Developments at Washington Stir Deep American Readiness
Washington actions quicken in response to looming emergencies as Brand Whitlock departs and calls rise for larger enlistment. The nation faces shocks with straight thinking and resolve, guarding civilization and honor while avoiding panic. Leaders insist on restrained measures amid tough choices and a solemn, determined stance.
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Financial Preparedness and War Economies Across Nations
The excerpt discusses wartime economic strength, noting massive U S munitions output, large military export totals reaching and exceeding three to five and a half billion dollars over 1914–1916, substantial pacific exports, and recovery of American securities from Europe. It highlights the cash reserves, reduced interest payments, and foreign securities movements aiding national finance amid war.
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London
American bankers praise strong reserves and bond readiness
The article discusses high bank reserves and strong capital mobilization under the Federal Reserve System, arguing that large interest payments and industrial dividends enable a government bond issue. It notes wartime censorship, unified national effort, and calls for loyalty demonstrations while urging restraint and preparedness.
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Both taxation and bonds in war finance debated
Financial debaters discuss the relative merits of taxation and bonds in war finance. The answer is “both,” per the New York World. Observations note the hurried German retreat, with towns evacuated before dishes could be smashed, per the Kansas City Times. A 92 year old Delaware citizen’s tooth extraction raises fresh hope for Mr. Bryan, cited by the Washington Post. Americans prisoners in Germany showed forethought by choosing Consul Damm as spokesman, per the Boston Transcript. Villa’s health is described as greatly impaired amid German officers studying Spanish despite the Mexican deal, according to the Washington Star.
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Garden Tips and Seasonal Work From Times Readers
Readers share advice on keeping a garden with phased tasks for spring. Tips cover soil, plant placement, and safe use of tools, urging daily attention, careful pruning, and early preparation for vegetables, fruit, and flowers.
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Cruelty Charges Spark Debate Over Child Actors
A New York labor leader's coalition reports cruelty to 70 child movie actors. Testimony cites coercion, unsafe working conditions, and exploitation in juvenile productions. Officials warn on child talent abuse and seek reform through policy changes and oversight.
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Unclear OCR fragment on names and events
Fragmentary text from a historical page mentions names and places in a jumbled sequence. It references Chicago, a battle or meeting, and possible dates or metrics, but the damaged OCR prevents extracting a coherent event or facts.
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