Kaiser Denies War Blame In Cologne Interview
An article in the Cologne Gazette, cited by Dr George Wegener, quotes former Emperor William II claiming he did not seek war and shifted blame to Chancellor Bethmann-Hollweg and others. He recounts mobilization pressures, Russian actions, and asserts German forces moved before war was declared.
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Copenhagen
Associated Press
Revelams
Iam
Germany
George Wegener
Cologne
Symer
Gotab von Jegow
Dlorway
William
Francis Ferdinand
V. A. Soukhomlinoff
Nicholas Januschkevitch
Volga
Vilna
Kaiser
Destroyers to Meet Fleet at the Zore Islands
Paris dispatch reports the Brest naval base ordered sixteen torpedo-boat destroyers to sail for the Zore Islands to await the fleet accompanying President Wilson to Europe.
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Paris
Brest
Zore Islands
Wilson
Europe
United States May Have Large Army
A regular army of about half a million men is proposed for the fiscal year 1920 starting July 1. The pay estimate totals 1,922,006,000 dollars across detailed army expenditures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Washington
Congress
For Sale and Wanted Notices in Monroe La Classifieds
For sale gas heater range and logs contact ring 16. Wanted position as manager of small farm or share crop by A. J. Deville Monroe La. 4-6t.
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A. J. Deville
Monroe
The Red Cross Man At Our Camp
A wartime reminiscence scene describes the Red Cross Man as a benevolent, omnipresent helper who aids soldiers with money, letters, supplies, and morale. He shifts between civilian and military roles, aiding the 195th and other units, easing families, and delivering comfort beyond official channels.
Beauty's Tip on Darkening Gray or Faded Hair
An ad promotes La Creole Hair Dressing to darken gray or faded hair. It claims quick, safe results at home with simple directions and money-back refund if not satisfied, offering direct mail purchase from Van Vleet-Mansfield Drug Co. Memphis Tennessee for $1.20.
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Kim
Mike
Red Cross
Nellie
Indiana
Beauty
Crewe
van Vleet-Mansfield Drug Co
Memphis
Tenn
Officials Declare Packers Control Meat Trade
The Federal Trade Commission in a supplement to Congress accuses five large meat packers Swift & Company Armour & Company Morris & Company Wilson & Company Inc and the Cudahy Packing Company of restraint of trade and market control. The report details centralized buying systems and collusion across major markets.
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Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Congress
Swift & Company
Armour & Company
Morris & Company
Wilson & Company, Inc
Cudahy Packing Company
Denials Burst from Packagers on Trade Conspiracy Charges
Chicago officials for Armour Swift Morris deny FTC report charges of price restraint and conspiracy in live stock and fresh meat markets. They claim prices are set by supply and demand and food administration. Also notes two ministers attend regional conference and a local barber shop change of ownership at DeLaird Street.
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Chicago
Federal Trade Commission
J. Ogden Armour
Armour & Company
Office
Swift & Company
Supply and Demand
Food Administration
H. A. Timmins
Morris & Company
Royal Welcome Fights Kidney Woes With Hobo Remedy
Widow Mrs. W. G. Lee of Laurel Mississippi testifies after twenty years of kidney and bladder trouble that Hobo medicine cured her and a free booklet details hundreds of similar recoveries. The ad urges readers to order now. six bottles cost five dollars and the product contains no alcohol.
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W. G. Lee
Wyndham Avenue
Laurel
Miss
Hobo
Hobo Medicine CO
Shreveport
Commodity Prices and Exchange Rates Noted in 1918 Table
An old 1918 pricing snippet reports spot values for December and January contracts. Notable figures include highs around 28.15 and lows near 24.02, with close values near 26.71 and 25.65. The fragment lists several month figures and a few dated labels, indicating a historical market summary.
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Ae Cie
Liverpool Market Review December 3 1918
Liverpool trading report notes quiet activity with 1,000 sales and a early close. The page lists bond and commodity prices with scattered figures including 21.26 and 19.42 in an 1918 market snapshot.
Cotton market steadies on export shifts and policy moves
New Orleans reports overnight gains as cables rise and interior supplies hold, with Washington easing export restrictions to allow direct interior shipments to Allied and neutral countries. Improved tonnage and fewer tenders in earlier contracts are noted as key factors shaping the current market, ahead of the December 11 government crop estimate.
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Germany
Austria
Seaboard
Washington
New Orleans
Europe
Humble Doctor Endorses Tanlac For Post Influenza Recovery
Dr J W Sandlin of Humble Texas declares Tanlac a superior reconstructive tonic for patients recovering from Spanish influenza noting his experience with about fourteen hundred cases. He praises Tanlac for restoring appetite and aiding organs, and cites sales surpassing ten million bottles in four years with Tanlac Laxative Tablets included.
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J. W. Sandlin
Texas
Tanlac
Humble
Tex
Sandlin
Monroe
Collens Pharmacy
Advt
City Court Dockets Drunk and Trespass Cases Slugged
Judge Schulze disposed of cases including Ww. C. Schaffer and R. J. West for drunkenness, Lillie Brooks for disturbing the peace, Clarence Vandergood for trespassing with a $5.09 fine, and Louis Brooks for drawing a knife with a $25.00 penalty.
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Schulze
Ww. C. Schaffer
R. J. West
Lillie Brooks
Clarence Vandergood
Louis Brooks
Wanted ad in News-Star proves affordable and effective
A short want ad in the News-Star demonstrates low cost and strong results for job seekers and advertisers. Readership engagement shows quick responses and notable reach within the local market.
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News-Star
Government expects 1920 war bill of seven billion dollars
Washington reports rough 1920 outlays to begin July 1 totaling 7.443 billion dollars with 5.212 billion for war and navy, 893 million for interest on debt, and 579 million for merchant marine. Expenditures compare with 24.599 billion appropriations for the current year and 18 billion likely spent. Secretary McAdoo forwarded department estimates to Congress.
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Daniels
Congress
Department
Navy
Marine Corps
Washington
War
McAdoo
Treasury
Walking Under Difficulties With Mayr Remedy
A testimonial claims relief from stomach and bowel troubles after using Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. The speaker says walking becomes easy and work resumed, praising it as the only medicine to touch the illness. The ad states one dose convinces and money is refunded. Phoenix Drug Store advertised locally.
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Mayr
Phoenix Drug Store
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Rayner’s Auto Market
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Hal
Treland
Cc. O
Wheeler's Field
The
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Sam
Sammie
Iman
C. O
N. C
France
Tom Mason
Detroit
Tom
Slim Dawson
Uncle Sam
Sked Cross
Slim
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Millersville
Hoover
Carl Wallburger
Carl
Kaiser Bill
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Crossin
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Nell
Thompson
Mike O'Conner
O'Conner
O’conner
Packers
L. H. Swayze
Grayson, la
N. W. Prichard
Prichard
Jonesboro
DeLaird St
Hudspeth & Evans
W. D. Hudspeth
L.l.smith Cotton Broker
New Orleans Cotton Exchange
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Liverpool
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