Why America Entered World War I and Its Meaning
A wartime essay argues that the United States joined World War I to defend democracy and halt German autocracy. It links Belgium, France, Russia, and Britain to American liberty, cites Lusitania atrocities, and urges unity, patriotism, and support for soldiers to secure a lasting global peace and a world governed by rights and justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
America
Wilson
United States
Lusitania
Entmly
Senate
Becne
Mexico
Japan
Republic
Congress
England
France
Belgium
Russia
James Russell Lowell
Gny
International Court of Arbitration
Lfe
Crimson Gulch outlaws contemplate evangelist rescue
A controversial remark from Broncho Bob suggests that after liquor sales ended the town of Crimson Gulch has grown dull. The speaker jokes that a red-hot evangelist might restore the outlaws' reputation and draw attention again, per the Washington Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broncho Bob
Crimson Gulch
Washington Star
Experience teaches, time adds wrinkles in marriage
The excerpt notes that experience is a strong teacher while time adds lines. It contrasts a wife’s yearning with a husband’s earning capacity and suggests a farm hands uniform could aid.
Firet Dreadnought and the Rise of Superdreadnoughts
The piece recalls the original dreadnought at ten years old, weighs in at about 18 000 tons, and notes rapid advances in naval tonnage and armament. It contrasts the first dreadnought with Nelsons Victory, highlighting the cost and construction time differences between the 1900s era dreadnought and the Trafalgar flagship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson
Dr. Tutt
Envy and Workmanlike Meals Across Household Roles
A traveling mom envies home cooked meals while a stay-at-home parent envies travel and hotel meals. The dialogue contrasts daily meals and a food pledge. A separate exchange notes that distance on water isn’t measured in miles and asserts that mistakes occur when a worker isn t on the job constantly.
Anuric Promoted for Kidney and Rheumatic Relief
A period advertisement claims Anuric cleanses the bladder and kidneys, reduces rheumatic twinges, and prevents serious diseases. Dr. Pierce’s discovery is touted as effective, with testimonials from Cleveland residents Mag. Coma McBLeery and her husband praising relief from backache, high colored urine, and rheumatism after a week of use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierca
Anuric
Mag
The Better We Are The Shorter The War
A collage of comic and editorial notes on home front morale and wartime humor. Items contrast letters to soldiers with Colier’s Weekly quote, a tale of Fatwaste hoarding bread, a Dr Peery ad, wit about poetry, a rhinoceros lesson, and a quip on conduct during conflict.
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Ree Pols
Winseldh
Fight To Universal
Delphic
Sip
Joseph W. Folks
Baker's
Mens Peipas
Walter Baker & CO. Ltd
Dorchester
Mass
Spohn
Spohn Medical CO
Goshen, Ind
U.S
Sidk
Aberdeen
Idaho
Lydia EB. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mrs. Prestidge
Kingfisher
Okla
Nina Southwick
Cydia E.pinkham Medicine CO
Lynn. Mass. A
Tesson
Richart Henry Dana
Dana
Collier’s Weekly
Radicnl
Workers Against War
Manny
Fatwaste
Dr. Peery
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Moses
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