U S Industry Expands to Arm Supplies for War Effort
Export data from the Commerce Department shows private US plants vastly increasing munitions output, from boots to rifles and submarines. Merger and expansion of Remington United Metallic Cartridge, Du Pont, Westinghouse, and other firms drive readiness, with Russia and Britain as key buyers amid a shifting industrial landscape.
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Europe
Remington Arms Company
United Metallic Cartridge Company
Bridgeport
Russia
du Pont Powder Company
Wilmington
Del
Haskell, Wayne
Pompton Lake
Patterson
N.J
New British, Conn
American Hardware Company
Westinghouse Company
Springfield
Chicopee
Relief Work Halt as U S Withdraws From Germany
The United States will withdraw all diplomatic representatives from Germany severing a vast relief network aiding about two million prisoners and a conquered Belgium. American officials will resume no relief duties, leaving prisoners to untrained forces while Belgian relief ships may continue for now.
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Belgium
Germany
United States
Diplomatic Breaks Do Not Always Lead to War
The article notes that severed diplomatic relations have not always sparked war, citing cases from 1915 Italy and Austria Hungary, 1809 and 1888 US-British tensions, and 1867 Maximilian execution aftermath. It emphasizes that wars followed or lagged despite diplomatic breaks, with varied outcomes across decades and nations.
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Italy
Austria-Hungary
Rome
Prince Buelow
Berlin
Germany
United States
Washington
Jackson
Lord Sackville-West
Maximilian
Mexico
Emperor Francis Joseph
Francis Joseph
Cubans to Aid United States in War Time
By treaty Cuba is bound to send at least ten thousand troops to defend the United States when asked by Washington. Leading Cubans say 10,000 understates the island’s willingness and resources. They claim every Cuban resource would be at Uncle Sam’s disposal if needed.
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United States
Republic of Cuba
Washington
Cuba
Uncle Sam
Congress Is Given Reasons for Our Break with Germany
President Wilson addressed Congress in a joint session outlining U S break with Germany over unrestricted submarine warfare. He recalled the Sussex sinking, German notes, and U S demand for abandoning hostile naval actions to preserve neutral rights and freedom of the seas.
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Washington
Wilson
Congress
Germany
Cross Channel
United States
High Seas
Canary Islands Hit Hard by Submarine Blockade
Madrid dispatch reports the Federation of Mediterranean Ship Owners saying Spanish vessels trading with England France and Italy will be diverted. It warns that the Canary islands are first victims of the blockade deserted by both belligerents and facing a grave food shortage.
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London
Reuter
Madrid
Federation of Mediterranean
British Urged to Conserve Food
London reports a public appeal from the food ministry urging nations to cut weekly per head limits of bread to four pounds meat to two and one half pounds and sugar to three quarters of a pound. The food controller asks heads of families to observe these limits based on stocks and future needs, placing trust on citizens’ honor.
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London
Food Ministry
Mistaken Vivacity in Society Manners
A vintage line from Girl's Companion argues vivacity is not loudness nor slang. True sparkle comes from restrained, well modulated speech and polished English. The piece urges graceful conversation over noisy, brash display as society ornament.
Mothers urged to examine CASTORIA bottles carefully
Important advice to mothers to inspect every CASTORIA bottle, the well known infant remedy, to ensure safety and authenticity before use. The notice emphasizes vigilance in checking labels, seals, and expiration dates for child health protection.
Cottage built in one day for Los Angeles man patient
A group of 382 fellow members from a fraternal insurance order completed a furnished cottage for a hospitalized Los Angeles man as a Christmas gift. They finished the construction in a single day by lamp light to aid the ill man, who is the sole supporter of his eighty three year old mother.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Freezone promises instant corn relief with minimal cost
A Detroit Free Press excerpt touts Freezone as a quick, painless cure for corns and calluses. A Cincinnati inventor claims drops directly on the corn dry it out and let the corn be lifted away. The piece advises pharmacists to stock small bottles for customers.
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Cincinnati
Ady
100 Years Old Kidney Warning and Anuric Remedy
A physician links kidney health to longevity and urges people past thirty to protect kidney vitality, flush poisons like uric acid, drink water, and sweat daily. The ad promotes Anuric tablets from drugstores, claiming they dissolve uric acid like hot water dissolves sugar and prevent premature aging.
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Pierce
Buffalo
N.Y
Those Awful Cramps Endured by Pa. Woman
A Marysville Pa reader reports twelve years of painful cramps and bed days resolved after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She endorses the remedy and urges other troubled women to write for advice to the Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts.
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Lle
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lynn
Mass
The Village Reprobate and The Visitor in Tea Talk
A humorous dialogue from the Pittsburgh Chronicle Telegraph contrasts two views about temperance and cremation. The Village Reprobate faces a teetotaler stance while The Visitor praises Donald’s choice, then a second quote urges care for the body like a well maintained automobile, warning against neglect and poor fuel.
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Donald
Pittsburgh Chronicle-Telegraph
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Lake Torpedo Boat Company
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Kip
Wak of
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England
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Roumania
Serbia
Greece
Mediterranean
Senate
Canary Islands
Fletcher
Hubby
Detroit Free Press
Stearns’ Electric
Florida
Dupont Florida
Florida East Coast Railway
St. John
Volusia
Dupont Land Company
Dupont
Scranton
Pennsylvania
Racine
Racine Rubber CO. Cor
Jefferson & Oneida Sts
Milwaukee
Wis
Spohn Medical CO
Goshen
Ind
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