President Urges Bigger Army and Navy for Defense
President Wilson outlines a plan for a larger regular army and a civilian reserve force to defend the nation, with funding sources like income and gas taxes and bonds opposed. He stresses neutrality in the European war and calls for stronger American defense through expanded coast artillery, engineers, infantry, artillery, and aviation units, plus a 400,000 man citizen force ready for rapid training and deployment.
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Isthmus
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Navy Build Up and Revenue Plans for National Security
The president urges Congress to adopt a comprehensive five year naval expansion including ten battleships and related ships, plus large increases in navy personnel. He warns of fiscal challenges and proposes internal tax sources to fund defense and merchant marine growth while stressing national unity against domestic disloyalty and railroad coordination.
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America
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Pinex cough syrup savings and home preparation method
Advertorial note explains making a pint of syrup from sugar and water, adding Pinex to cost about 64 cents. Claims it surpasses $2.50 store brands, helps chest cold, bronchitis, and whooping cough, with a promise of quick relief and a druggist guarantee. Mentions Norway pine extract and guaiacol and warns to ask for genuine Pine’s product.
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Old Time Cough Remedy Parmint Syrup and Mustard Bath
A vintage remedy promotes Parmint syrup with hot water and sugar, taken by spoonful four times daily, plus three nights of mustard foot baths. It claims throat soothing, slight tonic action, and usefulness for winter coughs, urging households to keep the mix ready.
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