Compromise on Army conscription bill and war plans
The House cleared a $1 billion war revenue bill with broad reach, taxing per capita and raising rates on income, profits, imports, and luxuries. Nine regiments of engineers to France, while Allied and Russian fronts see major actions, and Japan may aid transport of troops as Wilson forms a Red Cross War Council.
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Europe
France
Macedonia
Edward W. Pickard
House of Representatives
Wills and
British Isles
Une
Senate
House
Culite
Rosevelt
Liquoria
Te In
National Guard
Germany
Ig Chapaign
Great Britain
Gertins
Paris
Mediterranean
Saunders
Naval Consulting Board
Navy
War Department
French War Commission
Central West
Philadelphia
New York
Congress
America
French
Chamber of Deputies
Alsace-Lorraine
Gertin Hinds
Washington
Wilson
Balfour
United States
War Council
The
Red Cross
Henry F. Davison
J.P. Morgan & Co
Davison
Morgan
Put One Over on Critics
Mark Twain wrote Joan of Arc anonymously to avoid critics and public expectation. He argued with Harper & Brothers, who finally agreed to publish under anonymity. Once the card announced Twain as author, interest and speculation cooled, delivering the author a quiet revenge.
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Mark Twain
Harper & Bros
Clemens
Joan of Are
Harpers
Whit
Joan of Arc
Harker
Franks Bullen Rants On Soda At Urban Hotels
In recollections the author complains of American apartment hotels failing to provide soda water despite milk readily available. He recalls bribing a janitor who produced milk and washing soda after a dollar was paid, illustrating his scorn for the establishments.
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France
Gare Montparnasse
Caris
Clarence J. Edwards
Department of the Northeast
N.S. Simpkins
Boston
Princess Maude of Fife
Prince of Wales
D.C. Bingham
Athin
Herbert
Hoover
Council of National Defense
Department of Agriculture
Great Britain
Baron Devonport
Sweden
England
Gulf of Todola
Frank Bullen
Jecturer
Mr. Bullen
Easily Accounted For Wife
The dialogue features Hub and wife discussing money and a change in taste after marriage. He recalls affording a different brand before marriage and now notes the altered smell of cigar smoke. The exchange hints at shifting finances and domestic compromises.
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Hub
No Chance to Judge Mr Klumsie and Miss Kutting
A playful dialogue exchanges flirts and compliments during a dance. The speaker notes Tom's light footwork while Miss Kutting dodges praise, joking about wine and the prize fighter’s reach and wealth.
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Mr. Klumsie
Miss Kutting
Markets and grain prices from St Louis and Chicago runs
Markets and grain quotes from the era show Wheat No 2 red around 3.40 in Chicago with various No 3 red and No 2 hard values. Corn prices list No 3 and No 2 yellow around 1.60 to 1.66, with white and standard varieties. Live stock in National Stock Yards features native beef steers, feeders, and prime southern beef, with cattle prices and calf ranges. Produce mentions neon cases and creamery stock, with case returns and price ranges.
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Louis
Chicago
Larne
Midsummer Blouses Introduce Simple Georgette Crepe Styles
A roundup of new midsummer blouses pairs simple lines with white or flesh georgette crepe. Many designs emphasize minimal embroidery and hemstitched seams with picot edged collars. Beaded belts and white buttons accessorize while color options include rose orchid blue and green shades.
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Callot
Georgette
The Bachelor Days Skirt Brings Utility to Women’s Wear
A new khaki and denim influenced fashion introduces the Bachelor Days skirt that converts from skirt to trousers for real work. Described as practical and stylish, the garment blends corduroy with satin trims, pairing with a satin jacket and lisere turban. It epitomizes the shift toward functional women’s apparel suitable for outdoor tasks and country wear.
Lace Returns to Fashion in Womens Wardrobe
A brief note observes lace reappearing in female attire as invasion of lace continues into garments. It notes broader use of delicate fabrics like Blet cluny and Irie hace in undergarments and decorative trims, replacing older ribbons and strips.
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Blet
Cluny
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Baron Sonnino
Milyoukovy
Prince of
Udine
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Lens
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Abel
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Goliath
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