Your Son's Life or a New Suit of Clothes
Paul M. Warburg argues that saving on clothes could free over a billion dollars for Liberty Loan bonds and speed war aims. He outlines how buying fewer new suits affects wool and cotton imports, shipping, coal, and inflation, urging every American to “tighten his belt” for national defense and postwar strength.
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Paul M. Warburg
Federal Reserve Board
United State
Batme
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United States
Argentina
Chile
Peru
South America
Uncle Sam
U. S
Germany
Dutch Kitchenet Save Hours a Day
A homemaker finds joy in time outside the kitchen as housework dominates her day. The ad promotes Dutch Kitchenet claiming it frees hours for personal activities and leisure beyond cooking.
Proposed amendment to allow fifty million highway bonds in Pennsylvania
A long proposed constitutional change would allow the state to issue up to fifty million dollars in bonds to improve and rebuild highways while adjusting existing debt limits. The measure, submitted by the General Assembly, is to be placed on the November ballot for citizens to approve or reject.
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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Commonwealth
Senate
House of Representatives
General Assembly
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Amendment Proposal to Section Eleven of Article Sixteen
The General Assembly proposes amending section eleven of article sixteen of the Pennsylvania Constitution. It would grant the General Assembly power by general law to provide for the incorporation of banks and trust companies and to prescribe their powers. Cyrus EB Woods, Secretary of the Commonwealth, signs as true copy.
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General Assembly
Cyrus Eb, Woods
The
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Amendment proposal to section sixteen of article three
A legislative text outlines a proposed amendment to section sixteen of article three of the Commonwealth of Penneyvane constitution. It details the process through the general assembly and governor’s authority, and states no money shall be paid from the state treasury except by explicit appropriation and purpose, with time constraints for payment.
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Commonwealth of Penneyvane
Senate
Howe
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
General Assembly
Amendment Election Procedure and Dates in Pennsylvania
The text specifies the first Monday of November 1918 as the election day to decide on approval ratification or rejection of an amendment. It notes the election will be conducted at designated places and hours under Pennsylvania election laws. A true copy of the resolution is certified by Cyrus Woods, Secretary of the Commonwealth.
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Commonwealth
Commonwealth OF Pennsylvania
Secretary OF the Commonwealth
Pennsylvania
Pennsslania
Ebve le Buchhamy
Cyrus Woods
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Gengal Assembly
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Cyrus E. Woods
Generali Assembly
General Assembly
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Cyrus E
Camme
Amendment to Article Nine Section Eight Pennsylvania Constitution
Joint resolution proposes amending Article Nine Section Eight to cap debt at one percent of assessed property value for counties and municipalities with Philadelphia allowed up to ten percent. It details borrowing rules, sinking funds, and public money handling, with a focus on Philadelphia’s debt calculations and exclusions.
Pennsylvania Constitution Amendment Proposal on City Debt Limits
The Pennsylvania General Assembly debated amending Article Nine Section Eight to set debt caps. It proposes a 7 percent limit on non Philadelphia debts, with Philadelphia allowed up to 10 percent of assessed property value, and authorizes certain debt mechanisms and sinking funds for public works and utilities.
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Pennsylvania
Senate
House of Representatives
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
General Assembly
Philadelphia
Card City
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Phiadelphia
Bakers Face Shortage As City Shops Struggle
Bakers in the city report widespread overwork after a shop shutdown, with every bakery hiring at least one extra worker and some taking two. If relief isn’t found, more shops may close, as demand dips and housewives avoid new flour in baking.
Thoughts Mightier Than Armies Quote by Paxton
The Rev Dr W M Paxton states thoughts can outmatch cannon and win battles lasting longer than chariots, claiming ideas and intellect triumph over force and armies in shaping history.
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W. M. Paxton
Message to United States on War Effort and Patriotism
The passage urges Americans to marshal their will and take decisive action to win the war. It stresses the importance of a strong national resolve and the symbolic impact of sacrifice and initiative to shape a world fit for living.
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United States
Pennsylvania amendment proposes tax uniformity and exemptions
A joint resolution to amend Pennsylvania Constitution Article Nine Section 1 proposes that all taxes be uniform within taxing authority and allow exemptions for public property used for public purposes and religious worship. Section 2 asks voters in the November 1919 general election to approve or reject the amendment.
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