Republicans Say War Demands Shared Burden Across Nation
Republican leaders in Congress issue a statement arguing war demands a fair share of burdens and that Republicans would push for victory if given control of either or both houses. They defend wartime loans taxes and service while criticizing Democrats and former peace advocates and stressing national unity against Germany.
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House
Congress
Dea
United Efforts
Liberty Loan
Michigan
Henry Ford
Washington
Dent
Alabama
Julius Kahn
Ways and Means
Kitchin
North Carolina
Clark
United States
Germany
Try
Othe Republican Party
Citizens Naturalization Drive Expands for Aliens
War enabled thousands of young aliens to join the army or waive exemption and prove American spirit. A federal naturalization campaign, aided by state and local authorities and school officials, expands citizenship classes with a new government textbook.
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United States
Raymond F. Crist
Naturalization
America
Bureau of Naturalization
Bureau
Republican creed on peace and Prussian militarism
The speech asserts the republicans aim for a victorious peace by treaty and the overthrow of Prussian militarism. It says this knowledge will not depress allies nor embolden the German government, framing Republican stance as steady and resolute.
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Republican Party
Germany
Spanish Influenza Havoc Warns Surgeon General Blue
Historical notice cites Surgeon General Blue warning that Spanish Influenza will spread nationwide within weeks. It urges public health measures to limit transmission aboard ships and emphasizes care, ventilation, and tonic remedies as protective, noting the disease affects vulnerable elderly and those with weakened resistance.
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Europe
Ana
Gaile Bates
Chimes of Bruges Ring Out Victory
A wartime Bruges report details Belgian cavalry entering the city with jubilation as Germans retreat. It recalls German orders, abuses, and shortages, including censorship, fines, forced time changes, and executions, contrasted with Bruges locals welcoming American news coverage.
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Bruges
International News‘Service
United States
America
Aldermanic Committee
Fryatt
der Kommandant
Belgium
France
Alderman van Hoestenberghe
Admiral von Schroeder
King Albert
Ostend
Nieuport
Wonderful Liniment Offer Guarantees Instant Relief
An advertising pitch promotes a liniment promising instant relief from rheumatism. It states refund if relief is not achieved and the buyer does not admit it is the greatest remedy tried, with a money-back guarantee.
Winter Mills and Market News Mix in Local Briefs
The witch haze and mills bustle as farmers cart brush to mills for winter. New Orleans molasses arrives with high quality at 12c a quart. Martha B Dunham dies at 82 on Court Street. Wild honey harvests reach 75 pounds from a hollow tree. Selectman Tryon gathers 60 pounds nearby. Railroad commissioners inspect Valley. Universalist church invites Rev. E J Chaffee from Galesburg to pastor starting November 1. East farmers ship apples at 10 cents a bushel for jelly. Wilbur F Burrows moves to new house at South Main and Crescent. C H Hunting receives a fine roan horse from the New York boat.
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New Orleans
Martha B. Dunham
George C. Dunham
Court Street
Selectman
F. R. Tryon
Hanging Rock
Universalist Church
E. J. Chaffee
Galesburg
Wilbur F. Burrows
South Main
Crescent Street
C. H. Hunting
New York
German censor edits bishop Bessut collection
A German censor returned a printed collection of Germons by the celebrated French ecclesiastic Bishop Bessut, who has been dead for centuries. The censor noted that passages in this book must be modified by the author.
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Bessut
Vicks Vaporub Oversold. Shipments En Route to Jobbers
Druggists are warned that large shipments of Vicks Vaporub are oversold and on the way to jobbers. Until they arrive a temporary shortage may exist. All deals postponed and buyers urged to purchase in small lots. Retailers can receive immediate shipments by parcel post direct.
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Public Health Service
Stiles
Doran's B D G Liniment Promises Quick Muscle Relief
An advertisement claims Doran's B D G Liniment relieves lame stiff and swollen muscles fast while warning it does not help liver kidney or blood issues. It guarantees pain relief within days and asks readers to obtain a bottle or send $1 if their druggist does not stock it.
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Doran
VapoRub Distribution Plan Urges Wholesale Aid
Doran's VapoRule calls for rapid spread of VapoRub to influenza districts as warehouses run low. It warns of shortages and directs wholesalers to limit orders, ship direct to retailers, and ship small quantities via parcel post. Retailers urged to buy small lots and accept prepaid parcel shipments. Special booklets on influenza offered.
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Vick
VapoRule
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