U S Seizes All Railroads for War Time Control
President Wilson takes over the nations railways as a war measure to be run by government under director general McAdoo with guarantees to stockholders and bondholders, plans to pay three year average net income, and seeks federal legislation for continued operation and maintenance of the system.
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Washington
Wilson
William G. McAdoo
Secretary of the Treasury
McAdoo
England
Congress
U. S
United States
Newton D. Baker
War Department
Interstate Commerce Commission
Railroads War Board
Railroads’ War Board
War Board
MccAdoo
United Lines
Uti
Legislative Branch
Charles Webster
Iowa
Engineering Extension Department
Iowa State College
Mason City
Algona
R N. Holbrook
Cedar Rapids
National Association of Stationary Engineers
J. Will Parry
D. C. Faber
Technical Service Bureau
President Wilson Explains Railroads Takeover Move
President Wilson states he exercised federal control over the railroads under 1916 law to unify administration for war mobilization. He cites private management limits, the need for government direction, and proposes guarantees to rail investors, with William G. McAdoo overseeing the operation.
Eureka Gardener Develops Dahlia Potato Hybrid
A. Hickman of Eureka California crosses the Irish potato with the dahlia to create a potato offering both ornamental flowers for decoration and edible tubers for dinner. The invention is described as superior to standard market potatoes.
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A. Hickman
Eureka
Cal
Value of Sense of Smell and Co Operative Farming Profit
The article notes humans detect odorous particles at extreme sensitivity, citing mecaptan as highly pungent and four main tastes. It discusses flavor as a blend of taste and odor. It also reports Avon New Jersey residents purchasing farm produce under market to reduce living costs, with the borough profit about $1,000.
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Edwin KB. Stosson
New York Independent
Avon
Monmouth County
N. 2
Worth While Quotations I call it strange that a narrow mind is never deep
The Exchange features a concise aphorism noting that narrow thinking cannot yield depth. It highlights a reflective, pithy observation on intellect and perspective.
Sea Worms and Silk Gifts From the Mediterranean
The piece notes the marine worm as a possible early human ancestor and describes the silkworm of the sea, a bivalve mollusk in the Mediterranean known as the pinna. It weaves lustrous silk used for royal garments and fine gloves and stockings. It also reports that England saw about 200,000 marriages from Aug 1914 to Jun 1917, with 1915 as the peak year at 19.4 marriages per 1000 people, per Sir Bernard Mallet.
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Mediterranean
England
Sir Bernard Mallet
U. S. Army
United States Army
United States Guard
National Army
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
The store that is different always does better
A Louisville Courier Journal remark notes that distinctiveness drives success for retailers, suggesting unique offerings outshine rivals. The quote emphasizes innovation over conformity as a pathway to stronger performance in commerce.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
German Promises Broken in Belgium Deportation Clash
Cardinal Mercier led protests against German deportations and forced labor in Belgium as officials cited broken promises by Governor General Hopfer. Municipalities and labor unions issued defiant replies demanding withdrawal and respect for rights and family security.
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Cardinal Mercier
Belgium
Malines
Antwerp
Aes
Baron von Huene
Liege
Namur
Charleroi
Germany
von Huene
Baron van der Goltz
Brussels
Eney
Mercier
German Empire
T Persiat
D. J. Cardinal Mercier
Arch. of
Maines
Iowa Urges Patriotism to Conserve Food and Enforce Rulings
Des Moines reports call for citizen cooperation with food administration, capping flour per family, sugar limits, and licensed wholesale conduct. Articles note fines, reporting hoarding, and a push to curb price gouging while detailing parole actions and new drafts of state defense and public health measures.
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Des Moines
United States Food Administration
Iowa
Food Administration
Burlington
State Board of Parole
Harding
William Webster
Tolbert
Webster
A. D. Storms
Jesse Finley
Poweshiek County
Finley
Charles A. Holada
Johnson County
Holada
Gallagher
Odds and Ends From Around the World and War Time
Lightcap of Greensburg builds threshing by electric light after lacking help. Ramelita petroleum found abundantly in Mendoza and Patagonia Argentina. Snails average speed one mile in fourteen days. Mustard family includes 2000 species and ornamentals stocks alyssum wall flower. Shadoof used by Egyptians for 3500 years. Philippe hat industry exports up to 600000 in 1916. Fire clay substitute uses blue pottery clay salt coal ash sand and glass. John Markle of Hazleton announces 50 percent rent cut to help employees buy Liberty bonds. England slow to build unprotected concrete roads. U S and Canada lead in concrete road use.
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Greensburg
Mendoza
Patagonia
Republic
Salta
Terra del Fuego
Philippe
Panama
France
John Markle
Hazleton
England
United States
Canada
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Pullman Company
Railroads
Woodrow Wilson
Hopfer
Tournai
Ournal
Tournal
Hsts
Btappen-Kommandant
Commission Syndicate
Commission Syndicate of
The
Chapes
Great Central, Socialist and Independent Syndicates
National Committee
Yon Bissing
Butler
James R. Butler
Port City
Benton County
Camp Dodge
Pershing
General Pershing
General Crowder
Camp Kelly
San Antonio
Tex
W. S. Carter
Central Department
Board of Health
G. H. Sumner
Sumner
Medical Society
Red Cross
Defense Council
W. L. Harding
State Council of Defense
State Board of Agriculture
Arthur Corey
Department
State Board of Health
State Health Board
Goalta
State Board of Control
U. S. Bureau of Mines
Charles Anderson
Grangery
Butte
N. D
Kk, Wales
Minneapolis
Medical Corps
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