Loss of prestige and material losses from policy shift in Mexico
The essay argues that the abandonment of a long standing U S policy toward Mexico by Wilson led to heavy and ongoing costs. It cites Pierce and Taft eras, recalls the Veracruz intervention, and notes ruined trade, seized investments, and deaths of American citizens under Huerta and Carranza.
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Mexico
Pierce
Congress
United States
Wilson
Taft
United States Army
Carranza
Huerta
Thanksgiving Proclamation by President Wilson
President Wilson issues a proclamation designating Thursday November 25 as Thanksgiving Day. He says the year has brought war and world disruption yet also blessing, peace, and renewed duties to aid mankind. He notes crops, finances, and sobriety in guiding the nation through unparalleled distress.
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Wilson
Europe
Persimmon Recipes Promoted in Farmers Bulletin No 685
The Farmers' Bulletin urges using persimmons beyond hog feed, noting ripeness timing and frost myths. It lists simple recipes for persimmon bread crumpets griddlecakes cake preserved persimmons and persimmon ice cream, with tips on avoiding astringency by baking soda and proper ripening.
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Pew
Department
Farmers
Chicago Tariff Debate Impacts Poor Relief Costs
The piece argues that tariff policy shifts under Democratic politics have doubled Cook County charity caseloads. It cites February figures and estimates that 190,000 people were aided last year, rising to about 200,000 this year. It notes county hospital, Oak Forest, and related services serve a growing needy population, with taxes rising to cover expanded relief.
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Thompson
Cook County
Oak Forest
Peoria
Springfield
Charity Service
Chienso
I Didn’t Raise My Boy To Be A Soldier Opinion Piece
An elderly writer argues war harms families and urges preparedness through citizen training. She recounts her Civil War veteran husband’s blindness and poverty, urges practical defense measures, and asserts mothers should raise boys and girls to serve and defend the country.
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John
America
Johnson
Harvard University
England
United States
Richmond
Charleston
New Orleans
Washington
Switzerland
Sparta
State Guard
Suffrage Reverse Run Reported In Unclear Board Note
Fragmentary article notes unclear terms about suffrage and conditions claimed to favor authorship or a related policy. Reading is hindered by damaged OCR, but mentions a reverse run concept and possible ideological or medical references.
Suffrage Effort, Jersey Defeat Signals Eastwide Struggle
A sweeping preview notes a New Jersey defeat by over 50,000 as suffrage supporters counted on a broad Western success. It cites actions by the president, cabinet, Princeton leaders, and Eastern papers backing the Literary Digest poll. Next votes roll in New York, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts with commuter districts watched for sentiment.
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New Jersey
Princeton
Literary Digest
Ocean
New York
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
Atlepmn
Ite
For Good Roads Or Against Paying For Them Headline
A compact note recalls a public debate over road funding and maintenance. Citizens weigh the burden of costs against the benefit of improved infrastructure and safer travel.
Chicago Printers Idle and Seeking Work
The leading Manufacturers' News editorial asks who is to blame for two thirds of Chicago’s job printers being out of work and seeking unemployment benefits. It cites the Underwood tariff as the root cause and notes printers begging for a few hours of work while shops run with reduced staff.
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Chicago
Manufacturers’ News
Gov. Dunne
Unemployment Commission
Underwood
H—I
Prizes Offered for Nut Trees by Northern Growers
The Northern Nut Growers Association offers 19 to 50 dollars for the best black walnuts butternuts shagbark hickories hazel nuts and northern pecans. Send twelve nuts from the best tree to Dr W C Deming Georgetown Connecticut to learn prize details and rules.
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Sahara Desert
United States
Ohio Valley
Desert
Northern Nut Growers’ Association
W. C. Deming
Georgetown
Connecticut
Colds and Pine Tar Honey Claims for Health
A dubious advertisement touts Dr Bei’s Pine Tar Honey as a universal cure and lung “invisoreting” aid. It markets pine forest remedies for colds and cattle worms with a bold claim of inner lining strengthening and a 25 cent price.
Texas Wonder Kidney Cure Promises Broad Health Relief
An advertisement touts Texas Wonder as a cure for kidney and bladder issues, diabetes, rheumatism, and related ailments for men and women and children. It claims rapid, thorough results from a two month treatment and offers samples by mail from Dr. H W Hall in Saint Louis, Missouri.
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Texas
Texas Wonder
H.W. ‘Hall
Saint Louis
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Immon
Woman's Home Companion
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Ohio
Kerlor
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