The Row at Washington Commentary on War Policy and Bonds
A Washington opinion piece argues there is no policy divide, only disagreements over war prosecution. It cites unity against Germany, praises constructive criticism, and warns against selling or hoarding war bonds while urging citizens to support Uncle Sam and allied efforts.
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American Tribune
Washington
Amer
Kep
Betwen
Germany
New York Times
France
Liberty Loan Boosts Saving Spirit Across Banks
The Liberty Bond drive fuels a saving surge as buyers pay from earnings rather than savings, with banks nationwide noting higher deposits despite six billion dollars in bonds purchased. The trend mirrors England where small savers increased deposits in 1916 even as war bonds soared.
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England
Help to Stop It War Order Vigilance Urged on Saloonkeepers
Dayton readers are urged to report saloonkeepers who sell liquor to soldiers in uniform. A Columbus plan targets ginger ale highballs masking whiskey. violators face punishment under war orders. Citizens should notify United States marshals or police to enforce strict obedience.
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Dayton
Columbus
United States
Politicians weighed by patriotism during wartime
George F. Burba argues that many lawmakers chase political advantage, claiming politicians praise or condemn the war for votes. He urges recognition for soldiers with medals, while denying civilians decoration for mere duty, and calls for a reckoning on self-serving patriotism.
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George F. Burba
Couness
Congress
A Decoration For Every Body
The piece argues that if all decoration recommendations were followed nearly everyone would wear a ribbon. It notes constant calls for badges for different groups such as volunteers, bond buyers, and workers contributing to government or military efforts.
Siamese Students Arrive to Enter American Universities
Fifteen Siamese students arrive in the United States to study law medicine engineering and agriculture. They come to learn American ways and machinery and will return home with an understanding of U.S. civilization and products. They are treated as potential customers who may influence home markets.
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Siam
Lord Reading Chosen as British Envoy Is Honest Player
A profile of Rufus Isaacs now Lord Reading describes his rise from sea and stock exchanges to law and politics. He is praised for playing straight, never deceiving a court, never concealing a fact, and never taking unfair advantage, qualities credited with his success as Britain’s ambassador.
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Lord Reading
Rufus Isaacs
England
Isaacs
Stock Exchange
Balfour
Bryce
Alarm Clocks Spark Debate in Eastern Paper
A contributor argues the alarm clock problem remains unsolved noting clocks that jangle until neighbors wake. He concedes some devices wake others but hints a solution eludes users.
Alarm Clock That Won’t Wear Out the Sleeper
The writer argues a man fears becoming used to alarm clock sounds. He notes people beside railroads and soldiers in trenches sleep through noise, but says the real fix is to make the sleeper go to bed earlier to get sufficient rest and avoid reliance on a changing alarm.
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Ida E. Sherman
Unrest in Austria Prompts Bold War Preparations
The piece argues unrest in Austria and Hungary is serious, asserts Germany misreads the threat, and urges unwavering effort for a long war. It claims rapid buildup of munitions, equipment, and forces, including army, navy, and merchant marine, to deter opponents and reshape the conflict.
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Austria
Germany
Hungary
Europe
Senator Stone In Missouri Accused Of Pro-German Stance
The piece portrays Senator Stone of Missouri, nicknamed Gum Shoe Bill, as shifting to support the administration yet undermining Wilson’s war effort. It cites his alleged pro German sympathies and partisan divides with Boies Penrose as evidence of disloyalty from both sides. The rhetoric questions the Kaiser’s amusement.
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Senator Stone
Missouri
Senate
Wilson
Stone
Bill” Stone
Boies Penrose
Philadelphia
United States Senate
Cincinnati Saloonkeepers Defy State Fuel Orders
Cincinnati saloon-keepers, acting on their own reading of the federal fuel administrator’s order and without a state closing directive, will open today. The column notes their habit of following their own interpretation of laws regardless of administrators’ views.
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Cincinnati Conquirer
Cincinnati
Cincinnati Saloonkeepers Face Legal Pressure Across Ohio
The article argues saloon-keepers in Cincinnati are overstepping federal and state laws, and that Ohio citizens are growing tired of such interpretations. It suggests imminent action to remove saloon operations that defy the law.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
One Way to Lose the War in 1917 Debate
New York World reports a clash between President Wilson and Senator Chamberlain over wartime governance. Chamberlain argues the military establishment is failing, while Wilson defends the War Department and criticizes the Chamberlain plan to create a cabinet to run the war, implying dangers to presidential powers and unity.
The Old Reliable Hood’s Sarsaparilla
The Old Reliable Blood Builder remains a trusted family remedy praised for purifying blood boosting appetite and relieving fatigue. Marketed as a standard tonic with roots herbs barks and berries from a Boston prescription, sold in the familiar package and taste.
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Hood
Boston
Fragmented War Power Bill Sparks Presidential Rift
The passage argues that a proposed measure would bypass the President and Cabinet, risking ignoring the Commander in Chief and creating executive division. It questions motives of the bill’s sponsors and warns the change could split authority, destabilize government, and imperil wartime success.
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Second Land
United States
Army
Navy
Chamberlain
Fletcher's Castoria Ad Warning Versus Chinese Straight Line
An old advertisement caption extols Fletcher's Castoria while referencing a line drawing preference among Chinese. The text claims Chinese avoid straight lines in streets and buildings and replace them with curves or zigzags, linking straight lines to death and demons.
Emerson’s Wine Plague and the Panache of His Genius
Emerson endured tuberculosis that haunted his life and claimed his wife and two brothers. A rough sea voyage once saved him from death, and his struggle against illness shaped his writing. The disease, though tragic, spurred his enduring legacy as America’s greatest essayist.
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Emerson
Ralph Waldo Emerson
America
Mushroom lineage traced through Bible and Talmud texts
Ancient references suggest the mushroom’s long history from biblical times to Talmudic treaties. Some scholars identify the biblical manna as a commerce mushroom, noted for its wild growth and cited in religious and historical writings.
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Cleveland
New York World
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