Congress debates war powers amid autocracy threats
Washington lawmakers spar over a broad war powers bill allowing the president to seize property for war. Opponents warn the measure could let the commander in chief take anything deemed needed for the war effort. The scene mirrors the global struggle with Germany and echoes fears shared by Paris and London.
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Saving Babies and War News Mix in Early 20th Century Dispatch
A mixed clipping notes Baby Week and Dr. F. Truby King’s guidance on infant mortality alongside World War I era political jabs. It references German leaders, a Kaiser front moves, and a Paris gun incident while mocking parliamentary decorum and Wisconsin politics.
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Star
F. Truby King
Publicity and truth clash in a somber verse fragment
A fragmented page includes a tirade against publicity, reflections on truth and public figures, letters and poems about wartime life, a murky social scene, and a melancholic verse questioning the purpose of life amid hardship and hunger.
Don't Cough Don't Sneeze Don't Spit War on Disease Starts
Washington April 4 The army medical corps launches a nation wide campaign to curb pneumonia measles diphtheria mumps meningitis infantile paralysis influenza and tuberculosis spread through coughing sneezing and spitting The plan urges use of a handkerchief cough catcher and public awareness to stop the habit in camps homes offices and streets.
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Conscription of High Salaries Favored by Labor Council
The Central Labor council backs conscripting all salaries above 5000 dollars yearly. The Hod Carriers' union resolution was ratified at the regular Wednesday night meeting.
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Rena Mooney Possible Speaker in Seattle
The Central Labor Council plans to bring Rena Mooney, charged with Tom Mooney and others over the San Francisco bomb explosion, to Seattle on April 28 or May 1. Mooney is free on bail.
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Rena Mooney
Tom Mooney
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Mra Mooney
Chamber Committee to Aid Police in Enforcing Traffic Laws
The Chamber of Commerce council appoints a committee to devise a plan to help police enforce laws against reckless driving. Automobile owners are urged to report traffic violations they observe to the police.
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Letters From Soldiers From The Editor's Note
Mrs Vic Norman passes along a wartime letter from her husband in the British navy aboard the English Channel. He describes air raids in Ramsgate, deserted streets, bombs shaking the ground, and ducking for cover. He notes officers admire his photography as he sells pictures for 10 cents.
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Vic Norman
Malaria overview and transmission by Anopheles mosquito
The piece explains malaria symptoms chills fever thirst and headache occurring in cycles. It outlines transmission via Anopheles mosquitoes and red blood cell infection, plus four preventive steps and a note on cheese digestion tested by government authorities.
Danderine Promises Thick Hair and Dandruff Elimination
An advertisement touts Knowlton's Danderine as a quick fix for dandruff and hair fall. It claims within ten minutes users see no dandruff or shedding and after weeks use new hair grows all over the scalp, with hair becoming light, fluffy and lustrous.
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Knowlton
Editor questions wartime registration age limits
A reader argues men aged 21 to 41 were called to help win the war and questions why men up to 40 should be registered while older men between 30 and 40 are deemed unnecessary. The letter notes many fighters exist in the 30 to 40 range and hints at single men among older ages.
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