Europe’s Food Bill and Congress Deadlock
The article reviews a proposed $100 million U S plan to feed hungry Europeans amid postwar turmoil. It notes debates in the House over aiding foodless Europe versus risks of bolshevism, plus looming immigration and reconstruction issues. It also covers Republican and Democratic leadership struggles over the next Congress, including speakership jockeying among Mann, Fess, Longworth, and Gillett amid a tense political landscape.
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Congress
Europe
Germany
Lever
South Caro
House Agrical Committee
Ireland
House Foreign Affairs
Comtee
Ted
Gerr
Senate
House
Jaems R. Mann
Illinoise
Pennsylvania
New York
New England
Indiana
Ohio
Mann
Simeon D. Fess
Republican National Congressional Committee
Col. Roosevelt
Nicholas Longworth
Frederick H. Gillettusetts
Digestive Relief Tablet Promises Quick Comfort
Advertisement claims a tablet cures dyspepsia and sour stomach with instant relief. It highlights relief from bloating gas and stomach pain after meals, suggesting rapid comfort for indigestion symptoms. The copy emphasizes the product’s fast action and target symptoms.
Pleasant remedy ad notes quick relief for upset stomachs
A small health ad touts Pape's Diapepsin as a harmless, effective stomach aid. It claims fast action, low cost, and universal customer satisfaction for easing discomfort.
Soldier Held as Murder Suspect in Maine
Rockland Maine January 13 Frank Sherley Mansfield a 43 year old Boston discharged guardsman was brought from Saco for examination in the murder of Mrs Carolyn West Brown widow of a local businessman He had previously been identified as the assailant who struck down Mrs Raymond Small on July 14 and dragged her to a secluded spot Authorities link him to the same tall stranger who accosted Miss Grace Ford and City Treasurer Oliver Lovejoy on the night of the Brown murder
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Rockland
Frank Sherley Mansfield
Boston
United States
Saco
Carolyn West Brown
Mansfield
Raymond D. Small
Small
Brown
Sailors Drowned As Rescue Of Castalia Unfolds
Montre al reports several sailors drowned while trying to rescue crew from the disabled American steamer Castalia, 214 miles south of Nova Scotia. British WarФijan and Norwegian Bergensfjord aided, lifeboat capsized, fourteen rescued. oil on sea hampered efforts in misty darkness.
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Montreal
Nova Scotia
Bergensfjord
Castalia
Memorial Services for Roosevelt Held at City Church
Memorial services were held for Colonel Theodore Roosevelt at the Church of St. Ethelburga in Bishopsgate. American Consul General Robert P. Skinner delivered the address. Attendees included John W. Davis, Lady Spring-Rice, Lord Rotherham, Lord Beresford, and General Biddle. The choral service included The Battle Hymn of the Republic.
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Roosevelt
London
Theodore Roosevelt
Church of St. Ethelburga
Bishop’s Gate
Robert P. Skinner
John W. Davis
Lady Spring-Rice
United States
Lord Rotherham
Lord Beresford
General Biddle
Miss Vera Barstow Returns From Argonne Relief Work
Miss Vera Barstow of Pittsburgh has returned from three months in the Argonne district of France where she aided relief efforts and entertained American soldiers. The violinist has resumed engagement with the Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra.
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Argonne
Vera Barstow
Pittsburgh
France
Miss Barstow
Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra
Food Aid Urges Quick Passage of 100 Million Fund
President Wilson cabled Senate Majority Leader Martin and House Appropriations Chair Sherley urging swift passage of a 100 million dollar fund to feed Europe. He says funds will not aid Germany, cites Poland and new Austro-Hungarian and Balkan governments as greatest needs, and seeks rapid congressional action despite leaders’ caution.
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Washington
Europe
Wilson
Martin
Senate
Sherley
House Appropriations Committees
White House
Germany
Poland
Austria-Hungary
Balkans
Congress
House
Connecticut Dairymen Prepare for Hartford Convention
The thirty-eighth annual convention of the Connecticut Dairymen's Association will meet in Hartford on Tuesday and Wednesday, January 21 and 22, as part of Farmer's Week. D. J. Minor, secretary, mails programs and premium lists for exhibition of butt é, cheese, milk, cream and corn to be shown at the state armory.
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Bristol
Connecticut Dairymen’s Association
Hartford
Farmer’s Week
D. J. Minor
Dairymen’s
State Armory
Ohio College Girl Overworked and Restored by Vincl
Miss Adelaide Carter of Urbana credits Vincl with restoring her health from a run down condition. She reports improved appetite, strength, and well being after taking Vincl while attending college. The advertisement touts Vincl as containing elements needed to build up a weakened system.
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Vincl
Urbana
Ohio
Vinci
Adelaide Carter
Miss Carter
Allies May Occupy German Ports in Armistice Talks
London reports that certain German ports may be occupied by the Allies to speed revictualling and a two point time limit for ending hostilities with Poland could be added to armistice terms. Marshal Foch and allied experts planned a conference before he left for Treves to discuss these conditions with German representatives. The talks also addressed reinforcing the Polish army at Warsaw with recruits from France or the United States.
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London
Paris
Germany
Foch
Treves
Warsaw
France
United States
Prominent Russian Woman Sailing to United States
Catherine Breshkovsky, called the grandmother of the Russian revolution, has sailed from Japan for Seattle and is expected to reach about January 18. A Boston publisher, H. F. Jenkins, says she may visit Paris while the peace conference is in session.
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Boston
Catherine Breshkovsky
Japan
Seattle
H. F. Jenkins
Paris
Charles G. R. Vinal Nominated for Mayor by Acclamation
In East Berlin a crowded hall greeted the Republican caucus last night as Charles G. R. Vinal was nominated for mayor by acclamation. The issue drew diverse local activity with a Westfield Dramatic Club performance and various community notices across Portland and Wallingford.
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Charles G. R. Vinal
Westfield Dramatic Club
East Berlin
Salvation Army
Temple of Honor Hall
Portland
Cox Pond
John Schultz
Curtis Gilbert
German Ladies’ Sewing Society
German Ladies' Sewing Society
Paul Mallon
David Brownlow
James A. Bill
Lyme
State Agricultural Society
Hubbard Hose Co
Rose Hill Company
Wallingford
Main Street
Josiah M. Hubbard
State Pemological Society
Capitol
George W. Burr
Middletown Savings Bank
South Farms
Olive Tablets Promote Health Says Dr Edwards
A vintage ad promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets claiming they clear blood, bowels, and liver gently and effectively. It touts vegetable ingredients, urges taking one or two tablets nightly for a week, and lists price in 10c and 25c sizes with all druggists carrying the product.
Marked Down Prices Across Several Items
A sequence of price reductions shows items moving from six dollars to five, five to four, four to three point five, three to two point five, two point five to two point nineteen, and two to one point six nine, indicating a potential sale or clearance across multiple stages.
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Pape
Berlin
REDS
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U. S
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Constance R. Mead
Mathias Erzberger
Wss
Otis
Wilson Cables
Foley
Dr. Edwards
Middletown
A. H. Deming
Hudson
R. Wallace
R. J. Atwell
Main ST
Georgette
Milita Navy
Aters
Glastonbury
Winsted
Main
J. F. O'Connell
Prop
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Wain and
Court Streets
Grover
Barry
Kid Oxfords
Brainard & Logan
Louis M. Schmidt
Arthur B. Jenkins
Mutual Building
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