German health insurance seen as German propaganda warned against
Frederick L Hoffman of Newark argues at a thrift conference that German compulsory health insurance failed in Germany and could not work in the United States. He says the system aimed to curb the socialist movement and imposed coercion, deception, and moral decline, warning Americans to resist similar trends and maintain personal and political liberty.
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New York
United States
Frederick L. Hoffman
Newark
New Jersey
Thin City
Hoffman
Germany
Mr. Hartman
Social Democratic Party
German Empire
Ministry of Voluntary Service
Christian Science Monitor
Fast Cruisers Sought for Commercial Use in Detroit
Detroit December 24 fast express cruisers are sought for commercial use when not racing. Commodore A A Sebants of the Detroit Yacht Club says hydroplane racing is fading and practical powerboats over 60 mph seen in the Gold Cup era have little use outside sport. The government during the war did not value those hydroplanes and current leaders favor speed boats built for navy needs rather than racing machines.
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Detroit
Commodore A. A. Sebants
Detroit Yacht Club
Commodore Schantzs
Bohants
Navy
Grobe’s Bromo Quinine Laxative Tablets Promote Quick Relief
Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets claim to stop cough and headache while acting on symptoms. Each box bears B. W. Grove’s signature, suggesting a branded remedy for night or cold discomfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peepee
B. W. Crove
Kidney trouble not easily recognized by the public
An examining physician notes kidney disease is often missed by applicants for life insurance. A druggist reports Swamp Root, an herbal remedy, has helped many overcome such conditions. The ad promotes Swamp-Root as a trusted treatment and offers a sample bottle by mail from De Kilmer Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naurance Camponte
Ge Resson
Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N.Y
Cheyenne
Regional director Amy stops over en route to coast
The regional director of the U S school army visits Cheyenne to confer with J O Creager on a Washington conference's educational aims. He cites slogans about garden and school programs and notes a massive pledge to grow food through school gardens, with Wyoming awaiting its share.
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U.S. School
Amy
Army of the Western
Utaten
Wyoming
C. A. Stebbins
Cheyenne
J. O. Creager
Stebbins
California
Washington, D. C
Francis
Claxton
Lane
Win
Hld
Washington
Bureau of Education
Department of the Interior
U. S
Grage M. Shepherd
State of Schools of Idaho
Pg Agenic Gy Aagies
Idsho
Weather Summary From U S Weather Bureau Report
Weather report shows clear conditions with a high of 44 degrees and a low of 25 degrees for the day. Mean temperature about 24 degrees, with a 6 degree rise in the last 24 hours. Winds from the west gusting to 42 mph, precipitation since January 1838 measured in inches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. & Department of Agricultura
Laches
Aviation praised for frontline and postwar air strength
Lord Weir hails Royal Air Force achievements in the war at an exhibition in London. He notes air power’s role from artillery observation to night photography and bombing, the impact on German forces, and the need to support commercial aviation while continuing military development.
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London
Eng
Gee
Lord Weir
Air Council
Royal Air Force
France
Germany
Great Britain
White
British Empire
Patraerdipahy van Gutsteott
Flying Bowte
Heligoland
Feet
Durazzo
Navy
Fnr
Idto
Jéy
Royal Air
Christian
Buckingham Palace’s History and Alterations Through the Ages
The article traces Buckingham Palace from the 1703 Duke of Sheffield home to the crown acquiring and demolishing it for the present palace. It notes William V’s dislike, Victoria’s front addition costing 750000, and later exterior rebuilds around 1903 and a five year period with King Degree.
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Buckingham Palace
London
Wisen
Europe
Duke of Sheffield
Tewan
William
Victoria
King Degree
Death Notice for the Kaiser Issued by Belgians Moves Readers
Ghent residents publish a mock funeral notice declaring the death of Kaiser Wilhelm II. The piece names the Belgian royal family and Prussian figures as villains, calling for public curses and noting the funeral will pass through streets disinfected with yew water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cal
Ghent
Belgium
William Hohenzollern
Charles Winsel
aAlbert
Elizabeth
Leopold
Charles
Marie-Jose
Wallonia
Guilifot
William
Fritz
Admiral von Kfisch
von Tirpitz
Krupp
Allies Brothers
Alsace-Lorraine
Militardn
Clubs Seek to Trade Bobby Roth Outfielder
In Cleveland on December 24 observers report six clubs Detroit New York Philadelphia Washington Chicago and Boston have shown interest in outfielder Bobby Roth. President Dyno aims to trade Roth before the 1919 season and Dunn insists on return of playing strength rather than cash.
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Cleveland
Bobby Roth
Dyno
Roth
Dunn
Detroit
New York
Phlladelphia
Washington
Chicago
Boston
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Couls Health Insurance
Insurance Oftem
Weather Report
Eariritigh
Lord Welk
First National Bank
WSS
Liberty
Ait Mi
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