U S Must Mobilize To Win World War Say Editor
The piece argues that the United States must mobilize fully as Russia exits the war, exposing the central powers shifting troops to France and Britain. It warns that without American manpower and resources, entente victory is unlikely and democracy worldwide faces danger. It cites the need to act decisively or risk America and freedom collapsing.
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Uncle Sam
Russia
America
England
France
God of
Loaned billions to allies to boost U S economy
The text argues that vast loans to allies will be spent in the United States buying military and civilian supplies, increasing business from factories to farms. It claims hoarded wealth will circulate, benefiting every person, and dismisses critics as croakers who will croak.
Congressman Almon Missed From Postage Vote List
The American Press notes the congressmen who opposed the postage increase for newspapers and laments that Ed B. Almon is not listed. The piece argues higher costs threaten newspapers, already strained by paper and ink prices, and warns more closures if postage rises continue. It also condemns government advertising mandates printed at no charge.
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Ed. B. Almon
Citizen Calls for Patriotism and Labor in Nation Aid
A reader urges constructive action to aid the country. He advises quitting cursing the government, stopping criticism of the army, preaching patriotism, and regular work. He argues the citizen will become an asset, not a burden.
Experts estimate war cost at 17 million per day
Analysts project the first year of war will cost the United States about 17 million dollars daily. They warn even one hour of combat could exhaust resources.
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United States
War on Clothesline Ties Furor Toward Neighborly Tone
A local quarrel over a clothesline sparks a community debate about neighborly conduct during wartime. Citizens urge respectful communication across back fences, favoring kind words over confrontations while focusing on common goals.
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Germany
Editorials See Little Draw to Saving Daylight Time
The piece notes editors show little interest in daylight saving campaigns as it remains a constant effort that editors deem a day and night task rather than an appealing issue.
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Saving Daylight
South
Atlanta
Birmingham
Greenwood
Little Rock
Memphis
Auguste
Charlotte Jackson
Maconelma
France Declares Best Cultivated Nation Claims
The piece asserts France ranks as the best cultivated country in the world yet worries a fertilized portrayal could imply overuse of fields and soil.
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France
Shade of Dr Tanner inspires recipe hunt
A fragment suggests a line about calling up the shade of Dr Tanner to obtain his recipe for fasting, implying a quirky pursuit tied to a recipe or remedy from a named figure. The text hints at ceremonial or humorous media intrigue surrounding a historic name.
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Dr. Tanner
Mirage of Knowledge Makes Mirth of Minds
A playful analogy imagines knowledge as a mirerobe that some people unknowingly absorb from the air they breathe, suggesting subtle influence from surroundings on what we know. The idea invites reflection on how ideas cling and drift in daily life.
Government Bond Buying and Subscriptions Advised
A brief public notice urges citizens to invest in government bonds and ensure payments on subscriptions. It highlights two essential civic duties and reinforces financial responsibility for individuals.
Hidden Truths and Honest Lies in Sleep
An older adage notes that a gay old bird utters truth in dreams yet crafts deceit on waking to balance his day. The aphorism contrasts sleep honesty with daytime duplicity.
Sloan's Liniment for Rheumatism and Pains
Advertises Sloan's Liniment for rheumatic pains neuralgia toothache lamage sprains and bruises. Claims quick penetration without rubbing and cleanliness versus mossy plasters or ointments. Promotes home use with relief from external aches. At your druggist 25e 5c 1.00.
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Sloan
Ordinary woman Mrs Romanoff weeps in fits of weeping
Mrs Romanoff is described as an ordinary woman amid emotional distress with fits of weeping noted, signaling a domestic or personal crisis scenario. The fragment emphasizes her emotional state without additional context or details.
Notice to Non-Resident in Morgan County Alabama
In Morgan County Alabama the case M E Woodward versus H E Nunn before Judge Frank J Davis of the Interior Court of Decatur, orders attachment for money due from Southern Railway Company. Notice to Nunn will be published weekly for three weeks in The Decatur Weekly News and sent to his residence when known. Dated June 4 1917. FRANK J DAVIS Judge. 27-31.
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State of
Alabama
Morgan County
M. E. Woodward
H. E. Nunn
Frank J. Davis
Interior Court of
Decatur
Said
Southern Railway Company
Decatur Weekly News
Tiferior Court
Adage Punchline in a Doctor Student Exchange
A medical student quips about doctors being blind and fools citing the old saying out of sight out of mind. The exchange hinges on wordplay and the humor of misreading a proverb.
Cynical Shaw Quote on Speech and Indifference
Bernard Shaw remarks that in this world if a statement is not delivered irritably people will ignore it. He suggests that speaking plainly achieves little unless it disturbs others.
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Cynical Shaw
Bernard Shaw
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RED Devil
Casey
Texas
Rentire
Dallas
Ft. Worth
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Hcar Service
Dinin
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Lintless
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