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Mt Higby Weather And War Notes From Today
The Mt Higby station reports for the past 24 hours: high 59 degrees, low 22, mean 40.5, 12 m 41, barometer 29.94, water 26 feet 9 inches, wind north and partly cloudy. War notes urge sacrifices and Liberty Loan support as Roosevelt plans a Maine visit and Billy Sunday claimed to save 16 000 souls in Washington amid rising rents.
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Mt. Higby
Billy Sunday
Washington
German Railroads Seen Slipping Since War Dims
European rail lines are described as run down and aging amid wartime strain while American road networks were already in decline before the conflict began, highlighting broader infrastructural strains across nations.
Packers and Farmers Clash Over Land Debate
A heated exchange pits packers against farmers in a dispute over soil rights and neighboring interests. Advocates on both sides argue policy implications, while tensions rise among local stakeholders and community leaders.
Wisconsin courts clash over La Follette successor's fate
Noted political dispute in Wisconsin centers on the selection of LaFollette's successor while judges wrestle with the longstanding legal question of when a man is intoxicated. The debate touches state politics and judicial standards amid a broader public interest.
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Wisconsin
LaFollette
Russia’s new government inaugurates amid collapse
A year after its inauguration Russia implements a mixed governance form that has degraded public order and led to a broad government breakdown. Officials report unstable ministries and rising unofficial control, with citizens facing uncertainty.
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Russia
Government aims for hen to lay an egg daily
The government seeks an average of one egg per day from hens. Several amateur poultry enthusiasts have pursued the same goal for some time, showing broad interest in higher egg production.
Connecticut Sheep Safe Tomorrow Amid Dog Catcher Crackdown
Reports from dog catchers statewide detail efforts to destroy useless canines, signaling a rising environment where raising sheep in Connecticut could become feasible in the near future.
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Connecticut
Congress Should Trim Government Waste During War
Opinion urges removal of unnecessary spending and criticizes the lame duck approach, arguing congress must focus on cutting expenses even in wartime rather than letting wasteful practices continue.
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Congress
Allied Offense to Shape World War Outcome
The supreme war council plans an allied offensive replacing the German drive. Once launched, the action will have global repercussions and influence the course of the war.
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Supreme War Council
Wisconsin Race Over LaFollette Uproar Draws Interest
Returns incomplete but show LaFollette commands notable political backing. The fragment highlights his pro German utterances and suggests the contest will reveal public support levels amid partial tallies.
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Wisconsin
LaFollette
New Jersey’s broad loasing law targets all earners
The law imposes obligations without class distinctions, affecting the idle rich and those with inherited wealth. It is expected that many will relocate their residences to avoid the provisions, reshaping where affluent individuals declare their tax or civic duties.
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New Jersey
Youth on the Farm Drive for Harder Work Than Ever
A fragmented wartime style note praises a “junior farm hand brigade” and youths who strive to toil on farms more than before. It extols young people’ s determination, the value of diligent labor, and the spread of industrious rural citizenship amid vague references to farming practices and inoculation of principle.
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Combine Furmer
Education Over Frivolous Teaching in Schools
The text argues that education should replace frivolous instruction with practical learning. It highlights the need for deliberate aims in schooling and criticizes excessive emphasis on ornamentation or trivial methods. It calls for meaningful, disciplined instruction across education levels.
Wilmington clergyman backs German causes before Senate
Rev. S. G. Von Bosse of Wilmington Delaware testified before a Senate investigating committee to defend his writings in support of the National German Alliance. He argued the sinking of the Lusitania was justified, remarks deemed treasonous and religiously masked German intrigue.
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S. G. von Bosse
Wilmington
Delaware
Senate
National
United States
Connecticut Special Session Debates Soldier Vote and Dry Wedge
The Connecticut legislature met in a one day special conclave to shape a soldier voting measure while a dry versus wet wedge surfaced. Lawmakers argued over ballot secrecy and political impact, then moved on as the day stretched beyond its limits, with no clear consensus and the wary forecast of continued partisan maneuvering.
