Prices and policy debate in a shifting economy
An extensive and tangled discussion on living costs and shopping prices cites meat, coal, and tea, noting price rises and wage declines. The piece compares today’s consumer value with past levels, criticizes market practices and taxation, and argues for tighter regulation of state spending and construction costs amid inflation.
War tax bill prompts broad state spending plan debate
Legislators debate a sweeping measure to fund new buildings, repairs, and utilities, with allowances for a hospital and public works. The proposal ties appropriations to revenue receipts, while shelving some requests amid budget constraints and river taxes.
War Stringent Money Flows Into This Country
An unorchestrated missive notes money rushing into the country as war disrupts normal trade. It mentions contracts for construction items, industry mobilization, and rising prices for goods while farmers face unprecedented costs and production pressures amid broad economic strain.
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Ottore Cotult
Wilism
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English Spectator Warns of Copper Crisis Motive
The English reader’s worry notes a tense stance by the United States amid copper and sewage profits. It criticizes Germany’s protest against American policy while urging peace and warning of possible war consequences.
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Americas
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Berman Socialists Forecast Of The War
A London Evening Standard reprints a 14 year old German socialist prophecy predicting a future world war. It foresees England destroying German fleets, Japan aligning with Germany’s enemies, and wide economic collapse including German merchant shipping. The piece notes high Allied victory potential and shifts in global power.
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Scorned preacher with many wives in Wisconsin trouble
Tes Barenns calls Rev. James Morrivage nell a scorned preacher in Kenosha Wisconsin as he faces trouble for “man tied” three other, with Birs Edward F Vaughn of Chicago and mil Milton Darnell of Elm Wad Wh identified as figures connected to the preacher and the marriage scenario involving Parnell’s third wife, a mother noted.
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James Morrivagenell
Kenosha
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Edward F. Vaughn
Chicago
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Mil Milton Darnell
Elm Wad
Fragmentary War Era Reflections and Economic Turns
Fragmented text discusses wartime strain on population, trade, and industry. It references Germany losing exports under Allied conditions, indirectly noting unemployment and social strain. The garbled lines hint at price declines, shortages, and shifting production.
German Threats and Famine Rumors Reported in Montanabased Wire
A damaged dispatch claims German famine fears and wartime food actions. It cites an American observer in London asserting no copper shortage in Germany, while alleging plans to mobilize resources, confiscate gates and bronze fixtures, and compel public cooperation for production. The piece mentions anti foreign sentiment and potential provocations, with notes on Allied reporting.
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Burns Anniversary at Trancins Academy Hall
The Catedorian Chik invites aul forerkonf the Impacted Poor to Pattie for a Burns anniversary event. A program includes an oration, music, and dancing. Tickets are 250, with proceeds to the Belgian Mlieg fund.
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Lost ticket at Barbers' Ball event return urged
A fragment describes a lost ticket at Barbers' Ball at The Colonial on February 2. The finder is asked to return it to the venue, with a playful plea for the ticket’s owner to come forward. The note hints at a fundraiser or social gathering atmosphere and seeks recovery for the rightful holder.
Pope Appeals Faithful To Support Holy See War Efforts
Fragmentary report shows the pope urging faithful to back the Holy See amid war, stressing morality and unity. It references preparations and potential mobilization, with scattered notes on battles, naval power, and strategic outcomes.
McCormick Back in the Party After Resignation
Merin McCormick of Chicago, former member of the state legislature, announces his return to the party amid internal committee resignations. Reports say Frank Ickes and others were selected as replacements, with McCormick voicing a desire to remain free to respond to future developments.
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Europe
Man Claims Tuberculosis Recovery After Treatment
A man formerly ill with tuberculosis and consumption, once given up for dead, reports major health improvement after therapy and being accepted by two insurance companies. He describes weight gain to 42 pounds and a return to work, claiming medical certainty and success of a patent remedy advertised by Eckran Laboratory.
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Brooklyn
N.Y
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