US SENATE CLASH OVER GOVERNMENT RAILROAD CONTROL
Washington fate of railroads under government ownership sparks Republican clash led by Senator Kellogg. He argues McAdoo proposal and five year test threaten private ownership, urges quick action. Committee set to meet Thursday to discuss railroad policy amid wartime control.
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Washington
MccAdoo
Senate
Kellogg
Minnesota
Congressional Interstate Commerce Committee
McAdoo
Congress
Keep on Gardening for 1919 Food Supply
City and town residents are urged to continue and expand gardening after the war. Hoover warns 1919 may bring greater food scarcity, with Europe severely short of supplies. Citizens should grow summer vegetables and storage crops for canning to ensure family food and aid national recovery.
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Europe
France
Belgium
United States
Railroads Back to Owners, McAdoo Retires Imminent
The piece argues Congress should end government control of the railroads after McAdoo’s tenure as director general. It critiques McAdoo’s influence and publicity of government ownership, noting travel timetables and menus exaggerating his name, and urges a return to private ownership for efficiency.
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McAdoo
Congress
Florida
Chicago
W. G. McAdoo
Indiana sees 2521 influenza pneumonia deaths in November
Indianapolis reports 2521 Indiana deaths from influenza and pneumonia in November per H. M. Wright of the vital statistics department. The figures reflect widespread impact across the state with high mortality in the epidemic.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
H. M. Wright
Vital Statistics Department
Comprehensive sisters wear and accessories sale
A dense catalog of women s scarves, neckwear and hats highlights a sale of evening wear and daily accessories. Items include silk gloves, travel bags, petticoats, waists, and laces with prices from 25 to 9 dollars, plus hosiery for men and women and a wide range of layette and knits. The ad emphasizes value and variety across categories from dresses to curtains.
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Paris
Influenza Toll Rises Across Indiana Amid War's End
The Indiana state board reports 106 660 influenza cases since October with 5 812 deaths to date. November deaths mostly civilian, October harsher at camps. 26 counties logged 1 142 new cases as the Red Cross battles a jokingly named epidemic I'm thru enza.
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State Board
Red Cross
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