What Is America Irene Franklin and the birth of freedom
A compact historical reflection recalling Franklin before Parliament, the ideals that shaped American liberty, and how Wilson later sought to complete the questions Franklin began. The piece traces reactions of Lafayette Von Steuben Kosciuszko Rochambeau and others watching America, and the evolution from colonial struggle to a modern democratic power.
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Benjamin Franklin
House of Commons
England
North America
America
Great Britain
Old Franklin
Franklin
LaFayette
France
von Steuben
Germany
Kosziusco
Rochambeau
White House
Europe
Wilson
Pennsylvania Ave
Konziasco
United States
Ben Franklin
No Revision of Constitution Defeated at Olympia Vote
Official canvass from the secretary of state's office in Olympia shows the constitutional convention proposition failed by 3 565 votes out of 215 684 cast. Backers argue the defeat blocks a planned 1921 convention and warn of slower piecemeal amendments to constitutional law after the war.
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Olympia
Redfield Urges Curb on Wages to Boost Output
Secretary of Commerce Redfield told the Reconstruction Congress of the United States Chamber of Commerce to avoid rash wage hikes. He urged focusing on output and praised well paid labor backed by leadership. He warned prosperity depends on how America uses its gains.
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Secretary of Commerce
Redfield
Reconstruction Congress
United States Chamber of Commerce
America
Worries of Women's Bureau and job cooperation
Hundreds seek work through the free government employment service but Miss Birdie Campbell, head of Seattle’s women's local employment bureau at 110 Cherry Street, says many do not report for work after placement. She urges decisive action from women who want jobs.
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Seattle
Birdie Campbell
Cherry St
Wartime Whims and Witty Snippets From the Front
A jumble of humorous notes and quips from wartime life includes lines about demobilization, peace talk, and the league of nations. It mentions the quartermaster corps buying 6,000,000,000 matches for French service members and includes scattered jokes about Kaiser, home life, and real estate ads.
Editor Letters Spark Debate Over Ex Kaiser Hill Fate
Readers in The Star urge harsh punishment or forced labor for ex Kaiser Hill as a way to rebuild France, while another letter condemns perjury and endorses a fair Mooney case. The exchange shows polarized views on justice and wartime accountability.
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the Star
Kaiser Hill
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St. Helena
France
Germany
Fickert
Mooney
Homemade Pinex cough syrup remedy claim
A home prepared cough remedy using Pinex with sugar syrup or alternatives promises fast relief within 24 hours. It is touted as cleansing inflamed throat membranes and stopping cough, with mentions of bronchitis and whooping cough and a guarantee of refund if not effective.
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Pinex Co
Sloan's Liniment for Nerve Pain Relief
An advertisement promotes Sloan's Liniment to penetrate nerves with slight application, easing external pains such as neuritis and sciatica. It urges keeping a large bottle at home and notes druggists carry prices of 20c, 60c, and 1.20.
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Sloan
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