Keeping Russia Posted Dr Frank Billings in War Message
Dr Frank Billings, back from Russia, urges truth to Russians as essential to counter pro German news. He says Russians hear little American news and are misled by biased agencies about America's aims in the war and support for freedom. He advocates disseminating accurate U S information to expose enemy propaganda.
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Russia
Frank Billings
American Red Cross Special Commission
England
Wilson
Ussia
Oak
Kaiser
Dawn of Eight-Hour Day Draws Near in Lumber Industry
Secretary of Labor Wilson in Seattle hopes the Western Pine association votes to adopt an eight hour day. The move is praised as a boon for workers and mill operators and seen as essential for government war needs as the Northwest set to supply the nation.
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Western Pine Association
West Coast Lumber Association
Wilson
Seattle
Northwest
Uncle Sam
Gen Kaledines Promises Cossack Stability For Russia
Riseth Kaledine notes suggest Gen Kaledines will control bread and coal, aiming to starve Bolsheviki out. The piece argues a Cossack seizes what he holds and that food supplies determine political shape, with Petrograd cited as example.
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Kaledines
Bolsheviki
Petrograd
Ohio
Russia
City notes indict Sweeney over charity fund. meatless day urged
A New York jury indicts Sweeney, head of an army and navy bazaar that took in and turned out 750 dollars for soldiers. Aldermen pass an ordinance requiring charity entertainments to obtain permits and be licensed. Meatless day calls sweep Seattle while Bank Examiner Hansen withholds a Northern bank depositors present. Charity drives and Red Cross appeal continue as readers are urged to contribute.
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New York
Sweeney
Army and Navy
Department of Licenses
Plattsburg Graduates 2333 Students
A fragment notes Plattsburg graduates totaling 2333 students in a Pittburg Gazette Times headline. The item cites speculation on Germany, Hoover pig advice, and a miscellaneous dash of domestic and international curiosities with locals in Machias and Prophetstown.
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Plattsburg
Pittburg
Germany
Hoover
H. G
Seattle Star backs rail takeover. urges wartime unity
Letter from J. W. Bryan urges President Wilson and the federal government to commandeer the U S rail system amid wartime shortages. He blames railroad owners for profiteering and calls for Seattle civic groups to pass resolutions supporting full government control, opposing Wall Street interests. Meatless day mention hints at wartime rationing.
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Faéltor
Seattle Star
Wilson
Seattle
United States
America
Melona
Wall Street
J. W. Bryan
Whitlock Reports Belgian Deportations Brutal Labor Policy
Whitlock details German deportation of Belgian workers to German and Belgian sites since 1914, noting forced labor, hunger, cold, and fear. He cites Hindenburg and Ludendorff influenced harsher measures, widespread brutality, and protests by Spain and the Netherlands.
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Whitlock
State Department
Comite National
Melgian Relief Organization
Melgiurm
Ihe
America
von Hissing
Cardinal Mercier
Belgium
Ludendorff
Hindenburg
von Bissing
von Bessing
Berlin
Bissing
Fr. C. Walcott
Breweries
Reas
Mona
Malines
Antwerp
Legation
Hans
Landsturm
Flanders
Women Flogged in Holy Land By Turks
Hebrew editor reports that Jewish refugees in Palestine faced atrocity by Turkish and German forces. Women and men, including Americans, were stripped and beaten in public to force confessions, with some deaths. Allied advance under General Allenby then neared Jerusalem, signaling turning points in the Palestine campaign.
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Alexandria
Egypt
Iwiesse
Palestine
Jaffa
Allenby
Mediterranean
Jaf
Jerusalem
Afenby
Europe
England
Suez Canal
India
Far East
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East Africa
Turkey
Afghanistan
Persia
Germany
Buex Canal
Sinai Peninsula
Col
Kross von Kressenstein
Djemal Pasha
Djemal
Samalil
Kantara
Port Baid
Sir Archibald Murray
Marmola Prescription Tablets Now Sold Widely
The Marmola Prescription Tablets are promoted as a harmless effective obesity remedy now available at all drug stores. Consumers can also write to Marmola Co. 864 Woodward Ave Detroit Mich for purchasing at a price of 76 cents for a large cane.
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Marmola Co
Woodward Ave
Detroit
Mich
Musterole Relief Ad Promises Quick Pain Ease
An advertisement touts Musterole as a brisk rub for fast relief from sore throat bronchitis croup stiff neck asthma neuralgia and chest colds. It claims doctors and nurses endorse the white mustard oil ointment and notes hospital sizes priced at $2.50.
Red Cross Gift Distribution Arrives at Camp Lewis
Staff Correspondent reports Chaplain R. Esterbrook representing the American Red Cross has arrived by War Department authority to supervise Christmas gift distribution among camp Lewis soldiers. Each man will receive a box with tobacco cards confectionery a writing tablet and toilet articles.
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RE. P. Esterbrook
American Red Cross
War Department
Red Cross
Hach
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