Saying Things and Doing Things in War Time Politics
A reflective editorial argues that future campaigns will hinge on clear issues rather than patronage talks. It praises the Democratic administration for effective war management, questions Republican framing, and cites the Indianapolis Star urging loyalty to the president and qualified advisors to win the war.
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United States Senate
House of Natives
The Supreme Commander in the World War
Washington Port argues America's rising role in the war is decisive and inseparable from President Wilson. Allied plans hinge on General Foch the supreme commander, but political, economic, racial, and psychological factors fall beyond his scope and rest with Wilson. Citizens should support the president and avoid public criticism of wartime policy before actions are fully disclosed.
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America
Washington
Europe
Germany
Berlin
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War Council
Allied War Council
Wilson
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Supreme Powers
Supreme Council
Congress
Woodrow Wilson
War at Alliance sparks mock newspaper clash
Bruce Wilcox notes a playful back and forth between Alliance papers in August issue. He quotes Ben and Lloyd trading metaphorical jabs while Sallows Peep Sights and Thomas face critique, predicting they will mature in the local newspaper arena.
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Newsa- Blade
Bridgeport
Alliance
War At
Ben
Lloyd
Mr. Sallows
Mr. Thomas
Kaiser’s potash prophecy defied by Nebraska mines
The piece recounts Arthur N. Davis’s tale of Kaiser's belief in food sufficiency and potash control, noting Nebraska potash districts near Alliance are now producing hundreds of tons daily, undermining Germany’s hopes and wartime ambitions. It ends by urging readers to use The Herald’s wanted columns to buy livestock.
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Arthur N. Davis
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Germany
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Serbia
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the Herald
Nebraska Brand Inspection Reform Urged by State Official
John W. Thomas urges Nebraska stockmen to support state provided brand inspection similar to Colorado. He notes 4300 recorded brands, low association membership, and says market inspections could protect brands and return substantial funds to members. He asks readers to mail opinions and offers to summarize Colorado law if interest grows.
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Nebraska
Lincoln
Nebraska Stock Growers’ Association
Secretary of State
Omaha
Colorado
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