Mooney warns against July hazardous device attacks in wartime unrest
In a statement dictated by Thom J Mooney serving life for a hazardous device case in San Francisco in 1916 he warns July 4 attacks will harm any cause. The American Defense Society mails warnings to 250 mayors about local troubles planned in 20 days to create disorder. Municipalities and citizens are urged to take precautions against possible conflicts in early July.
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Thom J. Mooney
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Lumber Exports Endanger Home Supply Says Forest Chief
Henry Graves of the United States Forest Service warns that large scale American lumber exports could deplete domestic inventories. A department pamphlet urges regrowth provisions to avoid hardship for wood-using industries and consumers, citing high grade woods and Southern yellow pine at risk of depletion.
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Graves
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Protecting timber resources while boosting exports policy
The article argues the United States must safeguard domestic timber while expanding a permanent export trade. It warns against relying on old growth forests for short term gains, urges careful balance, and stresses the need for lasting supply to sustain foreign markets. It also surveys Prohibition era shifts and WWI mobilization reports with a critical, period voice.
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United States
Rubicam Road Poem By Daly Finds Nightly Peace In City
A reflective piece celebrates Rubicam Road as a quiet shelter away from urban noise. The poem contrasts bustling lamps and clamor with cool shadows and bright stars, urging readers to inhabit the street courtyard and return home each day to its calm allure. Daly signs the verse.
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America’s Munitions 1917 18: Crowell’s War Report
The Benedict Crowell report on America’s wartime munitions production, 592 pages illustrated, fulfills Baker’s aim for an accessible, authoritative history. It covers ordnance, air service, engineers, chemical warfare, quartermaster, and construction, detailing effort and impact.
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Benedict Crowell
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Baker
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Steibe
Waistcoats and vests boost summer daintiness and economy
A 1910s style note highlights washable waistcoats and vests as practical dainty summer outfits. The piece advises pairing washes with dark frocks and silk slips for easy care, praising launderability, neat appearance, and a fashionable trend among well dressed women. It references fabric choices like white China silk and crepe de chine, and notes women wear waistcoats with street suits, often changing to house dresses at home.
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Jack
Spirit of the Press And He's Native Son
The nation should pick a practical experienced Senator Johnson as president in place of an academic figure. Secretary Daniels reshapes military uniforms and pay, while Germany and Austria face shifts in terms of terms. President Wilson plans to visit Washington on returning from Europe, with Bethman-Hollweg urging blame to Mussolini amid shifting war rhetoric.
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Humor of the Day and City Gossip Collage
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Republican dinner quip in 19th century debate
Repres. James at Washington reception drew a contrast between republics and monarchies. An Englishwoman told the congressman that republican government has drawbacks, joking about being governed by people you would not invite to dinner. Mann replied that it is galling to be governed by those who would not dine with you.
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