Fifty Billion War Fund Spent by Region Analysis
A wartime spending breakdown compares southern camps and plants with northern and western investments. It cites costs for multiple states including Alabama, Texas, Georgia, Maryland, and Virginia, totaling nearly $490 million in the South and $200 million elsewhere, plus lumber purchases by regional boards.
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Alabama
Southern Combine
Secretary of War
Arkansas
Florida
Georgia
Kentuck
Louisiana
Maryland
Mississippi
New Mexico
Oklahoma
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Virginia
West Virginia
California
Illinios
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Massachusetts
Michigan
Nebraska
New Jersey
New York
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Vermont
Washington
Southern Pine
Fire Protection Board
New England
Motteler elected mayor in no contest election
Last Tuesday a largely new city government was chosen with only one hold over council seat. F T Motteler won the mayoralty by sticker vote while L J Nelson retained the city attorney post with 78 votes. Other votes were scattered among several minor candidates as wards reported results.
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G. W. Hoxsey
F. T. Motteler
L. J. Nelson
Charles Imbleau
J. C. Davis
Sam Daly
Anna Sampson
Dr. Hoxsey
Edna Reid
E. G. Gowing
A. C. Barclay
Katherin Johnson
J. M. Beamish
Augusta Horey
Joseph Stelzig
A. T. Eickmeyer
Government vs. regulation a bank circular calls for initiative
A circular from American Exchange National Bank defends self reliance and individual initiative against government intervention. It credits inventors manufacturers merchants miners and farmers for progress and questions the need for regulation and ownership. The message urges preserving freedom of thought and action as the foundation of government and civilization.
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American Exchange National Bank
Washington adopts Bone Dry Law strong on bootlegging
The Bone Dry Law or House Bill No. 4, approved today after a 1917 referendum, imposes 1 to 5 years in prison for bootlegging or possessing liquor outside a physician prescription. It defines a joint as a house selling liquor and broadens possession evidence to sustain conviction with limited religious exemptions.
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State of
Washington
The Future of Our Ship Yards
Thomas F. Logan argues in Leslie's Weekly that postwar shipbuilding faces a costs race. He says Britain builds cheaper per ton and will cut costs further after peace, risking American yards unless U S costs fall. He warns contracts may shift abroad if America cannot compete.
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America
Reconstruction Commission
Congress
Thomas F. Logan
Leslie's Weekly
Religious side of Foch revealed in church prayers story
A California teenager recalls meeting General Foch in a French church where the war leader prayed for three quarters of an hour. Evans says Foch, daily in prayer, showed deep Christian faith guiding Allied victory, reinforcing the democracy of Christ over war.
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Marshal Foch
California
Los Angeles Times
France
San Bernardino
Evans
Foch
Europe
Young Evans
Clemenceau
Paris
Christ
San Gorgonio
Yakima Women Plan Boycott of German Made Toys
Yakima club women plan a boycott of German made toys amid reports some are sold in shops this year. Most clubs meet this week to vote on the measure and indications point to unity in favor of the boycott.
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Yakima
Frank Potter On President's Vessel
Frank Potter, a local recruit who joined the navy after the war began, was detailed for service on the George Washington, the steamer that carried President Wilson to France. The ship departed New York Tuesday, and Frank has repeatedly sailed between New York and Europe since enlisting.
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Potter
Frank Potter
George Washington
President Wilson
France
New York
Frank
Europe
Public meetings postponed due to influenza in Spokane
The Spokane Chamber of Commerce announces postponement of the joint Washington State Horticultural Association Inland Empire Fruit Growers Association and Washington State Grade and Pack Conference in Spokane December 10-13. Postponement follows influenza conditions and health officials guidance. Plans to reschedule on a large scale will be announced when conditions improve.
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State Horticultural Ass’n
Inland Empire Fruit Growers
Spokane Chamber of Commerce
Echo
Northwest
J. B. Anderson
Spokane
Washington State Horticultural Association
Inland Empire Fruit Growers’ Association
Washington State
M. L. Dean
F. E. Williams
Washington State Horticultural Ass’n. A
Flu Conditions Grow Worse Across the Nation
The influenza situation worsens coast to coast with Spokane and Seattle tightening health rules after brief relaxations. Alarm grows in eastern cities and California while Butte Montana reports frightful conditions. A Chicago physicians convention will bring representatives from cities nationwide to share treatment and prevention methods.
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Spokane
Seattle
California
Butte
Mont
Wenatchee
Chicago
Red Cross notes sewing machine winners missing last week
Owing to an oversight the winning numbers of the sewing machines were not published last week. No. 154 got machine No. 1 and 55 machine No. 2. An urgent request has come from headquarters for knitted garments. Will everyone who has knitting get it in as soon as possible, please?
The Swivel Chair Brigade in Postwar Demobilization
The Columbus Republican notes the postwar burden of demobilizing the vast swivel chair machinery of business control. It argues the brigade will be slow to demobilize and that Democrats have little to fear for the next two years.
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Columbus
Ind
Lawrence Sees Gloom Over Democratic Party as Wilson Faces Crisis
A New York Evening Post letter from David Lawrence portrays deep internal Democratic dissatisfaction with President Wilson. Friends urge cabinet reform, broader Republican consultation, and clearer aims for the peace conference while criticizing his Europe trip timing and handling of domestic issues.
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New York Evening Post
David Lawrence
Washington
Wilson
Lawrence
N. Y. Evening Post, Inc
Democratic Party
Europe
Congress
Giffer
America
Middle West
West
George Creele
Creele
Creel
Burleson
Atlantic
Mr. Wilson
Wiliam Gibbs McAdoo
Influenza and diphtheria death toll rising in country
The public health department reports between 200000 and 350000 deaths since September 15 from influenza and diphtheria, eight times wartime fatalities, with no end in sight. Mr and Mrs Dale Marble plan a winter move to Seattle.
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Public Health Department
Mrs
Dale Marble
Seattle
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