Arbitration Over War Strikes Urged as Duty to Nation
An editorial argues wartime strikes hurt industry and risk American lives, urging arbitration to settle wage disputes. It cites Britain’s labor leaders praising arbitration over strikes and warns workers and unions against profiteering through stoppages while calling for fair wages aligned with rising prices.
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Fama
America
Syndicate Service
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
William Mosses
Pattern Makers’ Union of Great Britain
Mosses
San Francisco
Passing of Mr Johnston a Britisher of steady mien
An obituary notes the passing of Mr Johnston described as a traditional Englishman. The piece praises his simple, friendly character, calls him a first-class fighting man, and reflects on how the last four years have altered perceptions of Britons.
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Chen
The New Life By Zoe Adkins of the Vigilantes
A poetic intermission laments a world paused by war and recalls a heritage of faith and sacrifice. The speaker urges a vow for a new life once heroes return, pledging to cast off pride and honor the fallen who died for a larger cause.
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Zoe Adkins
The
Vigilantes
Neutral Lands
Baneath
The Fashion of 1918 on Fifth Avenue
A narrator observes a shabby woman among the best dressed, noting her hat, suit, and confident air. She pauses before diamonds, revealing the secret of her pride a service bar with three blue stars on her jacket.
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Fifth Avenue
Citizens urged to report petty price profiteers during war
The piece calls on readers to help food administrators by naming grocers and butchers who overcharge. It frames such profiteers as Kaiser supporters and urges citizens to volunteer as local investigators to root out these criminals and do their part in the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Britain Warns Against Breaking Labor Safeguards in War Effort
A wartime policy urged by the National Defense Council emphasizes maintaining labor standards to sustain production. It cites eight-hour limits, night-work prohibitions, fair wages, and holidays as essential for efficiency and soldier morale, arguing that exhausted workers harm output and national defense.
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National Council of Defense
United States Army
Ordnance Department
Quartermaster’s Department
Quartermaster General
White House
British Labor Commission
Baker
Council of Defense
Council of National Defense
Council
Woman’s Committee
Ordnance Departme
Departments of Women In Industry
Woman's Committee
Department of Women In Industry
Washington
United States
Lunes
J. H. Thomas
Returus
Wwe
England
Beyond A Doubt First Tramp
Dialogue excerpt features two tramps trading lines about fatigue and sleep. One asks if the other is very tired and the response confirms extreme exhaustion. The exchange captures a slangy colloquial vibe.
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Bill
The Black Mulberry and Camp Grant Skirmishes Note
Fragmented notice describes neglect of the black mulberry tree and comments on its value and variety. A Camp Grant report details kitchen mishap and a skirmish line incident with a tonkie assisting in the mess, including a washed fish and wrapped parcel.
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Camp Grant
Ravages of Sheep Killers Dogs and Tax Measure Suggested
A USDA prepared article urges dog owners to curb sheep killing by reducing careless dogs through taxation. It notes high regard for dogs but warns that even beloved pets may kill sheep at night. Reducing excess and training is proposed to protect wool and mutton production.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Increased Hog Numbers Urged Under 1918 Food Program
The 1918 Supplementary Food Production Program from the U S Department of Agriculture calls for at least a 15 percent rise in hog numbers to boost pork supplies alongside wheat. It notes pork comprises over half of U S meat and underpins laborer and soldier rations, urging 5 to 50 percent production gains in 18 states and detailing breeding, feeding, and disease prevention measures.
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United States Department of Agriculture
United States
New England
Balancer rations in need for soybeans and canads peas
High grain prices prompt farmers to grow balanced roughage. Plant Canads peas with oats and soybeans with corn to boost protein. Soybeans, especially seed, pay well even if seed prices fall and can replace cottonseed meal in cattle rations. milled soybeans mix with grain or bran for feed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
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