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Newspaper
Fulton County Tribune
Location
Wauseon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1917
Page
3
The article argues the current war demands universal military training to ensure a ready force. It warns that unchecked submarine assaults threaten Allied shipping and could force America into paying the war cost. It claims a trained populace would prevent wartime overruns and strengthen national defense.
Prolific 19th century style essay argues the United States must provide a national service in return for the nation’s blessings. Hart decries passive citizenship and calls for wider tax burdens, more active public service, and a ready army to face external danger. Emphasizes responsibility of property owners and officials.
The article extols national nominating conventions as a true symbol of American life. Delegates emerge from the people, bear responsibility, and serve their country by serving their party wisely. It warns against government overreach into voluntary citizen activity and argues presidential nominations should not be centralized by primary processes.
A wartime civic essay argues that talent idle in wage work harms national readiness. It distinguishes wage earners from amateur volunteers, urges registration of skilled workers, and cites President Wilson urging strict behavior. The piece reflects on duty, preparedness, and moral accountability amid war.
An article by William A. Radford extols face brick houses as warm in winter, cool in summer, and low maintenance. It outlines construction types, stresses contractor reliability, and emphasizes intelligent design over decorative extras to achieve a refined interior and affordable, durable brick cottages.
The article discusses embedded brickwork within mortared walls, detailing horizontal and vertical joints, wall constriction using face brick backed by common brick or structural tile, and cost differences between solid walls and veneers. It notes possible modification to include cases where face brick is a veneer with ties, carrying loads by the backing wall while veneer serves appearance.
Veneer and braced wood frame construction dominate residential building costs with face brick walls over framing. The article explains foundations, porches, and window design, noting light entry and adaptable porch sun parlor use. It also describes a typical plan with combined living dining space, pantry, and a privacy-focused bed bath hall block.
A call for forehanded households to can and preserve vegetables at home. Women to lead in growing spinach chard beans cauliflower tomatoes and corn. notes cost savings and future wartime needs for hospitals. Includes canning tips, planning canning clubs, and recipes for olives carrots tomatoes and beef dishes.
The text cites Willowe and willows mentioned in biblical books Leviticus Job Isaiah Psalms. It notes the tree used by captive Israelites for hanging harps as Salix Babylonica and states this tree is abundant along the Euphrates banks.
A narrator describes traveling while humorously noting a revived ritualistic restoration of a vehicle by a retired farmer relative. The scent from the dressing alters the ride as storms of weather and war are discussed with a Tywoppity resident who guesses the narrator is a horse doctor, a fellow traveler.
A note on Tamil as the language of Ceylon cites that ape Ivory and peacocks resemble Hebrew phrases. It quotes Maxims of Agriculture, including timely action and proper season. Pliny the Elder is referenced in a blank verse meditation on schooling verses.
Nancy and Nick admire forsythia in a park and hear a Daddy tale about a spring quarrel between leaves and yellow flowers. The Leaves claim people overlook them while the Flowers are praised. The Fairy Queen appears in a pale green gown and gold crown made from blossoms, promising guidance.
A fairy tale recounts the Fairy Queen critiquing jealous Leaves of forsythia, ruling they bloom after the flowers to avoid envy. The rule, long in effect, shifts full spring display to blossoms first, leaves appearing after. Brief anecdotes follow about bread, prayers, and a doll story, capturing simple moral humor.
From a farm guidance perspective skim milk serves as a profitable substitute for meat in laying hen feed. Artificial heat to roost is expensive. geese mate in February. introducing new sock should occur beforehand. Poultry farming yields quick returns. feeding a Leghorn pullet costs just over $1 annually. Care for your hens. a wild hen is poor property.
The piece urges that Memorial days remain precious to the nation and that their significance not fade through future sacrifices. It emphasizes that the most precious anniversaries are those when veterans and their fallen comrades' graves still speak to the living and remind them of duty.
The article notes rapid growth in wheat, barley, and oats across Western Canada with new settlers boosting expected yields despite labor shortages. It highlights cheap lands from $15 to $25 per acre, free homesteads, and vast ranges for cattle, urging continued agricultural expansion to meet US and Canadian food production aims and hedge against high prices.
An Oddly worded clipping references a Red Cross Ball advertising American made clothes and grocers endorsing Smile and Clear White items. A dialogue between a Major and a Convalescent discusses illness, poisoning, and delirium tremens, hinting at wartime or postwar social chatter and health concerns.
An old advertisement promotes Cuticura Ointment and Soap for improving skin with a five minute wash routine and ten day course. It promises a free sample by mail and lists Cuticura Boston Dept. L, with nationwide sale. The rest of the text humorously contrasts wartime economy and casual family snippets.
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