Diplomatic wins boost Wilson as Britain eases neutral trade
The article lauds President Wilson for two major diplomatic gains as Britain agrees to uninterrupted sailings of neutral port goods and accepts US submarine warfare policy. It urges action to secure free entry for cotton exports, noting benefits for the South and national trade balance. It also criticizes Atlanta leaders for delaying a September bond election for schools and utilities, urging organized effort to pass the issue.
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United States
Woodward
Atlanta
Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
Federation of Trades and Civic Organizations
Federation of Trades
Federation
Chamber of Commerce
Georgia
Lst
Unreasonable contraband order sparks tense cross-sea view
The piece urges a strong presidential stance against contraband while referencing neutral ports. It expresses hope the president will act decisively to influence regional affairs and address the neighboring state.
Georgia Chautauqua Ode Pleads Open Doors to All Abundant Land
A Georgia speaker extols the land of plenty urging windows be opened to let blessings flow to the poor. The text contrasts faith and patience with social aid and critiques a candidate and a doctor over unverified predictions. The Chautauqua statesman comments on poverty and work.
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Plenty
Ruskets
Georgia
Lim T
Earth
Nation Teases and Toasts in Rural Columns and Verses
A patchwork of poems and wry political notes from a rural paper, praising simple life and country prosperity while lampooning maneuvers in politics. References include the Mint Julep association poet, a Florida Times Union editor, and local names glimpsed in verse and toast.
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Lana Old Diode
Europe
Phil Armstrong
Florida Times Union
Ogie
Wint
Maryland Mint
Naked Soldier Returns Waterproof Letter of Thanks
A London Daily Mirror correspondent recounts meeting a Canadian soldier stranded near a deserted village. The man, stripped in enemy trench, overpowered a guard and escaped at night. He borrowed a waterproof cloak and a cigar from the writer, who later received a thank you note from the Canadian.
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London Daily Mirror
Rapid tax payments indicate better times for Georgia
State Treasurer W J Speer reports swift receipts from corporate taxes, with a large sum already in and a hoped for total to meet the 300 000 temporary loan. He expects more taxes will be paid promptly this year, reducing timing concerns for teachers’ payments until December if needed. Governor Harris issued a large warrant against bonded debt from refunding funds.
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W J Speer
Speer
Harris
State
Treasury Department
State Treasury Department
The Prophetic Stars Foresee War Omens
The Indiananesia News notes celestial and terrestrial omens of war in Europe. It cites a total solar eclipse from a year ago seen in Europe and Asia, the Delavan comet seen as a war omen around late 1913, a remarkable winter day in June last year, and other such signs. yet such omens have appeared before without triggering war.
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Indiananesia News
Mille Drnmmarion
Europe
Asia
Delavan
Little Geography Questions The Falkland Islands
A compact factual sketch noting the Falkland Islands lie about 260 miles east of South America, contain about 160 isles with only two large enough to balance a sheep, and have a Connecticut sized land area. The climate is mild with average temperatures around 47 in summer and 37 in winter, winds frequent, landscape bleak and barren, few animals or plants, and many residents emigrating.
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Falkland Islands
South America
Connecticut
America
Lalklands
Humane Society
Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason on wealth and illusions
Poem satirizes fortunes kept up to hide poverty with bravado and display. It contrasts crusts and cabbage soup with neighbors who see through pretence. It references the Falkland Islands and distant lands as impossible paradises, noting grim lifeways and a long history of ownership and conflict.
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Mike Ng
President’s Penrithe: Nation’s Travail to Birth Freedom
The article portrays the president reflecting on the country’s founding trials and the arduous path to independence. It emphasizes courage, resolve, and unity forged under hardship. It frames the nation’s birth as a collective struggle led by foundational leaders and enduring principles.
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Dolan
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