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Newspaper
The Review
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1917
Page
3
A historical editorial argues monopolies and speculation dominate foods and clothing, urging action by the federal trade commission or justice department. It notes urban migration, reduced farming, abandoned acres, and rising costs as key drivers of inflated living costs.
The speaker argues for a neutral government in labor disputes, opposing universal conscription as a tool against workers. Laws must be enforceable to avoid contempt, and government action should protect the innocent bystander with nonpartisan oversight, akin to halting food or coal speculation.
Speeches argue the United States must be prepared for war to defend Monroe doctrine and open door in China. The speaker warns against allowing European powers influence in the Western Hemisphere and notes large claims by foreign nationals pending postwar resolution.
A Tokyo dispatch reports the Japanese battle cruiser Tsukuba destroyed by an explosion at Yosu ka harbor with 817 dead and 157 injured. President Wilson weighs peace term replies as entente powers seek terms, while US moves toward border actions and diplomacy.
New York report states the Mexican American Joint Commission dissolved after failed talks. Secretary Lane and members Dr J R Mott Judge George Gray told Mexico they recommended sending Ambassador Fletcher and withdrawing Pershing's troops, returning the Mexican issue to President Wilson. Cabrera Bonillas and Pani said they expect to depart for Mexico within a week.
Washington reports Lawson tells House Rules Committee that a Cabinet officer Secretary McAdoo and banker H Piney Fisk were the leak sources. He also names Warburg and von Bernstorff among those alleged to know of the leak and cites relatives and newsroom figures connected to the case.
New York reports a $3 per bale fall from last week's close as heavy selling hits the market. Weather conditions across the belt and weak December consumption from American mills, as per the census bureau, drive the decline.
Berlin via Sayville Dr Alfred Zimmerman German Foreign Minister says Entente reply blocks any further German effort for peace. He asserts Germany cannot directly announce peace terms in response to the Entente note.
Columbia moves to secure a Government nitrate plant with plans for a Washington committee to invite Newton D. Baker Secretary of War to inspect Columbia and its bid. Washington signals Baker may visit to review local advantages for the plant.
An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a safe fast cure for indigestion gas and sick stomach promising relief in five minutes. It claims noticeable changes as soon as the product contacts the stomach and urges buying a fifty cent case from any store.
Herbal remedy Swamp Root is advertised as strengthening kidneys liver and bladder. The ad promises quick relief from back pain and urinary trouble and urges readers to mail ten cents for a sample, noting to mention the paper.
Newspaper ad copy offers Mother's Joy Salve for colds croup pneumonia and asthma and Goose Grease Liniment for neuralgia rheumatism and sprains from Goose Grease Company Greensboro NC Also promotes Wright's Indian Vegetable Pills as digestion safeguard and purgative along with various quips and testimonials about drinking to drown sorrows.
Look back at childhood remedies and see mothers now prefer California Syrup of Figs for cleansing stomach liver and bowels. The fruit laxative is loved by children and trusted by millions to ease digestion and sweeten the stomach safely. A 50 cent bottle carries directions for babies children and adults. Tongs for hanging babies chairs or swings in doorways are also described.
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