Hughes Seeks Limit on Government in Peace Time
Charles E Hughes warned at Columbia that government ownership and extended state control risk inefficiency and tyranny. He urged gradual readjustment after war, resisting war powers in peacetime, and called for rational railroad regulation, industry cooperation, and public works to ease labor strain.
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New York
Wec
Charles ¥. Hughes
Institute of Arts and Sciences
Columbia University
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Lberty
Mr. Hughes
Congress
Mercantile Marine Enlistments Boosted by Building Program
Secretary Daniels pledged the nations not to abandon the merchant marine build up program. William G. Rice of the sea service bureau said enlistments rise daily and will continue as thousands are shipped to overseas service. He spoke of a glorious future and greater rewards for those entering the merchant marine.
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Philadelhia
Daniels
William G. Rice
Sea Service Bureau
Tle
Nat Bether
Hook Iis
Hit
Dee
Acre
Amd
Harriot
Sinter
Soldier Tells of Treating 300 Wounded in One Day
J T Houser received a letter to H R Kelly former secretary of the Chamber of Commerce dated Oct 16. Kelly, with the Fourth Italian Army near Ave Trappa, said he helped serve more than 200 wounded Italian and Austrian soldiers in a single day.
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J.T. Houser
H.R. Kelle
Chamber of Commerce
My. MC
Kelly Wree
Kelix
Awtrappa
Milk Inspector Jon Ives Reports for Waterloo Work
Milk inspector Jon Ives confirms he is on the Waterloo assignment today at the Leavitt Townsend Bank building. State dairy expert S. Mstel will join him, with no announcements on future plans until consulting the state inspector this week.
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Jon Eves
Waterloo
Tip
I S. Mstel
Leavitt-Townsen
Finlding
Waitill
Mr. Ives
Tod “T
Jim
Immigration outlook after wartime shifts at Atlantic ports
The United States immigration system nears a postwar restart as arrivals fall during the war and emigration rises. Experts predict varied future flows from Britain and Europe, with Italian and Indian immigration likely to rebound, while German and Balkan movements face limits or increases.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Europe
United States Commission
Great Britain
Canada
Nee
Belgium
France
England
Holland
Uns
Germany
America
Poland
Wimgary
Balkan
Serbia
Bulgaria
Rousmania
Anthracite Mining to Resume Boldly After Flu Decline
Pottsville Pa December 2 Anthracite mining, lagging since influenza swept the region, to resume on a larger scale. Hundreds of miners returning after seeking higher wages in munition plants, spurred by a recent $1 a day rise. Thousands more to be released from military camps. Minersville district reports full workforce, and officials foresee production near normal after a more than one million ton October drop.
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Pottsville
Minersville
Rns
Undue Tenderness to Germany Not British Plan
London dispatch reports W H Long secretary of State for the colonies says Britain should not fear undue tenderness to Germany in the handling of German colonies. He disclosed his membership on a committee to define demands from Germany and urged inclusion of colonies in the empire as the only viable solution.
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Germany
Long
London
Montreal
W. H. Long
Bristol
Great Britain
Royal Belgians Enter Liege With Rescue Troops
On December 1, British aging Albert and the Belval family led the return of troops who defended Liege in 1914. The king and queen, with Gen. Leman, were greeted by cheering crowds. A Belgian cavalry brigade also entered Aix-la-Chapelle by German request.
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Albert
Belzval
Leman
Ligge
Aix-la-Chanelle
Germany
Independence Celebration Planned For 150th Anniversary
Philadelphia dispatch reports a state legislature plan to appoint a joint commission in January to arrange a global exhibition in 7926 marking the 150th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The effort seeks national and allied support and congressional backing for the commemorative events.
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Philadelphia
Pan
Oakings
Degislaure
Dale
Menoell
TIGF
Congress
Industry Justice and the Path to World Peace
A report from the Ninwis State Federation of Labor convention highlights John K. Walker’s call for justice as a prerequisite for peace. He endorses cooperative movements, outlines dividends, and an eventual wholesale department to cut middlemen costs. The Illinois Federation has grown from 86,000 to 190,000 members in five years. The piece also notes plans for a constitutional convention and a potential new national political party. An elderly Corn Husker in Lafayette township, 85, husks corn in spare time, seldom visiting town.
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Hivomington
John K. Walker
Walker
Co-Operative
Co-Operative Society
Illingir
Central Co-operative Society
Ilinois Federation
Peoria
Rock Island
Galesboro
Streator
Springfield
la Salle
Waukon
Danderine Ad Promises Quick Hair Loss Stop
An advertisement touts Danderine as a quick remedy for dandruff and feverish scalp irritation. It claims hair roots shrink and hair stops falling after several applications, with dandruff disappearing.
California Syrup of Figs Ad Promotes Gentle Child Laxative
An old advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a safe laxative for children and adults. It claims to cleanse the stomach, liver, and bowels without griping and to relieve irritability, fever, and stomach issues. The pitch urges mothers to trust the genuine product and consult a doctor for updates on usage.
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California
Tonpur
A&k
California Fis Syrup Company
Wartime romance features in rural letters and slips
The scene follows a young woman in uniform, a sergeant named Ames, and a flirtatious wartime encounter. Jealous glances, awkward dialogue, and quiet longing unfold as letters, vows, and daily chores thread through a village setting.
Whisper That Comes in the Night of Motherhood Assistance
An early 20th century advertisement urges expectant mothers to use Mother's Friend to prepare the body for childbirth. It claims benefits for abdomen skin elasticity, relaxed muscles, and reduced labor pain, promoting safety and external application. It invites readers to request a brochure from Bradfield Regulator Company in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Bradfield Regulator Company
Dept. D
Lamar
Atlanta
Georgia
School Closures and Delays Hit Castle Hill
Influenza spread forces Castle Hill school to close and cancel public meetings. Red Cross meeting postponed indefinitely as health concerns disrupt city activities.
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Castle HY
Wee
Purveyors tout blood purifiers and tonics in health ad
An advertisement extols Purifying tonics and blood purifiers including Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills as remedies for "the Grip" influenza fevers and blood poisoning. It markets Peters, Yale pills, and a triad as a comprehensive panacea for recovery and health maintenance.
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Daz Noel
Hood
Guilveriise Rene
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