President Acts and Western Lands Debate Amid Policy Shifts
A discussion on federal land policy and Western interests follows a push to confirm Jim Friday as interior secretary nominee. Wyoming’s public lands and western state concerns are highlighted as crucial to national land management. A note on Protestant church letters from Berlin and critical wartime sentiment contrasts with draft resisters in Oklahoma.
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Wille
S G. Hopkins
Wronhig
Espreeetoe
Jim Friday
Kor
Wyoming
Fetter
Berlin
Iite
Britten
Get the Kaiser Out of Congress
An editorial urges the National Security League to compel confession of faith from House and Senate members, arguing loyalty first to the United States. It asserts German language papers show disloyalty and that removing the Kaiser from Congress is the priority over press reform. It notes German protests against Wilson blockade orders as a public endorsement of the policy.
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Germany
United States
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Maddens
McLemores
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Reeds
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Hoke Smiths
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Hearst
Sinn Fein
Wilson
von Bethmann-Hollweg
Reichstag
War Party
Wmilirag
Belgium
France
Poland
China Will Preserve Republic Amid Restorations
The essay argues China’s republic endures despite Manchu restoration efforts and dynastic fiction. It cites Yuan Shih kai’s failure, notes two rival political camps within the army and revolutionaries, and urges noninterference by foreign powers for China to find its own salvation.
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China
United States
Yuan Shih-kai
Republic of China
Republic
Denver Man Purchases Big Ranch at No Wood
Worland Wyoming Aug 11 Guy Wood of Denver has purchased the ranch and stock belonging to Frank Bower of No Wood Wyoming The sale includes 10000 sheep 200 head of cattle and 100 head of horses and totals 140000 dollars The seller retires due to ill health and will keep part of his interests near Laner and move there.
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Worland
Guy Wood
Denver
Frank Bower
No Wood
Wyo
Dower
Lan@er
Johnson County Fair Set for September
Casper reports the fourth annual Johnson county fair will be held in Buffalo on September 6. Directors outline exhibits to show growth in sheep, wool, ranching and the dry farm movement, noting hundreds of new homes on semi arid lands and development in the Nine Mile country south of Buffalo.
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Casper
Johnson County
Buffalo
Thuffalo
Huffalo
May Shoot Cans At The Germans
The Spokane Chronicle reports plans to salvage tin cans used in backyards and dumps as improvised ammunition for bombing in Europe. City officials Passett and Peterson propose controlled scavenging of cans and give advice on selecting and commercializing the material.
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Europe
Spokane Chronicle
Passett
Arthur K. Peterson
Sheep Warmings By Natural Gas In Benton County
Spokane sheep men plan warming stations using natural gas from a local well to cut winter losses and move lambing forward about three months. The scheme uses a hooded burner to warm sheep during cold weather, with Conservative Land Investment officials examining broader use.
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Benton County
Spokane
Spokane Chronicle
Land Investment Company of
Hurry Doctor Face Time for 15000 Acre Penton Sheep Ranch
The Penton district ranch spans 15000 acres and could support 15000 sheep year round with hay. It wintered 158000 head last year and notes a flowing 20s well on the land. The text warns of war risks and Prussian invasion if the western front remains unchecked.
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Penton County
Leader classifieds expand reach across the state market
The Leader classified ads campaign spreads a major article to the widest possible market, targeting readers in towns and cities statewide and boosting visibility for the feature.
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Leader
Food Crusade Is Brought Home In Wartime Food Drive
The State Council of Defense of Indiana through its publicity committee leads a home front push led by George Ade. Citizens like Mrs. Blank pledge to save beans and support food conservation while wartime costs and potential future shortages are discussed. The piece also critiques German war aims and urges unity amid global conflict.
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Defense Council
State Council of Defense of
Indiana
George Ade
Mrs. Blank
United States
Belgium
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