MOUSE TACKLES EXCESS PROFITS IN SENATE FIGHT
Discussion centers on a proposed excess profits tax plan tied to war costs. Senator Simmons dismisses calls to raise the bill and confirms no treasury or house push for higher taxes. The finance panel expects expenditures limited by material availability, while wartime funding remains under Senate scrutiny.
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London Praises Wilsons Answer In World Note Clash
The Times lauds Wilson for a prompt, unequivocal reply contrasting with red tape. It says the fourteen points should guide Allied strategy and widen the breach against enemy tyranny. The Chronicle notes the entente may reject the note and US must insist on fourteen points for any conferences.
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BEER MAKING TO END WITH PROHIBITION ORDER
Washington reports President Wilson signed an executive order that ends brewing malted liquors for the war period. Brewers may make pure hops and malt beer from October 1 to December 1 but no corn or glucose. Production of malted beverages ends December 1 and beer supplies are uncertain.
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Questionnaires to Be Mailed to 19 36 Year Old Registrants
Washington reports Provost Marshal General Crowder ordered local draft boards to mail questionnaires to all men aged 19 to 36 who registered, with 10 percent sent daily. British and Canadian subjects have 30 days to join their armies. Each registrant has seven days to return the form, aiming for all responses within three weeks. About 6,000,600 fall in 19–20 and 32–36 groups, plus 40,000 additional 21–31 registrants added Thursday. The draw to determine order of call remains in effect.
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Historic court house to close. readers invited
Reading rooms in Cromwell open to the public for the last time tonight as citizens meet the historic court house. Reform club president EB Augur notes public demand to continue meetings. Major Broatch Edwin Stroud and Dr Jewett join Fourteenth Regiment reunion at Rockville. Photographers document the court house before it’s demolished. Schuyler factory nearly idle. many workers have left town with families.
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War Industries Board Bans Advanced Straw Hat Styles
Washington Sept 18 The War Industries Board issued a comprehensive list of rules banning advanced straw hat shapes for the next season No elastics cards or buttons may be used and hats may not feature events except harvest hats for farmers The order applies to city dandies and country farmers alike to curb luxury millinery amid wartime needs.
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War Industries Board
Washington
Vinol Promises Boost for Run-Down People in Detroit
Detroit testimonial touts Vinol as cure for run-down, nervous and anaemic conditions. Mrs. John F. Watson says after weeks on Vinol she regained appetite and strength, reporting better health and increased energy.
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