House Votes Big War Bond Despite Towner Fight
Washington April 16 The House passed the $7 billion war bond bill with little opposition. Representative Towner sought to strip $5 billion in long term bonds and replace with $2 billion but was defeated 217 to 8. Debate touched on who should set loan terms and the aim of aiding allies quickly to end the war.
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Byan
Towner
Iowa
Congress
McAdoo
Shackleford
Germany
Moore
Hitzgerald
New York
Mann
Minals
Madden
Tinnois
United States
Townser
Secretary of the Treasury
Hindenburg
Wrance
Frankin
Witzgerald
Appropriations Committee
Bneck
Munn
Thoa
Volunteers for Us Plan Aims At Volunteer Reliance In War
Washington April 14 Secretary of War Baker orders state guard contingents to federal service for path purposes and outlines a plan to end reliance on volunteers by Discharging recruits at war’s end. The analysis cites absorption of 17808 volunteers to fill regular army and National Guard roles while preparing for broader conscription as needed.
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Morida
Kentucky
New York
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Ifantry
Tennessee
Worde Darment
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Consariet Army
Congress
AG Utmy al Eguai
Hoover Heads Food Body in Allied Food Effort
London reports the United States, France, England and Turkey align to tackle a global food shortage. Herbert Hoover accepts chairmanship of the new Food Board in Amiens. Hoover’s aide Mr. Sloover expects to depart for America to begin duties. An inquiry broadens to harvest prospects, import needs, regulation methods, and gains from coordinated policies.
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U. S
London
Upriea
France
England
Tinty
Merbert G. Hoover
Truily
Yartoug Kovernmentte
Navy and Army Enlistments Soar Since April 1
Washington reports that navy enlistments rose to 5 374 and army enlistments to 5 335 since recruitment began April 1, with a 12 day total showing a net gain of 4 871 for the Navy and a similar surge for the Army, described by an officer as phenomenal.
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NAVY
Washington
Slacker Rabbinical Denunciation Sparks Passover Address
Rabbi Joseph Siiverman at the Passover observance in Temple Donnell caused a stir by denouncing individuals who evade military service by marriage. The April 1 event in New York highlighted strong stand against draft avoidance.
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New York
Joseph Siiverman
Temple
Donnnell
Austrian Held In Iowa Case Under Probe
Officials investigate the case of Nick Kroces in Des Moines Iowa after he was taken into custody and found with nitro glycerin and several code books.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Nick Kroces
Uy Austeinu
American Flag Carried by Texan in Vimy Ridge Assault
April 12 dispatches recount a Texas volunteer at Ont ario hospital who carried the Stars and Stripes into the European War at Vimy Ridge. He went to the assault at Thelus with the flag on his bayonet and was wounded.
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London
the Stars and Stripes
Vimy Ridge
France
Ontario
United States
Thelus
Brazil breaks with Germany as German minister exits
The Argentine government backs the U S declaration of war on Germany and hands Secretary Lansing a formal note. In Brazil, German minister Pauli is given passports and a dispatch from Rio de Janeiro signaling severed ties, with other South American nations expected to follow.
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Lansing
Germany
United States of America
Buenos Aitres
Herr Pauli
Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
Cap Leal
Itta de Janeiro
Mrs Wilson Leads Back to the Simple Life Movement
Washington reports a new simple life movement led by Mrs Wilson and others aiming to cut costs and boost efficiency. Mrs Lansing issued a cabinet wives statement urging elimination of formal entertainments and calls, with pledges to buy inexpensive clothes and simple foods, curb waste, and urge nationwide female support.
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Woodrow Wison
Airs
Thoms R. Marshall
Cobject
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Lansing
America
National defense councils urged in all states
Washington April 10 The council of national defense asked every state to form a state council of nation defense to cooperate with the national body in preparing the nation for defense and war against Germany. Such councils already exist in a few states.
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Union
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State Council of Nation Defense
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Germany
130 Join Company In Day Kenosha Wis
A National Guard recruiting station opened in Kenosha Wisconsin to enlist a new infantry regiment. By the end of the day 180 men signed the muster roll.
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Kenosha
Wis
National Guard
Wealthy New Yorkers Convert Lawns to Potato Patches
In New York in April 106, affluent residents begin converting fine lawns to potato patches. Paul D. Gravatt offered the grounds of a large estate for the first patchwork endeavor.
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Lawne Ag
New York
Paul D. Gravatt
Lula Big Beautiful Estate
Explosion kills 121 in Chester shrapnel plant disaster
A series of blasts at the Eddystone Abomination Corporation in Edystone near Chester on April 12 destroyed the 104 building. About 80,000 shells stored inside raised fears the death toll could reach 150 as bodies burned beyond recognition. Rumors of plots circulated amid early investigations into the catastrophe.
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Eddystone Abounition Corporation
Edystone
Firsl
Philadelphia
Marn Jang
Chicago butter and egg board votes to abolish futures trading
The Chicago butter and egg board votes to abolish the rule providing for trading in futures as authorities, including Assistant District Attorney Trobert W. Childs, examine grand jury witnesses in a broader food speculation inquiry. Immediate delivery will be required for all future butter and egg deals.
