United to Gain Victory War Aims Declared in Lincoln Profile
President Wilson to Congress declares war aims to crush German autocracy and forge a just peace. He urges Austria Hungary to be declared a combatant, outlines price controls, alien enemy laws, and stronger federal powers, stressing unity, justice, and total war effort.
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Bulgaria
War Work Data On Women's Roles In The General Files
This item highlights women’s contributions in wartime tasks linked to the general files on disposal. It notes the broad range of duties performed by women and the organization of records documenting their efforts.
Mystery Rooster Parade Stirs Shelbyville Railroad Scene
Clifton Hess of the Pennsylvania Railroad in Shelbyville Indiana watched a woman lead a line of chickens along the railroad tracks. A Rhode Island Red rooster tied to a string crept along the ground as other chickens joined, following a leaky car of wheat. The procession moved slowly out of view as the ground cleared.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Shelbyville
Ind
Indianapolis News
Hess
Rhode Island
Millers Face Punishment Overpriced Flour Profits
A government committee announced plans to punish flour millers who boost profits above approved figures set by Commissioner Hoover. The move targets unfair pricing in the grain supply chain and aims to deter gouging.
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Hoover
Bible pages saved from voyage returned to society
A shipboard incident notes that a Bible from Queen Alexandra was carried as part of the library but had to be abandoned. The fly leaf, the Twenty third Psalm page, and the Job sea chapter were removed and later returned to this country. Sir Ernest will present the three pages for sale to support society funds.
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Queen Alexandra
British and Foreign Sailors’ Society
Ernest
Peterson's Ointment Promises Cure for Piles
A Buffalo Parks official endorses Peterson's Ointment claiming it cures piles and skin ailments. The ad warns a 30 cent box will rid sufferers of blind bleeding or itching piles with money-back guarantee if not cured. A personal testimonial from David A Seymour notes full relief after years of struggle.
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Peterson
David. A. Seymour
Parks, Buffalo, N. Y
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Best Soldier a Middleweight
It is the lighter recruit around 140 pounds who proves the real prize for military service. Princeton tests and training camps show that weight for weight the leaner man handles himself better, scoring high in endurance and adaptability to diet changes, capable of standing gear on hot days while larger recruits wilt.
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National Army
Princeton
Poilu Magnificent Named in Verdun Battle Tale
A Verdun battle tale tells of a gallant poilu hailed by an officer who asked his religion. He answered that he belongs to the faith that looks God in the eyes, calling him the pollu magnificent as described by Captain Gustav P. Capart in the New York Herald.
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Pollu
Gustav P. Capart
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New York Herald
Game of Politics in Loss and Victory
The remark suggests politics is a profession only when on the losing side, while being with winners turns it into business. It frames political status as a shift between struggle and profit.
Small man dodges as great opportunity arrives
New York City will give returned soldiers preference for municipal jobs after the war. The policy aims to aid veterans in securing employment in city services following hostilities.
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New York City
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