Mayor Receives Call for Fire Safety In Cold Weather
A North Carolina Insurance Commissioner letter urges strict fire precautions during extreme cold. Mayor Moore and city leaders are asked to ensure hydrants pipes and water supply remain unfrozen and that fire departments and building inspections are prepared amid wartime conditions.
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James R. Young
North Carolina
Commission
Schnibben
Insurance Commissioner
Condia
British Ex-AG John Simon Goes to Fight in France
London dispatch notes Marl.1 reports Sir John Simon, an anti conscriptionist and former Attorney General now past military age, volunteering to join the army. He explains his duty to intervene against German invasion of Belgium and to prove liberty and equal rights can prevail over force. He argues for disillusionment with German aims and rejects promises from war planners.
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London
John Simon
France
Asuith
Belgium
Illinois Elks Convene in Decatur for War Aid Discussion
The Illinois Elks Association begins its annual convention in Decatur with the leading topic How we can aid the nation in the war. The gathering draws several hundred Elks from across the state to discuss plans and solidarity.
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Ilinois Elks
Decatur
Ill
Illinois Elks’ Association
Safety of school fire exits and panic preparedness questioned
The letter asks who ensures buildings are protected against fire, whether 50 arranged exits allow safe evacuation, and if escapes are sufficient and usable. It urges responsibility be taken seriously by the addressee, calling for accountability from the recipient as their duty.
War Meeting of Lumber Dealers in Minneapolis
Patriotic addresses are to highlight the Northwestern Lumbermen's Association three day convention starting tomorrow in Minneapolis. About 600 retail lumber dealers from Minnesota Iowa North Dakota and South Dakota will attend to discuss wartime adjustments to trade conditions.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Northwestern Lumbermen’s Association
Minnesota
Iowa
North Dakota
South Dakota
Labor to Decide Political Issues
Astoria Oregon January 14 The Oregon Federation of Labor faces a big question at its annual convention opened today whether to join with the Farmers Non Partisan League for political purposes Overtures from the league seek a merger of the Grange the State Federation of Labor and other farmer and worker groups to gain political control of the state
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Astoria
Ore
Oregon Federation of Labor
Farmers’ Non-Partisan League
League
The
Grange
State’ Federation of Labor
New England Colleges Plan Quick Resumption After Holiday
Boston reports public schools and many New England colleges expect to resume activities today after an extended Christmas vacation caused by severe cold and fuel shortages.
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Boston
Mass
New England
New York Day By Day Satirical Echoes In A City Scene
Special correspondent recalls New York life with brisk ironies and vignettes from January. The piece lampoons subway habits and suggests quirky coal shortages while noting Theodore Shonts and Houdini at the Hippodrome. It blends diary tone with city sketches and social quirks.
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Dispatch
New York
Samuel Pepys
Jett Frarre
Cumberland Mountains
Ray Long
Gotham
Withal
Georgia Farm Meetings Open at State College
Athens Ga Jan 14 The annual round up of Georgia farm groups opened today at the State College of Agriculture showing increased interest in all agricultural branches. During the week the Georgia Breeders Association Georgia Dairy and Livestock Association and the State Horticultural Society will hold meetings.
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Georgia Farm Meetings
Athens
Georgia
State College of Agricultural
Georgia Breeders’ Association
Georgia Dairy and Livestock Association
State Horticultural Society
Why You Are Not Paying 30 Cents for Sugar
In 1917 Herbert Hoover proposed a Allied plan to consolidate food purchases under one head and end competitive bidding. Sugar refiners backed the Hoover plan, aiming to stabilize prices and prevent shortages amid wartime pressures. An International Sugar Committee was formed to manage supply among Allies, the U.S. and other nations.
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Herbert C. Hoover
London
United States
Cuba
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