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Butter and Egg Board
Chicago
Chicago Butter and Egg Board
Trobert W. Childs
German U-Boat Sinks British Ship Off Cuba
British steamer Trevenl under Captain Wuo Hamson was sunk by a German submarine off Cienfuegos Cuba four days earlier. Crew member C Peterson, a naturalized American born in Norway, says the Germans destroyed the ship with bombs and the crew landed at a Cuban fort hours later after arriving from Havana.
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Trevenl
Wuo Hamson
Cienfuegos
Cuba
C. Peterson
Havana
Peterson
Stop Whisky Production as War Needs Shift
Chicago April 14 distilleries will cease whisky output and convert their plants to denatured alcohol for the government. Denatured alcohol is used in making high explosives.
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WII
Chicago
Three Years for Bomb Plotters in Jersey City Trial
Pyitz and Kolb, German nationals, were convicted of possessing bombs and sentenced in Jersey City to a term of not less than three years and four months up to five years. The court noted the defendants’ involvement in the bomb plot.
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Jersey City
Kolb
British Wing Towns Seized East of Vimy Ridge
British forces on a 12 mile front from north of the Silver Senape to south of Loos pressed the Germans along the line and captured six villages. They penetrated German trenches to depths up to five miles and gained footing in trenches northeast of Lens with many prisoners and guns. Further advances astride the Hindenburg line extended seven miles southeast of Arras and the captured villages lie east and north of Vimy ridge: Ballieul Willeval Vimy Givenelly-en-Docelle and Anu res. Prisoners total over 13 000 with 166 guns.
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Loos
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Lens
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Hindenburg
Vimy Ridge
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Willeval
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Givenelly-en-Docelle
Anures
Paris
St. Quentin
Coucy la Ville
Heoty
U. S. Plans Large Food Army for War Effort
Washington reports that the Agriculture Department endorses a 2,000,000 strong work army of boys and men for farming as an emergency measure. Resolutions from a St. Louis agronomy conference call for 25 million dollars to fund campaigns and urge conscription of nonmilitary ages or unfit individuals to boost food production.
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Department of Agriculture
Houston
St. Louis
Congress
Secretary of Agriculture
United States
National Army
Senate Passes Army Bill With Large Appropriations
Washington April 18 The senate approved army appropriations totaling 450 million dollars after a House measure 278 million was carried through in the same session An attempt by Senator Hughes to raise enlisted pay from 15 to 30 dollars per month failed as out of order The open senate also approved a sundry civil appropriation of 44 million dollars and a food central bill of 10 thousand dollars with amendments and a total of 14 million dollars passed without a roll call.
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Senate
House
Hughes
New Jersey
Hare
Bar
Food Central
Wealthy Iowa Farmer Kliled in Train Accident
Fred Denkman seventy four once wealthy retiree from southeastern Town was struck by a Stock stand Passenger train at Wisbone in Walcott. Davenport reports the incident with noted injuries and investigation underway.
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Kliled
Davenport
Fred Denkman
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Town
Wisbone
Walcott
Form Company at University Town City Indiana
One hundred and thirty of one hundred forty students and professors formed a military company at the Town University College of Inn. The unit is led by Lieutenant Mayd Philbrick, a student, in April.
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Town City
University College of Lnn
Liout, Co. Mayd
Philbrick, Algsy
California Syrup of Figs Ad Ends Child Health Study
A vintage ad module touts California Syrup of Figs as a mild laxative for children and adults. It claims quick relief from foul waste and sour bile, with directions on the bottle. The piece also includes a short academic joke about a mathematics professor and his wife using frugal methods to save.
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Elrin
California
Green's August Flower Promises Digestive Relief
The ad promotes Green's August Flower as a remedy for indigestion stomach troubles and general ill health. It claims long use abroad with success and offers 25 cent trial bottles or 75 cent family sizes from G. G. Green in Woodbury New Jersey and other locations.
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G. G. Green
Woodbury
Australia
Taranta
Canada
Ady
Eggs deemed old prompt grocer apology
Mrs. Youngbride-Gue complains about yesterday eggs. Grocer apologizes that the eggs were the best available after the holiday slaughter reduced stock. Only olives remain to accompany rising dish, leaving eggs scarce for the meal.
Twenty-Three Years of Kidney Medicine Endorsement
A Kansas reader lauds Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root after two years of kidney illness. The testimonial, dated Oct 14 1918 from Denican, Kan, claims full restoration and urges readers to mail ten cents for a sample bottle and informational booklet. Regular bottles are sold at drug stores.
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Autrom
L. M. Werts
Denican
Kan
Dr. Kilmer & C2
Binghamton
N. Y
Ady
Minerals Found in England Mentioned by Children
In dialogue a teacher questions children about minerals in England. A girl lists coal iron and wash e, while a teacher clarifies not water. The scene notes restaurants advertising mineral waters for sale.
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Leneher
England
Wwell
Red Faced and Red Hands Treatment Advertisement
An old Cuticura ad instructs applying Cuticura Ointment to facial eruptions on rising and retiring, washing with Cuticura Soap and hot water, then soaking hands in hot lather, drying, and rubbing in Cuticura Ointment. Free sample offer by mail with book, address postcard to Cuticura Dept. L Boston, sold everywhere.
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Ady
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