Noisest War Tales and Farewell Letters From Frontline France
A French officer in battlefield east of Amiens calls it the noisiest and most invisible war, noting mortars and artillery rage while troops press forward from Belgium to the Marne. The piece also recounts two heroic deaths, including a soldier's dying letter to his wife and children, begging for forgiveness and a final plea for Paris.
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Prohibition Urged as Radical Policy by Suffrage Group
The NationaI Woman's Christian Temperance Union advocates total prohibition of alcohol production and trade. The speech criticizes giant brewing capital for press control and harms, urging radical action to prevent further damage to society and future generations. A wartime scene recalls a French colonel mortally wounded at the head of his men in battle.
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British Army Reserve Now About 1.5 Million Strong
London reports the United Kingdom army on rolls and drilling totals roughly 1,500,000 men. About 800,000 are in Kitchener's army called up in two calls for 500,000 volunteers, 600,000 are territorials, and the rest are in special reserves or the regulars who have seen prior service.
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Tax rates in 24 mid-sized cities including Topeka and Wichita
A census bulletin lists financial stats for U.S. cities with 30 000 or more residents. It shows 24 cities with populations 45 009 to 60 000, including Wichita Kansas and Topeka, Kansas. The average tax rate for 22 net cities is 19.28 per thousand. Wichita's rate is 15.50 and Topeka's is 15.10 though the current combined rate for Topeka is 10.50, with eight license states having lower rates than Wichita and Topeka among similarly sized cities. Only two cities show a larger assessed valuation than Topeka among the group.
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Alcohol harms the body by weakening defenses
Twenty years after discovery that white blood cells guard the body against germs, the text argues that even small amounts of alcohol paralyze these defenders. It warns moderate drinkers risk liver disease as alcohol overloads the liver and leaves other waste removal tasks undone, raising disease risk.
Reyman Brewery Transforms Into Large Packing Plant
The Reyman Brewery in Wheeling West Virginia converted into Reyman Packing Company after Prohibition began. Additions exceeding 150000 dollars are under construction and the plant will hire about 400 workers, replacing the 49 employed by the brewery.
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Education and saloon money clash in debate
A saloon worker urges an Irish voter to close saloons to save schools. The Irishman replies humorously that he’d rather his son learn A B C in heaven than read Latin in hell. Vanguard cites the exchange as a comment on education and temperance.
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Temperance campaign cites Alexander the Great drinking claim
A local temperance notice quotes a boast about Alexander the Great and beer to claim alcohol harmed his achievements. The rejoinder warns against drinking, citing his death in debauchery at age thirty three.
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Warren Mail Subscription Offer In Advance
The Warren Mail advertises a subscription at one dollar per year paid in advance. It invites readers to subscribe and secure service ahead, highlighting value and ongoing local news delivery.
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