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Newspaper
Warren Evening Times
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1918
Page
3
News discusses troop transport shares in American ships, urging families to write supportive letters home to sustain morale. It cautions communities to avoid degrading influences during demobilization and highlights calls for responsible telephone rate reform and civilian reentry with strong character.
Director General McAdoo argues for a five am test period of government control of railroads as an economic issue rather than a political one. He asserts that regulation should be settled on economic grounds and calls for broad public agreement.
Pennsylvania Governor Brumbaugh amid reports in Philadelphia plans an autobiography detailing his Harrisburg years. The piece notes a $10,000 historian salary, possible chapters on state affairs, and hints of political maneuvering and future editions.
Oliver Herrera searches for water at a brook and improvised drinking method. He coils his belt to form a makeshift cup, using a finger as a stopper, reflecting an early primitive approach to hydration.
The harvest moon, the full moon nearest the autumnal equinox, rises at nearly the same time for several evenings. The steady moonlight earned its name as farmers used the extra light to gather late summer crops and store them for winter.
The article notes large Red Cross inventories in France with 20 000 dozen pillow cases 11 000 dozen bed socks and 19 000 dozen face towels on hand illustrating daily aid to American soldiers. It contrasts Santa Claus with the daily presence of the Red Cross supporting fighting men.
The article warns that if a buyer values an item highly to outbid others, it reflects its real worth. It cautions against scam artists selling worthless securities, notes the drop from 102 to 73 in Liberty Bonds over years, and urges reporting scalpers to authorities for prosecution.
The Treasury Secretary stated in a letter to ranks that the Fourth Liberty Loan proceeds have largely been spent. He noted that expenditures exceed the loan commitments and that remaining installments mainly cover Treasury Certificates. He indicated an April Liberty Loan and described rising wartime expenses as the nation prepares for spring funding and Red Cross relief assistance.
The Victory Salesmen in Western Pennsylvania urge stronger War Savings Stamps participation to reach a 68 600 660 quota by January 1. They emphasize funding troop transportation and repatriation, clothing, and supplies, noting only half the quota is sold and naming local committee members and firms supporting the campaign.
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