Workless Days in Harvest Season Advocated
Washington, March 13. Assistant Secretary of Agriculture Ousley urged statewide workless days during harvest to free labor for farms. He suggested 15 days of nonessential industry shutdown, possibly nonconsecutive, with cities and businesses closing to send workers to fields. He favored an executive order and noted state and city action might be preferable to federal steps.
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Secreary
Agricultur
Oussey
Senate Committee On Agriculture
Ousley
Department of Agriculture
Gore
Food Administration
Railroad recruitment drive heads to Cleveland and Chicago
Major E. M. Sanctuary of the adjutant general's office leads a plan to recruit 9 500 railroad men for the army with nearly 300 to be commissioned from major rank. He travels to Cleveland for a conference with railway men and will attend recruiting meetings between Canadian and American officials in Chicago on Friday and Saturday.
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Washington
E. M. Sanctuary
Adjutant General’s Office
Cleveland
Army
Down
Sanctuary
Chicago
World Half Known Search For Best Of It
A provocative line suggests a divide where one half understands the other seeks the best in life. The remark implies universal recognition of pursuit, contrasting awareness across global perspectives and hinting at shared human aims.
California Syrup of Figs Urges Gentle Child Relief
An old advertisement extols California Syrup of Figs as a safe laxative for children. It claims a coated tongue signals illness and promises quick, harmless cleansing of the bowels, advising mothers to seek the genuine California Company product with clear dosing directions on the label.
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California
New York Assembly Backs Fall Referendum on Day Amendment
Albany March 13 The New York Assembly passed 84 to 64 a substitute proposing a fall referendum on ratifying the Federal Prohibition amendment. The bill alters the McNab resolution to require the governor’s approval, while the senate already favored a referendum bill. Governor Whitman now decides the measure’s fate as passage appears likely.
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Albany
N. Y
New York
Assembly
Senate
Whitman
Senate votes against ratification of Federal Prohibition amendment
Providence. March 13. The senate defeated a resolution to ratify the Federal Prohibition amendment by 20 to 18. A bill already passed by the house would referendum the amendment at the November election.
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Senate
Providence
R. I
House
Americans Safely Out of Roumania
Washington reports the American Red Cross and military attaches along with British and French missions have left Roumania with safe conducts to Odessa. A separate cable alleged Count Czernin tried to force a one month quarantine, which Vopicka denied. Ambassador Francis and others were hosted at dinner by Vologda civil authorities.
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Washington
Amercan Red Cross
Roumania
Vopicka
Jassy
State Department
Odessa
Count Czernin
Czernin
Francis
Vologda
Camp Devens Issues Tight Civilian Visitor Rules
At Camp Devens Massachusetts on March 13 an order banned civilians from the cantonment outside retreat hours unless accompanied by a commissioned officer. An exception allows hostess house visitors on the main road during events. dancing patrons must be invited and accompanied. Civilians need permission to enter barracks. The measure will keep unit commanders busy with weekend visitors.
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Camp Devens
Mass
Revenle
False Teeth Found In Shark Link Missing Banker
Teeth found in a shark off Florida may identify the missing New York banker Joel Mason Bruen. Bruen vanished last November aboard a Clyde Line steamer. his baggage was rifled and $400 cash missing. Detectives plan to have Bruen’s dentist compare the recovered teeth.
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New York
Florida
Joel Mason Bruen
Bruen
Clyde Line
Charleston
S.C
Jacksonville
Stamford Child Labor Case First in City History
Stamford city court fined John K. Lawrence five dollars for employing 14 year old Frank Frasteroli without a school authority certificate. It was the first prosecution under the child labor law in Stamford. Judge Young suspended execution of the sentence.
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Stamford
John K. Lawrence
Frank Frasteroli
Young
New Guard and Supply Units Formed by War Department
The War Department ordered eight guard and five companies in addition to the regular quartermasters corps. Each company will include a captain, five first and five second lieutenants, and 145 men enlisted or drafted. Uniforms will match the existing company.
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Washington
Quartermasters Corps
War Department
Explosives on trains with troops barred in war order
Washington March 13 The War Department issued a general order prohibiting the carrying of explosives on the same trains as troops.
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Washington
War Department
Tax Filing Urged In Wartime Appeal By Middlesex Leaders
Unmarried individuals earning over $1,000 yearly and married individuals over $2,000 must file an income tax return this year. Prompt submission by 6 p.m. April 1 is required, with penalties for delays. Local Four Minute Men will host talks on the income tax at the Middlesex and Grand venues on March 22 and 23, featuring speakers Prof. Henry M. Winston, Ernest A. Inglis, Douglas Horton, and M Eugene Culver.
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Uncle Sam
W. H. Bouteiller
Henry M. Winston
Ernest A. Inglis
Douglas Horton
M. Eugene Culver
Middlesex
Grand
Our Boys and the World’s Hope for Freedom
A bold editorial speaks of the urgent duty of Americans to persevere in the struggle for liberty. It warns that defeat would dim the lamp of humanity and bind liberty to autocratic power. The piece urges unwavering resolve and sacrifice as the price of freedom.
