War time politics and the will to win
A defense of nonpartisan unity in wartime governance, praising investigations into war conduct as productive while warning Republicans against using inquiries for Roosevelt revival. The piece emphasizes cooperation, criticizes partisan attacks, and reflects on Allied soldiers’ fearless resolve and belief in a just cause and future beyond death.
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Senate
Roosevelt
Stone
United States
Senator Stone
France
Harry Lauder
American Magazine
Government Seeds Directly Distributed By Washington
Congressman E. E. Roberts asks constituents to return self addressed seed franks with full name and address to be included on the mailing list for vegetable and flower seeds. Envelopes are provided and need early response. Mailing site is Room 156, House Office Building, Washington, D. C.
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Washington
Robertsie
E. E. Roberts
House
Washington, D. C
Wilson backs draft bill to fix prices of essential foods
President Wilson presented a draft bill to the Agricultural Committee granting the President broad powers to set prices on foods and other war essential goods. Committee members declined to discuss the bill’s details.
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Washington, D. C
Agricultural Committee
Wilson
Don t Send Food to Army Camps
National Council of Defense and state councils urge residents not to ship food to soldiers at cantonments. Communications note large volumes of food arriving are often spoiled or tainted before arrival, wasting resources and risking soldiers health.
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National Council of Defense
State Councils of Defense
Seymour Case Named New State Engineer
Seymour Case, longtime deputy State Engineer, was appointed by Governor Boyle to fill the unexpired term of Major James G. Scragham who resigned to join the U S Army ordnance department. The ad interim appointment allows legal operation of the office during negotiations with a prominent in-state engineer to conclude staffing during the reconstruction period.
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Seymour Case
Boyle
James G. Scragham
Ordnance Department
U. S. Army
Case
Secrugham
War News Notes on Payrolls and War Insurance
The Army and Navy monthly payroll totals one hundred million dollars covering pay and allowances. Secretary Wilson says the draft will affect under 3 percent of workers. Railroads refuse circus transport to protect freight, while Europe relief limits stand at eight hundred thousand dollars monthly. Soldiers have absorbed over three billion dollars in government life insurance, cheaper than private plans, with deduction from pay and voluntary participation.
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Army
Navy
Wilson
Department of Labor
Pennsylvania
Europe
Moonshine Stills Reap Revenue Forcers Busy
Revenue officers report destroying 400 moonshine stills in Tennessee over recent months. The scattered stills in Tennessee, Alabama, and Georgia are said to be at an all time high. The illicit liquor, called whisky by whites and fire water by Indians, sells for about 10.8 dollars per gallon. Some moonshiners admit the craft has shifted from personal use to profit.
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Tennessee
Alabama
Georgia
Mountain Stiller
Sparks
Denver
Dickerson
Tonopah
LW. W
Nevada News Bits From Winnemucca to Tonopah
Nevada towns report scarlet fever cases in Silver State Lovelock. Battle Mountain power plant transfer completes, with Tonopah Banking Corp. seeing George Wingfield as president. W A Nagel acquitted in murder case. Dr Winfred Mack dies in Reno. News notes include Rail, Las Vegas, Apex, Sparks incidents, shale oil plant plans, and a bobcat attack on poultry. State tax on Western Union clocks fixed at 25 dollars per clock. Nevada faces broader wartime vigilance and policing concerns.
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Nevada Valleys Power Company
Battle Mountain
Wilson
Ashley C. Dawley
John E. Robbins
The
Elko Land Office
W. A. Nagel
Genevieve Kelly
Nagel
Warren Fisher
Sparks
Pullman Company
Winfred Berdell Mack
State Veterinary Control Service
Nevada University
Reno
A. R. Nelson
Salt Lake
Apex
Las Vegas
State Tax Commission
Wester Union
Wesern Union
Nevada
Western Union
California
Colorado
Exemption Claim Denied After Wife's Harsh Letter
A drafted man asked for head of family exemption. The board sent him home for a wife letter. She wrote a scathing reply calling him a drinker who does little, cares for seven children, and urges removal to provide room and meals for the kids.
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United States Army
Jas
Brazilian Aviators Join Allied Forces in England
Brazilian pilots travel to England as the first wave of Brazil’s contribution to the fighting forces of the Allies. They join other Allied air units to support combat operations overseas.
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England
Brazil
Notice of Sale of County Property Eureka County
County treasurer R McCharles announces sale of county property with first publication January 12 1918 and publication February 16 1918.
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Board of County Commissioners
Eureka County
State of Nevada
Eureka
State of
Nevada
Wide West
General Lee
Alabama
Charleston
R. McCharles
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Tur Eureka Sentinel
B. A. Seiliman
Eotered
Baker
Salt Lake Tribune
Government
NEW State
Sentinel
Nevada State News
Winnemuces
Tonopah Times
George Wingfield
Tonopah Banking Corporation
University of Nevada At Reno
Crane Oil Shale Corporation
Alex M. Boyle
Watson
Utah
Tra McFarland
Indian Springs
Thomas Jones
Gardnerville
Jones
America
Oldsmobile
Eureka Garage & Surpy Co
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