President Explains Break With Germany in Congress
President Wilson outlines reasons for severing diplomatic ties with Germany after its submarine warfare policy, recounting the Sussex sinking and German notes, and warning Congress of potential actions to defend American seas and rights. He stresses desire for peace and friendship with the German people.
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Army Small but Resources Vast
United States with less than a tenth of the world population makes nearly a third of all production. The organized land forces total about 265 000 officers and men, 125 000 regulars and 140 000 National Guardsmen. The regular army strength on June 30 1916 was 107 641. the National Guard in federal service on September 30 was 143 704.
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Naval Consulting Board
Edward B. Coffin
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Secretary of War
Newton D. Baker
General Staff
Hugh L. Scott
Tasker H. Bliss
Leonard Wood
Eastern Department
Governors Island
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J. Franklins Bell
Western Department
San Francisco
Cal. Thomas
United States Military Strength and Readiness in 1916
The article compares the U S regular forces and reserves with overseas troops, detailing distribution on June 30 1916 and vast reserve manpower. It notes U S industrial prowess, potential war manpower, and the scale of manufacturing and manpower ready for national defense. It lists key military leaders and organizational structure under President Wilson and Secretary Baker, plus training camps offering mobilization capacity.
Torpedo Boat Bagley Takes Coal At Morehead City
The torpedo boat Bagley used as a mine layer appeared at Morehead City North Carolina and took on a full supply of coal. Her officers refused to discuss a report that the harbor was to be mined.
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Bagley
Morehead City
Patrol Torpedo Boat Patrols Harbor To Guard Neutrality
Collector of the Port J O Davis orders torpedo boat patrols for the Golden Gate and lower bay to enforce neutrality and safeguard harbor waters around San Francisco.
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San Francisco
J. O. Davis
Golden Gate
Lower Bay
Swiss Move Toward Food Cards Amid Submarine Blockade
Geneva reports the Swiss government held two extraordinary sessions to discuss German and Austrian notes on the submarine blockade. The new situation is seen as serious economically due to rising food prices, up about 55 percent since the war began. The federal council says special measures are needed and food cards are expected to be issued.
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Federal Council
How Our Army Compares with Other Nations
A concise comparison of the United States land forces with those of other major nations. The piece outlines current strengths, manpower, equipment, and organizational structure to assess relative military power and readiness.
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United States
Dodson's Liver Tone Advertisement Claims Calomel Alternative
An old ad warns against calomel as a poisonous laxative and promotes Dodson's Liver Tone. It promises the vegetable remedy cleanses the liver and bowels, prevents sickness, and keeps the family well with a 50 cent bottle and a money back guarantee.
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Hearts and gardens sparklings and promises of growth
This clipping contrasts planting seeds with tending hearts and warns weeds fill unoccupied spaces. It then advertises Roman Eye Balsam with a nightly application claim and ends with a humorous exchange about a music teacher profiting from Katherine's voice.
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Katherine
Capadine Headache Remedy Ad
An advertisement touts CAPADINE as effective for headaches back and limb aches. It claims the liquid formula is easy to take and helps nature stay right, with a confident persuasive tone.
100 Years Old Cure All Urging Kidney Health
A physician warns that kidneys greatly influence premature aging and death from poisons in the blood. He advises adults to protect kidney vitality, drink water, sweat daily, and take Anuric tablets before meals to dissolve uric acid and ease backache rheumatism and stiff joints. Discovered by Dr. Pierce of Buffalo.
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Buffalo
N.Y
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