Federal Farm Loan Banks Pick 12 Cities
The Farm Loan Board announced twelve cities to host federal land banks with operation planned within sixty days. Sites include Springfield, Baltimore, Columbia, New Orleans, St. Louis, Louisville, St. Paul, Spokane, Omaha, Wichita, Berkeley, and Washington with stock subscriptions opening soon and temporary directors named.
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Springfield
Baltimore
Columbia
New Orleans
St. Louis
Louisville
St.Paul
Spokane
Omaha
Wichita
Berkely
Washington
Federal Farm Loan Banks
The
Farm Loan Board
Mass
Federal Reserve Bank
New England
Middle Atlantic
Middle West
Pacific Coast
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Maryland
Virginia
West Virginia
District of Columbia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Ohio
Indiana
Kentucky
Tennessee
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
Illinois
Missouri
Arkansas
Michigan
Wisconsin
Minnesota
North Dakota
Iowa
Nebraska
South Dakota
Wyoming
Oklahoma
Kansas
Colorado
New Mexico
Texas
California
Nevada
Utah
Arizona
Oregon
Montana
Idaho
Federal Farm Loan Board
Wealth in Banks Increased Across United States
Washington reports national bank resources have risen by over four billion dollars in two years. The total now reaches 15.52 billion, surpassing by about one billion the combined resources of major European and Asian central banks including the Bank of England Bank of France Bank of Russia Reichsbank Bank of Italy Bank of Spain Bank of Netherlands Bank of Denmark Swiss National Bank and Imperial Bank of Japan.
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Washington
United States
Williams
Bank of England
Bank of France
Bank of Russia
German Reichsbank
Bank of Italy
Bank of Spain
Bank of the Netherlands
Bank of Denmark
Swiss National Bank
Imperial Bank of Japan
Allied Fleet on This Side. Commerce Protectors Reach Atlantic
Boston officials announced the presence on this side of the Atlantic of a formidable allied fleet. The warships are officially named commerce protectors, heavily armed and disguised, signaling a strong naval posture in the region.
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Boston
Mass
Atlantic
Graham Manufacturing crate and box plant fire
A fire destroyed the Graham Manufacturing Company crate and box factory in Longview Texas on Friday. Loss estimated at forty thousand dollars.
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Longview
Tex
Graham Manufacturing Company
Central Powers Open To Peace Conference Terms
The central powers reply to President Wilson proposing a conference of belligerents in a neutral city. They say immediate talks should occur after the present war ends and pledge to fully cooperate with the United States in preventing future wars.
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Germany
Austria Hungary
Bulgaria
Turkey
Wilson
United States of America
United States
Congress Adjourns For Christmas Holiday Recess
Congress adjourned Friday for Christmas holidays and will reconvene January 2. In three weeks the House passed five government supply measures including urgent deficiency and diplomatic bills. the Senate moved on immigration and District of Columbia issues. Senate to hear railroad arbitration and wartime take over proposals beginning January 2. action hoped before March adjournment. The session also advanced the Susan B Anthony amendment and a food investigation resolution while both houses urged prohibition efforts.
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Washington
Congress
House
District of Columbia
Senate
Wilson
House Commerce Committee
Senate Commerce Committee
Interstate Commerce Commission
Newlands
Joint Commission
Judiciary Committee
Black suspects held after Webster parish search
After an all day hunt through isolated Webster parish sections for Reeves family suspects a posse brought in three heavily manacled Black people Monday night. They are jailed in Minden with guards posted to prevent mob trouble.
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Minden
Webster Parish
John N. Reeves
War Department requests border defense and guard clothing funds
Secretary of War Baker submitted to the house a deficiency appropriation of 28 400 000 dollars for Mexican border service. He also proposed a supplementary estimate of 11 250 000 dollars to clothe and garrison 15 000 national guard men for a year starting July 1.
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Washington
House
War Baker
Baker
National Guard
President Wilson Celebrates Sixty Birthday
President Wilson marked his sixtieth birthday on Thursday in Washington with celebrations noted in city dispatches.
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Washington
Wilson
Universal military training debate gains momentum in Washington
Washington notes a rising push in Congress for universal military service with a one year national draft before age twenty one. Proponents cite democracy and fairness while opponents cite militia failures and burden inequalities. The piece surveys related congresses and the holiday mood in the capital, with Christmas in Washington described in Southern festive tone.
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George Clinton
Washington
United States
Congress
General Staff
United States Army
Friends of the Plan
Dodson's Liver Tone Doubles as Calomel Alternative
An advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe, plant based remedy that replaces calomel. It claims calomel is mercury, causes sickness, bone decay and salivation, while Liver Tone cleanses the liver and bowels without harsh effects. The ad promises a 50 cent bottle with a money back guarantee if not effective.
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Dodson
Kilmer’s Swamp-Root Promoted For Kidney Health
An advertisement extols Dr. Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney, liver and bladder troubles. It urges readers to try a sample by sending ten cents and directs purchase of fifty cent and one dollar bottles from drug stores.
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Dr. Kilmer
Binghamton, N. Y
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N. Y
Wintersmiths Chill Tonic and Quack Finance Dialogue
An old advertisement touts Wright's Indian Vegetable Pills for piles with a sly jab at alchemists and financiers. It includes a trial offer from 372 Pearl St New York and mirrors period style banter about wealth and insects.
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Wright
Pearl St
New York
Is He Very Rich He Kicks About His Taxes
A brief quip in the Detroit Free Press notes the humor around wealth and taxation, suggesting wealth is obvious by tax behavior. The line portrays a characterization of a wealthy figure through a punchy exchange.
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Detroit Free Press
Cuticura Soap and Ointment Ad Sample Offer
Heal your skin troubles with Cuticura Soap for bathing and drying and Cuticura Ointment to stop itching and clear pimples blackheads redness roughness. Removes dandruff scalp irritation heals rough hands and many baby skin troubles. Free sample by mail with Book. Address postcard Cuticura Dept L Boston. Sold everywhere.
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Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Managerlaments scarce plays as critic suggests scouring existing stock
The theatrical manager laments the lack of new plays while Tam travels nationwide seeking options. A dramatic critic advises focusing on plays already in the repertoire rather than chasing fresh works.
The Psychology of It in Hunting Language
A humorous exchange notes a hunter preferring a "sensitive" horse for hunting. The jest hinges on the horse's quickness to take offence, implying a temperament-driven choice and a tongue in cheek view of animal behavior.
Definition of bachelor yields charming answer
A schoolmistress asks students to explain bachelor. A little girl replies that a bachelor is a very happy man. She says she learned it from her father, causing amusement in class.
Hawkins Praises Mother-in-law Visitor For Winter
Hawkins expresses strong enthusiasm for his mother-in-law visiting, praising her cooking and anticipating her stay through the winter. Baldwin comments on his friend's evident excitement.
Love Your Neighbors as They Love Themselves Quip
A thoughtful quotation notes that loving others to the same extent as they love themselves would require much overtime from most people. The line plays on personal duty and social harmony.
Stop Those Sharp Shooting Pains Femenina Ad
An advertisement touts Femenina as a wonder worker for female disorders priced at $1.00 with an accompanying advice note about a businesswoman never proposing to a man who cannot cook or sew on buttons. It also notes dresses trimmed with bead embroidery.
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