Hookworm Theory and the South's Rebuilding Narrative
The article surveys pro German hookworm theory as a factor shaping southern rebuilding after the war. It cites Rockefeller foundation findings on the disease’s impact on health, labor, and economic progress, notes army perceptions of susceptible officers, and credits the hookworm debate with shaping northern views of the South’s character and recovery.
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Rockefeller Foundation
Foundation
Europe
Medical Corps
Hindenburg
Tariff Schism and Protective Tariffs Debate Among Republicans
The piece notes a rift among Republican leaders over tariff policy. It cites Senator Penrose deriding House protective tariff bills on optical glass as unscientific and in need of rewriting. It quotes the president urging adaptation to a grown American economy and continued exports to fund imports.
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Penrose
Pennsylvania
Senate
Congress
America
tariff debate shows split on general tariff revision
The piece notes mixed views on early tariff revision with Senator Mondell opposing rushed action while acknowledging some alignment with President Wilson on trade policy. It mentions Penrose, Johnson, and a federal tariff commission examining protections for American manufacturers and consumers amid wartime needs.
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le Iei
Welloess
United States
Eee Eet Ecamas
House
Mondell
Senator Penrose
Wilson
Congress
Johnson
Mr. Mondell
Federal Tariff Commission
Difference Between America Wet and Dry Highlights Quality
The note argues that the distinction between the wet and dry versions of America reflects a difference in quality rather than quantity, suggesting subtler influences shape outcomes more than sheer volume.
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America
Cabinet stance on miners pay and rail labor row sparks political clash
President Wilson's cabinet backs a 14 percent wage rise for miners with seizure threats on noncompliant properties. It urges miners to avoid interference where paid, while dispatching troops if needed. The Spokesman-Review faults Republicans for political posturing over Webster's railroad bill amendment offering an impartial tribunal for rail workers' grievances.
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Wilson
Garfield
Fuel Administration
Spokesman-Review
House
Ie Ee Ene
Way Brotherhoods
Gompers
Deste
Congress Far Behind On Regular Session Promises
A scrambled report notes Congress lags in addressing domestic issues and other pending matters. It mentions a Blackfeet supervisor and advertising for sale of Indian names including Chief Richest Cult Tall and Lucy Tron among others, with unclear context and names repeating.
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Tall
Lucy Tron
Eater
Pee Gt
Pate Bi
Bremen of Pacific is nickname given Foochow port
A Washington Geographic Society bulletin calls Foochow China an inland Bremen of the Pacific on the Min River. It notes Foochow exports tea nearing 100 million pounds annually, the river’s navigational limits, the absence of railroads, and travel routes via Shanghai, Hong Kong, and motor buses. The report covers city walls, population around 700,000, opium campaign history, and local industries including lacquer ware and lumber.
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Washington
Foochow
Pacific
Min
Hudson
South China
National Geographic Society
Bulletin
Shinghai
Hongkorng
Pagoda
Foochow Pier
Pagoda Anchorage
Enoch Arden
Fooshow
Piikina
Porelgnere
Tne Foochow
Money Back Coupon For Foley’s Medicine Offer
A damaged ad fragment promises a money saving mail order offer from Foley & Co. at 4744 Carey Ave with a funny mix of products including Honey and Tar Compound, Foley Kidney Pills, and Foley Cathartic Tablets. It requests name and address to mail to Foley’s Chicago address.
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Foley & Go
Sheffield Ave
Chicago
Foley
Wyoming 15th Cavalry Recruit Plan at Fort Russell
Fort D A Russell considers recruiting a Wyoming Squadron of the 15th Cavalry amid plans led by Major James W Howder Fort Russell officials cite Wyoming's high physically fit military eligibility as a factor Wyoming reports 59 977 men registered with 52 500 eligible for service 87 2 percent highest in the nation Nebraska follows at 45 5 Rhode Island lowest at 57 6 percent
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Fort Russell
Oors
James W. Howder
Wyoming
Union
Nebraska
Rhode Island
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Baitorial and Musinees Office
Ace, Bt
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Hemmer
Associated Press
Aieo
Bremen
Ger
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Fletcher
Castoria
Fort D. A. Russell
Brecht
Brodit Canidy Co
Denver
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