Economic blockade hampers Russia trade and relief
In London on March 19 Alexander Berkenheim of Moscow urged lifting the economic blockade on Russia to revive its economy and ease famine in northern cities. He plans U.S. visits to expand trade, establish offices, and route American goods to the Black Sea and Siberia while noting wartime permits hinder commerce. He cites 66 million people aided by the federation of 450 unions.
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Berkenheim
Moscow
Russia
Petrograd
Kerkenheim
New York
Washington
Chicago
San Francisco
America
United States
Black Sea
Pacific
Siberia
United
Associated Press
Nwe
Bedford
Mass
William M. Emery
Sylvia Ann Howland
Hetty Green
Gideon Howland
Green
Canada
Hawaii
England
France
Jazz and Prohibition Spark a Dance Revival Vision
A famous dancer predicts New York will hinge on dancing post prohibition, arguing jazz will replace fizz as the driving craze. She claims cabarets will thrive, grills and rathskellers will remain popular, and a “prohibition jag” dance may emerge as sobriety reshapes recreation.
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Bacchus
Terpsichore
America
New York
Grill
Rathskellars
Gotham
German Cannon Melted Into Victory Medal for Bond Workers
Medals made from melted German cannons captured at Chateau Thierry will be awarded to local victory Liberty Loan volunteers. Each half-dollar sized medal features the Treasury building on one side and proof of participation on the other, with a blank space for the owner’s name.
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Chateau Thierry
Victory Liberty Loan
United States
United States Treasury
Treasury Department
U S Big Guns Endon Western Front Firing Run
United States naval guns with 26 mile ranges fired 789 shells at seven objectives on the western front in late 1918. The report notes rapid deployment from St Nazaire, mounting by August, and continuous fire from September 14 to November 11. Gunners targeted Mongien nes, Longuyon, Laon, Montmedy, and other sites.
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London
United States
St. Nazaire
France
Haussimont
Rethondes
Tergnier
Soissons
Laon
Charny
Montmedy
English Unions Form Powerful Triple Alliance Demand Higher Wages
London March 13. The Triple Alliance now numbers about 1.5 million workers with auxiliary forces. It includes the Miners' Federation, National Union of Railway Men, and Transport Workers' Federation, plus several related bodies. Joint action requires two of the three main bodies’ approval, and the group pursues national issues with a simple mechanism. The alliance has pressed policies such as state maintenance during reconstruction and has urged the government to address heavy wage and living-condition demands.
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Triple Alliance
Miners’ Federation of Great Britain
Nauional Union of Railway Men
Transport Workers’ Federation
National Council of Colliery Workers, Locomotive Engineers and Firemen
Railway Clerks’ Association
Bitro-Phosphate Promises Steady Gain in Flesh and Nerve Power
Bitro-Phosphate should give a small steady increase in firm healthy flesh daily. It supplies an essential brain and nerve nutrient in active form and replaces nerve waste to create new strength. Sold by Matton Drug Co in High Point and by druggists with guarantee of results or money back.
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Matton Drug Co
High Point
Fol ey's Honey and Tar Cough Mixture Hailed by Mother
Mrs. Efaw of Bennett Wisconsin writes that Fol ey's Honey and Tar is loved by her children who run to the bottle for relief. The product described as safe and harmless provides prompt relief to coughs colds croup and whooping cough per Mann Drug icc.
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Tral Union of Consumers’ Societies
Mr. Berkenheim
Central Union of Consumers’ Societies
Pire
At the
Welborn Furniture Co
The
Dorothy Dinon
U.S
Alliance
Demand
Englannd
Iliary
Gilmer Brothers Company
Marietta
Aurora
Marietta Paint & Color Co
Marietta, Ohio
East Commerce Street
High Point, N. C
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