Congress’s Transformation From Trade to War Power
The Sixty-fourth Congress, closing its session, pushed national preparedness through vast naval buildups and expanded army. It authorized hundreds of ships, a three‑year building program, and a half‑billion naval outlay, while enlarging the regular army to 216,000 and debating National Guard federalization. It also enacted ship purchases, eight‑hour rail labor law, immigration literacy tests, rural credits, vocational education, and Prohibition‑adjacent Post Office measures.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
United States
Uncle Sam
Great Britain
Kitchin
House
Ways and Means Committee
Garrison
Wilson
Representative Hay
Virginia
House Military Committee
Hay
National Guard
Porto Rico
Supreme Court
Taft
Cleveland
Post Office
Senate
Reed
Missouri
St Jacobs Oil Promises Quick Relief From Sprains
An old advertisement touts St Jacobs Oil as the quick fix for sprains strains bruises and swelling. It claims deep penetration into muscles nerves ligaments and bones with instant relief and speedy recovery. A small trial bottle is advertised for purchase at drug stores.
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St. Jacobs
St. Jacobs Oil
Sign Warns British Soldiers Through France
A poster at French railroad stations urges British troops to avoid discussing military matters. The English sign quotes a riddle about a wise old owl: the more he sees, the less he speaks, and the less he speaks, the more he hears. It advises soldiers to heed the wise old bird.
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Paris
France
Budget reform debate in Congress advocates budget board
Representative Anderson of Minnesota leads a push for a national budget system replacing departmental estimates. The proposed Board of Administration Control would include five members and a secretary, all appointed by the president with full-time salaries of 10,000 dollars. The board would promote economical methods and prepare a biennial budget for Congress.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
Anderson
Minnesota
Board of Administration Control
Budget Board
Secretary of the Treasury
Pyramid Pile Treatment Free Trial Offer Ad
Advertises Pyramid Pile Treatment with a free trial by coupon. Claims relief from piles and that a single box often cures. Promises 50 cent discount at four druggists and mailing a trial package in plain wrapper.
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Pyramid Drug Company
Pyramid Bidg
Marshall, Mich
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America First
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Joske’s March Silk Sale
San Antonio
Joske’s
Canada
South America
Mont ‘Y
Carh Packa
Houston Street
Lucchese Firm
Binet
Texas
Phone Crockett
Fords
FORD
Central Tire Coo, Inc
Main Ave
Travis
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