Wilson Determined to Push War to Victory, Says Cecil
London dispatch reports Lord Robert Cecil declaring Germany worships the state, not morality, driving atrocities and war aims. He credits Wilson and Allies with intent to press the war to a victorious end, despite Lansdowne letters. Madrid reports El Dorado site found in Brazil, near Dolivian frontier, awaiting archaeological study.
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Madrid
Gan
Brazil
el Dorado
Manoa
Dolivian
Joffre Favored for Immortal French Academy Seat
Paris dispatch reports Gen. Joffre being favored to fill the vacant French Academy chair left since 1918 with Jules Claretie’s death. Barring delay, Marshal Joffre would be the seventh marshal of France to join the immortals, following a long line of prior academicians among marshals.
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French Academy
Lyautey
Henri Bergson
Jules Claratie
Henry Roujon
Jules Lemaitre
Albert de Mun
Joffre
France
Villara
Denain
d’Estrees
Pape's Diapepsin Promises Quick Stomach Relief
An advertisement extols Pape's Diapepsin as a fast acting antacid that cures indigestion gas sour stomach and dyspepsia within minutes. It claims dramatic relief from fermentation and associated symptoms and recommends keeping a fifty cent case at home for day or night use.
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Pape
French Academy Seeks Victor of the Marne in Joffre Candidacy
A fragment notes the French Academy's stance on Marshal Joffre as a candidate, declaring it ready to honor the victor of the Marne. It mentions Richelieu de Bella Isle Heauvau and Duras, with a 1776 reference and a cable dispatch. The item reflects a prewar or early modern European context and the prestige of the Academy in recognizing military achievement.
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Richelieu
de Bella Isle
Heauvau
Duras
Joffre
Diapateh
French Academy
Marshal Joffra
Marne
Half Million Books Sent to Soldiers
Washington reports the American Library Association has delivered over 500000 books to training camps and to France as part of its autumn campaign for a million dollars for 2 million books for a million soldiers. It has erected a complete library in every army cantonment except one where local delays occurred and placed trained librarians in charge. Buildings are under construction at 16 national guard camps and two special camps.
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Washington, D. C
War Service Committees
American Library Association
France
National Guard
Daylight Saving Bill Heads For House Action Soon
Washington D C Jan 11 the daylight saving bill passed the newata last June will be considered by the house soon after the emergency railroad and wartime measures are disposed of Speaker Clark Majority Leader Kitchen and Rep Thetus Sta will back the passage of the bill moving clocks one hour from last Sunday in April to last Sunday in September The bill is before the Interstate and foreign commerce committees with Sims the present chair urging quick action London Jan 11 Lord Rhondda food controller lives on rations and hosts plain meals at Llanwern park as visitors inspect cattle and dine on bread beef and apples
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Washington, D. C
House
Clark
Kitchen
Thetus Sta
House Committee On
Rhondda
London
Lord Rhondda
Llanwern Park
Wereford Stock
Kentucky 15 Proposes Amendment to the State Constitution
Lexington Jan 21 an amendment to the state constitution to prohibit the manufacture and sale of alcoholic liquors except for medicinal scientific mechanical and sacramental uses on and after June 20 1920 will be introduced at the next session by Representative J Hogan Ballard of Garrard County Ballard though bone dry is a partisan adherent of Gov Stanley and his proposed amendment will be
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Lexington
J. Hogan Wallard
Garrard County
Ballard
Altho
Gov
Stanley
France Recognizes Ukraine as Independent State
Petrograd dispatch reports France has appointed Gen. Tabouille as a reply to Ukraine’s republic recognition. The move is seen as France recognizing Ukraine's independence, amid the delayed Petrograd coverage from January.
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Franch
Ukraine
Petrograd
Jan
Tabouille
France
Ukraine Republ
Rheumatism Remedy Ad Promotes Blood Cleanse
An advertisement touts Swift Specifics 6.8/5 as a blood cleansing remedy for rheumatism. It argues external applications only mask pain and urges readers to treat the root blood condition for lasting relief. Offers free case guidance from a medical adviser.
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Swift
Swift Lavomitory
Atlanta
Gattlement
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