Mothers of Atlanta Take Lead in School Reform
After a citywide conference, Mrs. R. M. Walker calls a main meeting of Parent Teacher associations at the Carnegie Library next Saturday at 10 a.m. to coordinate efforts for equalized educational facilities, end double sessions, standardization, and playgrounds, addressing the city’s future welfare.
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Constitution
England Acts to Seize Conditionally Contraband Food
The piece notes England declares cargoes of flour and grain conditional contraband in response to Germany confiscating food within its borders. It argues the move risks little disruption to Allied trade as seas are controlled by allies, and reviews Europe’s food strains, contrasting England’s vulnerability with Germany’s relative security.
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England
Germany
America
Europe
Sir Conan Doyle
Food supply and home front influence in World War I
The text analyzes wartime food production and shortages across Germany France Russia and Austria Hungary. It notes Germany can feed its population with wheat and cattle though not fully, France relies on imports, Russia has large wheat lands but may still fall short for its 180 million people, and Hungary sees bread riots. It argues the commissary at home is as vital as strategy and artillery.
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Germany
England
France
Russia
Hungary
Austro- Hungary
World Works attack on Democrats over pensions and war taxes
An editorial excerpt from World’s Work attacks the Democratic party for pension excesses and war tax rhetoric. It argues veteran deaths at 35 000 yearly and rising pension spending surpassing all prior levels, accusing Democrats of treasury plunder and excess while Republicans once faced similar criticism. The piece warns voters will hold the party to account if pension and war tax policies persist.
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Treasury
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Notable Record of The Golden Jubilee Chronicle Edition
The San Francisco Chronicle marks its semi centennial with a special edition celebrating M. H. de Young and the paper he has owned since Charles de Young died. The Chronicle’s 50 years reflect San Francisco's growth from a village to a major Pacific region influence.
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M. H. de Young
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Pacific Slope
Plucking the Pluckers Ends Navy Board Practice
Majority Leader Underwood led a fight to abolish the navy department plucking board. Senate concurrence and presidential signature would end a secret, arbitrary retirements system that forced fit officers from service for political or personal reasons. Critics note widespread injustice and cost to the country.
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Navy
House
Navy Department
Senate
Naval Establishment
Higher Hills and Dream Theme Poem Fragment
A fragment from a poem reflects on choosing onward toward higher hills and future dreams while recalling cherished places from the past. It contrasts the later light of progress with the comfort of familiar memories and ends with a warning on the restless march of modern troubles. Then a satirical note imagines the devil warming at war and prosperity causing fear, with workers untangling creation and joy’s dance amid trouble.
Humorous Verses and Rural Outlooks From a Local Paper
A collection of verse and satirical lines reflecting rural life and local sentiments. Topics range from a barking good natured tale of a groundhog and a possum to weather wisdom and political commentary. The pieces mention Washington dreams, Old Thunder, and a Snowman with a world-table, all in a regional voice.
Navy Officers Deserve Just Retirement and Open Trial
The piece argues for accountable retirement of naval and military officers. It critiques secret dismissals, urging open charges and defense, warning against star chamber methods. It contends investments in officer education and equipment require proper use and timely retirement to maintain a capable force. Congress and the executive are urged to support decisive action.
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Star Chamber
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Senate
House
New International Encyclopedia Second Edition Promises Broad Reach
The second edition from Dodd, Mead & Co. of New York, edited by Frank Moore Colby and Talcott Williams, offers a compact, well-annotated reference. It features 24 volumes with 80,000 articles and 20,000 pages, rich maps, and varied topics from history to law, geology, and medicine, aiming to be accessible to general readers.
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Frank Moore Colby
New York University
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Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason on Russia's Prohibition
Poem ridicules Russia's strict dry law and its social impact. It praises the measure as progressive, arguing crackers up from degradation and praising a nation rising from the ditch by banning drink, with playful rhymes and dated slang.
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Walt Mason
Russia
Maine
Better Prospects for South
The South grows confident the cotton crisis is passed with rising exports and domestic use. Eight cotton ships were loaded in southern ports though one voyage may face international hurdles. Indications point to heavy cotton shipments overseas as American mills raise consumption. New Orleans last week reported takings of 439000 bales, while northern mills delivered 95000. The Atlanta Constitution predicts a prosperous 1915 for the South as factory demand increases and optimism broadens.
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Christian’ Science Monitor
Boston
New Orleans
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Life in the Trenches by George Fitch
A humorous wartime sketch detailing trench life in Western Europe. It contrasts mud filled trenches with American streets, notes cold, damp conditions, and mocks political bodies while imagining a hardened soldier adjusting to harsh winter urban life. The piece satirizes wartime hardships and calls for American resilience.
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Democrats and Pensions in America's Pension War
A World’s Work overview decries vast pension spending and private interests behind it. It condemns pension debauchery by Republicans and Democrats, highlights Sherwood’s extreme proposals, and previews ongoing reporting on abuses, including frauds like deserters and “bounty jumpers,” while stressing the need to distinguish deserved from undeserved pensioners.
Panama Canal Opening Delayed to July Four
The Holland Letter notes President Wilson favors postponing the ceremonial opening of the Panama Canal to at least July due to ongoing efforts to master a geological condition at the Culebra cut. It cites expert hypotheses, heavy possible shipments from Alaska, and the wider economic impact on railroads and global trade, urging continued scientific progress and sufficient funding.
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Pain Racks Chinese Girls in A Woman in China
The excerpt describes the brutal foot binding in Chinese villages as a child endures gnawing pain from bandages tight on her feet. A doctor notes the practice harms health, leaving stumps and damaged feet while the girl seeks relief.
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