What America Has Gained Through War
Analyzed vignette shows average American Bill Smith and family adjusting finances during wartime. Salary cuts force retrenchment, shift to frugal living, and curb luxuries. savings rise as debts shrink. Emphasizes value of living within income and wartime thrift as the nation’s gain.
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America
Bia Heoe
Hentens
Aguraje
Will Smith
Smith Treasury
Bill
Bill Smith
Sleigh Market Slams Into New 1915 Law
The Sleigh Manufacturers nationwide report a market collapse in Wisconsin after a January 1 1915 law requires sleighs to have runners four feet six inches from center to center. The measure bans sale and use of new sleighs failing the standard, with fines from five to twenty five dollars for violations.
Pergola on wheels sparks house party debate
A humorous cartoon caption shows a quarrel over where to place a movable pergola. An architect suggests attaching it to the west wall, while a newly rich guest insists it belong in the parlor on wheels so guests can glide it aside after dancing.
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Puck
Amundson demands “more supervision” of highway work
Wood County Commissioner Linus Amundson argues for higher supervision costs in state and county highway construction. He cites a 1914 breakdown showing total supervision under five percent and questions if more foremen or assistants are needed. The editor notes the figures may omit foreman wages and calls for clarification.
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Linus Amundson
Tie Co
Highway Post
Amundson
Wisconsin
County Board of Supervisors
Steb
Ted
Lours Louis
Amunison
Amudson
ROG
Wood
Cee
Eee
Ieee Eee Seerees
Reais Podenhes
Kuitor
Louis Amundson, Co. Highway Com
Wisconsin Highway Commission
A. R. Hirst
State Highway Commission
Wood County
Bein Glad My Simple Life Keeps Me Content
A verse reflecting satisfaction with modest means and personal contentment. The speaker rejects envy of wealthier folk, embracing a humble, steady everyday happiness and self sufficiency.
Homeburg Tales and the Iron Road Reach
In a February American Magazine Homeburg sketch George Fitch laments how opportunity lures small town youth to cities. The piece recalls President Banks of the I C L railroad, once a Homeburg player, as an emblem of the town’s distant reach and the enduring pull of urban life.
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George Fitch
Homeburg
Mr. Fitch
President Banks
Frazier
Flour price hits seven fifty salt rising again report
Flour price climbs to 7 50 per barrel with bread costs rising in cities. Wheat market gains blamed on wartime shipping cuts and speculation. U.S. harvests and exports exceed normal, and officials study causes while Wisconsin plans exhibit for Negro Freedom centennial. Local buyers warned to expect higher loaf prices if trends persist. Wisconsin commission seeks data on Negro progress and asks public aid.
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Chicago
United States
Department of Agriculture
Kansas
Oklahoma
Wilson
Ash Wednesday Arrives February Seventeenth in Lent Year
Ash Wednesday, first day of the Lenten season, falls on February 17, 1915, earlier than last year when Lent began February 25. Easter in 1915 will be observed on April 4 as Lent lasts forty days ending before Easter. Social entertainments are often postponed during Lent.
High School Notes Mention Visitors and Programs
Helen Gross and Hallie Dumas visited the high school recently. Charles Moore returned after a two week absence, having been in Cleveland. Hazel Vaughn performed a piano piece in the first number of the year. Reynolds Harney was elected basketball cheerleader. The orchestra held a rehearsal last week and will meet weekly on Mondays or Wednesdays. Joan Daul performed piano favorites. Wells Watson Ginn is billed for Friday as the next Lyceum attraction.
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Helen Gross
Hallie Dumas
Charles Moore
Cleveland
Ohio
Hazel Vaughn
Reynolds Harney
Joan Daul
Lyceum
Wells Watson Ginn
Mary Teaches Patience with a Soft Answer
A mother tells her quick tempered daughter Mary to avoid anger and harsh talk and to use soft words. An hour later, when provoked by her little brother, Mary clenches her fist and shouts Mush.
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Mary
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Thelma
Sentor‘'S
VLOUR
Chicago Board of Trade
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Joseph Leiter
Wisconsin Commission
Empire Building
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UY Allison Bly
Mr.teamster
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Union Square
New York
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