War news and the limits of press reports in the old country
The piece argues that war dispatches from Europe are often revised or denied and that readers must make allowances for censorship and biases. It notes that sensational headlines mislead, while even respected papers in New York and Chicago approach war coverage cautiously. The author concludes that readers can never fully trust foreign reports but can gain comparable knowledge to others on this side of the pond.
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Dispatch
Hearst
New York
Chicago
Europe
Belgium
Germany
L’rance
Austria
Sérvia
Russia
France
Change of Heart Apology Tone in Newspapers
A Chicago paper offers an explicit apology to President Wilson after the death of Mrs. Wilson. The piece notes Punch's apology to Lincoln was no more moving, criticizing its own paper for its habit of harsh commentary.
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Punch
Lincoln
Chicago
President Wilson
Wilson
Carping
Nets For Flies Arrive With Wide Cord Selection
Fly nets in cord and leather varieties arrive with prices from 1.00 to 3.50. Cord nets come in ten colors. The advertisement promises quality in our nets and notes nets are cheaper than costs.
The Best Game in Years Wes by Fast Playing
Baseball report by C. C. C. covers a quirky one run game opening with Molasses at the Stick and Smallpox catching Cigar on the mound. Umpire Apple rots, Wind and Ice run through an eventful ninth with a 1 to 0 final score amid playful epigrams and a long didactic aside on life and politics.
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Cigar
Apple
Axe
Brick
Long
Ballon
Cherry
Spider
Harmmer Bega
Lightning
Fiddle
Trombone
Door
Change in sentiment toward President Wilson noted nationwide
A critical shift in American press attitudes toward President Wilson is described as sympathy grows after the White House tragedy. The piece lauds his steadiness amid Mexican tensions and European conflict, arguing his peace policy gains support as critics acknowledge his leadership and resolve.
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Roosevelt
Congress
Panama Canal
White House
Wilson
Europe
United States
Mexico
Japan
Big Marshfield Fair Set for August 25 26 27 28
Prospects for the 1914 Marshfield fair are excellent with strong Central Wisconsin crop displays. Barns and tents will be crowded, free acts promise top race programs, and domestic art and educational exhibits should attract large crowds. Plan to attend August 25 to 28 in Marshfield.
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Wisconsin
Marshfield
Mary Ann provision in Wisconsin Senate election law
A collection of opinion excerpts from Wisconsin papers criticizes the Mary Ann provision in the state’s senate election law as brazen politics. Kaiser Wilhelm’s Reichstag remark and farmers’ voting influence are also noted amid editorial snippets.
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Mary Ann
United States
Wiscor —Wavysai Record-Herald
Reichstag
Waupaca Record
Athens
Central Wisconsin State Fair Set for August 24 28
Marshfield residents prepare for the annual fair to run four days from August 24 to 28. The article defends past support and criticizes disparagers tied to earlier fair years, urging continued community backing and unity for a successful exhibition.
Nations as a House of Cards and Weakened Belief
The Milwaukee Journal notes that nations resemble a house of cards and that public discourse is strained by conflict. It criticizes speakers who claim proximity to battles while distant from events and observes growing reluctance to use the word Hell. The Hurley Miner argues the broader project is removing hatred from communities.
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Stanley Republican
Milwaukee Journal
Hurley Miner
Makes A Difference War Echoes In US Navy Plans
Times Bureau Washington August 8 By J E Jones recalls the American wartime mood and urges reflection on Europe s zeal. Reports note contracts for three new dreadnoughts will boost US navy power by 4500 tons and lengthening. Major General Leonard Wood cites 4806 officers and 80000 enlisted as the army s world deployment grows. The government debates reclamation funds and passenger mail routes to South America. Interstate Commerce Commission denies broad rate hikes, with eastern lines spared and western lines seeking relief. Political maneuvering ahead of fall elections centers on Republicans led by Woods as Democrats face mobilization in the House. Mortality from automobiles cited as rising concerns.
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Times Bureau
Washington, D.C
J. E. Jones
United States
McKinley
Europe
United State
United States Navy
United States Service
Leonard Wood
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