Wealth rises but real gains in 1918 income unclear
New York October 27 The United States total income in 1918 reached 61 billion dollars up from 34.4 billion in 1913 yet the rise reflects price increases not greater production. Per capita incomes show little real gain while most produced goods were war materials and workers' shares remained around long established shares.
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York
United States
National Bureau of Economic Research
Wesley Clair Mitchell
Willford I. Wing
Frederick R. Macaulay
Oswald W. Knauth
Abe
Che
Repre
Maant
Eye
Buenos Aires 1922 ICA Conference Topics Revealed
The Argentine branch of the International Law Association drafted a discussion program for the London executive committee. Key topics include inviolability of mails at sea during wartime, international labor organization in sea and river navigation, freight contracts, and treatment of foreigners amid civil wars progress.
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Buenos
Aires
International Law Association
London
The
Association
Buenos Aires
International
Organization of Labor
Indiana Unemployment Aids and Farm Fire Decline
The governor spoke on unemployment aiding Indiana within 90 days if federal funds are released. Arson on Hoosier farms dropped over 60 percent in five years. 1915 fires numbered 59, last year 23 with losses trimming from 76404 to 36870 dollars.
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Indiana
Indiana Farms
Newman ‘T. Miller
South Bend
Rumpler
Indianapolis
Legislative Council of Indiana Women
Ida Ha Be ‘Pansley
Stella Cy. King
Phil H. Penna
Indiana- Bituminous Coal Operators'association
Terre Haute
Penna
Board of’ Public Safety
Ayrshire
Berkshire
Ravinia Farm
Gossard
Martinsville
Abe
Harry
Harry . sat. A tarlass____Slasviwhia
Héntie
Lynn
Board of State Charities
County Boards of Charity
Decatun
Holland- St. Louis Sugar Company
Grand Chapter of
Royal Arch Masons
Fort Wayne
Edward B. Rouch
John H. Wineland
Elkhart
R. E
Vestal W. Woodward
R.R
Robert A. Woods
Princeton
R. EH
Jacob Rubin
Grand Guard
Herbert A. Graham
War Department
Washington, D. C
Fifty-second
Albany
Salem
Lafayette
Delphi
Rushville
Darlington and Service Company
Colfax
State Conservation Department
George N. Mannfeld
Division of Fish and ‘Game
Petersburg
T. C. Howard
Porter County
Land of Plenty
Bend
Pike ‘County
California Fig Syrup Advertisement Teaches Mothers
A vintage ad urges mothers to use California Fig Syrup to ease a sick child’s bowels. It promises a gentle cleansing with a single teaspoonful and notes that genuine syrup shows directions for babies and all ages on the bottle.
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California
San Marino Plans Doubling Army to Six Soldiers
The tiny republic of San Marino announces a plan to expand its armed forces, indicating the army will grow to a total of six soldiers in the near future.
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San Marino
Swamp Root Advertisement Urges Women to Seek Kidney Help
An old newspaper ad targets women with kidney and bladder concerns and suggests Swamp Root as a remedy. It warns that kidney issues can trigger back pain headaches and nervousness and urges immediate treatment with a sample offer and purchase via drug stores or a 10 cent mail sample from Dr Kilmer Co.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N. Y
Writer judged by style as measure of greatness
A quotation elevates style as the sole personal mark of an author, noting that posterity will judge a great work by its distinctive manner rather than content. The lines attribute to IsaDisraeli, reflecting on literary identity.
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Isaac Disraeli
Coal Use Warned to Increase Laundry Effort This Winter
An old ad notes soft coal will require heavier laundry loads this winter while Red Cross Ball Blue promises to help remove grime. The piece ends with a reflective line about a man’s character being defined by his goodness.
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Red Cross Ball
Shadowed Open Season for Football Casualties
A fragment hints at an open season for football casualties with implied lists and outcomes. The text contrasts desire for the shadow and the substance, suggesting wartime or competitive pressures affecting team rosters and injuries.
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Bureau of Economic Research
Bureau
Ing Cts
National Bureau of ‘Economic Research
Treasury
John’ R. ‘Commons
University of Wisconsin
John P. Frey
International Molders’ Journal
Edwin F
New School For Social Research
J. E. Sterett
Price, Waterhouse and Company
MIT Stone
Hickey,Freeman Company
Allyn A. Young
Harvard University
National Industrial Conference Board
Bush Frayne
American Federation of Labor
David Friday
American Economic Association
Harry Needles
Dbmantaa
Nees
Wecconsescessens
Nat’l
United Kingdom
Germany
Cenecessaes
Argentina
Daddys
Danse Nicharte
New York City
Holland
Rolter Tha . Ie
Ag Ae
Hiscox Chem
Ces
Drosgiste
Hiscox Chemical Works
Patchogur
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