World War Costs Soar as U S Enters Conflict
The Boston Monitor notes global war expenditures reach about 90 million dollars, with a daily belligerent cost near 117 million. It warns that post entry of the United States costs will rise rapidly, as Germany's gold reserves dwindle and England shifts vast sums to the U S while Germany borrows to pay interest.
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Boston Monitor
United States
Europe
Russia
Italy
Germany
Wilson
England
Austria
Turkey
President Wilson urges soldiers to uphold virtue and unity
In a wartime address President Wilson calls National Army troops to service, urging pride in fitness discipline and moral conduct, and to be seen as both good soldiers and good men. The piece notes public worry over global wickedness and cites Dr. Howard A. Kelley arguing about Christian nationhood and Christ’s anticipated reign, reflecting religious debate of the era.
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National Army
Wilson
America
Howard A. Kelley
Baltimore Sun
Christ
War and worship amid wartime notes and Kent Island stand
A 1917 column blends religious exhortation with home front concerns. It urges Bereans study of Scripture, notes teacher shortages and women’s job uptake, cites food tips from Mrs Green, and mentions a wheat price point. It reports Kent Island residents opposing War Department land seizure with backing from Senators Mastin and Penrose, and ongoing local appeals and meetings to influence Congress and, if needed, the President.
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Kent Island
War Department
United States
William S. Mastin
Virginia
Senate
Penrose
Pennsylvania
Home Preservation Committee
John R. Benton
Stevensville
Chaiman
Congress
Kent Islanders
Wilson
Circus and Wild West to Exhibit in Denton
The LaTena Big Three Ring Circus and Wild West Show comes to Denton September 13 featuring twenty cowboys and cowgirls in a western display. A free street parade with animal dens will start at 12 30 on exhibition day. Two shows daily at 2 pm and 8 pm with doors opening an hour earlier.
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Denton
Far West
Do Your Garden Cleaning Now
Do Your Garden Cleaning Now discusses spring garden cleanup and warns that leaving weed and plant refuse until next year spreads weed seeds and harbors disease and pests. It argues immediate cleanup reduces damage, noting winter quarters for pests and germs, and suggests proactive effort to prevent next season’s problems.
Katydid Forecaster Delays First Frost Expectation
The article notes belief in the katydid as a frost predictor, with the first frost six weeks after Katy did. This year the expected August 4 call failed to appear as katydids chorus in the evenings remains absent, despite woods being full of insects. Peaches also sell well in Western Maryland at 25 cents per basket.
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