Junkers label sparks heated political clash over wartime loyalties
In New Haven Secretary Daniels questions whether Junkers will undo Wilson era gains. The piece argues the term targets farmers, manufacturers, and workers who support or oppose the Democratic ticket, accusing critics of slurring industrious classes as Junkers for political gain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephus Daniels
New Haven
Conn
America
Standard
Prussia
Army
Navy
Mr. Wilson
J. D
A Winter of War Faces Europe in Persistent Strife
The article argues a prolonged winter campaign is feasible on much of the western front with Marshal Foch pressing on regardless of weather. It notes potential morale impact, Allied sacrifices, and the likelihood Germany may surrender in spring if not before, as Allied pressure continues through winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshal Foch
Foch
Vosges Mountains
Alsace
Grand Duke
Nicholas
Carpathians
Germany
Austria-Hungary
War Piety Shows Clergy in Wartime Service
Hundreds of chaplains from all denominations set aside robes to serve near the front in the war. The YMC A reports include an archdeacon running a canteen a minister driving trucks an assistant in a traveling garage a paper wagon driver a mess sergeant and four litter bearers aiding wounded at dressing stations.
What the Kaiser Will Think in November Message
The speaker warns that if the party that upheld the Union and patriotism regains power in Congress and the states it would alarm the Kaiser. A return to power signals intensified wartime pressure and demands for responsibility and reparations for the harm caused by the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taisitania
Cotton politics and fair play in wartime leadership
The passage argues that northern regions supply 90 percent of war funding and 75 percent of forces, while wartime management is drawn from the southern side. It contends that despite sectional disparities, leaders should be chosen by the party majority and must play fair.
Household Hints and Simple Breads from Historic Menu
A collection of everyday recipes and tips including rolled oats cornmeal muffins brown bread and corn flour bread. Instructions cover flour blends, leavening, fats, and baking in a moderate oven. Features biscuits bran muffins and a basic bread dough with lard butter and milk.
Wholesome Diner Menu Includes Shank Beef Soup Dish
A wartime table lists a four person meal with 12 pounds of shank beef, split peas, carrots, parsnips, onions, and potato. The method uses a cloth bundle and slow boil, then mash peas with butter as a thickener to serve with meat. Also notes baked potatoes and an apple dish with nutmeg. A sweet potato pie uses barley and wheat flour crust with oil and water.
Dinner Stories and a Toothache Tale
A night scene features a persistent suitor at midnight and a cold retort from Miss Green. A frightened boy feigns illness to dodge the dentist, then reveals his prank with glee after a toothache joke.
Seedy visitor brings poem to wary editor
The editor welcomes a grimy visitor who reveals he has a poem to show. The exchange hints at a possible plan to run the war, with the editor noting the warm reception might be a trap.
Regulating Cotton Prices After the War
The speaker argues rulers must apply their rules to themselves and questions when cotton will be regulated. He predicts postwar regulation by supply and demand and imagines a future where bales of cotton appear on every street corner begging purchases to aid a starving industry.
War governors and wartime politics
The passage contrasts Civil War practice with modern federalization, noting that states once funded and equipped troops, while today the general government bears these burdens. It mocks using the idea of a war governor or war mayor as a political excuse for candidacy.
England Moves Troops West After Flanders and Belgian Ports
The article states that England feels secure from invasion after clearing Flanders and the Belgian seaports and can release troops for Western Front service. It warns Germany may respond by withdrawing more soldiers to prepared Rhine defenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flanders
England
Germany
Rhine
Women urged to study nursing for war and home front
An appeal to women worldwide to aid the war effort from home by taking up nursing and health care. The piece promotes Dr. Pierce remedies and the Medical Adviser book, citing personal testimonials of recovery from "Favorite Prescription" for women's weaknesses and nervous conditions.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Dr. Pierce
Harmony Hill Birth and Local Social Notes
Harmony Hill sees a nine pound girl Madero Adelle born to Mr and Mrs A L Cornes. The item notes visitors from Coolville Columbus Camp Sherman and Parkersburg and a busy fruit harvest with apple barrels and Victrola purchases.
