Prep for another stalemate in Western Front war
Western theater observers describe Entente preparations for renewed fighting with feverish invention and massive munition buildup. Reports on Joffre, Haig, and German factory work hint at continued nibbling strategies, new trench contrasts, and potential use of pestilential bombs. A long stalemate seems likely for another year, possibly lasting into winter.
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French
Haig
Ene
Krupp
Germany
London Observer
British Isles
Bapaume
New York Times
Farmers back single tax in dogged political fight
The prose recounts how Senator Sherman framed the single tax as a fearsome dog chasing Progressive Raymond Robins, while Missouri voters rejected it. North Dakota Governor candidate L J Frazier advocates higher unimproved land taxes to curb railroad-backed speculation, signaling farm tax reform aims that dwarf Henry George and Lewis Post proposals.
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Enator Sherman
Raymond Robins
Mr. Robins
Senator Sherman
Illinois
Robins
Missouri
North Dakota
L. J. Frazier
Farmer's Non-Partisan League
State Grange
Henry George
Lewis Post
Governor Dunne Leaves Office With Mixed Acclaim
The piece weighs Gov. Dunne’s four year term in Illinois, noting a mix of criticisms of his finances and economy, but praising his social sense and centrist stances. It credits him with generally aligning with positive measures and honors from Chicago and the state, suggesting future nonpolitical public service.
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Illinois
Dunne
Gov. Dunne
Quand meme! Bernhardt Tours the United States as a Symbol
The article extols Sarah Bernhardt as a transcendent force beyond mere performance. It lauds her unmatched charisma, resilience, and French artistry, portraying her as a living symbol who inspires courage and fervent admiration in audiences despite hardship.
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France
Vrange Debonnaire
Bernhardt
NYSE Memorandum Urges Members to Preserve Papers
George W. Ely secretary of the New York Stock Exchange ordered all members to preserve papers relating to stock transactions from December 1 to December 31, 1916. The directive notes records may be called for amid a Gestization inquiry and exchange actions were taken in anticipation of potential demands.
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New York
George W. Ely
New York Stock Exchange
Exchange
Washington addresses unity amid tentative peace note
In connection with President Wil and recent peace note, officials seek progress toward national reconciliation. Leaders emphasize cautious steps and ongoing diplomacy to avert escalation while urging support from allied parties.
Wet vote in Monett Missouri disputed by one vote
Monett a town of 5000 voted wet by one vote in the local option election held June 16 last year. The decision was handed down in circuit court by Judge B G Thurman.
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Monett
Nevada
B. G. Thurman
Circuit Court
Economical Pub Habits Highlighted in Quirky Rhyme
A witty line notes a bibulous man opts for three ten cent drinks to save money rather than two fifteen cent ales. The quip contrasts unit price with total spend, humorously illustrating frugality in casual drinking.
Chatterer Faces North Wind’s Mighty Threat
Chatterer the Red Squirrel hides in an apple tree as North Wind rages outside. The noisy storm snaps the tree limb, leaves Chatterer buried in snow and cold, yet the drifting snow muffles the danger and he falls asleep safe at last.
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Chatterer
Red Squirrel
North Wind
Rough Brother
Brother North Wind
Keystone Miners Will Get Bonuses
In Clearfield Pennsylvania the Central Pennsylvania Association of Bituminous Coal Operators adopted a resolution urging all member companies to grant a ten percent bonus based on miners earnings from January 1 1917. Payment is suspended at mines shut by strikes. James Purcell UMWA district president received a copy to notify local unions. About 45,000 miners affected.
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Clearfield
Association of Bituminous Coal Operators
Central Pennsylvania
James Purcell
United Mine Workers of America
Birthday gifts from a catalog of luxuries and poker gear
The writer hawks mahogany cabinets with roulette wheels and a host of gambling tools priced at £900, and a $330 cellarette with liquor accessories. A mahogany humidor cabinet is offered at $66 plus 500 cigars, plus a lecture on spending theory and a plea to fund a birthday wish.
Ice bound school pond frolic spurs prankish skaters
Friday morning ice at Blaney’s pond drew students who skated after breakfast. Stuffy Balch tried to police the ice, chasing others and slipping into a comic fall. Andy Anderson and companions built an ice house near the die house, using Fatty Bellows to stay warm inside. Miss Brigham enforces extra hot water for baths as Phil Wigglesworth’s hopes fade.
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Mblaney
Stuffy Balch
Old Grigesy
Blaney's &S
Fatty
Andy Anderson
Phil Wigglesworth
Fatty Bellowes
Mine Workers in Central Pennsylvania Field
Readable text notes mine workers are employed in a central Pennsylvania field.
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Central
Pennsylvania
Central powers prepare second peace note to Entente
Paris dispatches report Lausanne Gazette says the central powers plan a second note detailing precise conditions of peace. A Geneva Temps dispatch notes the proverb about choosing between two evils, suggesting broad public sentiment.
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Entente
Geneva
Temps
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