Editorial calls for action against armor plate blackhanders
The piece accuses Penrose Lodge and Raith of pressuring Congress to raise armor plate prices by 200 per ton, threatening a $24 million cost on current work. It urges Congress to seize armor plants and exposes a bold call for preparedness and wartime measures against conspirators in the Senate and industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penrose
United States Senate
Lodge
Massachusetts
Raith
Michigan
Congress
United States
War prompts dye shortage alarm and home industry potential
The piece argues wartime disruption from Germany’s dye monopoly hurts U S mills and consumer goods. It notes America lacks dye production but has raw materials and talent to build a domestic dye industry, urging vigilance and preparedness as the war affects prices and availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Holland
United States
A New Remedy for Kidneys Bladder and Uric Acid Troubles
Appealing to readers with kidney and bladder trouble to quit harsh salts and alcoholic medicines. Promotes Dr Pierce products Alluric Aparle Sebdlets and Anuric for removing uric acid, offers free medical advice from Dr Pierce’s Surgical Institute Buffalo NY after urine sample submission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
Merce
Surgical Institute
Buffalo
N. Y
Pierce
Hihia
Pieree
Wanted an Enociner in the New Year Town Forward Spirit
An editorial urges progressive town action in the new year. It contrasts enterprising citizens with town knockers, calling for galvanizing dull residents, rallying leadership, and pushing growth by keeping up with progress and outdoing neighboring towns. It appeals for work, investment, and a strong town engine driven by a capable leader and fueled by residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Groan
Lot
British Governor Among Passengers Captured by German Raider
Sir Edward Merewether, governor of Sierra Leone, traveled on the Appam when it was captured by the German raider Moone or Taula. He was brought to the United States as a prisoner under Lieutenant Berge, the naval officer in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Merewether
Sierre Leon
Africa
England
Moone
Taula
United States
Berge
Keating Bill Supports Child Labor Reform in House
The Keating anti child labor bill wins favorable House committee support and is expected to pass the chamber. It bases federal control on interstate commerce and holds shippers primarily responsible, prohibiting shipment of wines or quarry products tainted by child labor and any article made with underage labor. The measure echoes Beveridge aims but shifts burden to profiteering shippers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House Committee On
House
Senate
Beveridge
American Fighter Loses Arm For England
Portrait of Sergeant Jack Munroe of the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry shows the ex-pugilist wounded in France and convalescing after three months in hospital. He fought in the front trenches in France and Flanders for nine months and drifted to Elk Lake Ontario, becoming first mayor of the mining town. He joined the Princess Pats in August 1914 when colors were presented. Fewer than fifty of the original eleven hundred Patricians remained in action when he was wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Jack Munroe
Princess Patricia's
Canadian Light Infantry
Jack
Princess Pats
Flanders
Alene
Montana
Elk Lake
Ontario
The
Patricia'’s
Keating bill faces limited opposition in committee
The general good and the sentiment of the nation support the measure. Only North and South Carolina Virginia and Alabama sent opponents to the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North
South Carolina
Virginia
Alabama
World Plot Laid Bare in Foison Case
Police traced a nationwide plot to destroy buildings and kill clergy from the personal effects of Allegrini. Investigators found bombs, bomb parts, and metal fragments in the rooming house of Allegrini and suspected accomplice Jean Crones who fled with a black bag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegrini
Jean Crones
Lally
United States
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound touted for women's stomach woes
A reader letter extols Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a tonic for women's stomach disorders and general health. It claims the remedy supports digestive harmony and female health, with a testimonial from a New York reader praising its benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinkham
Edie E. Winkham
Boas Williams
N.Y
Local Society Notes and Upcoming Meetings
The Society Porter and corresponding secretary duties were discussed. A bake sale is planned for Saturday February 26. Rev Anette Beecher Grey spoke on The Homeo Against the Se loon. Next meeting March 7 at Mrs ER N Grace's home. Missionary society meets this afternoon at 2421 Evana street. Synergie of St Mark's held a parish house meeting with twelve members. Lent plans discussed and refreshments served by Mrs Guy Brill and Mrs Clyde Davis. Presbyterian Aid and St Mark's Guild set Friday parlor meetings hosted by Mrs G L Spring and Mrs Fred Kinnear, and Mrs Dugald Whittaker and Mrs Philip Brown, respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mark's
Parieh House
Addiiton
Guy Brill
Clyde Davis
Mare 7
Dugald Whittaker
Philip Brown
St. Mark's Guild
Ladies circle hosts Congregational Aid Society event
The circle of ladies chaired by Mrs. D. C. Olmstead will entertain the Congregational Aid Society Friday afternoon in the church parlors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Aid Society
D. C. Olmstead
Notice of Desert Land Final Proof Filed in Wyoming
Walter Ferguson of Hecla Wyoming filed notice of intention to make final proof to establish his desert land claim in N2 of Section 22 Township 14N Range 69W 6th P M before the Register Receiver at the U S Land Office at Cheyenne Wyoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Land Office
Chayenne
Wyoming
Walter ©. Ferguson
Hecla
Township
Range
Local Claimants of Heola Wyoming Witnesses Named
On March 14 1916 in Cheyenne Wyoming claimants name witnesses Ber man Deffenbough William Ferguson George Miller and others from Heola Wyoming for WILL REI ReKisior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guson
George Miller
Fd. i. P
Quaon
Heola
Wyo
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Ww. W. Slack
Atlantic
Europe
America
Melinda BE
Miller
Eberle
Braithwaite
Simon
Povisnes
Appam
Sir Edward Merewether
Sierre Loon
Child Labor and
Methodist Missions
Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Mra
Sunergae Meeting
Presbyterian Aid Society
G. L. Spring
Fred Kinnear
Brussels
Kelley Mercantile Company
Banitary Store
K. Hall
Lady Free
Cheyenne
Wamen
Man
BK. Deffenbough, William W. Fer
Will Rei
ReKisior
Sloan’s Liniment
Light
Cheyenne Light
Peel and Power Company
Hig Aleo
Algat
Carey Avenue
Nineteenth Street
Euan Laughlin
Cheyenne Light, Fuel & Power Co
Capitol Ave
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