Eighty Per Cent Living Increase Across Major Cities
Washington report shows general living costs rose about 80 percent from December 1914 to June 1919 with clothing and household furnishings leading the surge. Food prices climbed as a major factor, with Chicago up 167 percent and New York 151 percent among listed cities, while other expenses such as fuel and miscellaneous items moderated the overall rise.
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Birmingham
Why Spry Leaves The League Of Nations Debate
An ex governor William Spry resigns from the Utah branch of the League to Enforce Peace. He criticizes the covenant of the League of Nations, urging the United States to remain true to republican principles and avoid compromising territorial integrity and democracy. The letter emphasizes upholding constitutional promises, resisting autocratic powers, and setting a moral example for mankind.
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Nephi L. Morris
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League of Nations debate echoes in treaty reservations
Letter from William Spry argues reservations threaten the covenant and warn of hidden dangers in the League of Nations. He cautions about ceding authority over domestic issues and tariffs, urging safeguards before ratification. A second item notes Pacific electric and street railway wage protests amid strike activity.
Interurban Lines In Los Angeles Tie-up During Strike
Los Angeles services of Pacific Electric and city water lines halted as a strike began at 2 o clock this morning over wage demands. Rail workers across Seattle and Spokane railways returned to work after a last night decision aligning with instructions from higher authorities.
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Yacific Electric Company
Suokane
Waal
M4elfie
Washington Raitras! and Navigation Company
Spokaur
Swtur
Vardiey
Willyarl
C! Seago Nee Uns
Tes Anges Leg Street Railway Company
All Hoarded Foods Starts in New York Ordered
New York Aus 15 Inspection of all cold storage and other ware by Oremen for the purpose of discovering hoarded food supplies was ordered today by Mayor Flylan. The order ostensibly for a tire.
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Flylan
Horlicks the Original Malted Milk Brand Claim
Horlick’s the Original Malted Milk is promoted as the trusted choice against imitations and substitutes. The advertisement emphasizes authenticity and longstanding history, urging consumers to select the recognized brand for its malted milk quality.
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City considers immediate fireproofing and hunger aid measures
The mayor urges rapid inspection of buildings and a review of essential food stocks including butter eggs meat and sugar to aid life necessities and aid authorities in prosecuting offenders. A four hour secret meeting of the fair price committee precedes an investigation into fair pricing of clocks.
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Fair Price Committee
Mail Detained By Censor For Forwarding War Mail
The War Office announces completion of the forwarding of mail detained during the year by the censor. Mail was held as its transmission would have aided German military and naval plans and the enemy’s propaganda. Handling of this delay began June 23 with 620,100,000 pieces examined.
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Lontnon
Fiame
War Office
Imatini
Untitled fragment notes large sum released
A fragment states a total amount of funds in the billions with 592.5 million recently released, indicating a substantial financial action or disbursement. Further details are not provided in the readable text.
Notice of Meeting for United Brotherhood of Malate of Way Employes
A notice states the United Brotherhood of Malate of Way Employes and Sty ce borers are requested to be pee meeting at 1 g. m. on Sunday to conduct business of importance. Resident Robert Ger Real the Classified AGS.
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