Investors Warn of Radical Change and Fearful Financiers
The Babson confidential circular argues radicals grow worldwide as war spreads. It cites Russia as a cautionary example and warns financiers fear the movement while farmers wake up. It suggests the Nonpartisan League as a middle ground against profiteering and political upheaval.
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Babson
United States
Russia
Kerensky
Trotzky
Berne
Mila
Rabson
City voters form league to back state ownership push
Citizens of Thief River Falls Minnesota create a voters league aligning with the Non-partisan league to elect officials who support state ownership and operation of large industries. The city hosted Mr Townley at the Commercial club rooms after a patriotic meeting that raised 185.50 for the Red Cross.
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Thief River Falls
Minnesota
Townley
Red Cross
Moving West to Chicago and Beyond
Westward political energy shifts from Wall Street to Chicago as farmers organize to seek influence. The seat of power moves with economic centers and will likely move again as farmer coops and groups push for greater clout in national policy.
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Wall Street
Chicago
Farmers Have One Voice In Congress
Farmers have one voice in congress they can depend on. That voice belongs to J. M. Baer the representative of the National Non-partisan League, described as big and able.
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Congress
J. M. Baer
National
League
Where is it Going into a comprehensive food trust
The ten year growth of the meat trust into a food trust prompts questions about its future scope and impact if left unchecked. Analysts warn of further consolidation and potential power in the market as the sector evolves toward broader control of supply chains and consumer choices.
One Cent Selling Cost on Barrel of Fuel Oil Cited
The report states the selling cost for a barrel of fuel oil is estimated at one cent. It notes that all revenue above production cost constitutes profit for the company.
Farmers Back President Bid in War Effort
The administration gains organized farmer support expressed in both words and deeds for the wartime effort, underscoring unity between government policy and agricultural groups.
Backbone of Democracy Opinion Emphasizes Farming Population
A column extols the farming community as the backbone of democracy noting its role as free independent and contented. The piece argues agriculture underpins stable governance and civic vitality.
British Airmen Sentenced and New Destroyer Chaser Plans
Berlin reports a German court martial jailed two captured British airmen for dropping propaganda in Germany. Germany warns American airmen dropping propaganda behind lines may be shot as spies. Also described are prototype anti submarine destroyer chasers about 200 feet long with two guns, depth charges, flush deck and low visibility, plus ongoing work on them. British wartime casualties for January total 73 017 with 258 officers and 13 698 men killed or died of wounds and 1 205 officers and 57 758 men wounded or missing.
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Berlin Tageszeitung
Germany
Switzerland
Woodcraft
Campere
Balkans as likely battleground in German drive says critics
Military critics argue Germany will clear secondary fronts to focus on the western front. A Balkan push could threaten Greece and Salonika, aiding Turkish mobility and adding a Mediterranean base to harass Allied lines. They warn the Franco-Belgian front remains decisive for ending the war.
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Enelwodl
France
Balkans
Germany
Balkan
Russia
Mediterranean
Palestine
Mesopotamia
Greece
Saloniki
Italy
Egypt
Bride and Groom Receive Warm Congratulatory Audience
Billy stood before the couple amid the relatives and friends and spoke softly to his sister bride. He expressed a hopeful wish that the newlyweds would stay married, smiling as the bride returned the gesture.
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Billy
Sis
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Woodcraft Potato Club
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State of New York
Ernest Thompsop Seton
Belgium
Nothern
Poland
Lithuania
Courland
Serbia
Montenegro
Bomania
Austria-Hungary
Bulgaria
Turkey
Europe
Beleuim
Ernest
Thompsorm Setor
Hyatt
The
Rumer Motor Co
Nebraska
Wyoming
South Dakota
G. M. Burns
Lic
Masonic Temple
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