Wilson Urges War With All Resources For Liberty And Peace
President Wilson asks Congress to declare war on Germany using full national power. He cites unrestricted submarine warfare, attacks on neutral ships, and the need to defend democracy, human rights, and allied nations while mobilizing 500000 additional troops and extensive financing.
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Washington
America
Wilson
Congress
Great Britain
Ireland
Europe
Germany
Mediterranean
United States
German Empire
Senate
Armed American Ship Sunk Aztec Torpedoed Near Brest
The American steamer Aztec was torpedoed in heavy seas at the entrance to the Channel west of Brest. Nineteen crew members were rescued by a French patrol boat and brought to Brest. The vessel carried thirty nine officers and men plus US Navy gunners and a cargo of foodstuffs and general supplies. The Aztec had long been owned by the Pacific Mail Steamship Company before its Atlantic service.
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Belgium
United States
Russia
Rassia
League of Honor
National Unity of Council
Hatie
Paris
Brest
Ministry of Marine
Sharp
United States Navy
Pacific Mail Steamship Company
Far East
Atlantic
Lodge-Bannwart Scuffle Brings Bruises to Capitol
Washington police report a free for all in the Capitol between Senator Henry Cabot Lodge and Alexander Bannwart a pacifist supporter. Lodge suffered a bruised face while Bannwart received a black eye and posted a $1000 bond for court appearance. Bloodstains marked the hall outside the Forest Relations Committee offices.
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Washington
Henry Cabot Lodge
Alexander Bannwart
Congress
Lodge
Bannwart
Bann
Capitol
Committee On Forest
Peace hopes again as Central Powers discuss accord
German and Austrian papers reaching Switzerland and telegrams from Hungary show renewed peace talk amid the reopening of the American Congress. The interview with Count Czernin has been highly praised as a key factor in the revived discussions.
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London
Switzerland
Hungary
American Congress
Count Czernin
Alberta farmer’s six year farming venture summarized
A Manitoba farm story details a Alberta migrant who started with 400 capital and a 160 acre quarter section. He rebuilt facilities, expanded to horses cattle chickens and turkeys, built a deep well and poultry house, and grew vegetables and hay. Annual gross from garden roots hay and livestock totaled sizable returns with eggs and dressed poultry sold seasonally.
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Alberta
Thore
Manitoba
California Syrup of Figs Ad Claims Easy Child Constipation Help
An old advertisement urges mothers to use California Syrup of Figs as a safe quick fix for children's constipation and related ailments. It markets a 50 cent bottle with clear dosing for babies children and adults, warning against counterfeit versions.
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California
Cuticura free samples offer for skin relief
Advertisement fragment promotes free Cuticura Soap and Ointment samples by mail with a postcard request. It touts quick relief for baby rashes eczema and itching and urges exclusive use to keep skin clear. Also includes a National Surety Company agency solicitation and a vague line about misfortune from inaction.
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Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
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Count Tarnowski
Austria- Hungary
Vienna
Amuck
U. S
Pacific Mall
H. C. Lodge
Princeton
National Surety Company
Broadway
New York
N. Y
Adv
Maline Eye Hemedy Coo
Chicago
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