Safety and the location of munitions plants in the midwest
The article argues for moving munitions factories inland to the Mississippi Valley protected by the Alleghenies and Rockies. It criticizes coastal placements near shipyards and presses Rock Island arsenal as a ready center, urging political action to preserve and expand it. It warns coastal strikes could cripple defense and demoralize national safety.
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Middle West
Mississippi Valley
Alleghenies
Rockies
War Office
Rock Island
Porkar
Controversy Over Otto Teaching At State University
A dispute centering on Max C. Otto assistant professor at the state university focuses on academic freedom and the course The Relation of Men to Nature. Critics argue the class promotes atheism by presenting all sides before Otto offers judgment, while supporters defend study of philosophy and open-ended inquiry. The truth of the charges remains uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Morgan
Max C. Otto
State University
van Hise
Otto
Government should expand Arsenal use to boost war supply
The article argues for prioritizing Rock Island and other government plants to run war production, criticizing private munition lobbying. It cites Philadelphia Arsenal costs showing government production undercuts private firms on shrapnel, fuses, cases, gun carriages, caissons, and ammunition orders, urging efficiency and economy by government control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Philadelphia
Man Extends Favors Expecting Returns
A brief note describes a man who offers favors with the expectation of receiving two or three in return, illustrating a common transactional mindset in social exchanges.
Quips and Cranks and Wanton Wiles
A verse lament about rising living costs and wages. It questions where the dough goes as coal gas rent and essentials rise. It notes salaries vanish, affecting families, milk, porridge, and the ability to feed children, all told in a satirical tone.
Theater snub leads to playful chairlift prank
A young man snubbed at the theater door seeks revenge by provoking four girls in the front row to stand during a love themed monologue. He asks to be let out, causing the four girls to stand, drawing laughter from the audience as the crowd roars.
Nightly ritual echoes in town gossip and odd refrain
A wife forces her husband to repeat a string of tongue twisters at the front porch before entering their home. The odd practice includes phrases about thistle sticks, fried fish, toads, a fish shop, and a shining sequence. The note adds that the poor book reaches the house only three times in a month amid sober, uneasy mood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tedbury
Grimes Jim
Stephen Stringer
The Telephoning Stenog Editorial Elicits Phone Dispute
In a critical stance, the piece argues for restricting the telephoning stenog role. It notes the stenog acts for a busy employer and portrays the homeowner’s wife rushing to answer the phone as the caller is left unheard.
Cuticura Treatment Clears Long-Standing Facial Eczema
Ray L. O'Brien reports severe facial eczema improving after using Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment. He details years of ineffective salves and soaps before two cakes of Cuticura and ongoing treatment cleared his skin. The note appears in a 1914 advertisement promising worldwide sale through Cuticura Dept. T Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray L. O'Brien
Old Folks Read Gassarets For Liver Bowels
A promotional note urges older readers to use Cascarets to keep bowels active and healthy. It portrays aging as natural and compares bowel care to using glasses for weak eyes, recommending a 10 cent per box dose available at any drug store. The ad emphasizes gentle, nightly effectiveness.
Phone Call Fears Hit Home in Witty Domestic Tale
A husband returns to a strained wife after a confusing phone call from a stranger posing as a stenographer. The exchange escalates as suspicions bloom, with the couple sparring over whether a caller was real or a setup. The humor hinges on marital tension and the difficulty of proving innocence.
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Husband
Helpmeet
Jenkins
Hennery
Community Work at Christmas Grows in Wisconsin
Wisconsin cities push for a Tree of Light on Christmas Eve with carolling and gift distributions. La Crosse previously succeeded. by last year twenty cities showcased community celebrations featuring a public tree, living trees when possible, and carols in streets and hospitals. Zona Gale helped popularize the idea. the university Extension Division promotes it with a new bulletin detailing carols, nativity plays, and pantomimes for town celebrations.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
la Crosse
Madison Square Garden
New York City
Star of Bethlehem
Zona Gale
Friendship Village
Christ
Mary
Bethlehem
Egypt
Evangelist Billy Sunday to Begin Meetings in Syracuse
Rev. Christian F. Reisner of Grace M. E. Church announced Billy Sunday accepted an invitation to hold meetings in Syracuse in January 1917. Reisner, on the committee, said work would start immediately to build a tabernacle for the meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Billy Sunday
Invidiay
York
Christian F. Reisner
Grace M. E. Church
Reisner
Syracuse
Irate Lover Vows to Fight It Out on the Line
A jealous man refuses private explanation and tells his friend Ed he will settle matters by continuing the telephone confrontation all summer if needed. His sweetheart remains the target of the dispute as the quarrel drags on over the line.
Solon Was Saved Pardoned Convict Moore
Governor Willis pardoned Patrick Moore after State Representative W. S. Hoy agreed to go to prison if Moore violated his parole.
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Columbus
Ohio
Willis
Patrick Moore
W. S. Hoy
Moore
War events and peace talks marked one year ago today
Six German submarines raided the admiralty harbor at Dover but failed to strike. German forces captured Przasnysz while pressing toward Warsaw from the north. Germany France and Russia held peace talks but failed to reach an agreement.
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Dover
Przasnysz
Warsaw
Germany
France
Russia
President Wilson to Meet Republican Leaders on Preparedness
President Wilson will confer with Republican leaders this week on preparedness. He has asked Secretary Galinger to meet him tomorrow and Congressman Mann to call Thursday to study the program outlined in his message to Congress.
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Washington
Dec
Wilson
Gallinger
Congressman Mann
Congress
Musical Paris: Best Number Is Please Go Way Let Me Sleep
A Michigan paper notes a musicale performance with the standout number Please Go Way and Let Me Sleep on the Piano. The line captures the audience's reaction to the quirky act in the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Don’t be such a good loser that it becomes a habit
A sharp jab on sportsmanship cautioning against excessive self pity after defeat. The remark suggests keeping composure and dignity in competitive settings to avoid fostering a habit of lingering loss.
Educator John J. Somers Dies in Milwaukee
John J. Somers, a prominent Wisconsin educator, died at his Milwaukee home. Born in Brookfield, he graduated from Whitewater Normal School and served as Milwaukee public schools superintendent from 1872 to 1880.
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Milwaukee
Wis
John J. Somers
Wisconsin
Mr. Somers
Brookfield
Whitewater Normal School
Milwaukee Public Schools
Umbrella Wise Man Predicts Weather Despite Bureau
A cautious figure carries an umbrella while the weather bureau does not forecast rain. The scene notes prudent preparation amid uncertain forecasts and human judgment.
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