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Saturday, November 3, 1917

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HEARST DENOUNCED AS FOUNTAIN HEAD OF SEDITION HERE; His Newspapers Carry Subtle Poison of Disloyalty to Millions, Says J.M. Beck.NATION'S GREATEST MENACEPotent Influence for Weakening,the Arm of the Government in the War.CALL LA FOLLETTE ENEMYAnti-Sedition Mass Meeting Demands His Expulsion fromthe Senate. Mr. Beck's Address. HEARST DENOUNCED AS SEDITIONARY Accuses William R. Hearst. Peace at Any Price. Would Even Starve the Allies. Affects to Speak for Wilson. Menace to Soldier Moraic. The Catilinc of Today. German Emperor's Threat.

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General

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Soldiers

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Suffragette

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Catchphrases of 1917

  • Uncle Sam wants YOU

Tech Check

Modern Zipper & Drone Torpedoes.

Cost of Living (1910)

Loaf of Bread

$0.06

Gallon of Gas

$0.15

Average Home

$3,600

New Car

$950

Time Elapsed

39,662 days ago

(108 years, 242 days)