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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1917

Page

11

Congress Should Not Delay the Daylight Saving Bill

The piece urges Congress to pass daylight saving legislation without delay, arguing it saves time and energy, benefits workers and students, and has broad international and domestic support. It criticizes delays and warns of lost morning hours and wasted resources, urging prompt action before July ends.

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President Wilson urged to fix alcohol percentage in beverages

The article lauds President Wilson for resolving the whiskey question and urges him to draft a bill setting a definite alcohol limit in beverages, arguing ten to fourteen percent with ten percent favored. It credits his leadership for temperance and national morale during wartime policy debates.

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Supposed Censor Mocks Admirals In Verse Satire

A satirical piece by James J. Montague imagines a censor redrafting famous naval quotes. It ribs perceived propriety, tracing how heroic lines by Paul Jones, Lawrence, Dewey, and Gridley might be polished for public consumption. The poem lampoons bureaucratic edits and the tension between truth and decorum.

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