Steel freight rates scrutinized by federal commission
The Atlanta Constitution reports a push to challenge the United States Steel Corp pricing tied to Pittsburgh. Protests from western and southern fabricators allege rail and freight practices inflate costs, with hearings set before the Federal Trade Commission to determine a reassessment of steel freight charges nationwide.
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Atlanta Constitution
Federal Trade Commission
Asliggtopy
United State Steel Corporation
Pittsburgh
Neres
Hia
Chicago
Pittsurgh
Lake Superior
Pittspute
Minnnesota
The Golden Mean and Government Review
Newell Dwight Hillis argues that Americans are beginning to think about government. He discusses Aristotle’s forms of government and Atwood’s reinterpretations, urging a balanced republic over autocracy and mob rule. He cites Lincoln and public figures, urging informed civic leadership.
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United States
Atwood
Aristotle
Athens
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Kaiser
Steenan
Pontines
Siainguety
Liman Pole
Republic
oPel Ptt
Waghingon
Webster
Lincoln
U. S. Workman Shuns Soviet Voice
The New York Tribune notes American workers prefer freedom over Soviet governance while contrasting Russia under Soviet rule. The piece argues workers favor self interest and a system with liberty despite capitalism’s flaws.
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U. S
New York Tribune
Govieteer
Russia
End of War Signals Shaken After Atghan Attacks
The Plain Dealer reports a newly clarified view on recent Atghan assaults in British India. Spies from Hustan bolshoviat emnimartes Le Cabul exposed a distinct breed of attackers misidentified as Mus glans. This misread changed risk assessments and future security expectations in the region.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
British India
Roel
Ian
Hay fever cure and vaccination ideas from Dr Scheffegrell
The article discusses Dr William Scheffegrell in New Orleans advocating weed cutting to reduce spring hay fever by about 60 percent and promoting vaccination during the attack and before the season. It covers remedies including calcium lactate and bicarbonate of soda, eye washes, and cautions about narcotics and nose sprays. It cites that vaccination with nose bacteria and immunization prior to pollen exposure show promise, and reports on aerial warfare guidance from the Los Angeles Times.
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America
William Scheffegrall
Sheffegrell
Hin Association
New Orleans
Arkansas
Scheffexrell
Los Angeles Times
British
Air Ministry
India
Afghanistan
Egypt
Ieee
Department of Aviation
Public humor clippings mix plane raffle and jokes
A collage of quips and cartoons Laughter from a bevy of sources. Jokes touch on a raffle plane ticket the fatal judge and a wedding invite musing on luck and love. The snippet includes remarks from London passing show Pearson's Weekly and the Kansas City Star with playful verse and social satire.
First Royal Visitor to the United States
A historical note recalls early royal visits to the United States. The future king of Hanover arrived in New York in 1782, with soldiers rumored to plan a kidnapping. Sixteen years later the Duke of Kent visited on a naval voyage, but no official reception is recorded amid lingering revolutionary sentiments.
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Christian Science Monitor
United States
Hneland
Irmner
William Blewry
Wing William FV
New York
Ashamed of Jesus Poem Adapted by Joseph Grigg
A devotional lyric urging steadfast faith, contrasting human shame with Christ’s praise. The speaker vows not to blush for Jesus and ends with a prayer that Christ will not be ashamed of him, referencing salvation, heaven and divine light.
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Jesus
Tim
Christ
Joseph Grigg
Marriage Adventures in a Turbulent Triangle
A Los Angeles Times item recounts misfortunes of wartime remarriage. Adeline Polaski of Brooklyn married again after receiving word her husband Michael was killed. A French-ship return exposed him alive, sparking a violent confrontation ending with a broken nose and police intervention.
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Adeline Polaski
Brooklyn
Wars Department
Michael
France
Enoch Arden
Joio
Old Lady Tries Train Fare Trick for Free Ride
In the Lincoln Journal tale an elderly traveler boards a train without a ticket. She pays the fare and receives a receipt slip. The conductor jokes that after collecting five slips, a picture of the brakeman will be given.
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The
Lincoln Journal
Vanity Gets a Blow in New Orleans Elevators
The New Orleans Picayune reports mirrors in city elevators were painted over to curb women stopping to primp. Building managers claim the measure slows crowd flow, reducing congestion and delay in descent and ascent.
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New Orleans Picayune
New Orleans
Congress Fear the People Question in World Herald
The Omaha World Herald notes concern over Congress fearing the people amid two revolutions introduced Friday calling on President Wilson to halt his tour and present to the public the issues surrounding the ratification of the peace treaty.
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Cep
Erage
of Et Executive
Hhr
Senate
Cabot Lodge
Paris
Messrs
Knox, Borah
Petit
Verity
Abraham Linetin
Ouis
Wis Hog
Myster
New York
Texas Oil Company
Sattie
Potaoutial
Uae
Congress
Omaha World Herald
Congrean
Wilson
Gaues
Senator Knute Nelson Aged Minnesota Leader
Boston Post reports Knute Nelson of Minnesota as the second oldest member of the Senate. He is entering his third year in public life and maintains a rugged routine, rising at 6 a.m., drinking water, eating cornmeal mush, and chewing tobacco unless he must pause to reassess his health assets.
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Knute Nelaon
Boston
Knute Nelnon
Minnesota
Senate
Sweaters For Poles From Red Cross Trainload
The Red Cross reports arrival in Warsaw of three carloads of sweaters made by chapter members for distribution to destitute families east of the Bug. This eighth trainload of relief supplies totals about 1,000,000 dollars in value.
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Warsaw
American Red Crown
Holand
River Bug
Oklahoma geology reshapes oil era narrative
A fragment discusses evolving oil geology in Oklahoma from scarce early professionals to a broader industry. It notes few experts at discovery time, later growth with major companies hiring many geologists and universities producing large classes in the field.
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Vom
Oklahoma
Har Ile
The
State University
Goulette
Need of the Hour Calls for Religion Over Legislation
A columnist argues the nation needs more religion, not more laws, to solve labor, production, and living-cost woes. He critiques Congress over League of Nations and railroad funding, urges higher production and religious motives to unite parties and curb selfishness.
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Babsaan
Congress
Washington
League of Nations
Socialism and Brotherhood in Historic Protestant Debate
From the Tyler Morning Tribune March 17 1919 a long critique argues that rationalism and higher criticism erode religion slamming attacks on miracles and the Bible. It contends morality rests on God and warns against secular social reform replacing faith with hollow ethics.
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Tyler
Tex
Morning Tribune
Burone
Germany
Moses
Christ
Darkey
Cherokee's Trouble in County Paved Funds Defeat
A Cherokee Democrat letter discusses the defeat of a paved funds proposition in the county and attributes the loss to changes in reader demographics and the old Hawkeye road route. The writer hints at frustration with Sioux City and comments on a separate public scheme and a collector troubled by insomnia.
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Cherokee Democrat
Siouxity
Thin County
Sioux City
Wood Lane
Thone
Tomorrow and the fear of the unknown explained
A fragment discusses the idea of abolishing tomorrow as a movement and argues that worry about tomorrow can paralyze today. It reflects on humanity's dread of future events and suggests preparation in the present may reduce uncertainty.
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Krom
California end emulates Justice Davis in packing box fraud
Fragmented Los Angeles Times text discusses legal action by Justice Davis against truck gardeners cheating buyers with packed crust and vegetables. Mentions penalties doubling for violators and broader East West religious imagery woven into the discourse.
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Los Angeles Times
California
Justice Davis
Freen
Davie
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