Plans to gather opinions on postwar peace
Atlantic City hosts a series of conferences starting tomorrow with war service committees from more than 300 industries. They aim to form 36 groups and ten master groups to federate business interests for postwar reconstruction, price regulation, antitrust laws, and government coordination.
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Atlantic City
United States
Chamber of Commerce of the
Organization of War Service Committees
War Industries Board
Determ
Conservation Week Aims World Relief Through Food Saved
The Food Administration proclaims December 17 as Conservation Week to urge Americans to save and share food for relief in Europe. Emphasis on surplus exports, despite lean feeds and fodder, with a focus on meats fats and dairy and the need for milk for stricken nations.
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Food Administration
Conservaton
Europe
The
United States
Belgium
France
Mediterranean
India
Australia
Questions for Reconstruction Policy and Industry Adaptation
List of topics for discussion with government on reconstruction including contract cancellations, war plant disposition, ongoing conservation, labor relations, demobilization absorption, foreign trade, government partnerships, agency needs, price stabilization, financing, use of on hand materials, uniform costing, methods to reduce waste, and public education campaigns. Also plans to compile extensive data on industrial and labor conditions for business, Congress, and executive branches.
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Congress
Protecting Young Trees From Mice Rabbits And Debris
Raking away rubbish around young fruit trees reduces mouse and rabbit damage as they nest in straw weeds or trash and feed on bark. Use tree protectors such as cornstalks wooden veneers tar or wire. remove protectors in spring to avoid insect breeding and tramped snow to block access.
Austrians Rampage Across Udine Area In World War I
Austria's forces burned theatres hotels and palaces in Udine and surrounding quartiers as Italy recaptured territory. Minerva theater in Udine was set ablaze by Austro German troops while the Hotel d Italia, Angell palace and Pecile mayoral palace were ruined. Sixty houses destroyed including Volpe Riccioli Giacomelli and Caligaria establishments. Countess stayed at occupancy site.
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Rome
Italy
Udine
Minerva Theater
Hotel d'Italia
Angell
Pecile
Gaspardis
Mercato Vecchio
Plus
del Torso
Aquileia
Volpe
Riccioli Giacomelli
Caligaria
Signor Morpurgo
Austro Italian War Scenes Reported by Corriere della Sera
Luigi Barsini in the Corriere della Sera recounts thrilling scenes as Austrian forces surrender and Italian troops occupy the redeemed territory. Entire Austrian brigades beg for capture, preferring to stay with Italians for food and safety. Free officers resist general officers requests for loyalty while seeking sustenance and shelter.
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Rome
Luigi Barsini
Corriere Della Sera
Austr
Americans Find Plenty of Food as Advance Into Germany
The American army reports the advance into Germany slowed by few bridges over the Saar and Moselle rivers. Towns are quiet with no fogs or decorations, and locals offer courteous directions. Germans sell goods at wartime prices, while children show curiosity as American troops move through.
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Mr. Hoover
Wade
Hangry Sill- Hous
Associated Press
Germany
Sautr
Moselle
Floor Leader Mann Delays Policy On Speaker Candidacy
Washington Dec 2 Representative Mann of Illinois resumed active leadership of the Republicans in the house after months illness. He said he would make no announcement on candidacy for speaker until consulting with Republican membership.
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Washington
Mann
Jilino’s
German U-boat 15 interned after strange adventure
Reports from Washington state indicate a German submarine arrived at Barcelona ten days after armistice and will be interned by the Spanish government. In Olympia Washington officials announce Washington’s new drastic prohibition law becomes operative this month. Possessing even half a pint of liquor can lead to arrest with fines or jail. possession for sale makes you a felon with 1 to 5 years in state prison.
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Associated Press
Washington
Barcelona
Srate Department
Olympia
Wash
Anti-Saloon League
United States
United States District’ Attorney
Seattle
Hunters Deployed in Arizona War on Predatory Wildlife
Arizona state and federal officials expand extermination efforts against predatory animals causing stock losses. Thirteen skilled hunters are employed to target predators and rodents affecting range livelihoods, part of a joint government campaign.
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Phoenix
Aziz
Arizona
Wanted Furnished or Unfurnished Housing Rooms
Classified notice seeking furnished or unfurnished housing rooms. Contact phone number 129 and refer to Ward for location and availability.
Western women urged to push federal suffrage victory
A speech by Miss Alice Paul highlights the shift in support for a federal woman suffrage amendment. She cites Western women’s pivotal role, recalls a trip to a Butte copper mine to rally miners, and urges continued pressure in Washington to secure the one Senate vote needed. The talk frames party coalitions and anti suffrage resistance as obstacles to be overcome by voter pressure.
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Alice Paul
National Woman's Party
Permarion
House
Senate
Ntional
House of Representatives
Washington
National Women's Party
Butte
Mont
Germany
Cabot Lodge
Martin
Lodge
West
Government estimates show war costs persist in peacetime
Financial plans presented to Congress project outlays for the next fiscal year at 7.44 billion dollars with 5.21 billion for war and navy needs. Navy and army bills cover troop returns from Europe, fortifications, merchant marine funding, shipbuilding, recruiting, and river improvements.
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Associated Preas
Washington
War and Navy Departments
Congress
War Department
Europe
Navys Department
Shipping Board
Noted Protections and Roles for Women in History
The text notes that Old Scandinavia protected women by law, acknowledges few women physicians in Japan who achieved success, mentions the first English woman actor Mrs. Marshall at Drury Lane in 1663, and cites cafeteria work manicuring and shampooing as trades girls may learn in New York public schools.
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Old
Scandinavia
Japan
England
Women of War Era Push Rights and Roles Worldwide
The article reports on Mrs Ballington Booth serving overseas with American soldiers in France. It notes the Women’s Municipal League of New York campaign to double its 1200 members, Britain’s National Federation of Women Workers at about 60 000, and Princess Mary’s France tour to study women in war work. It mentions Women in Industry as a topic at the Academy of Political Science in New York, postwar labor issues in London over government office messengers, Michigan’s half million women planning to run for major state offices, Calgary women urging a Canadian woman advisor to the peace conference, and a convocation to judge Mistress Anne Hutchinson’s religious views.
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Ballington Booth
The
Volunteers of American
France
Woman's Municipal League of
New York City
Great Britain
National Federation of Women Workers
Princess Mary
Academy of Political Science
London
Michigan
Alrady
Dominion
Calgary
America
Anne Hutchinson
Kidney Trouble Beaten by Foley Kidney Pills
C E Brewer of Village Springs Alabama describes a severe three week kidney trouble with pain and immobility. After taking Foley Kidney Pills he improved after the first doses and was completely cured with no recurrence, calling the remedy the best kidney remedy in the world. Sold everywhere.
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C. EB. Brewer
Village Springs
Ala
Adv
Acid Stomach Linked to Bad Blood and Headaches
An article warns that over acidity harms digestion and blood quality, causing facial blemishes and headaches. It promotes EATONIC as a remedy to neutralize excess acid, improve digestion, and restore energy and sleep, with a money back guarantee.
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Eatonics
Eatonic
Watonic
Batonic
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