World War I dawn assault seen from Arras hill
By William Philip Simms May 17 dispatch describes General Allenby directing forces from Arras as British dawn offensive artillery lights the sky. Mines erupt like Vesuvius and a 15 mile front bursts into flame as troops advance in fog, sleet, and snow with hundreds of prisoners and wounded following the barrage.
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William Philip Simms
Arras
Sir Edmund Allenby
School of Hitchy-Coo
Allenby
A Time for Caution in a Basement Calendar Exchange
A gentleman asks for a 1914 calendar while a 1917 calendar is offered as a delicate gift for a woman wary of age. The judge notes the sensitivity and improvises with avoidant phrasing while exploring the odds and ends in the basement.
Government propose flying squadron for freight lines
New York June 2 Government purchase and operation of private fast freight lines is proposed by Frederick C. Howe. He suggests the government buy thousands of freight cars and run them as a flying squadron to speed up handling, reduce costs, and prevent food and fuel shortages by prioritizing essential commodities.
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New York
Frederick C. Howe
Port of
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Federal Trade Commission
United States
Empire Line
Merchant Dispatch
Atlantic Coast Line Dispatch
California Syrup of Figs Ad and Rail Freight Plan
A legacy ad promotes California Syrup of Figs as a preferred child laxative with guidance on dosage and authenticity. The piece then argues for federal control of rail transport, proposing a unified freight agency under government direction to maximize car use and meet national needs during emergencies.
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California
California Fig Syrup Company
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