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America
New Easter Dresses in Silk Poplin and Taffeta
The ad promotes new Easter dresses in silk poplin and silk taffeta, with plain and embroidered designs. Available in regular sizes 16 to 44 and extra sizes 37 to 40, prices range from 12.50 to 30.00.
No Protests After Daniels Saloon Closures Near Camps
Secretary Daniels orders saloons within five miles of permanent training camps closed effective March 16. No organized protests reached the department. Annapolis saloonmen sought more time to close. One brewery owner questioned impact, but was told the brewery must close.
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Daniels
Washington
Department
Annapolis
Texas Dry State Nears Dry Zone Rollout After April
Texas will practically become a dry state on April 15 as dry zones within ten miles of army camps are created by a special session bill. Saloons close and liquor import is banned except sacramental, scientific, medical or mechanical uses. Transportation firms are barred from hauling liquor into zones. Major cities including Galveston Fort Worth San Antonio Houston and Dallas are dry, with statewide prohibition likely by June 27.
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Austin
Tex
Texas
Galveston
Fort Worth
San Antonio
Houston
el Paso
Wichita — Falls
Orange
Beaumont
Eagle Pass
del Rio
Brownsville
Laredo
Waco
Dallas
Creel Urges Public Access to Casualty Addresses
Creel of the Public Information Committee appeals to the President to have the War Department rescind its ban on publishing home addresses of American soldiers killed or wounded in France. He argues the public has a right to the information and that disclosure would raise morale by making the war’s realities clear.
Boxing Return Match Sought in New York Legislature
A large delegation pressed the assembly judiciary committee for a return boxing match in New York state. Boxing seeks passage of the McCue boxing bill, with a hearing held this afternoon to back the measure after the last session’s knockout.
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Albany
N. Y
Assembly Judiciary Committee
New York State
Three Navy Deaths Reported From Accidents
The Navy Department announced three deaths from accidents in March. George Dewey Sinks a musician aboard the U S S Nevada died March 10 in Dayton Ohio after kissing during baseball. William E Duerger a coxswain aboard the U S S Borrows died March 11 from a fall from a smoke stack, home at College Point Long Island. Charles J Gazio a machinist's mate died March 19 in a fall from a seaplane at Pensacola Florida, home at Rome New York.
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Washington
Mavy Department
George Dewey Sinks
U. S. S. Nevada
Home
Dayton
Ohio
William E. Duerger
Borrows
College Point
L. I
Charles J. Gazio
Pensacola
Fla
Rome
N. Y
Archbishop of York Visits Yale in New Haven
Dr Cosmo Gordon Lang archbishop of York England arrived in New Haven to visit Yale University where President Arthur T Hadley welcomed him. He will address a large gathering at Woolsey Hall and later tour Cleveland Chicago and other midwest cities.
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York
New Haven
Cosmo Gordon Lang
England
Yale
Arthur T. Hadley
Lang
Woolsey Hall
Cleveland
Chicago
One Killed In Car Accident Pittsburg Trolley Derailment
A trolley car derailed on a steep grade in Pittsburg Pennsylvania killing Bessie Rodgers, 38, and injuring twenty others, four seriously, as the car ran along the ground and jumped from the carwoman.
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Pittsburg
Bessie Rodgers
New Wool Suits Lace Through Fashion Lines At City Store
A local retailer touts new wool serges and poplins in top fashion, lined with silk peau de soie or guaranteed Latins. Prices range from 18.50 to 390.00, signaling upscale options for varied budgets.
Happenings in This Vicinity 25 Years Ago
A Penny Press retrospective from March 14 1893 notes a German war craze and heavy German financial burden. Middlesex Quarry Co reelects old directors. Elizabeth Baker celebrated her 97th birthday at her daughter’s home. A boxing contest is planned for Patrick’s Day at Douglas dock. Tug Mabel breaks ice to reach steamboat dock. Springfield will sail from New York Thursday. J H Bunce’s co operation system paid a second dividend. Church representatives to discuss Murphy temperance orator. River frozen 79 days December 23 to March 1 38. First boat from New York last year on March 4. Ferry Goodspeed sank near Tylerville after an ice cake crushed its side.
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Germany
Middlesex Quarry Co
Elizabeth Baker
Enen Reader
Center Street
Douglas Dock
Dg Ie Street
St. Patrick’s Day
Mabel
Springfield
New York
J. H. Bunce
Murphy
Aero
Goodspeed
Tylerville
Question in Commons on Japanese Siberia Intervention
London March 13 The house of commons will debate Japanese intervention in Siberia on Thursday Foreign Minister Raffonle is expected to make a statement. H B Lees-Smith liberal MP for Northampton gave notice to raise the issue. Tokyo reports no sudden changes but says Japan acts with caution to avoid offending Russia.