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Connecticut
Hartford
Million Dollar Baptist War Fund Aims to Aid Missions
Baptist churches in northern states plan a one million dollar drive before March 31 to fund missionary work and Baptist camp pastors. Connecticut's share is 25000 dollars. Deacon W J Trevithick attended Hartford rally. Governor Marcus Holcomb presided. Earlier rally in New Haven featured Deacon John C Bailey.
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W. J. Trevithick
City Club
Hartford
Connecticut
Marcus H. Holcomb
Baptist Sunday School
Southington
New Haven
John C. Bailey
Favorable Report On Overman Bill In Senate Committee
Washington reports that the senate judiciary committee approved the Overman bill by 11 to 7, sending a favorable report to the senate. The measure would grant President Wilson broad powers to reorganize the war government, with a fierce floor battle expected.
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Burleson
Y M C A NOTES BRAVES, BOWLERS HEAT KIEVER KIDS
The K K League, made up of high school players, promises lively action. Harry Butterworth's Braves beat The Kliever Kids in three straight games with Captain Butterworth shining. In the evening Barton’s faced Mylchreest’s Business Men's squad, and after a pregame stir, Mylchreest won two of three. Tonight the association team faces Bunce's.
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Jack Fitzgerald
Harry Butterworth
Braves
Rev. Green, Jr
Kliever
Bob Overhusser
Butterworth
Barton
Mylchreest
Despondent Women Find Aid in Lydia E Pinkham Remedy
The piece claims women suffer despondency from female ills and that Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, made from herbs and roots, restores health. It presents the medicine as a standard American remedy and emphasizes its traditional, old fashioned roots.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Practice Fire Call At Rus sell Company
The Rus sell company fire alarm sounded at 9 last night for a practice call. Within three minutes the factory fire department had three lines of hose laid and coupled, and by five minutes 30 men were at their stations. The swift response shows the company fire department is on the alert.
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Russell Company
Half Sick Half Well in Spring Health Warning Ad
A vintage health ad warns that spring fatigue leaves families weak with thin blood and anemia. It prescribes Hood's Sarsaparilla to fortify the body Peptiron to ironize red blood cells and Hood's Pills to support liver function, claiming combined value and synergy to restore health.
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Hood
Government rail grain shipments rise in March total
Washington reports that rail shipments of corn oats and wheat under government control totaled 104,989,000 bushels for the period ending March 16, up 30,585,000 from a year earlier. Wheat fell to 7,516,000. corn 62,137,000. oats 35,336,000, with year over year increases across components.
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Washington
McAdoo
Women Sufferers May Need Swamp Root
Thousands of women suffer kidney and bladder trouble often without realizing it. Back pain headaches and nervousness can signal kidney issues. Dr Kilmer Swamp Root claims to help and offers a sample by mail with ten cent request to Dr Kilmer Co. Binghamton NY mentioning Middle town Evening Press.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Middletown Evening Press
Nuxated Iron Endorsed by Doctor for Strength
Dr E Sauer Boston physician promotes Nuxated Iron as the path to strength and endurance in ten days. He warns against reduced iron forms and urges testing by work or walk ability after two weeks of taking five-grain tablets three times daily after meals. The ad claims easy absorption, tooth safety, and a money back guarantee from Boyra Drug Co.
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E. Sauer
Boston
Ghter
Dry Fight In Chicago Sees Dry and Wet Talks After Petition Rejected
In Chicago on March 20 it was agreed by wet and dry leaders that only a special Illinois supreme court session can enable Chicago citizens to vote on abolishing saloons in the April election. This comes after the election board threw out the anti saloon petition.
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Chicago
Illinois Supreme Court
Board of Election
Corn-relief Drug Promises Pain Free Feet
A columnist praises freezone as a corns remedy claiming drops applied to a tender corn instantly relieve soreness and lift the corn root with no tissue irritation. One quarter ounce, inexpensive, should remove hard or soft corns and calluses. a note targets women readers in high heels.
Eventually You Will Trade With Us Why Not Now
An old Washburn Crosby sermonette urges action today and learning from yesterday. It promotes a sale on yellow onions at 35 cents per peck with a call to consume now rather than postpone. The tone combines motivational proverbs with a grocery promotion for a local audience.
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