Wilson Seeks American Support for League of Nations
President Wilson, in Boston, urges Americans to test the League of Nations plan and backs global unity. He argues Europe now trusts the United States, cautions against withdrawing from world leadership, and stresses America’s duty to guarantee peace and aid Armenia, Poland, and other nations.
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President Wilson Hosts League Feast in White House
President Wilson hosted a White House dinner with Senate Foreign Relations and House Foreign Affairs members to discuss the league of nations proposed constitution. He said the league exists and could guide postwar world. the meeting was informal and cooperative, breaking up about 11:30 PM.
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Large Wheat Supply in U S
Washington reports 28,975,500 bushels of wheat stored in elevators warehouses and mills as of February 1. Figures from 11 528 firms show stocks nearly triple from a year ago at 289.6 percent of the 1918 level. Other cereals listed include corn 20,268,352 bushels oats 78,586,462 barley 83,907,990 rye 27,204,200 bushels.
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Names New Cabinet Member
Washington on February 28 President Wilson nominated Mitchell Palmer to be attorney general. Mr Pater is expected to assume office March 4, the tentative date set by Attorney General Gregory upon his retirement. Palmer resigns as alien property custodian, with no announced successor. Palmer is a native of Pennsylvania.
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Soldiers Land Bill Passed By Senate Committee
A favorable report on the bill to appropriate 100000000 dollars to reclaim public lands for settlement by discharged soldiers and sailors was ordered by the senate public lands committee after Secretary Lane appealed for action as a major reconstruction measure.
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Wilson Shows Ire Offies Hig Foes
President Wilson refuses to call an extraordinary session despite pressure as Victory Loan bill stalls. He backs defenders of the French peace plan, warns Republicans of accountability, and reiterates belief in a League of Nations. Crowds cheer as he returns, parade forms, and a balloon escapes near the capitol.
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Wilson Signs War Tax Bill Arrives in Washington
President Wilson and Mrs. Wilson landed in Boston and traveled by transport George Washington to Washington. They reached the White House after an early morning train wait while a cheerful crowd and soldiers lined the station, and the president acknowledged applause with a playful bite of his hat.
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Clemenceau Leaves Hospital For Short Outing
Paris reports Premier Clemenceau has improved enough that doctors consented to a brief outdoor excursion.
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Freezone promises quick corn and callus removal
An ad claims Freezone dissolves corns and calluses on the feet with a few drops. It promises the skin beneath will remain pink and healthy, not sore or irritated, after treatment.
Blaks and Jinks Talk Aging Interest and Mortgage
Blaks notes aging dulls interest while Jinks shares a mortgage burden as a relatable example. The Boston Transcript tone reflects casual banter on daily concerns and financial pressures.
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Recipe for Gray Hair Mix from Barba Compound Ad
An old advertisement explains making a hair dye mix by combining Bay Rum Barba Compound and glycerine with water. It promises to darken gray hair gradually without coloring the scalp, leaving hair soft and glossy, with full directions in the Barba Compound box.
The Gun Its Origins From Toy To Weapon
A history from Europe after 1300 AD traces the gun’s evolution from a toy to a weapon. No single inventor is credited, with the device slowly developing from a paper or wood squib into a launcher for a stone. The piece notes shifting views on age and origin and ends with thoughts on ambition and wealth.
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