Our Country Quote Attributed To Stephen Decatur
A historic quotation by Stephen Decatur on national stance urging steadfast patriotism, reflecting debates about U S foreign policy and national integrity in times of international tension. The remark emphasizes balancing loyalty with accountability in government and national actions.
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Stephen Decatur
Faith and Fortitude Against National Peril
Opinion argues faith alone cannot move mountains and that actions, armies, and political resolve are needed. It cites Belgium, Bryan, and Columbus NM to illustrate faith must be backed by force and policy to avert disaster. The piece urges Congress to demand insured security through stronger military and national resolve.
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Mr. Bryan
Columbus
New Mexico
France
Wilson
Lusitania
N. M
United States
Villa
Zapatiatas
Sierras
Cone Press
Comedic fires and political calls in one unsettled piece
The piece blends comic misadventures with fire hazard antics including gas, gasoline, and matches, then pivots to praise Senator George F. Chamberlain of Oregon as a strong national figure. It urges sturdy leadership like Von Tirpitz’s resignation to safeguard America and criticizes wishful thinking over action.
Preparedness Debate Echoes on Eve of Election
A critical voice mockingly questions army readiness and urges the president to avoid tying the next presidential contest to the issue. The speaker insists advisers should persuade the leader to separate military preparedness from upcoming political battles.
Army pressure leaves Villa's forces shaky and disorganized
Reports indicate ongoing military pressure against Villa despite no capture yet, with the army striking hard enough to paralyze opposition and increase instability on the ground. Authorities portray the campaign as intensified though no decisive breakthrough is reported.
End of era as Younger and James pass on
Cole Younger and Jesse James have both passed to their last rest. It is likely that Villa will do so too in time.
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Cole Younger
Jesse James
Villa
Submarine Troubles Add To President Wilson’s Annoyances
President Wilson faces mounting headaches beyond submarine issues as political pressures and domestic challenges compound his administration’s troubles.
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Wilson
Scene at Unique Friday at the Unique theater
A token from the William Fox feature to be shown at the Unique theater on Friday evening.
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Unique
William Fox
Brawl in Pioneer Wisconsin Recalls Rough Early Days
An old Watertown item describes a wild altercation in pioneer Wisconsin with insults, a bold boast, a shoulder blow, and the assailant biting Charley’s ear before escaping the night patrolman’s watch, illustrating lawless frontier tensions.
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Wisconsin
Wattown
Wisconsin Historical Society
Charley
Charplay
Pork spending sparks calls for trimming federal costs
In a Letter to the Editor, Philip Goodman ridicules high post office costs in small towns from Willow California to Evanston Wyoming, urging a Yale lock on government spending. He jokes that sums for rural offices rival a million dollar court building in New York, warning extravagance must be paid with money.
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Wyo
Harrison
Ark
Si Green
Gadsden
Ale
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Yale
Bush League
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Yellow Fog
Tenn
Philip Goodman
Narobia Magazine
Doan's Kidney Pills Prove Effective Say Marshfield Resident
Mrs. W. Anderson of 624 S. Cherry St Marshfield reports lasting relief from back ache and kidney pain after using three boxes of Doan's Kidney Pills. She notes a family member also benefited. Price is 50 cents at dealers. FosterMilburn Co., Buffalo, N Y.
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Dean
Marshfield
Doan
Constipation blamed for dullness and poor digestion
The article argues that constipation poisons the body as waste backs up in the bowels. It claims Chamberlain's Tablets relieve the condition, noting they are available everywhere.
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Chamberlain
Shutting Our Eyes on War With Japan
The editorial argues Americans underestimate the inevitable clash of interests with Japan as tensions rise with rapid national development. It asserts war is a practical certainty, not a remote contingency, and warns that only those who study Japan's temperament and aims see the true risk to U S relations.
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Japan
United States
Wausau Record Herald
Paper Price Increases Explain Mills Motive For Hikes
A memorandum from the annual meeting of the American Paper and Pulp association shows percentage cost increases for materials used in paper making. Dye stuffs rise 1500 to 2000 percent, old papers 11 to 100, rag and chemical pulp up to 50, bleaching agents up to 3, coal and other inputs rising notably, driving printers and customers to face higher prices as orders are billed at prevailing market rates.
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American Paper and Pulp Association
India Hoarded Gold and the London Drain
London has been steadily drained of gold by India over years. In ten years India absorbed 150,000,000 gold sovereigns in rents and hoarded them. The coolie avoids silver rupees, melting them yields losses, while gold preserves value whether kept or melted later. A codice with 15 rupees surplus buys four severely, realizing the wisdom of hoarding the gold vein for its original value.
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India
London
Heaped Sparrows Show Female Aggression Toward Mates
The report notes female sparrows especially aggressive toward their partners during nest building. Female voices are louder and shriller, pecking and tousling mates while the males retreat. Hen black birds and thrushes are said to be overs bearing and spiteful toward their mates during nest construction.
The Old Greek Cuirass Discovery
The Greeks made a linen or woolen cuirass that proved impenetrable to darts and spears. It is noted as one of the discoveries not rediscovered, with the secret of its manufacture still unknown today.
The Worm Turns Satire Exchange
A witty quip framed as a market exchange where a sharp buyer questions the price of four dollar shoes and a wary salesman quotes a per foot rate, illustrating comic commerce.
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Jadze
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