Bureau chaos in war procurement cited after Italian defeat
The article critiques War Department practices as disorganized and overlapping. It notes rapid contracts by telegraph after Italy’s defeat and contrasts with routine procedures, arguing Washington’s focus on organization over substance. It also mentions a Supreme Court ruling on rail fare refunds amid federal rail control.
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War Department
Navy
Ordnance Department
Baker
Italy
Washington
Supreme Court
Uncle Sam
Ilinois Commission
Germany Divided by Military and Civilians in Brest Litovsk Talks
An analysis notes German delegates at Brest Litovsk splintered into military and civilian camps, with civilians favoring liberal terms and the uniforms seeking to retain gains. It traces rising military influence since Aug. 1, 1914, and cites Ambassador Gerard’s reports of powerless civilians. The piece also salutes Congressman Gardner’s wartime service and readiness.
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Brest Litovsk
Germany
Gerard
Foreign Office
Congressman Gardner
Tower House
Washington
Morale and Morals in Wartime United States Army
A historical reflection praising moral reform as a wartime asset. It lauds the U S government ban on alcohol in camps and highlights the Young Women’s Christian Association efforts to protect soldiers from vice. It argues humane treatment and moral welfare support the war effort and postwar lives.
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United States
Y. W
Thatcitic
Hve
Chana
Christian Association
Genevieve Hicks and the knitting talent at school
In Our School by Paul West highlights Genevieve Hicks, the fastest knitter in class, who spends study hour knitting socks and stockings for a soldier. The tale follows her mishap when a loose yarn end unravels into a mismatched stocking as classmates tease and Miss Palmer intervenes. Andy Anderson imagines inviting generals from France to fight locally, speculating on Europe’s crowded battlefields and the town’s limited prospects for real action.
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Genevieve Hicks
Genevieve
Gen
Misa Palmer
Short Leg
Milliken
Andy Anderson
France
Andy
Europe
Blianey
Griggsy
Highway Programs Facing Policy Delay for 1918 Plans
The piece argues federal highway policy is unsettled, delaying 1918 work. It stresses highway, rail congestion, and barge needs, calling for quick government stance, funding, and flexible contracting as states await clarity from Secretary McAdoo. It notes finance and railroad leadership consolidation and rising material costs.
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Secretary of the Treasury
McAdoo
Peter Takes the Hint in Burgess Animal Tale
Peter Rabbit wanders distractedly after a talk with Tommy Tit about Welcome Robin. Mrs. Peter scolds him for absent mindedness and warns him to stay away from the swamp cedar trees while Peter ponders Tommy Tit’s hints and Welcome Robin’s whereabouts.
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Peter
Thornton W. Burgess
Brier Patch
Tommy Tit
Robin
Peter Rabbit
Tommy Tit Meant About Welcome Robin
Short Business Day Tried in Massachusetts
Massachusetts began a 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. business day under the state fuel administration rules. Stores may operate 4 a.m. to 6 p.m. with restrictions. Heating and elevator service in office buildings will be cut at night and on Saturdays Sundays and holidays. Saloons must close at 10 p.m. hotel bars at 11 p.m. Theaters may stay open until 11:15 p.m.
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Boston
Massachusetts
State Fuel Administration
Fuel Administration
Peter Seeks Swamp Cedar Trees After Hint
In a tense moment a man mutters of hunger and weather then decides to venture into the Green Forest swamp where cedar trees grow. Peter heads there at night, driven by a hinted message from Tommy Tit, while Mrs. Peter protests. Next story: An Early Morning Surprise.
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Tommy Tit
Robin
Tommy
Southland
Peter
Mr. Sun
Rising tobacco prices hit smokers hard this year
An old saying frames the squeeze on tobacco as costs rise from leaf and labor. The piece lists price hikes across wrapper types from Sumatra to Porto Rican varieties, Burley, and Turkish tobaccos, plus higher factory labor costs and added duties, signaling a costly year for smokers and cigar makers.
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Sumatra
Havana
Connecticut
Burley
Virginia
Tobacco Tax Increases and Packing Costs Highlight Tax Rise
The article notes rising clerical and selling expenses and higher cigar box costs from four to five dollars per thousand for twenty five count boxes versus fifty. Packing material costs for cigarets up roughly 25 percent. Total tobacco tax revenue reached 103,201,592.16 dollars, with an additional 70,000,000 under the new law, totaling about 173,000,000 and a 67 percent tax increase.
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United States
Vienna Council Threatens Resignation Over Flour Ration
Vienna's municipal council threatens to resign and disclaims feeding duties, arguing the flour ration cut is untenable for residents. Neue Freie Presse deplores halving Vienna's flour allotment, noting potential permanent effects as harvests fail to supply six months of stock. Die Post confirms a poor harvest.
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Zurich
Vienna
Neue Freie Press
Die Post
Willys Dividends Cut At Toledo Meeting
Willys-Overland reduced the annual stock dividend from 12 to 4 percent at a Monday meeting in Toledo Ohio A 25 cent quarterly dividend on each $25 share was declared President Willys said the firm will follow a conservative policy during the transition from peace to war footing.
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Willys
Toledo
Willys-Overland
Elks Convention Postponed by Snow in Illinois
Decatur Illinois January 15 trains blocked by snow force postponement of the Illinois Elks annual convention from Monday to January 21.
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Decatur
Ill
Linois
Ilinois
Three Efficient Medicines Promoted in One Ad
An old Boston prescription advertises Hood’s Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier and appetizer, Peptiron as an iron tonic for anemia and nervousness, and Hood’s Pills as a family cathartic for liver and constipation. The pitch urges using all three for blood issues, anemia, nervousness, and digestive complaints.
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Hoods
Boston
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