Profiteering in War Years Reveals Huge Industry Profits
Treasury report details extraordinary war era profits across sectors including meat packing, dairy, grains, clothing, and utilities. It cites large and small firms with spikes in 1917 versus 1916, noting vast gains in oil, coal, brewing, and auto industries while cautioning about withholding corporate names.
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Washington
Treasury” Department
Senate
Wilson
Congress
Treasury Department
Treasury
Department
Iit
Whiakies
Ite
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Indiana
New York
Ohio
Kentucky
Tennessee
Virginia
Texas
Oklahoma
Kansas
Auto
Ant Power Companien
Ss. High
Srak
United States
Worth the Money Corporal BrUnson Sees New Daughter
Corporal Frank Brunson of Omaha Nebraska in the 24th balloon company at Camp Morrison Virginia was granted leave to visit his newborn daughter. He faced travel and travel duties but valued the chance to meet his baby girl despite the trouble.
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Frank ‘Brunson
Omaha, Neb
24Th’ Balloon Company
Camp Morrison
Brangop
Fragmentary Verse Musing on Service and Judgment
A fragment reflects on error and service to others with literary echoes. The speaker wonders about judgment of those who stand and wait, invoking Milton for resonance and questioning rightness of assumed roles.
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John
Aerve
Milton
Stanners
Come-back Man Turns To Haarlem Oil Remedy Claims
The ad touts Haarlem Oil Capsules as a remedy for overwork and various ailments, including urinary issues and stomach derangement. It asserts the product has proven its effectiveness for 200 years and promises a refund if not helped. It urges readers to seek the genuine Haarlem Haarlem Oil Capsules from their druggist.
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Holland
Haarlem
Dark Nights Prompt Pessimistic Outlooks
A terse exchange on foreboding evenings notes dark possibilities and a skeptical view of looming outcomes, reflecting a cautious mood about future events.
Cuticura Remedy Adverts Mention Dandruff and Washington Guest
The fragment advertises Cuticura Ointment for scalp care and a cuticura Soap shampoo. It cites free samples and mail order options from Boston and Watertown Mass. It also notes a tavern built in 1740 once hosting Washington and mentions Red Cross Bag Blue for laundry whitening. It concludes with stray lines on digestion and writing a love letter.
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Watertown
Mass
Galen
Washington
The Busy Season Speech Delay
A senator, Sorghum, replies he will not give speeches for the next week or 80, citing the workload of the busy season. The exchange hints at upcoming public remarks being postponed due to pressing duties.
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Senator Sorghum
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Buffalo
Chem
Swift &Company
Swift & Company
U.S.A
L$ Industries
London
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Western Store - Show Association
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Libby
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