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Truth in the War Debate. Labour Leader Pins Pro German Aim
Mr. Milton Snelling, a noted labor figure, says a promoter of the Council admitted plans to halt arms exports to the Allies to let Germany manufacture munitions. He argues the stance reveals German propaganda favoring an embargo to destroy the Allies, echoed by Franckes, von Machs, Weissmans, and Ridders in more discreet terms.
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National Peace Council
Council
Germany
Franckes
von Machs
Weissmans
Ridders
Our Volunteers and the Need for a Standing Army
Major General Wood argues volunteers are essential yet flawed for rapid defense. He notes volunteers produced fine officers and campaigns, citing Waterloo and Civil War records, but insists a trained standing army is necessary for sudden invasions, with regular troops as a core.
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Plattsburg
Waterloo
Clever Coup Tactics in City Redistricting Debate
The piece reviews partisan maneuvers by Democratic Republican and Progressive groups over redistricting nominees. It notes the Republicans' use of initial-letter slates to influence ballots, provoking accusations of political tricks and clever coups amid city charter concerns.
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Senator Smith Opposes Embargo Over Cotton and Food Aids
The article argues against Senator Hoke Smith proposal to declare a nationwide embargo on foodstuffs and other allied-needed goods. It warns such measures would worsen cotton farmers' troubles and devastate American industry and household welfare. It notes German-Americans would also suffer as general prosperity declines.
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Hoke Smith
Great Britain
Atlantic
United States
Mr. Smith
Piffle That’s Pulled Every Day
Newton Newkirk comments on social fatigue from constant driving with friends in their autos. He jokes about avoiding motoring, preferring staycations and fewer trips to town. The light column reflects a casual, humorous take on daily life.
Colonel Pecker Remembered as Veteran NY Newspaper Link
The obituary celebrates Colonel Jonathan E. Pecker a longtime Boston Journal correspondent and Civil War participant. His 35 years in journalism spanned service to New York papers and a broad life in business literature finance and agriculture leaving a strong New England memory.
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Boston Journal
New York
New England
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Parcel Post Trade Opens Route to International Commerce
The United States has parcel post conventions with 49 countries allowing most domestic admissible articles to be mailed abroad. War conditions have not halted this system, and records show tens of millions in small shipments aiding international trade. This expansion offers a promising, practical mail order channel.
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United States
Fog Horn debate ignites spelling row and sea plough disagreement
A reader mocks a columnist fog slicing knife and fog plough while challenging spelling of plow and plough. The columnist apologizes for a spelling error amid a tongue in cheek defense of Noah Webster and vows to consult dictionary editors. The exchange includes a Missouri reader asking about farm investment advice tied to a six acre lakeside plot with a barn and hen house.
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Missouri
Senator Lewis Favors October Extra Session
Senator J Hamilton Lewis of Illinois says he has high hopes Congress will be called in extra session as early as October to clear the budget. He argues President Wilson will not call one while current status lasts and that Congress should focus on public service rather than attending national conventions.
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Nobel Prize funds may delay awards in Stockholm
Stockholm August 18 The Nobel prizes this year total 144000 kroners per prize about 38000 dollars each. Distribution may be postponed next year the amount will be cut by 20000 kroner due to Sweden's new defense tax.
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Stockholm
Taft Day Set For Frisco Show at Panama-Pacific
Taft Day will be observed Sept. 2 at the Panama-Pacific Exposition in San Francisco. President Taft and Mrs. Taft traveled from Pointe-au-Pic, Canada, to join the event, according to today’s announcement by exposition management.
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Weather highs and lows on August 14 across years
The record lists official temperatures for Boston noting hottest and coolest August 14 readings across a decade. Entries show yearly highs and lows with conditions from 1906 to 1914, including periods of clear, showery, and part cloudy skies amid high temperatures near 90 and lows around 60.
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Napoleon and Queen Louisa at Tilsit then and now remembered
Frederick William of Prussia clashed with Napoleon and Alexander at Tilsit over dinner times and conservatism. Queen Louisa impressed Napoleon with charm and tact, urging mercy for Prussia while Magdeburg remained a focal point. The talks ended with a rose and a sorrowful farewell, Magdeburg promised in memory.
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Charles River carnival memories and wartime reflections
The Observant Citizen recalls Charles River illuminated parades once staged for visiting governors, notes Major Budd Donnell’s early float idea, and recalls earlier mishaps that sparked later carnivals. The column also wades through letters about war spending, clambakes, camp meetings, fog, and local society notes including a Boston singer, a steamfitter, and Ipswich dress exhibit.
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Charles River
Major Donnell
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New Orleans Protest Against Blockade Of Cotton
The New Orleans Board of Trade forwarded to President Wilson a protest against British and allied interference with cotton shipments for neutral nations. The action underscores local trade frustration amid wartime restrictions in August.
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Great Britain
Wilson
New Orleans
Mildred Champagne Talks On Love And Politeness
A reader asks for guidance on politeness and considering others feelings. The reply emphasizes civility as civilization’s first duty, urges kindness to neighbors and women, and links peace with inner balance and social harmony.
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Mildred Champagne
Back to the Farm by Walt Mason 1915
A nostalgic poem laments baseball’s decline as fans, promoters, and players depart for the farm. The speaker questions the sport’s appeal while describing empty stands and a bleak future for the diamond game.
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Walt Mason
Tommys Penny Gift and the Pink Rose Bowl
A seven year old boy named Tommy saves pennies to buy his mother a birthday present. He buys a pink rose decorated bowl, loses it to a passerby, is helped by a kind girl, and with her help buys a second bowl. The event leads to a later romance between Harold Rand and Ruth Hawthorne, sparked by the day’s actions.
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Dracut
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Bunker Hill
Trousseau
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Story of a Bad Boy praised by Manchester reader
A Manchester New Hampshire reader commends the Post for its Pollyanna and Little Sir Galahad stories and expresses appreciation for the upcoming publication of The Story of a Bad Boy, calling it a fine method of publishing stories.
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Household Hints From A Boston Column
A column offers household tips including adding borax to starch for shine and burning eye shells in the oven to deter insects. It advises soaking embroidered handkerchiefs in tepid water with a spoonful of turpentine for ten minutes to set delicate colors. Miss Nellie C York Bromfield Street Boston.
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