Opposition Walks Out As Food Bill Fights Time
opening of debate in both congresses on the administration food bill for government control of foodstuffs provokes determined opposition by senators threatening to resist by July 1. House view expected. debate to last weeks with risk of a filibuster and possible anti filibuster action by the Senate if needed.
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Union News Service
Washington
Congress
Wilson
House
Senate
Former Senator Urges Allied Stand for Russia Freedom
In a first format since arrival the American mission head told the Russian ministry the United States began the fight for Russia's freedom as well as its own. He outlined aims beyond conquest, urging Russia to join the United States in resisting world autocracy. Russian officials expressed readiness to stand with America and defend democracy.
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Petrograd
iIn
United States
Russia
Stalot
America
MUST JOIN BRITISH COLORS
British subjects aged eighteen to forty five in the United States face compulsory enlistment. Consuls and agents are listing men while Brigadier General W A White travels to Washington to push the plan. Recruiting stations open in Boston and planned elsewhere as conditions permit. Reports say Scots in Philadelphia seek a regiment and Jamaica-born Black men in New York aim to form a unit.
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New York
United States
W. A. White
Washington
Boston
Philadelphia
Jamaica
Battle Brief: British Capture Trenches in Two Minute Strike
British forces seized three quarters of a mile of trenches on Infantry hill near Monchy le Preux in two minutes. At 7:27 rockets signalled success after a 7:26 top of line attack, as troops left their trenches at daylight and captured three officers and 175 men without artillery preparation.
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France
Infantry Hill
Monchy le Preux
No Man’s Land
McAdoo Says No New Offerings Until Fall Amid Oversubscription
Secretary McAdoo announced the oversubscription of a two billion dollar offering and said there could be no further offering of the remaining three billion authorized until fall. The statement suggests funding limits and timing for future bond or loan programs.
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Washington
McAdoo
Amnesty Offer for Easter Rising Prisoners Declared
London officials report in the House of Commons that the government has decided to grant clemency to prisoners captured during the Easter Sunday Irish uprising last year.
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London
House of Commons
Nebraska
Nebraska Grain and War Efforts Stretch State Resources
Bluff County reports 52 000 acres of beet land with an estimated sugar yield near 12 000 000 pounds. Lincoln advocates wheat price rises and early federal action. Nebraska banks eye conventions, public notices note flood repairs, jobless IWW fears, and guard recruitment. Multiple counties report fatalities and accidents, tax boosts, and war relief drives as schools, farms, and universities maintain activities amid the era.
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Bluff County
A. Z. Mathers
Gering National Bank
Nebraska Bankers’ Association
Deuell
Richardson County
Lancaster
Otoe
Saline
Omaha
Ton University
Sinattaal
Bellevue
Verne Parsons
Grand Island
William Mitchell
Neal
Navarre
Mitchell
Auford
Lincoln-Denver
Ashland
Platte River
Alex Daily
Anselme iMan
Milburn
Hille
Nebraska
South Omaha
Art LW. W
Coop
San Joe
Madden
Fitzgerald
Douglas
Ogallala
Montana
Arizona
New Mexico
Keith County Community Club
Fremont
The
Methodist Church
Gage County
United States Bureau of Animal Industry
Beatrice
Bureau
Resmes
Liberty
Kansas City Federal’”Reserve Bank
Lincoln
Bho
John
James Bowen
Nea Stella
Bixby
Oklo
Freezone cures corns with no pain claims in ad
An advertisement touts Freezone as a painless corn and callus remover. It promises easy lifting of corns by applying a few drops, with a small bottle affordable at drug stores. It notes the ether-based formula dries instantly and causes no infection or irritation.
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Cincinnati
Freckles New Time to Get Rid of These
An ad promises a simple remedy to clear complexion and remove freckles with a money back guarantee if it does not work. It touts a novel night and morning routine and claims instant, lasting results for clear skin.
Heard at the Club About Fred Darling’s Wife
In a club scene, patrons discuss Fred Darling and his wife. The men remark on the wife’s influence and a flashy appearance, noting that women did work and suggesting her flair. The unnamed speaker adds curiosity about the couple and social dynamics.
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Fred Darling
Mayor Mitchel’s remark on war time insurance costs
At a New York dinner Mayor Mitchel warned that insurance rates will rise during wartime. He shared a joke about a man seeking a policy covering life fire burglary accident murder drowning assassination and marine in order to attempt crossing to England via the U boat blockade.
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Mitchel
New York
England
To Hear Her Talk Willis What Is the Nation’s Wealth
In a courtroom style exchange the judge notes Mrs. Bump’s wealth would equal her father’s, her husband’s and her own future inheritance from a wealthy uncle. The playful remark frames a domestic satire on wealth.
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Willis
United States
Gillis
Bump
Stingy men refuse to tell jokes at their own expense
A light quip notes that some men are so frugal they avoid paying the price of humor, even in self directed comedy.
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Stella
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