Why America Went to War and the Price of Freedom
A historical argument explains why the United States entered World War I after German actions including the sinking of ships and the Lusitania. It argues that democracy, national honor, and global liberty required fighting to stop German autocracy and to secure lasting peace through international justice.
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Germany
America
Wilson
United States
Lusitania
American Republic
Senate
Mexico
Japan
Belgium
France
Russia
England
James Russell Lowell
Republic
Ameriea
Towch
Misuse of Shall and Will in English Futurity
The article explains common errors with shall will should would and offers rules to distinguish futurity from volition. It notes shall for simple future and will for volition, with should and would carrying conditional or habitual senses.
Garden space saved by paper blanching of celery rows
A Farm and Fireside writer suggests using moisture proof paper rolls to blanch celery. Place double rows 6 to 8 inches apart with 15 to 18 inch side margins, stretch paper during blanching, and staple with croquet arches. If quality paper is procured, the roll can be reused for several seasons.
The Rain Drops Frozen In Air Theory
A historical explanation describes hail formation by rapidly gyrating air around a rotated axis creating rarefied regions. Water vapor condenses into cloud or rain, then is drawn upward into snowy regions to freeze. Descents into warmer air may repeat, building multiple ice coatings on a single hail globule.
How to Learn to Do Everything Well
The piece argues daily tasks become second nature when done well and that thorough plowing adds value beyond mere furrow turning. It stresses pride in precise work elevates dignity and boosts future crops, urging mastery even in ordinary jobs.
How to Clean a Carpet Step by Step
Add two tablespoons soda to a large bowl of warm water. Wring a large towel and spread it over the carpet. Use a small heater to dry each section. Change the cloth as it becomes dirty. Rinse and repeat until each area is cleaned. The damp cloth gathers dust and is easier than lifting the carpet.
Simple Winter Gown with Peach Georgette and Fox Trim
A wartime suitable gown described in peach georgette with bands of silver fox trim. Features loay sleeves and a low cut, a blue ribbon at the waist, and a multicolor nosegay on one shoulder for formal or informal wear.
Embroidery Revival in Paris Aims to Support War-Affected Women
Paris plans a broad revival of embroidery to aid displaced belgians and French women, training gentlewomen in needlework before sewing machines. The program seeks work for those war-stressed or too proud to labor elsewhere, sustaining France through a national effort.
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Paris
Lfe
France
Huis
Brown shoes remain popular despite leather conservation talk
Leather footwear stays in demand with women buying all leather shoes at higher prices. cloth tops are avoided, plain leather remains costly, and brown or dark gray boots and satin slippers with rhinestone buckles feature in soon to be worn styles.
Self-Weight Handbag Keeps Secure on Wrist
A New York inventor created a handbag that grips the wrist by its own weight. Leather handle includes two metal slides connected by a short link that pull up when the bag rests on the arm, locking the handle and preventing it from sliding over the hand.
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New York
A Tese Wonder Cures Kidney and Bladder Ailments
The Texas Wonder claims to cure kidney and bladder troubles and dissolves gravel. It purports to treat diabetes, rheumatism, and irregular kidney bladder functions in men women and children. If unavailable locally it can be mailed for $1 with a two months supply. Dr B E W Hall based in St Louis promotes testimonials and nationwide sales.
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BE. W. Hall
Olive Street
St Louis
Banish That Backache With Foley Kidney Pills
A reader from New York reports relief from chronic backache and sleepless nights after using Foley Kidney Pills. The testimonial credits kidney-related pains and rheumatic symptoms to kidney disorders and promotes the pills as a quick, effective remedy.
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Eaffer
Foley Sidney
J. D. Miler
Gifford Street
Buracase
N.Y. Urstes
Altar
St. Pewe
Special Subscription Offer for Two Papers One Year
The Terre Haute Star and The Marshall Herald announce a combined one year subscription deal. The offer claims both papers deliver daily news, market reports, and home content with liberal terms for current Herald subscribers to prepay up to date.
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The
Marshall Herald
Terre Haute Daily Star
Terre Haute
Associated Press
Daily Market
Clark County
Herald
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Congress
Delphic Cave
Joseph W. Folk
Hall
M. Sullins
Cairo
Bubeck & Gallagher Funeral Directors Co
M. Bubeck
J. E. Gallagher
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