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Commons
London
Siberia
House of Commons
Ae. Raffonle
H. B.lees- Smith
Northampton
Tokio
Japan
Grays Soldier Killed in France at 22
A war department telegram received by Arnold W. Sutter of Shelton reports Private Charles Leat Sutter of Company F, 102nd Infantry Regiment, killed in action in France on February 28. He enlisted last Labor Day while the unit trained near the Yale Bowl in New Haven. He was 22 and worked as a weaver at the Blumenthal mill before enlisting.
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Grays
Wee Conn
War Department
Arnold W. Sutter
Shelton
Charles Leat Sutter
Co. F
102Nd Infantry
France
Sutter
102Nd
Yale Bowl
New Haven
Blumenthal
Coal For Shipping Board Assurance From Coal Operators
The Fuel Administration announced that coal operators in the Pocahontas and New River fields of West Virginia near the Chesapeake and Ohio and Virginia railroads will ship all output except by products to tidewater until further notice, ensuring a full supply for the Shipping Board.
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Coal For Shipping Board
Washington
Shipping Board
Tidewater Points
The
Fuel Administration
Pocahontas
New River
West Virginia
Chesapeake and Ohio
Virginia
Tidewater
Peace by Victory Slogan Comes From G P Leaders
New York March 13 Will H Hays chairman of the Republican National Committee outlined the war slogan Peace by victory not by compromised bargain He said peace must be won by gaining understanding and that Republicans will push a sane postwar reconstruction policy He arrived to meet New England and Delaware committee men and planned a Washington trip tonight to meet senators and congressmen insisting the trip is purely social
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New York
Republican Party
Will H. Hays
Republican National Committee
Hays
Republican Committee
New England
Delaware
Washington
Germans After Russian Fleet In Baltic Sea
Copenhagen reports a German plan to strike the Russian fleet in the Baltic. A large German squadron is said to be in Finnish waters while the Russian fleet’s location remains uncertain with units at Viborg and off Petrograd.
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Copenhagen
Baltic Sea
Viborg
Petrograd
Firing On Lorraine Front Prompts Front Line Report
Paris reports heavy cannonading on the Lorraine front with the French war office noting continued fighting. American troops hold a sector of the Lorraine front as operations continue.
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Lorraine Front
Paris
French War Office
New Peace Move Reported From German Propagandists
Washington officials dismissed Berne reports of a new German peace initiative as unworthy of response. The plan, cited as resting on status quo ante in western Europe and recognition of Russia, contradicts conditions set by President Wilson and the Entente allies.
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Washington
Berne
Washington Today
Europe
Russia
Wilson
Alies
Unger attempts rescue as family burns in Spring Street fire
Bridgeport reports Harry Unger, 21, rushed through a field to fetch a neighbor after his clothes caught fire while his mother Minnie Unger and two sisters Martha 16 and Theresa 5 were trapped at 161 Spring Street. Fire started when gasoline was poured on a coal fire to speed it up, causing an explosion. All five were badly burned and expected to die.
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Bridgeport
Spring Street
Harry Unger
Unger
Minnie Unger
Martha Unger
Theresa Unger
Girl Exonerated For Killing Father
Hartford March 13 Phoebe Harrison a 16 year old Southington girl was exonerated in Superior court after being charged with manslaughter for shooting and killing her father six weeks earlier Citizens testified the father's acts justified the shooting, clearing her of blame in the case
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Hartford
Phoebe ‘Harrison
Southington
Criminal Superior Court
Cupid as Leader Withdraws After Leading Followers into Trouble
A terse critique portrays Cupid as a flawed leader who guides people into peril and then abandons them to resolve conflicts alone. The piece frames his actions as irresponsible and damaging to those involved.
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Cupid
Iron in Blood Promises Strength for Hard-Working Folks
Boston physician Dr. E Sauer touts Nuxated Iron as a quick aid to vigor, claiming restless, nervous individuals gain strength in ten to fourteen days. He urges a two week course of five grain tablets three times daily after meals, with a self-test before and after to prove improvements. Hartman Drug Co distributes the remedy locally.
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Dr. E. Sauer
Boston
E. Sauer
Hartman Drug Co
Yale Unit Officers Named To Lead Reserve Corps
New Haven report details Captain Wayne F. Ivers and Captain Wilbur G. Gillespie assuming command of the Yale reserve officers training corps. They replace Captain Reginald Field and Lieutenant Thornton C. Thayer, recalled by the War Department to rejoin their regiments.
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New Haven
Wayne F. Ivers
Wilbur G. Gillespie
152Nd Depot Brigade
Yale Reserve Officers’ Training Corps
Yale
Reginald Field
Thornton C. Thayer
War Department
Marry For Money Or Go Without, A Candid View
A reflective line notes that aligning marriage with wealth might be wiser than surviving without funds. The remark contrasts financial security with romantic choice, suggesting money alters social outcomes and stability. It frames money as a pragmatic factor in matrimonial decisions.
Olive Tablets offer relief from constipation
Dr Edw Olive Tablets present a calomel free laxative option from a physician of 17 years, touted to gently stimulate bowel and liver action without griping. Marketed as a pleasant night remedy, the product promises quick, sure results with one or two tablets at bedtime and is sold in 10c and 25c boxes by all druggists.
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Edw
Edwards
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