Bankers pledge support for future government bond issues
Peter W. Goebel, president of the American Bankers Association, told the Atlantic City convention that banks stand ready to assist the government in floating future bond issues and will cooperate with the Federal Reserve in selling war bonds. He urged thrift and efficient use of resources to fund military needs and called for better railroad facilities and fair treatment for railroads.
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Peter W. Goebel
Kansas City
American Bankers’ Association
Kans
Association
Secretary of the Treasury
American Bankers Association
Federal Reserve Banks
Goebel
United States
Troebel
Railway transport under British war effort reviewed
London discusses the crucial but largely overlooked role of Britain's railway system in World War I. It covers standardization, platform upgrades, entraining rates, and train deployment, noting that during early war months up to 360 trains a day moved troops and officers, other ranks, and horses aboard sea crossings.
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London
Department of Railway Transport
Aristide Briand
France
Britain
England
Ireland's tillage plan drives large cereal and green crop gains
Dublin reports the annual agricultural statistics show cereals and green crops up sharply this year while livestock declines. Cereal and green crop acreage rise 467000 and 151000 acres respectively. total cereals and green crops plus flax and fruit reach 3,038,000 acres, up 26 percent. Oats lead with 1,464,000 acres, barley also increases, turnips up ten percent as human food, and potato area climbs to 709,000 acres aided by high prices and guaranteed markets.
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Connaught
Ulster
Ireland
Dinner Dishes of Potatoes
Washington reports a bumper potato crop flooding markets. Home economies specialists urge using potatoes as a staple, noting their nutritional value and health benefits. They emphasize generous daily consumption to boost health and save money.
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Washington
United States Department of Agriculture
Largest World War Photo Exhibit Showpiece
In London an exhibition of war photographs includes a claimed record photo. The picture reportedly measures 22 feet long and 11 feet high and was taken at Vimy Ridge during the conflict.
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London
Vimy Ridge
Meeting of Orificial Surgeons in Chicago
The Assocation of Orificial Surgeons holds its thirtieth annual convention in Chicago starting September 27. The three day program features addresses and discussions by leading medical and surgical professionals on new methods of treating diseases once deemed incurable.
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Chicago
Ill
Association of Orificial Surgeons
Star athletes arrive for Far Western Track Championships
Far Western Championships open in Fresno California with entrants from a dozen states. Organizers expect a large, competitive meet as athletes arrive to prepare for competition the following day.
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Fresno
Cal
Australia plans 10 percent tax on single men widowers
Australia proposes a ten percent income levy on single men and childless widowers aged 21 to 45 who have not yet enlisted. The move targets those without military service obligations and aims to raise government revenues.
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Australia
Australia Enlists Massive War Contribution Total
Australia with a population of five million has contributed nearly 8850 00 000 to the war cost, reflecting substantial national support during the conflict.
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Australia
Foley Cathartic Tablets Advertised for Digestive Ailments
An old advertisement promotes Foley Cathartic Tablets to prevent self poisoning and relieve indigestion constipation sick headache bloating biliousness sour stomach gas and coated tongue. Mann Drug Co.
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T. J. Bucknell
Flardly
Foley
Mamp Drug Co
Mann Drug Co
German aluminum use in war materials exceeds other powers
Germany and Austria utilize more aluminum for war purposes than all other belligerents combined. Germany has stored the metal for years and most German soldiers’ drinking cups and cans are aluminum. Zeppelins frames and shell fuses also rely on aluminum.
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Germany
Austria
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