War and labor reports across Kansas City era unrest
The piece discusses the Kansas City railroad strike, worker rights, and company versus union tensions. It cites public sentiment, the Amalgamated Association, and court actions, noting broader implications for capital and labor relations, with side notes on German fat supply and a Verdun Paris angle.
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Kansas City
Amalgamated Association of Street Railway
Detroit
Tourpal World
Journal-World
Outlawed an Old Jake At Prospect School House
A fragment recalls a 27 year old joint held at Prospect school house east of El Dorado with J F Todd. The verse nods to outlawed old times and a shared memory of a past gathering.
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Jake
Prospect School House
East
el Dorado
J. F. Todd
Outbursts of Everett True Har Wife Note
A garbled fragment from a 版outburst strip shows Elliott True’s wife sending a message about vacation, rest, and a summer resort. The nonsensical lines suggest a chatter about a trip and personal notes, with references to letters and station.
Populist Orator Urges Repeal of Supply and Demand Law
A local fame speaker, William Allen White, demanded 2 dollar wheat and 75 cent corn, arguing to repeal the supply and demand law. He was told a law exists, and he replied if 65 cent wheat and 20 cent corn were possible, repeal the old law. The anecdote, often recounted, is invoked as Congress nears action. The column ends with a wry note on age, wisdom, and a shifting world.
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William ‘Allen ‘White
Congress
German Menace and the Need to Defeat It Now
A Hutchinson Gazette analysis warns that a victory by Germany or a stalemate would force a future Armageddon, with Germany expanding through Austria Bulgaria and Turkey. It cites a Berlin Post claim on Mexico as Germany’s potential future base for raw materials and influence, arguing only a decisive defeat can stop this threat.
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Germany
America
England
France
Austria
Bulgaria
Turkey
Central
South America
Asia
Berlin Post
Mexico
Die -Post
Germat
Gery
Hutchingon Gazette
Truths and Trifles on Ex-Czar Transport and Meek Wonders
In a whimsical column the removal of Ex-Czar Nicholas is described as a modest journey by three sleeping coaches plus a dining car, followed by a second train with fifty servants. The piece mocks travel limits and notes German press views of the Kaiser as fallible, while lampooning common flaws and weather mishaps.
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Nicholas
Simple breathing and capsules promise weight loss
A hot oiled dieting claim markets ten deep breaths daily and kor ein capsules as a easy fat reduction system. It asserts quick health boosts, energy gains, and weight loss to normal with open-air breathing and after meals before bed. Advertises kor ein oil available at drug stores.
Soldier Drill and Camp Hygiene Training Narrated
A wartime training excerpt outlines daily drills, rest periods, guard mount duties, and flag ceremonies stressing discipline. It highlights cleanliness in camp, disease prevention, and personal conduct to keep troops healthy and self-reliant.
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Sanper
Frayed War Notes and Car Market Quips From The Era
A fragmented clipping cites views on war timing and peace terms, quips about prayers and fame, and a critique of a professor claiming American youth decline due to cars. Dunlap Dover disputes the auto impact, noting changes tie to parental influence and salesmanship. The piece mentions a 500 Maxwell economy test showing about 20.04 miles per gallon and references US and Canada tests.
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Nude Arts of US
Canehada
C.pl Banker
Training camp officers listed for active service
Adjutant General McCain issued a review of the first training camp series closed Wednesday, naming officers assigned to duty with a report deadline of August 29. The release details 235 majors, 18 929 second lieutenants and many other ranks across infantry, cavalry, field artillery, coast artillery, engineers, quartermaster corps and new statistical division. Mrs Lillie Barnes travels to Detroit amid family concerns.
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Mc Hows
Washington
McCain
Infantry
Cavalry
Field Artillery
Coast Artillery
Engineers
Quartermaster Corps
Adjutant ‘General’s Office
Regular Army
Ordnance Bureau
Isienal Sec
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