Miscellaneous wartime notes in a Victorian tone
A jumble of varied items references U boats in the Atlantic, a Bible Society boat repurposed as a patrol vessel, praise for General J Pluvius, comments on Kansas liquor status, a Russian czar’s son, and concerns over freight cars and grain transport to Europe. The piece mixes humor, prophecy, and civic topics with dated phrasing and scattered observations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Will
American Bible Society
Beecher
Engineers Could Solve Europe Engine Supplies Problem
The text suggests a key group or individual might solve supplying both the United States and Europe with engines and cars. If successful, this would be a highly patriotic and important service guiding wartime industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Kansans Debate Volunteer System Versus Universal Draft
State discussion weighs whether Kansas can meet troop quotas through volunteers or should adopt universal conscription. Critics argue volunteers burden communities with strong obligation, while weaker areas escape duties. The piece notes ongoing National Guard enlistment and suggests selective draft after guard enrollment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hansas and
State of
Kansas
National Guard
Food Shortages Drive Diplomats To Market In Italy
Reports from Rome describe severe rationing and scarce staples as meat and sugar are restricted to limited days and prices soar. American diplomats and staff, including Ambassador Thomas Nelson Page, struggle to secure imports and even bring home supplies, amid a broader push to curb consumption and control inflation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Nelson Page
United States
Italy
Cies
Fala Register
German liberal turn questioned amid war policy shifts
The article weighs President Wilson's war message and Germany's push toward liberal reforms. It notes the appointment of Socialist leader Philip Scheidemann to the Reichstag committee and questions Berlin's claimed change of heart after recent diplomatic breaks with the United States. It warns Germans to test democracy offers carefully before accepting them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Congress
Philip Scheide- Mann
Berlin
Jongy
Stes
Herlin
State Department
America
Kertin
Atlantic
Belgium
Cost of Living in Italy After Two Years of War
Italy remains the cheapest country for residents in the present war. In major cities government decrees limit meats and pastries on certain days, yet food costs have hardly doubled overall. Country towns and farms see little change except for meats sugars and coffee. Brown bread costs five cents per pound as the government bears part of wheat costs. Government regulations forbid...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Politeness movement sweeps Queens County Railway
The Queens County Meeting Railway in New York started a politeness program costing about 2500 dollars. About 650 employees have taken an average of three lessons each, with conductors receiving particular emphasis. The road's attorney, also on the politeness faculty, pays for the instruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queens County Meeting Railway
New York
Kind Words for the Horse Communicated in Odd Message
A fragmented note discusses kindness to a horse and its impact, mentioning a stray cateer and the idea that politeness may help only if the animal improves. The text also references a sanitary claim and beverage brands like MeNish Bottling Wo Thones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juni
M. WE
Road Chart Completed for Douglas County Road Work
The valuation chart of the benefit district for the concrete road in Douglas County was completed by I. C. Stevenson. The chart and accompanying figures will be presented at the Jones schoolhouse near Lecompton tonight to explain the county road project. W. OC. Price returned to Chi Center after visiting his parents Revo and Mrs. WLS. Price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Douglas County
I. C. Stevenson
Jones School
Lecompton
W. OC. Price
Chiy Center
Revo
Mrs
Wls. Price
Orchestra on the Road Greeted by Live Crowds in St Louis
The St Louis Symphony Orchestra will give a concert in Rohinger Auditorium this Thursday. The program features Tschaikowsky Symphony No 5 and selections by Meyerbeer Charpentier Wagner with soloists Leonora Allen and James Gallagher. The critique notes the orchestra’s two tours yearly and strong public reception, while naming local readings and other society items interleaved in the page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Tschaikowsky
Ile
Meyerbeer
Robert le Diable
Mr. Galagher
Kroeger
Lalla Rookh
Charpentier
Anna
Depuise Ie Jour
Louise
Sunday School Convention and community notes from Twin Mound
Twin Mound items report a chickenpox incident to Mrs Kirkman’s visiting. the Ladies Aid meeting with Mrs Fogarty postponed by bad weather. A Sunday School convention is planned at Clinton May 1 with Willow Springs churches inviting all interested. Local residents and visitors are listed with daily comings and goings, health updates, cattle moves, and road improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mer
Fred McKinney
Alvin
Merl
Richland
Bowman
Will Heyl
Cree Hatcher
Mr. Fogarty
Orel Hatcher
Roy Thurber
Johnnie
Sarah
Wille Gibler
Forgarty
Dr. Bowman
Mr. Brown
Lawrence
Chester Gaines
Thatcher
Juhnnie Gibler
Clinton
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Merchants Nat Bank
Merchants National Bank
Ki We Mons
Sunnet
Ness Gagnromane
Massachusetts “Street
Chicago
A. R. Keator
Iy Haetford
Westaint Street
Vaisising Geet
Mag Vanience
J. Pluvius
Thut
Ming
Czarevitch
Russia
Vlans
Hy Berton Brailey
France
Borton
Braley
Everett True
Sucerest
Woundeo Amery
Evans Drug Store
Cleveland
Congress Asare
Milwaukee
Aydener
Panateur
Can
Piret
Uly
John
McNish Bottling Works
Communications
Rade
Mark
U.S
Pat
Crex Carpet Company
Fifth Avenue
Henry B. Walthall
Paramount Pictograph
Billy Gordon
WEA
THE
Medeum
Richard Harding Davis
W. W. Hawking
Kanyes
Sam Elliott
George Bb. Refeke
Susawnee
Kansas City
Cyea
McCouvers
Keffelbower
Casper
Wyoming
Telvin Thane
Pauline ‘Turner
Dick Bros
Alexander
Orin Pringly
Rangalong
C. Friend
W. C. Simons
Shewnte
Henry Asher
Dr. Orelup
Dick Building
FE. S. Stucker
Baptist Church
Cement
Mary Sweeney
Ed Ig
Triangle
Wewick
Standard Oil Company
Unudiana San
W. Adams St
U.S. A
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