Proclamation Urges War Time Food Conservation Effort
The President calls for strict food economy amid war, citing Hoover and the Allied supply shortfall. He urges every American to cut consumption by a pound weekly, boost production, and dedicate idle land and labor to farming to aid Europe and hasten victory.
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United States
Herbert C. Hoover
American Commission For Relief
Belgium
American Food Board
America
Russia
England
France
Italy
Europe
Four Drowned in French Broad River Near Hot Springs
Four people died when a boat carrying J W Sellars of Cow Pens S C Mrs Laura Davis of Stan gis Ky Miss Feren Wilcox of Lansing Mich and Edgar Nichols of Schoolfield Va sank in the French Broad River two miles west of Hot Springs around midnight after the boat filled with water.
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Asheville
J. W. Sellars
Cowpens
S. C
Dorland Institute
Hot Springs
N. C
Laura Davis
Stangis
Feren Wilcox
Lansing
Mich
Edgar Nichols
Schoolfield
French Broad River
Revised war revenue bill doubles whiskey tax
Washington House Ways and Means panel rewrites the war revenue bill adding higher liquor and inheritance taxes while missing about 200 million dollars of the target 1.8 billion. A retroactive income tax proposal and other measures may be inserted later to reach the total. Whiskey levy climbs from 1.10 to 2.20 per gallon and beer from 1.60 to 2.75 per barrel, with liquor exemption cut to 60 gallons per dealer.
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Washington
House
Ways and Means Committee
Senate Finance Committee
Senate
Plan for New Army Complete With Eighteen Divisions
Washington reports the War Department outlines a full war army of 18,533 officers and 628,659 enlisted to be trained and organized under the draft law. The plan details division each state allocations, cavalry units, field artillery, engineers, hospitals, and supporting services, with national guard and regulars expanding to war strength.
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War Department
Washington
Senate
House
Department
New England
New York
Long Island
New York City
New York State
Missouri
Kansas
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Oklahoma
Texas
Montana
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Oregon
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New Mexico
Mexican
National Guard
Nine Regiments to Go to France for Railway Work
Nine new regiments of army engineers will be sent to France at the earliest moment to handle lines of communication. Each regiment, 11 000 to 12 000 strong, will be composed of railway men organized into two battalions of three companies, with regular army engineer colonels commanding. Recruiting points include New York, Chicago, St. Louis, Boston, Pittsburgh, Detroit, Atlanta, San Francisco and Philadelphia.
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Washington
France
War Department
Preas
New York
Chicago
St. Louis
Boston
Pittsburg
Detroit
Atlanta
San Francisco
Philadelphia
Publicity Plan Aims to Promote Liberty Loan Drive
Washington outlines a nationwide effort to use mail and malls for government publicity. Each piece of mail will bear a special cancellation stamp to advertise the call for Liberty Bond contributions and inform every citizen of the national drive.
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Washington
United States
Proper For For Weak Stim acha. Diet suited to age and work
The text advises that proper food varies by person and occupation. Those with weak stomachs should eat slowly and chew thoroughly, keep bowels regular, and use Chamberlain's Tablets to strengthen the stomach and aid digestion when constipated or dull after meals. The pills are easy to take and pleasant.
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Tony Beals
They can monkey with us part of the time but not all the time
A Wilmington Star quotation asserts resilience against persistent pressure, suggesting that people must endure attempts to disrupt them yet retain resolve. The remark frames ongoing risk and defiant endurance as a practical stance amid scrutiny.
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Wilmington
Don’t Let Yourough Hang Up In Cough Remedy Ad
An old advertisement urges immediate use of Dr. King’s New Discovery for strong coughs and throat infections. It touts soothing relief for children and adults, claims antiseptic properties kill germs, and notes available at druggists for 50 cents.
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Dr. King
Battlefield Courage and Home Front Wit
A wartime cartoon caption mocks soldiers who rush to battle while others stay home and receive only a partial shot, highlighting humor about differing warfront experiences and safety.
Get Rid Of Your Rheumatism Now
Advertises Chamberlains Liniment as a great help to relieve rheumatism. Claims the relief alone justifies the cost, urging readers to try the product now for quick benefit.
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Chamberlain
Hero of Marne Lays Wreath on Lincoln Tomb
Marshal Joffre and French commissioners visit Lincoln’s tomb in Springfield to honor the Emancipator. Rene Vivien and officials join in silent tribute as they place a wreath, bow heads, and depart without spoken words.
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Marne
Lincoln
Springfield
Marshal Joffre
Illnois
Rene Vivian
Council of Ministers
Britain backs American expedition to join France front
Washington reports that Great Britain formally supported France in urging an American expeditionary force to France. Foreign Secretary Balfour told the Count of National Defense Britain would be overjoyed to see U S troops arrive and said their early dispatch would boost Allied morale and impact the enemy.
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Washington
Great Britain
France
Europe
Balfour
Countif National Defense
Schools to aid war effort under federal cooperation plan
Washington officials met with a committee of the Advisory Defense Commission and 180 leading educational institutions arranged machinery to cooperate with the Government during the war. Secretary Baker urged schools to contribute to defense work as educators adopted resolutions for active service.
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Washington
United States
Advisory Defense Commission
Baker
Russian trouble safely passed at MENT settlement
A terse line notes Russian issue resolved with no reported casualties or major disruption. Ment settlement completed smoothly under official oversight, with authorities stating stability returned and no further action required. The report emphasizes calm restoration and continued monitoring.
New Declaration on Foreign Policy Ends Tense Dispute
In Petrograd soldiers and workers delegates accept a fresh government foreign policy declaration. Prince Taertelli hailed the Provisional Government for clarifying the April 9 vague pledge, signaling democracy’s victory as troops and laborers cheered.
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Prince Tsertelli
Golden flood pours in for Liberty Loan of 1917
Washington reports a rapid inflow of subscriptions to the Liberty Loan of 1917 as officials note $7,208,260 an hour and about $500,000,000 in three days. Small investors have yet to speak, though plans are considered to allow installments and very small payments to broaden participation. Banks, merchants, and agencies offer to cooperate to enable bonds purchased by installments over a long period.
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Washington
Tte
McAdoo
Treasury
Enlistment Surplus at Fort Oglethorpe Camp
Fort Oglethorpe enrollment figures show thirty eight more Tennessee and Carolinian cadets qualified for admission to the reserve officers training camp than the facility can accommodate.
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Fort Oglethorpe, Gay
Best Remedy for Whooping Cough
A reader from East St. Louis says Chamberlains Cough Remedy loosened her boy’s cough and relieved painful coughing spells last winter. She cites it as effective for colds and croup and expresses strong confidence in the medicine.
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J.B. Roberts
East St. Louis
Bowel Regularity Promises Health and Gentle Relief
A vintage advertisement touts Dr King s New Life Pills as a mild laxative that regulates congested intestines by removing wastes without griping. It claims benefits like bright eyes and clear skin and recommends taking a pill before retiring to counteract fatigue. Available at druggists for 26 cents.
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Dr. King
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