Fredericktown Letter Reflects Summer Life and News
A long rambling column recalls town sights and events from the fair grounds to weddings and obituaries. The writer muses on patriotism, President Wilson, weather, gardens, sales, and future plans for local shops while noting community life, trains, and post office news.
In-House Debate Rages Over Dry Bill in Senate Row
Washington reports forty members ready to be heard as the prohibition enforcement measure resumes general debate in the Senate judiciary subcommittee. Sharp clashes arise between drastic and modified proposals while eight hours of debate remain in the House under a five minute speech rule. Representative Moone cites bond needs to offset lost revenue and Fitzgerald argues Maine exposes enforcement failures.
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Romance tale sparks suit over promised marriage
Leonard A. Swarthe sues Miss Gertrude Barish a Simmons College girl for 10000 heart balm claiming he saved her from death when she joined the Battalion of Death and brought her to this country as his betrothed. She allegedly refused later choosing a handsomer man.
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Navy Secretary Daniels Alters Pacific Fleet Voyage
Secretary Daniels announced the Pacific Fleet voyage will not include the West Coast. The sailing date from Hampton Roads has shifted from July 12 to July 22, altering plans for the fleet’s destination and timing.
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Fragmentary historical notice on medical advice and lament
A garbled OCR fragment discusses colic and diarrhoea remedies, with disjointed phrases about patience, God, praise, and a fleeting reference to a “temoajeeadetivement” note. Names, dates, or clear events are absent, leaving only incomplete medical commentary.
Harden as Envoy to U S Copenhagen Italy 13
Maximilian Wirden editor of the Futurum is likely to be named ambassador at Washington. Diplomatic relations are described as tense with European and German officials cited. The piece notes uncertainties about posts and mentions Meimburg and Berlin in the context of state affairs.
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National meat packers face rising power probe
The U S Federal Trade Commission considers actions to curb the influence of five major meat packers led by Schiſt Armour and Co Wilson Morris in 1930s food and related industries. Their networks span banks, distribution, and by products, with fears of market control extending into grains, oleomargarine, and foreign imports. Public knowledge of ownership and competition is urged to prevent exclusive control and protect consumers.
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Hall's Catarrh Medicine Offered With Reward
An 19th century advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Medicine claiming it cures catarrh at all stages and improves constitution. The notice offers a $100 reward for any case it fails to cure and urges readers to buy through local druggists, asserting strong faith in the remedy's powers.
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Germans seek ratification papers under Paris review
Official documents showing the German national assembly ratified the peace treaty are examined in Paris. French legal experts and the council of five immediately begin scrutiny with no anticipated final action for some time.
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WARGH SKYS FOG SALE DELAYED REPORTS DELAY IN DECLARING SURPLUS
Washington July 5 General March testified to Congress that surplus stocks in the subsistence branch of the quartermaster corps were withheld to avoid flood of markets and to protect prices. He said the department could have safely prepared the surplus report in February and that exports were favored over domestic sale. Congressman Reavis pressed for responsibility for the delay which kept vast stocks from market.
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