Democracy and German monarchy in period discourse
A 1918 era discussion contrasts democracy and monarchical rule in Germany with quotes from Maximilian Harden in Die Zukunft and analysis by Dr Edward Meyer. It critiques German autocracy, cites Wilson's demand to make the world safe for democracy, and notes nonpartisan cooperation urged amid wartime politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maximilian Harden
Die Zukunft
Germany
Harden
Europe
Edward Meyer
University of Berlin
King Land
Brgsh
Wilson
Duty and loyalty amid party friction in Congress
The article discusses Republican and Democratic tensions as the president consults with Democrats on legislation while Republicans show loyalty during an emergency. It questions political strategy, calls for capable appointments, and advocates cooperative, decisive leadership, citing Elihu Root as a key appointee to head the commission to Russia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Senate
Congress
White House
Wilson
Elihu Ravt
Russia
Injustice to Newspapers in War Tax Proposal
Opinion column arguing that war tax bills threaten newspapers with unequal burdens. It warns that increasing second class postage from 1c to 6c and applying general corporate taxes would devastate press viability, hindering information and public welfare. It urges fairer distribution of wartime revenue burdens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ways and Means Committee of the House
America
Recruit Now Through Army or Navy Ad Offer
An appeal urges joining the U S Army or Navy with note of postmaster as a recruiting officer. The text discusses postal policies, arguing against higher postage as government revenue and praising improvements and economies that reduced deficits while boosting mail capacity.
Eat corn the American staple and save wheat
Joe Cannon argues corn is the American staple and a patriotic economy. He urges using corn and corn products to replace wheat and potatoes, praising corn as a symbol of the republic and a source of national resilience. He cites food economy, national defense, and industry as reasons to favor corn over imported breadstuffs. A Texan Wonder kidney aid ad follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Cannon
Illnoiis
American Republic
Industrial Organization of the
United States
Republic
Germany
Oglesby
Acres
Esau
American Archaeology and the Southwest Excavations
The article traces the origins and aims of the American Archaeological Institute, its international ties, and wartime shifts. It highlights Norton’s leadership, the institute’s activities in Santa Fe and Guatemala, scholarships, and its publication Art and Archaeology. It profiles Omaha beliefs as revealed by Alice Fletcher, and laments wartime disruption of global digs while stressing a duty to preserve Rising interest in prehistoric studies and the need to document twentieth century civilization before it vanishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
Arizona
Europe
England
France
Germany
Rome
Athens
Holy Land
Charles Eliot Norton
Boston
United States
Ibr Norton
American Archaeological Institute
Archaeological Institute
America
Institute
Washington
Southwest
Guatemala
Art and Archaeology
Santa Fe
Central America
Wakanda
Alice Fletcher
Public urged to resist postal rate hikes in defense of service
The article argues that second class mail promotions stimulations, officials seek economies, and despite deficits the public prioritizes fast mail delivery. It decries a proposed shift to a three cent letter rate and two cent post card price as a tax, urging a public protest to deter Congress from taxing the postal system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
The Kid Has Gone to the Colors Poem Tribute
A patriotic poem recounts a son enlisting in the colors, praised by family figures from father to grandfather. The narrator notes pride, sacrifice, and the transformation from boy to soldier, honoring the call of Old Glory and national duty. The piece cites W M Herschel in the Indianapolis News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Herschel
Indianapolis News
American commission to Russia named by State Department
The State Department Friday announced the personnel of the American commission to Russia. Elihu Root of New York will be chairman along with Chas R Crane of Chicago, John R Mott of New York, Cyrus McCormick of Chicago, Sami R Bertron of New York, James Duncan, Charles Edward Russell of New York, Maj. Gen. Hugh L. Scott, and Rear Admiral James Glennon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commission To
Russia
State Department
American Commission To
Elihu Root
New York
Chas. R. Crane
Minos
Chicago
John R. Mott
International Committee of
Cyrus Me.Cormick
International Harvester Company
Sami R. Bertron
James Duncan
American Fedration of Labor
Charles Edward Russell
Hugh L. Scott
United States Army
James Glennon
United States Navy
Wabash County Grower Plans 15 Acres of Potatoes
Harvey Hanley of North Manchester announces via a local newspaper his plan to plant 15 acres of potatoes and contract to sell the crop to residents of North Manchester at 50 cents a bushel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Hanley
Wabash County
Indiana
North Manchester
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Oliver Street
St Louis
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M. Sullins
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West Union
Dulaney
Harry B. Dulaney
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Orient
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J. E. Gallagher
Illinois
Marshall Herald
Terre Haute Daily Star
Terre Haute
Associated Press
Daily Market
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