French British Make Gains Near St Quentin Front
Allied forces push along a six mile arc southeast and north of St Quentin with British advances into Metz en Couture and several villages as French operations bombard Reims and press toward the city. Turkey and Mesopotamia actions accompany wartime moves in London and Washington.
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Wilson calls for declaration of war against Germany
President Wilson addresses a joint session urging Congress to declare a state of war with Germany. He cites unrestricted submarine warfare, German espionage, and autocratic aims to dominate the world, pledging mobilization of army and navy and broad cooperation with Allies. He emphasizes no quarrel with German people and the need for a league of democracies.
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House Votes for War as Rankin Breaks Silence
The House adopted the war resolution 373 to 50 at 3 am after seventeen hours of debate. Miss Rankin of Montana abstained echoed by pacifist dissent led by Rep Kitchin. Speaker Clark signed the measure and the chamber adjourned awaiting the president's signature.
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Government plans to raise army by draft and volunteers
Washington reports that after the war resolution passage the government will fill the regular army and national guard to 800000 by draft unless volunteers enlist quickly. It also plans to call 500000 young men aged 19 to 25 into service by selective conscription in August or September.
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New Taxes Discussed to Support War Effort
Washington April 6 The treasury is moving toward a bond issue likely to raise the $3 400 000 000 asked today for the army and navy though no definite plan has emerged yet.
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Belgian Relief Ship Trevier Sunk Near Scheveningen
London press report that the Belgian relief ship Trevier was torpedoed and sunk by a submarine off Scheveningen to Ymuiden in a disputed incident.
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Trevier
Schevening
Alberta farmer details six year farming venture on Manitoba quarter
A Manitoba farm story outlines an Alberta borrower's six year experience. He started with 400 dollars and a run down farm, rebuilt buildings, and expanded to 125 turkeys 400 chickens 12 cattle four horses with wells and root cellars. Income includes 600 to 1000 dollars from garden produce 20 to 40 tons of timothy hay 50 to 80 dollars per cow and 600 dozen eggs selling surplus hens and turkeys for market.
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Miss Howler Learns to Sing in Paris
A brief item notes Miss Howler says she learned to sing in Paris. It adds that she cannot sing well in her current town.
Papes Diapepsin Promises Quick Stomach Relief
A health ad touts Pape's Diapepsin as a fast safe remedy for indigestion dyspepsia and gas. It claims instant relief once in the stomach and urges readers to keep a fifty cent case on hand for meals that upset digestion.
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Beauty Show Profit Question Stirs Local Talk
Residents debate whether the upcoming beauty show will yield significant profits with optimistic remarks highlighting a potentially handsome return. The exchange frames financial expectations as a key measure of the event’s success.
Freezone promises fast corn relief with simple drops
A Cincinnati authority touts Freezone as the answer to painful corns and calluses. A few drops directly on the tender area ease soreness, loosen the corn or callus, and let it be lifted out root and all without pain. The small bottle is inexpensive and gentle on the skin. If unavailable, ask your druggist to source it.
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A Hot One
The brief notes suggest heated opinions from Crabbe about people who disgust him and Cuttings on reciprocity. The exchange hints at personal tensions and a sense of fairness guiding reactions.
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