Transcript of wartime letter on American resolve and truth
A May 25 1917 letter discusses the war in the Atlantic and the United States must bear the main burden. It argues Americans have been misled by reports revealing a longer, harder conflict and calls for truthful discussion and congressional guidance.
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Eiti
Brooklyn
Getei
Amer
Eisa
Longnough
Germam
France
Belgium
Gges
Russia
Sele
Great Britain
Mili
Milia
United States
America
Congress
Turn on the light Ridder urges truth for nation
A quotation from Bernard H Ridder in the New Yorker Staatszeitung urges Americans to demand truth in serious national matters, challenging humbug in leisure and calling for clear, candid information.
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Bernard H. Ridder
New Yorker Staatszeitung
Man credits Tanlae remedy for dramatic recovery
Frank Jinks of South Knoxville Tennessee says Tanlae cured kidney and rheumatic pains after years of suffering. He walked four miles to work, gained ten pounds, sleeps well, and urges others to try the product. Ad appears listing Fredericksburg Willow City Harper Eckert retailers.
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Frank Jinks
Martin Mill Pike
South Knoxville
Tenn
Taniae
Andi
Anyon
Fredericksburg
Hanisch & Payne
Willow City
J. F. Chaney
What the People Like to Know War Aims Demanded by Congress
The New York American urges Congress to explicitly state war aims. It argues Congress alone has the power to declare war and define the nation’s war objectives.
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New York
War Warnings and Policy Dilemmas From a Public Address
A fragmentary speech argues Congress binds war policy not the presidency, urging careful reckoning before joining Allies, and proposing an international code for neutral rights and freedom of the seas. The speaker questions Britain’s aims, warns against overcommitment, and seeks a clear American stance ahead of any peace terms.
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Germany
Austria
Turkey
Bulgaria
England
France
Italy
Romania
Serbia
Japan
Call to action on decision making by lawmakers
A rhetorical urging to Senators and Representatives to decide immediately and definitively and to inform the American people of the plan. The speaker complains that America does not need more air and mocks political leaders for producing only hot air.
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America
American Mission Arrives In Russia Under Root
The American mission to Russia led by Elihu Root reached a Russian port this morning. Secretary Daniels announced the safe passage of the commission after receiving dispatches from the vessel’s commander. Root and colleagues will proceed to Petrograd and then to the Russian capital amid a volatile political scene.
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Washington, D. C
Russia
Elihu Root
Daniels
Root
Petrograd
Dr Werblun to Visit Fredericksburg at Nimitz Hotel
Dr L Werblun, an optician who makes regular visits, will be in Fredericksburg at the Nimitz Hotel from June 7 to 17. Eye examinations will be free.
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement Ad
Mrs F Kothe of Llano Texas praises Doan's Kidney Pills for relief from rheumatic twinges and kidney discomfort during weather changes. The advertisement claims the remedy reduces backache and kidney disruption and notes price 50 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY is listed as the maker.
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Doan
F. Kothe
Llano
Texas
Dean
Produce buyers seek poultry eggs butter hides and furs
A classified notice advertises a producer buyers service for poultry eggs butter hides furs and all country produce. It urges sellers to call Southwestern 45 or Martin 30 to compare prices before selling elsewhere.
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Soutwestern No
Martin
Wm. Hoffmann Advertises Tool and Sharpening Services
Wm Hoffmann offers sharpening of discs meat chopper knives and shearing machine knives. Also promotes repainting of buggies and wagons and general repair work at low prices.
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