Zone system proposed to improve coal distribution nationwide
Washington dispatches describe a practical plan to meet coal shortages by routing coal from nearby mines to consuming centers via the shortest routes. Pittsburgh, a major demand center, would see coal from Virginia, West Virginia, and Maryland used locally. The government would suspend contracts under war conditions to enable an efficient distribution, a step welcomed as necessary for the nation's needs.
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Virginia
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Maryland
McAdoo
The President's Water Power Bill debates
The article analyzes President Wilson and Congress on water power policy. It discusses total U S hydroelectric potential, government ownership, and proposals for a Federal Power Commission to centralize control, balancing public rights with private capital. It notes competing bills, state roles, and prospects for rapid development amid coal shortages.
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The Lonely Man and His Kindred Souls
A reflective meditation on loneliness and the desire for shared life. The speaker seeks companionship and equality among kindred spirits to endure life’s ups and downs together.
Winter Wit's At The Breakfast Table Poem Fragment
A collage of quips and topical jests from wartime era readers quotes humor and reflections on weather prices and daily life. It includes references to Germany Kaiser Willard and domestic scenes alongside the American Prayer for coal and warmth.
Connecticut and Suffrage in the Senate and House
The piece argues Connecticut must decide on a federal woman suffrage amendment and notes a close House vote favoring sending the measure to the states. It urges the next General Assembly to submit the issue to voters and suggests Connecticut’s sentiment is shifting while Connecticut senators reportedly oppose state submission.
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Senate
House
Hartford
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Your Boy and Mine Soldier No Stranger to Home Front
A reflection on conscription transforming the image of the national army. The citizen-soldier is now seen as your boy or mine, a brother or husband, sharing home tastes and aims. Pershing notes American soldiers live cleaner lives, uniting a nation in resolve to defend democracy.
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National Army
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France
Holcomb appoints dairy commissioner amid merit concerns
Governor Holcomb assigns Thomas Holt as dairy commissioner to replace the late Frank Stadtmueller. Me. Malt, a Democrat and deputy for four years, is praised as the best available candidate, illustrating the merit system in action and a move beyond party lines.
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Council of Jewish Women to Hold Meeting for Work
The Bridgeport Council of Jewish Women and the Sisterhood of the Work Avenue Temple plan an afternoon meeting at 2790 to continue Red Cross activities. Mrs Ta Sperry will address members on Red Cross work while Mrs Louis Souitnon leads Geminides.
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Diagnosis by The Medical Editor
A reader asks why she feels exhausted despite a doctor saying she is well. The piece contrasts a unhappy wife with a difficult, heavy drinking husband who is loud and disagreeable. Advice urges the husband to alter habits and seek exercise to become healthier and more content.
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Tie
Flo
Bass
Towns Fail to Comply with Enumeration Grant
A garbled report describes a statewide push on enumeration and education concerns. It mentions counties and towns facing penalties, with figures referencing fines and counts, though the exact names and places are unclear due to OCR errors.
Pneumonia Dangers and Prevention for All Ages
A health piece warns pneumonia is a winter risk tied to war pestilence and famine. It describes germ causes and how the illness begins with chills fever and body aches, and notes that weakened people especially the elderly drinkers and the malnourished are most vulnerable. It stresses prevention through dry warmth rest and proper breathing.
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Brewster enters Kansas governor race for Republican nomination
S. M. Brewster, attorney-general and former state senator, formally announces his candidacy for Kansas governor as a Republican. In Gloucester Massachusetts the recent municipal election recount shows errors in every candidate's tally across all precincts, ranging from two to sixty four votes. St Louis liquor dealers plan to campaign to keep Missouri wet in the upcoming prohibition vote, with a campaign fund reportedly at one hundred thousand dollars. The Democratic national committee creates a woman's advisory committee, naming one woman from each state to be appointed by respective national committeemen.
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S. M. Brewster
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State Senate
Gloucester
Mass
St. Louis
Missouri
Democratic Party
Washington
Democratic National Committee
Beauty in Everyday Life Prompts Quiet Praise
George Matthew Adams writes Pepper Talks urging appreciation of beauty in all things. He cites Rodin and George Cray Barnard, noting beauty shines when art and life align, and urges readers to seek and reflect beauty in rivers, trees, and streets.
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George Cray Barnard
Escaping Gas Kills Family In Brooklyn Home
Three people, John Lombardi a 27 year old musician, his wife Jennie 24, and their infant son, died after a gas stove jet was left open. Jennie heated milk for the baby and the family was overcome by gas. Lombardi was found alive but died later. Neighbor Mrs. Margaret Jane reported the scene and police and firemen arrived with an ambulance.
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Margaret Jane
Geo Chandler to Address Noon C of C Luncheon
Hon. George Z Chandler of Rocky Hill and Judge Harrison Wromman of New York will address a January luncheon at the Strathl a d hotel for Faire field county speakers. The War Council publicity committee will outline rally purposes and methods, with War mobilization plans for the county.
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