Autocracy’s Rejoinder On Democracy In America
A Chicago Tribune letter-essay argues autocracy in Germany and Austria hides corruption while democracy in the U S exposes graft in public life. It asserts autocratic raiding of treasuries and crown favorites’ fortunes contrast with American openness and scandal exposure, praising the editorial for its logic.
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Wilson
Germany
Austria
America
Chicago
Francis Joseph
Chicago Tribune
Paris Morality Policy Debate Angers Grago Tribune
A Washington dispatch reports a proposal to bar American soldiers from Paris to shield morals, echoed by health experts rather than moralists. The Grago Tribune advocates health over coercive bans, noting soldiers will visit cities during leaves and that discrimination against American troops could provoke resentment and harm.
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Washington Dispatch
Paris
Council of National Defense
Anthony Comstock
the Tribune
Chicago
New York
Land of the Free
France
Grago Tribune
Sweden's Entrant in World War Talk Sparks Debate
The piece analyzes Sweden's potential role in a broader war, noting Sweden's army size, resources, and neutral stance. It discusses German plans to influence Swedish policy, Swedish antiwar sentiment, and the impact on America. It cites Swedish loyalty, economic assets, and risk to neutrality amid global tensions.
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Sweden
Germany
Norway
Denmark
Shanghai
Russia
America
Nobel
Chicago Tribune
Porto Rico Day Joins Prohibition Effort as New Territory
The article notes Porto Rico becoming part of the Prohibition movement, marking an unprecedented inclusion. It credits the public school system, Protestant churches, and women with advancing temperance, highlighting a sustained effort by those compelled to support reform within the American school framework.
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Uncle Sam
Porto Rico
Two Sides of South America Contrast in Progress
The Christian Herald contrasts the progressive republics of the west coast with Peru and others. It notes vast Argentine farms and modern infrastructure beside Andean villages, with 30 million cattle 70 million sheep and eight million horses cited as livestock wealth at about 650 million dollars.
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Peru
New World
Rall
Christian Herald
Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason on gas and safe motoring
The poem urges sparing gasoline and safe sportsmanship while lampooning wasteful joyrides. It warns of a gasoline ration if supply shrinks and bicycles or cars spark a warning to avoid harming farmers, urging prudent traveling and restraint to reduce pollution.
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Sam
Hitle
Howe
Scren and combination screen score amid lumber listing
Fragmentary OCR item notes a score or remnant relating to a lumber outfit and a screen combination. Names and specifics are unclear but the fragment points to a product or equipment score and associated supplier. Further readable details are unavailable for precise identification.
1882 Dakota trip notes and war camp drills in Iowa
A collection of local notes dated September 21, 1882 reports A A Hubbard returning from a Dakota trip, G G Hall from the Red Oak fair, and various residents visiting family. It mentions train extras for the Audubon fair, farm sales in Noble township, and Dr Russe of Mount Vernon visiting Washington township. Military promotion guidance from the War Department and Camp Dodge hospital updates reflect early 20th century concerns.
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A. A. Hubbard
Dakota
G. G. Hall
Charles Elisa
Fontanalle
Audubon and Atlantic Branch
Ladies Industrial Society
Herbert Jones
Noble Township
Steinmeres
Kimpson
T. Baker
Alexander Caywood
Dr. Russe
Mount Vernon
Ohio
Mrs. Cooper
Washington Township
Iow a State Letter From Ft Madison Prison and Army Camp
Iowa State Letter reports inmates at Fort Madison prison study escapes with tools razor blades and improvised contraband found. W D Sheen comments on inmate ingenuity amid searching reveals concealed items. Des Moines Cantonment sees influx of national army recruits from Iowa Minnesota Illinois and North Dakota. Cantonment capacity grows toward forty to fifty thousand, with officers and seasoned noncommissioned leaders preparing drills at the new camp.
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FT. Madison
State Penitentiary
W. D. Sheen
State Board of Control
Presidio
San Francisco
Real Estate Transfers Listing Various W W Trent Facets and Fees
A dense record lists transfers including Guy V Tingle to George B Warren on a lane near section 28 77 30 for $1. City Investment Co to Guy Swires. LaVista Place items. Porter to Trent transfers and sums for Lewis Wyn Trent deeds. multiple notes of small sums for properties on Lewis line. Also an unrelated ad notes for adenoids removal at Finley Clinic and claimed benefit for children and adults.
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Guy V. Tingle
George B. Warren
Ned
M. Porter
W. W. Trent
Lewis
KR. M. Porter
William Murphy
William W. Trent
Thomas Meredith
William ‘W. Trent
Lewia
Thomas W. Trent
W. W. ‘Trent
Finley Clinic
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Motel Dé Ville
Paria
Ia Concorde
Tunis
Bray, Sweden
Feld
Repotts
The
South America
Walt Mason
Lumber Oo
War Department
Sergeant
Corporal
Man
Camp Dodge
Iowa
Atlantic
Reed Products
Joyce ‘Lumber Co
S. Stor Henshaw
Martin
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