Wilson Ends All Trading With the Enemy War Powers Expanded
President Wilson issues a sweeping proclamation establishing a wartime regulatory framework. A War Trade Board and War Trade Council gain authority to license exports and imports, seize enemy assets, regulate communications, oversee censorship, and direct enforcement across Treasury, State, Commerce, and other agencies to curb enemy influence and protect national security.
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Washington
Wilson
Germany
United States
Secretary of State
Secretary of the Treasury
Secrretary of Agriculture
Secretary of Commerce
Food Administrator
United States Shipping Board
Jssue
War Trade Board
Lensas
Mcenves
Gaid Board
Mweonsea
Exports Administrative Board
Export Administrative
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War Trade ‘Board
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Ald Exporta Adiminstrative Board
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War ‘Trade Board
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Card Board
WAR Trade Council
Secrtary of Agriculture
Jrooa
Shipping Board
The
Secretary At the Treasury
Executive Administration
Tragsury Ia
Bald
T Furthar
United Btnton
Congress
Secretary of War
Secretary of the Navy
Bengral
Committee On Public Information
Tihornby Vest Fn
Censorship Board
Federal Trade Commission
Unite States
Publica
Tas
Allen
Wooprow Wilson
White House
German Wheat Crop Short Falls in Central Powers
A reliable source reports Germany's wheat crop will be 40 percent below normal, with rye and barley at 45 percent. Total wheat and rye harvest around 7.5 million tons versus 18 million in 1913. Roumania may partly offset losses. potatoes are crucial for winter food security. Austria-Hungary faring worse. cattle up by over a million head, hogs down. Roumania's output up 1 million tons.
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London
Germany
Roumania
Austria-Lungary
Growers Urged to Save Potato Crop
Washington warns small growers to store potatoes properly to cut winter losses. Key steps include good ventilation, drying after digging, protecting from frost, sorting out diseased tubers, feeding scraps to stock, and storing seed at 34 to 40 degrees with limited ventilation to prevent sprouting.
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Washington
Potato Division
United States Food Administration
Kent
French grenadier adapts after war injury on farm
Jean Ledrans, a French peasant and artillery grenadier, lost both hands and an eye when a training grenade exploded. He married his fiancée, settled on a farm, and now writes, drives, and works with self devised devices on his stumps, finding function in everyday farming tasks.
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London
Jean Ledeans
Weing
Ledrans
France
Milk types for infants better digested by Ayrshire and Holstein
The report notes Jersey and Guernsey milks are richer in fat and historically deemed less suitable for infants. However Ayrshire and Holstein milks curdle more slowly and are less easily coagulated in the stomach, making them the more digestible option for children.
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Jersey
Guernsey
Ayrshire
Holstunia
Japan Loans Russia 60 Million in War Aid
Japan arranges a domestic loan of 60 million dollars for Russia to finance war supplies. About 26 million in Russian treasury bills matured in Japan and were renewed. Japanese bankers, pressed for funds, plan exchequer bonds payable with Russian bills. West and West News report. A separate item: Atlanta to open free music school for boys over nine, funded by St. Philips cathedral under M. Philip Schlich.
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Japan
Russia
West and West News
Frea Muala School
Atlanta
Saya
Atlanta Constitution
St. Philip's Cathedral
M. Philip Schlich
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Advert Claim In 40 Years
An old advertisement offers 100 for any case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. It claims the medicine is taken internally and acts through the blood on mucous surfaces. Sold by druggists for over forty years with free testimonials from F. I. Chenny & Co. of Toledo Ohio.
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HALL
F. I. Chenny & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Doan
Bright
Illinois
Chas
Masson
Depot Bt
West Chicago
Dean
Mae
Buffalo
Missionaries Slain in New Hebrides Bush Attack
Ten Malekuin Christian teachers ventured into the bush to preach in the New Hebrides Islands when bushmen attacked. Six were killed and four wounded, marking a deadly assault on missionary work. Authorities investigate and search for suspects.
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New Hebrides Islands
War Declared on Rats by U S Gov t Exterminator Ad
Government campaign in Washington calls for killing rats seen as menace to lives and property. Conservative estimates place annual food losses at over 200 million dollars. Using Stearns' Pestex exterminator reportedly bought by the government. Homeowners urged to buy a small box for thirty-five cents to stop food loss.
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Washington
Church Pension Fund Sets Record Oversubscribed Appeal
Final returns sent to J P Morgan treasurer of the five million dollar pension fund for retired episcopal clergy show subscriptions totaling eight point seven twelve million dollars. Five point one six four five five five million has been paid. It is the largest fund of its kind and one of the nation’s biggest charitable drives. The goal was five million but oversubscription was encouraged to ensure broad backing.
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Church Pension Fund
J. P. Morgan
Red Cross
America
The Big Water
Modern babies lounge in the nursery with clubroom attitudes as one points out Dolly Dimple in a Pierce-Marrow perambulator. Others dispute the model with a Madson Super Slick. A wager about paregoric ensues, met with refusals and Castoria offers.
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Nimpels
Dolly
Madson
Castoria
New Alcohol Distillation Method Reported
European chemists claim a new approach to distilling alcohol from chlory roots promises easier production and potential cost savings. The article notes this method could reduce borrowing trouble for producers and streamline fermentation processes.
Suwannee River Land Belt Open for Settlement
Florida offer invites settlers to the Suwannee River belt with fertile land and easy terms. Highlights include farming stock raising poultry dairying fruits vegetables pecans good water health schools churches railroads markets and favorable climate. Write J B Clark Land Commissioner Live Oak Perry Gulf Railroad Co Box Live Oak Florida for particulars.
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Suwannee River
J. B. Clark
Live Oak
Perry & Gulf Railroad
Lorida
Removable Rubber Heel Innovation Highlighted in 19th Century Ad
A compact note describes a rubber heel that slips over high heels to enable a straighter aim and stance. The playful ad tone reflects the era’s mix of humor and invention, with a headline line emphasizing practicality for footwear.
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Food Administration
Virme
Ronius
Spohn Medical Co
Goshen, Ind
U.S.A
U.S
Florida
Oneration
Evans Morris Whitney Company
26 Stock Exchange
Salt Lake City
Utah
West
Wyoming
Nevada
Idaho
Salt Lake
Kansas City
Lydia E
Pinkham Med. Co
N. U
Chicago
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