War and government control surface in Clews review
Henry Clews assesses war prospects and the rise of state intervention. He argues Germany’s collapse is unlikely without a knockout blow and praises Allied momentum in France. He discusses government control of industry and price fixing, warning of state socialism and market distortions amid the war.
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New York
Austria-Fungary
Germany
Berlin
Hambere
France
Rome
Wilson
Uyder
Inzaea
Federal Reserve Board
Uch
Britain
Great Britain
United States
Financial outlook and market prospects after hostilities
Henry Clews surveys the monetary scene noting settled interest rates for good borrowers and government restraints on new issues. He cites a strong banking system with resources above 47 percent of dollars, agriculture and key industries driving general prosperity, and a hopeful outlook if peace arrives. He discusses railroad privatization debates and the potential impact of war profits on stock values and prices.
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United States
Henry Clews
American women urged to aid soldiers in war effort
Lord Northcliffe lauds Enzlage women for wartime work and asserts American women would meet the same test. The piece notes many women, despite burdens, contribute in towns and farms, while promoting Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a tonic for nervous prostration and life stresses.
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Lord Northcliffe
Enzlage
Dr. Pierce
Dr. Invalide’ Hotel
Buffalo
Kaiser decoration for U boat crews announced
The Vossloche Zeitung reports Emperor William created a special decoration for U boat crews on the anniversary of ruthless submarine warfare. The award recognizes meritorious work during the war and will be available for officers and crews after three voyages.
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Amsthedam
William
Vossloche Zeitung
Canada Adopts Fuel Conserving Plan
Ottawa announces an order by the council adopting a fuel conservation plan for February 9 10 and 11. The measure applies to urban plants and districts but excludes Western Canada and the Maritime provinces.
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Canada
Optawa
Ont
Canaan
Maritime
Belgium War Cripples Taught to Earn Livings
In France and Belgium crippled soldiers train in forty two trades at Port-Villez and Charleroi to supply uniforms shoes and factory outputs for the Belgian war effort. Amputees and one armed workers learn crafts from carpentry to typewriter operation and many take positions in France after graduation.
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New York
Belgium
France
Red Cross Institute
M. de Hroqueville
M. Dé Paean
Ccivil
Charleroi
Port-Villez
Seine
Baron Baeyens
Ile
Institute Militaire Helge de Re-education Professionelle Des Matiles
Port-Viller
St Jacobs Liniment Claims Fast Back Pain Relief
An advertisement touts St Jacobs Liniment as a quick, harmless remedy for backache lumbago and neuralgia. It promises instant relief with a soothing oil that won’t burn or discolor skin and urges readers to obtain a trial bottle from a druggist.
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St. Jacobe
St. Jacobs
T. Jacobs
Lin
Soldier Insurance Details With Family Benefits Described
The article explains government family allowances for soldiers and how much is sent home. It covers allotments from pay, varying benefits by family size, aides for dependents, and compensation for disability or death. It promotes war risk insurance up to 10000 with favorable rates and cites Judge Mack praising the program.
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Sam
Wliter
Washington
Julian W. Mack
War Department
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Pebruary
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P.M
Belglane
Shires
Justion
Galesburg
Ulinois
West
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