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PLEDGES FRANCE TO FIGHT ON FOR A FULL VICTORY; Head of French Radical Party Stirs Waldorf Diners by Declaration of War Aims.HIGH TRIBUTE TO BRITISHM. Franklin Bouillon DeclaresEngland Has Done MoreThan Her Part.CELEBRATE LAFAYETTE DAYAnniversary of the Battle of theMarne Also Observed byFeasting and Oratory. Declaration Arouses Diners. All Allies Join Celebration. PLEDGES FRANCE TO FIGHT FOR VICTORY Recalls Battle of the Marne. Danger to Civilization Past. Dangerous German Intrigues. The Situation in Russia. France Always Generous. Great Changes Wrought. Message from Joffre.
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Loaf of Bread
$0.06
Gallon of Gas
$0.15
Average Home
$3,600
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$950
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