Mayor Wilson Faces Machine Politics Pressure From Within
Reported by friends and a Hartford cable byline, Mayor Wilson faces pressure as machine politics withdraw support. The piece says Republican leaders seek power behind a cloaked popularity, while Wilson reportedly inspired mixed achievements and allowed boss rule to shape policy and credit. The narrative suggests a looming backlash as the machine readies to abandon him.
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Utartford
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Sivas Fle
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New York
Bridgeport
Major Wilson
Cifies
Ebee
American Cheese Debate and Dairy Growth Amid War
A wartime article argues for greater cheese and dairy consumption to support military nutrition and U.S. production. It cites shifts in imports and exports, notes a rise in dairy output during wartime, and discusses vegetarian diet theories affecting military strength and morale.
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Oytery Eit
Ville
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Shiv
Iia
Shiny
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Ave
Europe
Italy
France
Greece
Hollannd
Switzerland
Amierica
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Erie
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Gare
Pepe
A Line O Cheer Poem By John Kendlick
Fragment from a poem showing lines about perseverance and patience. The speaker urges steadiness, minor duties to steady the heart and mind, and waiting for a desired outcome. The text references harsh restraint and ongoing effort leading to fulfillment.
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John Kendlick
April 4 and the Kaiser in the headlines at breakfast
A mosaic of wartime wit and editorial jokes from a Wisconsin newspaper. The piece mocks the Kaiser, laments Belgium and France, and notes American resilience, with references to weather, politics, food, and patriotic callouts as April arrives.
Hartford City Election Reflects Pro American Voter Sentiment
In Hartford voters backed the Democratic ticket defeating City Clerk nominee Smith amid anti German sentiment. John A. Gleason led Democrats by about 1,400 votes while Mayor Hagerty faced lighter opposition and turnout hovered around sixty percent. Hartford backs Wilson, elects Kinsella, and rejects street extension funds. Bridgeport similarly ignores public opposition to spending.
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Stith
Clerk
John A. Gleason
Hartford Times
Hagerty
Wilson
Kinsella
Bridgeport
Berger Buried in Wisconsin Senatorial Vote
The piece notes that Socialist pro German candidate Berger trails Davies and Lenroot in Wisconsin after a 350,000 vote poll with Davies likely winning by about 200,000 combined over Berger. Milwaukee is blamed for disloyal voting while Richwaukee is mocked for disloyalty and vice.
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Berger
Joseph E. Davies
United States
Wisconsin
Badger
Lemont
Davies
Milwaukee
Lenroot
Richwaukee
The Merry Go Round of Wages
Wages in steel and oil are rising to match government work in munition factories and shipyards. The higher earnings boost money in circulation and push prices up, creating a spiral effect. Once the war ends prices and wages may adjust, but for now workers enjoy spending, if only briefly.
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United States
The Third Liberty Loan Drive Call
Citizens urged to participate in the third Liberty Loan drive to exceed past success. The appeal stresses patriotic duty and strong business sense, offering favorable interest incentives to encourage investments.
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United States
Patriotisa
Removing Tonsils Then and Now Sparks Medical Debate
The article argues tonsils are unnecessary and harmful breeding grounds for disease, urging removal in childhood before disease develops. It warns conservative practice of delaying until illness allows, claiming removal prevents later harm and noting rare complications from incompetent surgeons.
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Bright
Letters on theEditor discuss destiny and world leadership
A lengthy 10 Letters to the Editor piece debates who guides society's future, the role of church and state, and the power of leaders to shape a better world. It questions mass influence, democratic aims, and the spirit of national guidance amid global thinking.
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Ceeristean Fey
Amon
Uni
Wei
Corte
Eoarfontiae
Ariel
Your Health Digest Explains Eczema Origins And Symptoms
A detailed discussion traces eczema through many forms from ancient labels to modern understanding. It covers causes including constitutional factors and focal irritation, symptoms such as burning itching and crusting, and notes the progression from redness to vesicles and potential infections.
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Scala
Sheiva
Vienna
Ernie
Political gossip on Wisconsin returns and party loyalties
The piece notes early Wisconsin returns showing Lenroot’s Senate race uncertain with Lenroot and Davies remaining tight. It cites McAdoo’s fall from candidacy for New York governor as alarming but unlikely to trigger a real retirement. A Hartford dispatch links City Clerk Henry I Smith’s candidacy to Hagarty’s Hartford mayoral defeat and GOP weakness amid local un-American ties.
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Wisconsin
Lenroot
Senate
Badger
Lad
Davies
McAdoo
New York
Hartford
New York Tribune
Henry I’. Smith
Hagarty
Smith
Art and beauty in all things as a universal muse
A reflective piece urging readers to see art in daily life and to value beauty over destruction. It compares Rodin and creative work to a moral call for love, peace, and soulful effort in daily actions and self examination.
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Rodin
Ari
Odin
Polish Youths Sail For Service Amid Patriotism Display
Polish youths march from Main Street to the railroad station to entrain for training with Polish troops soon to see action. The crowd notes noncitizen status but praises their patriotism as thousands of locals witness the farewell.
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Nuda
Bridgeport
Xesterlar
Daeutemint
United States
Aiek
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