing after a foot bath, claiming Tiz draws out toxins and reduces swelling, with a 25 cent box available at drug or department stores.
Demobilizing To Continue In United States
Washington reports Colonel J R McAndrews of the Army General Staff says demobilization will proceed with gradual reductions in all units and utilities. Discharges will speed as men can be spared and depend on overseas returns and domestic unit cuts.
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Free Speech and Labor Delegates at International Conference
Paris reports the seventh meeting of the commission on international labor legislation. Article IV was adopted allowing government employers and workers to speak and vote independently at the international labor conference. Delegates previously spoke for nations. now unions may voice and vote as a unit. The commission also approved an international labor office to be based in the League of Nations capital under a director's control. The session closed with a Lincoln birthday tribute.
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Talk Over Farms for Returning Soldiers
A legislative committee debated providing farms for returning Massachusetts soldiers with Dr. Elwood Mead of California outlining a federal plan. The drive, nicknamed back to the land, seeks state participation to settle veterans on national land with Interior Department cooperation.
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Legislative Committee On Reconstruction
Noonan s Hair Petrole advertised by Boston firm
Noonan s Hair Petrole billed as a scientific petroleum based tonic praised by barbers for restoring vitality, removing dandruff and adding luster. Treatments offered at barber shops for fifteen cents, with home use sold by druggists, hairdressers and department stores. Price one dollar per bottle from T Noonan & Sons Co Boston at 38 Portland St.
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Deaths Ferguson
John P Ferguson son of the late George and Johanna Ferguson died February 11. Funeral Mass at SS Peter and Paul Church Friday February 14 at 9 burial private at Ole Hast Cemetery. He was a member of ILA.
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Kaiser Fate Shifts as Allies Scrutinize Germany
The piece notes French demand for sterner action toward Germany and British convergence with that stance. It cites Berne Socialist conference as showing German Socialists unreconciled and questions American clemency policies. President Wilson is said not to fear Senate critique and expects public backing after full League of Nations details are shared.
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Wilson
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India
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Lloyd George
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League
Art
Britain
Republican Workingmen of America
Allies Agree to Curb Hun Defiance and Shape Postwar Terms
The report cites Allied plans to force Germany into submission through a conquered-state status, with Berlin to be occupied if needed and essential goods withheld until cooperation. It notes debates at the peace conference over League of Nations plans, a denied French threat of an international army, and Lloyd George's remarks on Bolshevik challenges and aid strategy.
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Friedrich Ebert
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Berlin
League of Nations
France
Robert Cecil
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France seeks permanent international force to deter German aggression
The French government urged the League of Nations to create a standing international military force. Leon Bourgeois argued for a force large enough to prevent a breach of peace and to restore it through collective action. France warned that without such a force, a German surprise attack could be devastating and France would wait months for allies to act.
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Russia
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Bryce thanks U S for aid in war and after
Viscount Bryce, former British ambassador to the United States, at the Lincoln's birthday luncheon of the English Speaking Union and the Atlantic Union praises American aid in winning the war and moral support for the allies. He urges reconstruction help at the Paris conference, citing Armenia as needing aid. He credits America’s schools and hospitals and its neutral stature in postwar tasks.
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Atlantic Union
Great Britain
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Armenia
Lord Bryce
East
League of Nations project to be submitted before Wilson exits
Paris reports the League of Nations Commission aims to present the definite text of its proposal to the powers before President Wilson leaves. The decision suggests the league will require members to pledge to defend territorial integrity and treaty safeguards, without creating a super state.
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Torchy Brand Returns in A Frame-Up for Stuffy
Torchy the character resumes his familiar antics in Sewell Ford's story A Frame-Up for Stuffy set for next week's Boston Post Sunday Magazine. The tale blends amusing situations with colorful characters and the distinctive Torchy humor.
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Boston: Post
Peace conference denied creating an international army
Lord Robert Cecil denied reports from Paris that the League of Nations Commission favored an international army and that the United States and Britain conceded a point to France. He said the commission would not approve such a plan and suggested the story came from an enemy of the peace conference.
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League of Nations Commission
Paris
United States
Great Britain
France
Lord Roberts
Lloyd George details peace talks and Russia challenge
In Parliament Lloyd George argues for a League of Nations and outlines the Russia issue as a major problem at Paris peace talks. He warns against indefinite campaigns in Russia, defends the Principe Islands talks, and stresses the need to speed up agreements while balancing eastern and western German boundaries.
Supreme War Council Plans Hard Peace With Germany
Paris dispatch says the Supreme War Council plans to lock Germany into a military position blocking any resumption of hostilities. It notes German allies keep war material for a large army, and demands a forceful peace rather than a white settlement. The council also weighs Polish armistice demands over stolen agricultural machinery and considerations of troops, blockade, and Turkey and Bulgaria.
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Supreme War Council
Navas
Germany
Havas
Turkey
Bulgaria
Economic and Military Pressure on Germany
Paris Hebreport notes the Supreme Council today set conditions for renewing the armistice with Germany. The official announcement lists participants and outlines the terms agreed upon for renewed cooperation and pressure.
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Iron in Blood Boosts Strength and Vitality Claims
An advertisement extols Nuxated Iron as rapidly building strong red blood to energize men and women. It argues iron deficiency weakens body and mind, then touts organ ic iron as easily absorbed, non staining, and superior to prior tonics, urging readers to test their endurance now.
Worldwide War Council Agrees on New Armistice Terms
A sub committee report presented to the Supreme War Council outlines terms mixing military and economic measures. It notes unanimous support from leaders including Wilson, Foch, Itaig, Petaru, Pershing, and Miaz with Bliss and Davis steering economic provisions. Germany is asked for details on war material shipments as a condition for implementing the terms.
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Itaig
Marshal Petaru
Pershing
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Mulitary
Tasker H. Bliss
Norman Davis
Supreme War Council
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War Council
Conference urges release of all wartime prisoners
An international women's conference in Berne paused a resolution demanding release of all war prisoners and interned persons. Delegates from Entente and Central Powers plan to send a delegation to President Wilson to back his peace program and seek the elimination of militarist teaching in schools.
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Ce Tral
Pres Dent Wilson
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Hood's Sarsaparilla Family Health Remedy Ad
An old advertisement promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla Peptiron and Hood's Pills as a new combination family treatment. It claims regular use purifies blood builds strength and regulates the system and urges readers to obtain all or any part from a druggist.
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