Illinois plan for motor truck toll road bill
An editorial discusses state highway funding shifting to user fees, highlighting Illinois proposal to fund a new one thousand mile motor truck toll road. It argues high truck costs reflect road wear and could replace traditional tolls, with revenues covering construction and debt. It compares practices in Connecticut Illinois Pennsylvania and nationwide, endorsing user-pay for new expressways.
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Connecticut
Illinois
Pennsylvania
First American aerial mail route to link New York Philadelphia Washington
The Aerial Post reports that starting May 1 a daily air mail service will operate between New York, Philadelphia and Washington. Two planes will run daily, each carrying 300 pounds of mail, weather permitting, with hangars and landing sites prepared, and intermediate relay points to speed deliveries. The service aims to beat telegrams on certain routes and may involve army cooperation and shared costs between the War Department and Post Office.
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Washington
New York
Philadelphia
York
Post Office Department
Atlantic City
Jersey
New York State
New England
New York City
Senate
Orville Wright
Fort Myer
Sheppard
Congress
Fost Ofice Department
St. Louis
Post Ofice Department
Alaska
Aero Club of America
Alasia
Europe
United States
Army
Navy
Army Lf
War Department
Post Office
Names in the News Soviet Council term origins
The article explains the origin and meaning of the word Soviet as a council or committee. It notes its application to many organizations during the 1917 revolution and its roots in the Petrograd Council of Workmen's and Soldiers' Delegates, with earlier councils in Russia dating to 1903.
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Petro Brad
Russia
Foreign advertist stati mix of agency data
Fragmented OCR text lists street addresses in Boston and New York with telephone numbers and notes on news agencies. It references the Audit Bureau of Circulation and The Associated Press, indicating rights and attribution for local news.
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Stati
Lullus Mathews
Ats Street
Boston
Madison Avenue
New York
Hartford Building
Chicago
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Associated Press
Atehee
A Line o Cheer Keeps Hearts Youthful in Time
Poem-like verse urges keeping boyish heart and loyal friends. It contrasts aging with enduring cheer and youthful spirit, noting time may dim appearance while hearts remain young through shared joy and steadfastness.
Waves of War Echo at the Breakfast Table
A mosaic of wartime quips and political asides from a 1918 era page. Brief notes touch on Liberty bonds, German military aims, Ro manian oil, Hindenburg, Foch, Joffre, and the Washington plaza project, with verse by Frank L. Stanton. The piece mixes satire, public sentiment, and patriotic appeals in concise snippets.
Not Too Late to Save the World War Effort
A wartime editorial urges that despite doubts about time, America must persevere in World War I. It asserts the nation is engaged and growing stronger in weaponry and navy, and that victory requires exhausting Germany in men and money, continuing force from now on.
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America
Congress
Britain
France
Wilson
Germany
Rising Spirit Rally Denounces Socialists in Bridgeport
A Bridgeport crowd honors Colonel Charles W. Burpee of Hartford who led a Home Guard delegation to a Socialist meeting. He framed liberty as protection for the minority and majority rule, urging support for the government and warning Socialists to heed the coming warnings to avoid harsher measures.
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Bridgeport
Charles W. Burpee
Hartford
Hartford Home Guard
Ther Assembly
Control in the Air War Presses Air Power Growth
The article stresses air superiority as crucial in the war, praising Allied performance over the Western front and urging rapid U.S. production. It advocates sending thousands of aircraft monthly to Europe and using the best available motors to maximize impact.
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France
Britain
Italy
United States
Depth bomb concept to defend ships against submarines
An American invention using a depth bomb principle shows promising test results. The system would Felix extend beyond destroyers, equipping merchant vessels to deter submarine threats from safer distances.
Description of stomach ulcer and treatment options
An early health column explains ulcer of the stomach, its varieties, and risks such as perforation and bleeding. It notes diet of easily digested foods, avoidance of milk in some cases, and possible medical or surgical treatment depending on diagnosis. It also includes reader questions on ichthyosis, skin discharge, and other ailments with suggested home care and when to seek medical advice.
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Chamber of Commerce Secretary to Attend National Convention
George J. Cove, secretary of Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce, heads to Washington to attend the annual convention of secretaries of Chamber of Commerce organizations of the United States. He plans to visit western metropolitan areas and return by Friday.
Time and the garden in a busy life
The author rails at Mr Class for wasting time on politics and golf while advocating time for gardening. He urges going to bed earlier to gain mornings for tending the garden and argues there is time for any task if one will it.
Washington Park M. E. Board Elects Officers
Washington Park M. E. Church elected officers last evening with W. B. Gilbert re elected treasurer. Other officers named included George G. Conklin financial secretary W B Cornwall benevolent secretary Frederick Rhodes recording secretary and finance committee chair. Fiscal year 1917 1918 closing April 1 reported 6169 in receipts 1210 from benevolence qualities and 800 from the women's branch move.
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Gilbert
Washington Park M. E
George G. Conklin
Cornwall
Frederick Rhodes
Park Entrance Delayed by Local Politics
Beachwoott park entrance remains unsettled amid political differences. Heath's woods, bought by the ark board for public reservation at about 350,000, lacks an official highway into the tract and no west entrance, delaying public access until arrangements are made.
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Beachwoott Park
Heath's Woods
Ark Board
Maine Primary Set for June as Ford Lone Issue
LIVE political gossip notes Republicans aim to seize Congress with a Maine primary in June and September elections. A U S senator and four district reps will be chosen. Henry Ford becomes a debated figure in nonpartisan support talks for the Wilson administration, with his recent wartime pledge cited as fueling momentum.
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Maine
United States
Henry Ford
Wilson
Ford
Battle at City Hall trench battle entertains 4000 crowd
In Springfield last night a Home Guard drill simulating trench warfare drew about 4000 spectators behind police ropes on Bank John and Broad streets. The Fourth Regiment reinforced by Captain J A H Robinson repelled two fierce assaults, with hand to hand combat on the parapet and searchlights flashing as ambulances moved wounded to a field hospital. Sergeant Oscar E Johnson spoke from the reviewing stand praising the realism.
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Springfield
J. A. H. Robinson
Home
Bank
John
Haml
No Man's Land
Ralph T. Beers
Arthur Jiuell
Home Guard
City Half Green
Oscar TE. Johnson
Princess Pat's
Canadian Light Infantry
Vimy Ridge
Sarjeant Johnson
Look Ahead From Past to Progress and Duty
In a fervent call to forward thinking, the piece urges embracing the future while learning from the past. It cites wartime grit at Vimy Ridge, notes mass subscriptions and behaviors of officials, and credits leadership with inspiring action, aiming to unite readers in progress.
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Janine
Trotzky
Knights of Liberty
Pershing
Peershone
Joffre
Foch
Bill
Frank L. Stanton
Atlanta Constitution
Andrew F.cior, M. D
Currier
Andrew
TIME
Washington Park
M. E. Board
Pepper
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Canana
Park Avenue
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Post Office Ovart
Woodrow Wilson
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