Interstate Commerce Commission urges unified rail system
The ICC backs complete rail unification in war and partial merger otherwise, limits on new lines to public need, and inland waterway growth with rail coordination. It argues cooperation beats wasteful competition, cites gulf ports in Texas, and envisions nationwide development benefiting railroads and the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commerce Commission
Associated Press
Commission
Texas
Gulf’ Ports
Interstate ‘Commerce Commission
Germany’s Debt Dilemma At Peace Conference
The text discusses the looming peace conference with President Wilson en route and highlights the challenge of determining Germany’s war reparations. It argues Germany has been drained by the Junkers and questions how the nation can be punished or dissolved, reflecting stark postwar economic and political tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Germany
Junkers
Germany's Future Under International Oversight and Debts
The piece argues Germany must accept a government capable of governing and paying war debts, possibly under military occupation or an international commission. It warns of massive indemnities from France Belgium Serbia and others, and predicts a discredited Germany facing global stigma and taxation for centuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
France
Belgium
Serbia
Germany
Paris
Organizing the Farmers Resumes After War
After the war the push for a national farmers federation resumes with aims of higher prices, better legislation, and cheaper transportation. The piece argues a single central organization is impractical due to regional and crop differences, noting wheat versus cotton interests and varying farmer needs.
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Federation of Farmers’ Organizations
National Farmers’ Association
Washington
United States
America
Department “of ‘Agriculture
North
South
Central farmers’ groups fail to unite across diverse agriculture
The text argues that a single central farmers’ federation could not sustain itself by moving profits between sectors or deceiving the masses. It favors strong sectoral associations like the National Dairy Union and Farmers’ Union, noting farming’s varied science and wide interests demand specialized, regional bodies rather than one broad organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dairyman
Farmers’ Federation
National Dairy Union
Creamery Butter Makers’ Association
Farmers’ Union
National Wheat Growers
Rural Credit League of America
Cooks of the Future and the Decline of Cooking
A strong editorial warns that cooking is neglected worldwide, urging compulsory cooking lessons for women alongside military training for men. It laments few young women aspire to be cooks and notes a shift toward quick, packaged foods. It calls for legislative attention to the family kitchen and domestic education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
London Mail
England
The
Mail
Oklahoma
Mint director says government making money from it profits
The mint director claims the government profits from money creation and should be profitable. A correspondent notes Germans met the American Army of Occupation with studied indifference, learned in the school of experience. Wholesale arrests of people carrying liquor into Washington DC were made by capital police as locals failed to hide liquor well.
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United States Mint
Washington, D. C
Capital Police
Sted Cross
America
Red Cross
The
Hunger and famine threat across Tyrol after Austrian retreat
Reports from Innsbruck detail how hungry Austrian soldiers clamored for food and transport as trains stalled. Tyrolean leader Joseph Straffner persuaded neighboring states to release rolling stock and supply food, averting widespread pillage while foreshadowing famine without international aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Decker
San Artonte
Chicago Daily News
Chicago Daily News Co
Innsbruck
Tyrol
Austria
Joseph Straffner
Straffner
Cyrolean Republic
Joseph Bowes Dies in Baltimore Insurance Pioneer
Joseph Bowes aged 74, longtime manager at Baltimore for the Equitable Life Insurance Society, died yesterday. He joined the Equitable in Washington in 1888 and his first year wrote over $1,000,000 in policies, setting a nationwide record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Bowes
Baltimore
Equitable Life Insurance Society
Equitable
Washington
Premier's Wife Aids Campaign Tour in Wales
Mrs David Lloyd George wife of the British premier makes a Wales tour by automobile addressing meetings in support of her husband’s parliamentary candidacy on Saturday December 7.
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London
David Lloyd George
Wales
President Urges Red Cross Christmas Drive
Washington December 9 President Wilson calls Americans to join the Red Cross during the Christmas roll call December 16 to 23. He cites past support and recalls Red Cross relief in Europe and urges continued effort for 1919 and for helpers at home and abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roll Call
Washington, D. C
Presi
Dent Wilson
Red Cros
Thuy
Iurope
Friends of
American Red Cross
Italy
Belgian
France
Red” Cross
Smutty Sayings and Witty Jabs in a Dated Column
A collage of humorous snippets and spoof anecdotes from a bygone era features quips about pushy men, women’s politics, flu fears from chimney sweeps, olive oil myths, and playful exchanges. It blends satirical lines attributed to fictional characters like Colonel Dinglefugle with samples of quirky letters and faux headlines, creating a lighthearted but edgy reader’s page.
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Cooks OF the Future
Little Republic
Amine
Vienna
Hapsburgs
New Republic
Hungary
Saxony
Bavaria
Greil
Tyrol Steel Works
Munich
Bohemia
Wotten
Aiman
Frederick Mader
Chamber of Commerce
Herr Straffner
Switzerland
Aviaton
Los Angeles
Cal
Herbert N. Chaffee
Pasadena
Charles J. Drake
Mankato
Kuan
Rockwell Weld
San Diego
Fey A Ae
Woodrow Wilson
Chicago
Sada Donk
Gently di
Europe
Selma
Ala
Seer Atiets Sea
Warhol
New York
Samanthy Sharp
Aoman
Plum
Colonel Dinglefugle
P. Nurious
Sahara
Tolnie
Johnnie
Skinny Jones
Susie Smith
Lacey Gables
Marihuana Gazette
Kansas City Star
Callan Coe Rayr
Briggs
Crud Ie
Wen
Thy Tribune Assoc
Trivus
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