Wilson Asks Aid To Stem Food Crisis In Congress
President Wilson moves to curb profiteering and rising living costs as Congress reconvenes. Recalled lawmakers will abandon recess to push for decisive action, with hints of possible surcharges on profits and cabinet input guiding relief measures. Senate and House leaders align to address the cost of living.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Wilson
Teith
Congress
Tia
St. Louis
Ameeain
165000 Shopmen Strike Over Wages Stoppage Widened
The Federated Shopmen's Union reports about 165000 Chicago area shopmen and 86000 southeastern railway workers walked out, demanding a 17 cent an hour raise and back pay from January 1. The strike spread to Boston Philadelphia Jacksonville and more as plans to extend the walkout are discussed. Officials promise no violence and seek a living wage.
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Chicago
Atlanta
Boston
pPhia
Jacksonvill
Chivato
John D Syunilera
Federated Shopmen’s Union
Parta
Editor Goes to Jail Over Memphis Press Editorial
Memphis editor Tenny Edward T Leech of the Memphis Press was sentenced to jail for alleged content of a court related editorial. He refused to apologize, asserting he stood on the right of free press. The sentence followed an editorial titled Shame of It All criticizing political conditions in Memphis.
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Memphis
Tenny Edward T Leech
Memphis Press
Leech
Free Press
Benegal
Japan suppresses Socialists and bans meetings
Owing to Socialist activities several Socialist meetings were prohibited in Tokio. The report notes government actions against socialist groups and the suppression of organized labor gatherings as authorities crack down on dissent.
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Japan
Tokio
Socialista
How to Freshen Silks and Remove Stains
The article details methods for cleaning and treating silk fabrics including Japanese, China, Nulla and pongee silks. It covers washing in warm water, quick rinsing, drying, rolling, and applying soap and blended mixtures to remove grease and stains. It notes caution on color care and suggests specific stain removal techniques with chalk, methylated spirits, and formaldehyde-based powders.
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China
Iran
What the Children Wear Very simple frocks of fine cotton
The article describes children’s summer dresses using fine cottons, organdie, batiste, and voile with hand embroidery and trims. It notes durable prints in ginghames, voile, and woolens for daily wear, plus georgette crepe and crepe de chine for dressier frocks. It highlights sleeve lengths, knee-length skirts, and decorative details like ribbons, embroidery, and small buttons.
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Batiste
Aragoma
New York Tower
Boy Scouts and Americanism in an Anmorien address
A fragmented historic defense of Scouting values. It discusses Americanism, service, and youth responsibility, highlighting the role of Boy Scouts in promoting civic virtue and patriotism amid wartime or national reflection, with emphasis on leadership and community service.
Lessons on Acts and Witnessing From Early Christian Letters
The excerpt discusses August 10 lessons focusing on Acts 16 15 and Paul’s journeys to Macedonia and Thessalonica. It emphasizes witnessing, obedience to the Spirit, conversion, and the duties of Christian labor, with references to Lydia, Phoebe, and early church missions in Asia Minor and Greece. The piece notes the importance of preaching, salvation, and steadfast faith amid trials.
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Paul Winneng
Lydia
Christ
Phi
Joe
Ber
RFT
Scouts in Engineer Corps Training at New Jersey Camp
Lieutenant Cimeein of the 6th engineers leads a course on engineering gear and field techniques. The program includes lifting weights, traversing trestles, and panorama drawing to study objects and methods for future construction tasks.
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Cimeein
6Th Engineers
New
Tronewiow
Atv
Panoramie
Steiching
Pontene
Scouting and Rotary Linked as Patriot Civic Programs
The passage argues that scouting and Rotary share ideals that promote patriotism and civic virtue. It claims collaboration among church, schools, and Rotary with scouting strengthens boyhood training and public service, presenting cooperation as a beneficial conspiracy.
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Rotary
Scouting
Hem
Fond
Rotary Backs Scouts In Montgomery Demonstration
At the Montgomery Alabama Rotary Club weekly meeting a scout program demonstration impressed members. The boys displayed bandaging carrying knots firemaking without matches and other scout craft skills forming the basis for a new scout council established by the club's boys work committee.
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Rotary Club
Montgomery
Ala
Open to the Light in a Christian Reflective Piece
The text presents a devotional tone praising purification through trial and spiritual growth. It references Christian themes of worship, humility, and becoming like Christ, mentioning authors and contemplative reflections on faith.
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Uke Mentner
Jonathan Bibwerds
Christ
What Heaven Is Like Heaven Reads Like A Thought
A reflective fragment contemplates love as a form of heaven in homes and among neighbors and ponders what heaven resembles in everyday life. The piece offers a lyrical meditation on shared kindness and inner peace.
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Promises Blood Purity and Strength
An old advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a blood purifier and energy booster. It claims the tonic contains iron and quinine, helps restore color to the cheeks, improves appetite, and strengthens the body, noting a cost of 60 cents per bottle and a long-standing history.
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GROVE
Grove's
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