Congress Busy With Railroad Situation Despite Holiday Break
Washington reports Congress remains focused on rail transport amid Wilson administration hints of a postholiday address. Senate backs a Cummins led probe into ICC recommendations for public operation aid and unification plans. House debates government controlled railway model to supply equipment, stock and facilities to lines.
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Pan-American Railway
Fragmentary OCR summary from local notice page
A damaged line mentions certifications and names including Mrs Th ing, Tom, Dav Jos, and Frid day. It references ward day, a visit, and churches. Details are unreadable, but it hints at a public or church notice with limited legible names and dates.
Specifies How Me May Join the Army
Washington reports Provost Marshal General Crowder outlines new rules allowing draft age men to join the colors at their own request. White men only may enlist in infantry signal medical and quartermaster departments. Coast artillery field artillery cavalry and engineers are closed.
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California
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Charlotte
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Request Miners Shorten Holidays to Ease Coal Shortage
Washington dec 19 prospect of a widespread coal famine unless production is maintained drew from fuel administrator garfield a request that operators and miners take only christmas day as a holiday this season instead of several days usually observed at christmas and new years every day the countries mines are idle cuts production nearly two million tons domestic needs first in coal distribution and state administrators will be authorized to shut off supplies to industrial users if necessary a terminal pool plan is helping relieve congestion by diverting coal to reduce mileage and ease road congestion
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Rules for handling stranded airmen under board resolution
Washington December 19 A aircraft board resolution outlines public conduct if an army plane is forced down. People must avoid the aircraft once the aviator is safe, not touch controls, and allow military or police guards to secure the scene. Preserve wreckage to determine accident causes and prevent repeated incidents. Railroads are urged to deal with idle workers who doubt self help.
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St Jacobs Oil Backache Ad Promises Quick Relief
An old advertisement promotes St Jacobs Oil as the quick fix for backache lumbago sciatica neuralgia rheumatism and sprains. It claims kidneys cause no back pain and urges readers to rub on the oil for instant relief and harmless use, recommending a trial bottle from a druggist.
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Instant relief Ely Cream Balm ad excerpt
An old ad promises immediate relief for stuffed nostrils and nasal congestion. It claims Ely's Cream Balm clears air passages, soothes inflamed membranes, and brings instant comfort with a small bottle from the druggist.
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