Minerals Found in State Total 679 in 1917
Pennsylvania's 1917 natural resources output is valued near $2 billion per Colonel Henry C. Demming. The State Handbook for 1918 lists 679 minerals, with coal and coke dominating the value and other minerals like gold and silver noted in smaller amounts. The report combines prices from wholesalers and notes continued mining activity and new mentions such as corundum and emery.
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Pennsylvania
Henry C. Demming
Harrisburgs
Our War Intentions From Mount Vernon Address
The passage echoes a President's Mt. Vernon address asserting war aims and unity. It emphasizes steadfast resolve, no compromise, and the duty to defend American liberties and ally freedom worldwide against Prussia’s rulers. The rhetoric links founding ideals to present wartime commitments.
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America
Prussia
Mt. Vernon
The Selfish Farmer Again and a Duel Tale
A senator argues farmers push wheat prices up from selfish motives by likening their stance to a duel. Two gentlemen prep to fight while a humane farmer rushes in to stop the bloodshed, surprising all.
Warns of Gasoline Shortage at Atlantic City Meeting
At Atlantic City the National Association of Dyers and Cleaners heard W Champlin Robinson warn that Allied tank storage must stay full before gasoline and by products are released for U S use. He noted U S petroleum output at 300 million barrels, insufficient for rising demand, calling the handwriting on the wall. Everett Colby of Newark added that in two weeks last month the U S sent Allies more beef and pork than in all of 1917.
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National Association of Dyers and Cleaners
Atlantic City
W. Champlin Robinson
Doctor Garfield
America
Washington
Robinson
Everett Colby
Newark
United States
Rehabilitation of Our Soldiers
The United States Government will actively support wounded veterans through education rehabilitation and employment rather than leaving them to fend for themselves. It pledges continued welfare efforts including helping them regain work opportunities funded by Liberty Loan Bonds and War Savings Stamps support.
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United States
Poisoning Rats for Coarse Control in Farms
Dr L L News from Oklahoma Colles recommends careful rat poison use to protect other animals. He advocates barium carbonate mixed with cornmeal or oatmeal water and optional brown sugar, placed where non targets cannot reach. Hawks and owls are noted as powerful natural rat predators.
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Dr. L. L. News
Oklahoma
Colles
Blessing of War Prompts Quiet Home Peace
Dialogue contrasts war and peace with Mr Cumrox noting peaceful results at home while Wagnerian music has fallen out of favor as the conflict proceeds.
United States Revenues Hit 3.67 Billion for Year
Internal revenue collections for the fiscal year ending June 3Q totaled 3.672 billion dollars, with the prior year at 800 million. This year surpasses wartime estimates by nearly 200 million. Four thousand people were employed and collection costs ran 12 million. The war effort spurred compliance, and the Treasury aims to prosecute tax evaders and recover illegally withheld revenue.
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Internal Revenue
Congress
You Speak English Not Yet Americans Joke in HQ
A French soldier tests language with an American at a headquarters town. The Frenchman tries to impress by saying a word to a passing French girl, then the American responds with a playful line about speaking "American" English.
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Engleesh
The German Docks Taken by U S Government
The United States seizes the docks piers wharves and shipping property on the Hudson River from North German Lloyd and Hamburg corporations. The government will retain the property for the duration of the war and not return it to former owners. Purchasers of Liberty Loan Bonds and War Savings Stamps helped fund this action. The docks are portrayed as strategic and valuable.
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United States
Hudson River
North German
Lloyd
Hamburg Corporations
Liberty Loan
Revert to German Ownership
German ownership is described as tightly bound to German militarism and thus deserving wartime penalties. The text argues German commerce should suffer the consequences of war as a just outcome.
Griggs and Miggs in a Cave Confidence Tale
Edward Hungerford cites Griggs as a model for restitution saying Germany would repay Allies in the spirit of Griggs. The gag features Griggs and Miggs kidnapped by bandits and held in a cave as Miggs laments loss of funds. Griggs appeases by paying Miggs ten dollars, sealing the promise.
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Griggs
Germany
Edward Hungerford
Miggs
Transportation Woes Highlight Rail Inefficiencies
In the northeast the population is 693 per mile of railroad, 407 per mile in the South, and 252 in the West. The East has 1 mile of railroad per 5 square miles of land, with numerous factories sending heavy freight. The Railroad Administration shifts engines from passenger to freight, loads cars full, and routes freight directly to ease the system.
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United States
New York
Pennsylvania
New England
Rome
Mos
Knew What They'd Catch Twins in Swimming Misadventure
The twins, Tommy and Ray, swam without their mother's permission and anticipated trouble. Tommy says they are in the same boat while Ray jokes that theirs is a whale boat, signaling a humorous family mishap.
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Tommy
Ray
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Washington Star
Dyera
Grammer School
School OF Commerce
South Market Square
Harrisburg
Accredited Business College
Bell
Dial
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