War trends and government control in 1917 economics
Henry Clews analyzes WWI era shifts with Germany Britain and the United States. He notes Austria Hungary fractures labor protests in Berlin and awaits American forces to force a knockout blow. He discusses price fixing government control over industry and the risks of state socialism alongside market stability and peace prospects.
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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 after war as markets show resilience
Monetary outlook steadier with good borrowers securing accommodation. Government may restrict new issues to essentials to strengthen outstanding debt and prep the market for the next Liberty loan. Banking resources rise to 47 percent, five year gain of 14 billion dollars. industrials show confidence amid profits fading but prospects bright in agriculture steel textiles and clothing.
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United States
Henry Clews
Women workers praised in Lord Northcliffe speech
Lord Northcliffe lauded Enzlage women for war work and asserted American women would not be slackers under pressure. The piece highlights women in cities and rural areas aiding soldiers despite household duties and promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a tonic for nervous exhaustion and life stages from girlhood to motherhood. It invites readers to contact Dr In valide's Hotel in Buffalo for confidential medical information.
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Lord Northcliffe
Enzlage
Dr. Pierce
Dr. Invalide’ Hotel
Buffalo
U-Boat Crews Awarded Decoration by Emperor William
The Vossloche Zeitung reports Emperor William created a special decoration for U-boat crews on the war anniversary. The honor recognizes meritorious work after three voyages and is available to officers and crews.
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Amsthedam
William
Vossloche Zeitung
Canada Adopts Fuel Conserving Measure
Ottawa Ontario February 5 An order by the council adopts a conservation plan for plants on February 6 10 and 11. The measure covers all unions ports and regions but excludes Western Canada and the Maritime provinces.
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Canada
Optawa
Ont
Canaan
Maritime
Belgium War Cripples Trained To Earn Livings In France
Belgium trains disabled soldiers in vocational and industrial schools in France to support themselves and aid the nation. At Port Villez the institute teaches forty two trades while supplying materials and equipment for war efforts, with many graduates finding work in France or on soldier pay.
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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 Promises Fast Backache Relief
An old advertisement touts St Jacobs Liniment for lumbago back pain with instant relief from soreness stiffness and pins. It claims the oil soothes without burning or skin discoloration and urges readers to ask a druggist for a trial bottle.
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St. Jacobe
St. Jacobs
T. Jacobs
Lin
Soldier Insurance Details With Stated Amounts
The article explains government war risk and family allowances for soldiers. It outlines how much family members receive based on dependents, half of the soldier’s pay allotments, and variations with promotions, plus compensation for total or partial disability and the option of life insurance up to 10,000. It cites Judge Julian W. Mack on insurance value and notes how to obtain detailed information from the War Department in Washington.
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Sammy
Division of Picture Committee On Public Information
Washington
Sam
Wliter
Julian W. Mack
War Department
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