The Yell of the Dollar and Trade Boycott Pressures
The article discusses a potential postwar trade boycott by central powers and its impact on American participation. It cites prewar trade balances with Hungary Bulgaria Turkey and Germany and notes unsettling unrest in allied nations. It laments the influence of the almighty dollar on trade and prices and hints at food policy effects on supply.
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Napoleon
Central
Wilson
Germany
Impo
Hungary
Bulgaria
Turkey
Balin
Re Elect Caldwell for Seattle Mayor
Voters should re elect Hugh Caldwell for two more years as mayor. Caldwell is described as capable and energetic, with a clear view of issues and a claim to leadership. The piece argues there are only two candidates and Caldwell deserves unanimous support. It notes unrelated price trends in embalming rates and cold storage poultry.
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Seattle
Hugh Caldwell
Caldwell
The
American Sugar Refining Co
Hoover
Trotsky and the American View of War and Capitalism
A railing column surveys Trotsky’s critique of capitalism and America’s war effort. It argues that Trotsky aims to replace imperial capitalism with a homegrown variant, notes American regulation gains and land issues, and reflects on government control of banks, railroads, and war costs amid wartime shortages. The piece touches on alcohol policy, Knights of Columbus activities at Camp Lewis, and wartime wheatless meals.
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Trotsky
Ameripublic
America
Great
Britain
France
Knights of Columbus
Camp Lewis
K. of C
Haarlem Oil Capsule Ad Claims Quick Back Pain Relief
An old advertisement promotes Haarlem Oil Capsules as a cure for back pain fatigue nervousness and urinary issues. It claims rapid relief within 24 hours and urges purchasing from a local druggist with a money back promise while advising ongoing daily use to prevent future attacks.
Lost and Found Cat Ad Sparks Late‑Night Return
A humorous column recalls the household cat's disappearance and a printed lost and found ad that led to an all‑night door incident. The piece parodies political and social notes, mentioning poultry prices and a tongue‑in‑cheek war memoir excerpt, ending with a brief Virginia mark.
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Reward P
Huns Threaten Swiss People Amid War Tensions
Swiss neutrality and independence are challenged as German agents and Prussian agitators spread warnings of revolution. Labor unrest grows with ultimatum demands for demobilization and deserter relief, while German troops gather near the Swiss border and questions rise about Hindenburg's offensive.
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Huns Agenta
Italy
France
Germany
Switzerland
Prusian War Party
England
America
Journal
de Genev
Orient
Alps
Europe
Laborites
foreignJded
Socialista
Hindenburg
Analysis of War Moves by J W T Mason on Ukraine Pact
The piece argues the Ukraine treaty diminishes German military prestige without territorial gain. It frames Austria Hungary as abandoning imperial aims and views the Brest-Litovsk settlement as confirming a broad peace. It notes Germany gains bread, not victory, and signals turning sentiment among Germans toward peace.
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Ukraine
Brest Litovak
Austria-Hungary
Russia
Galicia
Count Ceernin
Poland
Austrian
Hungary
Germany
Europe
Beauty specialist shares home gray hair darkening mix
Mra M D Gillespie a Kansas City beauty specialist states a low cost home formula to darken gray hair. The preparation uses bay rum Barho Compound glycerine and water applied twice weekly to achieve a younger look without coloring the scalp or leaving a sticky residue.
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Mra
Hamlin's Wizard Oil and Wizard Liver Whips Ad
An old advertisement touts Hamlin's Wizard Oil as a remedy for rheumatic pains sciatica lame back lumbago and a range of minor injuries it claims quick relief and joint looseness. Also promotes Wizard Liver Whips pink pills at 36 cents with a money back guarantee for constipation headaches and general relief.
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Hamlin
Government to test aerial mail service soon
Washington reports the government will trial an aerial mail service to ease traffic congestion along the eastern seaboard with trials planned between Philadelphia and New York.
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Washington
Seaboard
Philadelphia
New York
Force Russians into Peace Says Hun Paper
Berne Feb 13 The Frankfurter Zettung argues that central powers must seek a definite peace with Trotsky as Russia withdraws from the war It warns that future action by the central powers remains unpredictable
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HUN
Berne
Trotsky
Frankfurter Zettung
Russia
Remedy for Catarrhal Deafness and Head Noises
An old remedy promises relief from catarrhal deafness and head noises. A doctor’s compound, Parmint double strength, is mixed with hot water and a little sugar and taken four times daily, aiming to relieve nasal congestion, ease breathing, and stop mucus drainage. The advertisement urges readers to try the prescription.
Probe on Packers Reveals Industrial Autocracy in U S
Washington dispatch argues the five major packers Swift Armour Morris Cudahy and Wilson form a Pan Packers Mittelanglo empire. It claims the FTC probe shows packers own 90 percent of meat and extend influence into banks hotels railways grain elevators and federal agencies in a battle between government and financial powers.
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U. S
Washington
Gwift
Armour
Morris
Cudahy
Wilson
Food Trust
America
Germany
Mitteleuropa
Mittelaamerto
Federal Trade Commission
Kingdom
Luxemburg
Chicago
Heney
Boston
Dominion
Federal Trade Commsion
Income tax and property sale questions in early 20th century query
The writer asks if a $2,228 gross income with $2,085 deductions yields $253 net and a $5.06 two percent income tax. They seek guidance on deducting a $2,050 loss from a 1912 property sale ($6,000 value, $3,960 sale in 1917). They ask whether the loss is deductible, reporting for a contract sale with small down payment, and whether a sale is legal without deed.
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Haarlem
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Virginia
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Ehange
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J. W. T. Mason
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Continental and Commercial
First National Bank of Chicago
the Star
Baker’s
Pet
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Dorchester, Mass
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Col. James
James
United Painless Dentists
Phennie Elliott
Albert Hansen
Second Ave
Madisey
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Company
Pacific Northwest
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