Permanent Peace on Naval Holiday Centenary of Ghent Treaty
The piece argues against War Traders and calls the Ghent treaty's ban on lake warships a century of peace. It warns of costly superdreadnoughts and suggests Hague conference style disarmament. It urges action beyond ceremonial celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naval League and Armament Syndicate
Ghent
Great Lakes
United States of America
Dominions
Great Britain
Canada
United States
Woman Has Perfect Right to Work
A Milwaukee column by Dorothy Bee Younge argues against gender job prejudice. It traces historical limits on women’s work, notes shifts in opportunity, and asserts women voting for better laws benefits families and society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Bee Younge
Milwaukee, Wis
Is Age the Real Measure of a Man
A Rock Elm reader argues that age is not the sole gatekeeper of ability. He cites an Illinois free labor official saying enthusiasm and steady power matter more than years, noting many young men waste energy and crave reliability, while Edison rose early and bore burdens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free Labor Bureau
Illinois
Chicago
Edison
Mr. Edison
Many Men Are Entirely Too Sensitive
An essay condemns over sensitivity in men. It argues touchy individuals seek insult, misread criticism, and obstruct collaborative work, turning minor remarks into perceived slights and blocking progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reben GC
Philadelphis
Pone
Cam Gay
Life saving by air and water craft through history
The article traces early 1911 to postwar use of aeroplanes and hydro aeroplanes as lifesaving tools. It cites battles and rescues from the Balkan and Italian campaigns, describes aircraft directing gunfire, dropping messages for peace, and saving soldiers and civilians. It highlights Curtiss and other pilots rescuing mariners and accident victims, and envisions future uses aboard ships to prevent drownings and locate survivors.
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Sciara-Sciat
Carlo Alberto
Italiana
Erithrea
France
Algeria
Morocco
Adrianople
Gibreltar
Balkans
Bulgarane
Theo
DoHy
Lake Michigan
San Diego Bay
Charles Wald
Wright School of
Glenwood Country Club
Walter Strohbach
Sea Clif
Strohbach
Charles Ward
Strobbach
Glenn H. Curtiss
Harold F McCormick
Curties
C. C. Witmer
Lake Keuka
Teat
Bevkus
Mr. Witmer
Curtiss
Mr. Curtiss
Tauris
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H. Lowater
Rock Elm, Wis
Saving Life & Aeroplane
Samo
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