Local Echoes Record Moves And Distinct Departures
Mr and Mrs Clyde Steed of Vincent were guests of C B Long last Tuesday. Carl Grandstaff of Camp Sherman returns home for an indefinite period due to sickness. Mrs Fannie Wells spent the weekend with the Rice family near Guysville. Lieut John Goddard recently transferred to Bethlehem Steel works in Pennsylvania visited home. Miss Gussie of Charleston Helen of Cleveland and Mrs Covert of Athens were at home but Dewey, with troops at Athens, was quarantined and could not attend. Fred Wilson resigned as rural carrier. Alex Parsons took the post. Wilson will be missed for his cheery Howdy and he will work as a carpenter at Little New York. Ed and F H Gifford attended the funeral of Mr Kitch near Bishopville. John Pennett and family from Chesterville visited his parents D B and Mrs Bennett. The Federal Valley Railway trouble is discussed with Supt McAdoo expected to handle it. The village board of health closed schools and public places for a session to avert an epidemic, as no cases are present. Roy Parson, once a blacksmith at Guysville, bought much of Seth Balderson’s stock and operates at his old stand. Mrs Carol Queen and her son from Sharpsburg moved into G L Fleming’s house.
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Clyde Steed
Vincent
C. BE
Helen
Cleveland
Covert
Athens
Dewey
Fred Wilson
Alex Parsons
Wilson
Little New York
F. H. Gifford
Kitch
Bishopville
John Pennett
Chesterhill
D. B. Bennett
Federal Valley Railway
Lathrop
Palos
McAdoo
Board of Health
Roy Parson
Guysville
Smith
Seth Balderson
Carol Queen
Little Son
Sharpsburg
G. L. Fleming
Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Praised by Oregon Woman
Mrs. D M Alters of R R 4 Oregon Illinois reports relief from organic trouble after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She states the remedy restored her health, enabling her to work on her farm and raise six hundred chickens yearly. The letter invites others to seek guidance from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. Lynn Massachusetts.
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Oregon
Ill
Lydia F. Pinkham
D. M. Alters
R. R
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lynn, Mass
If the U S taught English to foreigners instead of Germans
A reflective remark argues that directing time and money to teaching English to foreigners would have reduced the need for military camp schools. The comment highlights phrases like gun cannon Forward march On to Berlin as examples of translations deemed necessary for foreign soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Berlin
Germany’s path to freedom from its own foot
The remark questions how Germany can avoid stumbling while escaping tight self-imposed constraints. It suggests concern over steps necessary to move away from internal limits without triggering missteps or self-sabotage.
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Germany
Watch on the Rhine Holds Firm as Freuche Cross Danube
The Watch on the Rhine remains standing with steadiness, while reports say the Freuche cross the Danube, suggesting movement or action on the riverfront. The note implies limited stability with an unexpected crossing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhine
Blue Danube
Blood Purifier Ad Promotes S. S. S Remedy
An old advertisement urges use of S. S. S. as a blood purifier to remove impurities and restore vigor. It claims a sluggish circulation shows through appetite and energy loss. The Swift Specific Co. offers free information and lists 24 Swift Laboratory in Atlanta as the address for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. S
Swift Suecife Co
Swift Laboratory
Atlanta
Weekend Visitors Noted Across Local Communities
Week, S. G. Linscott of Basil returned home after visiting relatives here and on Hoopers Ridge. Ethan Keirns and Harold Keirns of Columbus spent the weekend with kin nearby. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Knight of Hill iards were guests of Mr. and Mrs. I. Thomas midweek. A Russian soldier with an unpronounceable name addressed miners at Lathrop last Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. G. Linscott
Basil
Hoopers Ridge
Ethan Keirns
Harold
Columbus
J. H. Knight
Hilliards
Thomas
Lathrop
Latrobe Notes On Local Family Visits And Moves
Latrobe residents share weekend visits with relatives across nearby towns. Mrs. C. E. Keller stays with aunt Mrs. Sarah Lantz in Coolville. Miss Mildred Fitch visits cousin Miss Deana Chevalier. Mrs. Josephine Carlton and Miss Rachel Stewart from Springfield visit the Carltons. Howard Flinn of Roxabell spends a day in Latrobe. Mrs. Leslie Keller of Success visits C. E. Keller. R. A. Frame travels to Hot Springs Arkansas for rheumatic treatment. Mrs. Huggins of Logan visits son A. H. Huggins. Ivory Dunfee departs for Nitro West Virginia to work in a munition factory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Keller
Sarah Lantz
Coolville
Mildred Fitch
Deana Chevalier
Josephine Carlton
Rachel Stewart
Springfield
Harry Carlton
Pheebe Carlton
Howard Flinn
Roxabell
Leslie Keller
Success
R. A. Frame
Hot Springs
Arkansas
Latrobe Reports Influenza Rise And Local Moves
New influenza cases are reported in Latrobe. Mr and Mrs A H Huggins visit Parkersburg on Tuesday. Luther Brafford works at the depot for a few days during Mr Huggins absence.
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Latrobe
A. H. Huggins
Parkersburg
Luther Brafford
Mr. Huggins
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Dutton
Ed Dunfee
Wesley Hornsby
Amesville
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James BE. Robinson
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