Poison Gas Policy Debate and Wartime Gas Use
General March told the House military committee that the staff opposes poison gas in war. The Red Cross urged abandonment before the armistice, and the Peace Conference is expected to ban gas warfare. It was reported the United States produced large gas quantities late in the war, a potential act of retribution if war had continued, and gas harms civilians as well as soldiers.
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General March
House Military Committee
Red Cross
United States
Prohibition Ratified Amid Political Plot in Nation
The article argues Prohibition is ratified without Pennsylvania’s help, benefiting the Penrose machine while disappointing voters. It analyzes legislative behavior, recess timing, and political maneuvering around ratification. It notes Karl Liebknecht and Rosa Luxemburg’s assassination as provoking international reaction and cites widespread violence in Germany.
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PENNA
Pennsylvania
Penrose Machine
Commonwealth
Seeds and Bolshevik Backing Highlight Opinion Column
The piece rails at Berlin Bolshevists and fake seed salesmen, warns Pennsylvania farmers to buy seeds locally from licensed agents, and notes political tensions with references to Paris conferences and national prohibition. It links Bolshivik backing of strikes to broader labor unrest and urges caution amid campaigns.
From Other Viewpoints and Peace Conference Wit
A compilation of light quips from papers about postwar tensions. Irony about German delegates opening talks by asking for lunch. Vienna seeks Allied troops to curb unrest as soldiers bring food, and Sinn Fein posters claim an Irish republic.
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Knoxville Journal
Vienna
Baltimore
Sinn
Times Topics Stills Selling Lice
County Treasurer six times selling dog licenses to all applicants hitting the 1524 mark today. The Maccabees smoker tonight after the regular meeting. likely well attended. Justice Blackman confined with flu but expects to be out soon. A seven pound daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Satterland at Warren General Hospital. Sherm Offerlee ill over two weeks with unfavorable symptoms. Romana Council Royal Arcanum meets Tuesday night in Central Labor Hall. large attendance requested. Two large congregations at First Presbyterian Church heard Rev. Westenbury of Minneapolis. fine music. County auditors and taxpayers present. county offices busiest. Conewengo hearing tomorrow. Grade Wednesday. Fred S. Benson home from Camp Lee. discharged. to sail for reconstruction duty in France. M C A Hippodrome tickets selling quickly. reservations advised. exchanges available at Y M C A today and tomorrow.
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Lice County
Romana Council
Royal Arcanum
Central Labor Hall
Hilty
Fred S. Benson
Clarendon
Times
Camp Lee
Benson
France
A Land of Plenty of Trouble in a World View
In a critical view of America the text contrasts prosperity with debt noting an indebtedness of over 20 billion dollars aimed at preserving freedom and opportunity. It recalls military casualties as 2,100,900 U S troops went to the front and many did not return, ending with the fall of the German empire dream.
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America
Earth
Elysian
Uncle Sam
Sor Bill
Mortuary Notices for Hutter Pettis and Lindmark
Obituaries report Harold James Hutter of Warren at 24, a University of Missouri alumnus and Army cadet, Dora Hutter accompanying his body. Captain Lettis Pettis of Youngsville died after a stroke with funeral at St. Joseph's and burial in Youngsville Cemetery. Mrs George Schott of Warren dies of influenza pneumonia. Sam Stavely, Warren cigar maker, dies after acute appendicitis. Eleanor Lindmark, four weeks old, dies at home in Warren from pneumonia with funeral plans.
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Harold J. Hutter
Harold James Hutter
Warren
St. Joseph’s School
University of Missouri At
Columbiana
Texas
Harold
Dora Hutter
Seth
A Joseph's Church
Ef .Knights of Columbus
Stan J
Mr. and
Jisoe Hutier
Lizabeth A
Ana Dora V
Leathers Joseph
St. Joseph's Church
CC. BL Pett
C.ettis
Youngsville
D. Moorer
Pittsfield
J. A. Lyon
Youngevill Methodist
Rhoda Wentworth Pettis
Iowa
M. E.church
G. AR
Woman's Relief Corps
Sam
Sam Stavely
Steber
Eric
Mr. Stavel
Legion
Erie
James Driscoll
John F. Cribbins
John A. Dillon
Tribute to Germans and a warning to deserters
The passage honors fallen soldiers and condemns those who shirk duty. It declares America will face trouble and humiliation for the failure to stand with the ranks, calling deserters marked men who should hurry to leave their class before one last chance passes.
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America
Telephone tolls change this week puzzling experts
Odd new rates, to begin Tuesday in January, set tolls for long and local calls. Prices vary by distance with an apparent war tax, while some practices raise concerns about fairness and potential fraud in uncompleted connections.
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Burleson
Republic
Burteson
Directa of Hailroads
Marsi
Saybrook
Wren
Byne
Unvon
Dr King Life Pills Promise Clear Mind and Digestion
An ad blurbs about Dr Kings New Life Pills offering a remedy for constipation and digestion. It claims a clear head and thinking with a well begun morning, urging readers to buy at drug stores everywhere.
Strong Blood Relieves Pains of Rheumatism
An old health advert describing rheumatism relief through blood strengthening cures. Claims a change in temperature or exposure worsens symptoms and promotes ache, stiffness, and lameness. Promotes free booklet Building Up the Blood and selling Dr Williams Pink Pills by mail through local druggists.
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Gamin
Seat Health
Medicine Co
Sehrady
N. Xx
Sella Dr. Williams
Wiliams
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Philippine Islands
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Oil City
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
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Delaware
New York State
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Paris
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Maccabees
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C. A. Satterland
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Warren General Hospital
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Sherm Offerlee
First Presbyterian Church
R. C. Westenbury
Minneapolis, Minn
Pleasant
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Mortuary Record
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George Rehort
Jones Memorial Hospital
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Irene
Merle
Henry Bauer
Charles Dilker
Iona Bauer
Frank
Charles
Leroy
Jerome
Harriet Eleanor Lindmark
Eleanor Lindmark
Canton Street
Infinengapneumania
Chas
Lindmark
Viela
Lillie
Rose
Joseph
Camp Kearney
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Nies
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Zvitable
Dr. King
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Crescent Floral Gardens
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