Great lumber mass meeting echoes optimism for reconstruction
Chicago hosted a two day national meeting of lumber men called by the National Lumber Manufacturers Association at government urging. Organizers favored ending government regulation as Reconstruction begins, with expectations the War Industries Board link will end when lumber price orders lapse in December. Judge E B Parker delivered an inspiring address warning of rising European demand for American building material.
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Optimism Guides U. S. Lumber Industry Outlook at Chicago Meet
Financiers bless ample funds for domestic business and expansion. Chicago speakers urge broadening American enterprise to dominate future industrial and commercial roles. Conference forecasts mills operating at full capacity for years as Europe demands vast lumber supplies, including England's plan to build 750000 houses.
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Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Ad Promotes Health
A historic want ad-style pitch for War Savings Stamps and Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic claims the product fortifies the system against colds influenza and grip by purifying and enriching the blood. It touts quinine and iron content and notes a pleasant taste with a 60 cent price. The message ends by promoting job printing services.
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The Difference Between White Lies and Black Lies
A quip notes that the moral line shifts with intent as the speaker observes that white lies exist to spare feelings while black lies serve self interest, implying others always prefer the harmless version. The joke rests on the idea that truth masks real motives.
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