Quote attributed to Stephen Decatur on national allegiance
A historical quotation asserts that a nation remains in the right only if just, while acknowledging that a country may be right or wrong in its dealings with foreign nations. The famous line captures a tension between patriotism and critical accountability in state conduct.
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Stephen Decatur
Our Voices and the Nation in a Militant Era
A editorial urges Americans to unite behind America First amid war talk and pacifist and prowar factions. It warns against partisan manipulation by foreign interests and stresses patriotism beyond party lines, calling for calm, sane support of the flag in peace and war.
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United States
Rious
America
White House
No Place for Straddlers in World War Debate
A leading New York newspaper praises Senator Stone and the president for avoiding rapid entry into the world war. It argues Democrats hostile to the president exaggerate antiwar cries, asserts Germany does not seek to widen enemy ranks, and credits the administration with reviving Americanism and defending ancient rights amid European conflict.
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Straddlers
New York
Stone
Congress
Germany
United States
American Congress
America
Santiago
The Duty of a Friend and Bryan’s War Question
The February Commoner editorial by Bryan urges acting in a friend’s interest even at personal cost and accuses him of opposing Wilson. It argues the president seeks bigger armed forces and could interpret public support as a mandate for war, noting Bryan’s influence on subscribers.
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Mr. Bryan
Bryan
Wilson
SOME FISHY NAMES
Washington D C February 28 an answering a blood call perhaps the sailor named enlisted men of the United States Marine Corps are sailing away over the seven seas Corporal Swan on the USS Machias Private Haddock on the US8 Casting Private Seals on the US Delaware Private Pike on the US8 Prairie Private Sturgeon on the US Utah
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United States Marine Corps
Seven Seas
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U. S&s
Machias
Haddock
U. S
Seals
U. S. S. Delaware
Pike
U S
Prairie
Sturgeon
U. & S. Utah
Her Wit and Mr Saphead Hair Brush Gift
Dialogue notes a family gift exchange at Christmas with mentions of ivory brushes. Misa Kutting comments on the gift and its appropriateness, while Mr Saphead responds about the quality of the brushes.
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Mr. Saphead
Misa Kutting
Miss Kutting
Wiping Out Consumption in Wisconsin warned
A health feature urges early tuberculosis diagnosis to prevent disability and death. It cites delays by physicians or patients as a cause of prolonged illness and death, notes TB is often curable when found early, and mentions a UW Madison extension program offering a free health bulletin story by Hoyt E. Dearholt about Miss Sibs Morris Teague of Bloomingdale Indiana.
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Madison
Sibs Morris Teague
Bloomingdale
Ind
Hoyt E. Dearholt
Wisconsin Health Bulletin
Wisconsin Farm Loan System Needs Reform
The Milwaukee Journal notes Wisconsin farmers pay lower interest than Michigan, Iowa, and Minnesota, similar to Illinois, with bankers prioritizing commercial needs over long term farm loans. It estimates nearly 200 million dollars in farm loans exist in the state, generating over 10 million dollars in annual interest, and argues that well capitalized farmers could fund loans at 5 to 6 percent if a proper system linked borrowing and lending farmers.
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Wisconsin
Michigan
Iowa
Minnesota
Milwaukee Journal
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Promises Reward for Cure
State of Ohio Toledo shows Frank J. Cheney of J. J. Cheney & Co. contracts a reward of one hundred dollars for every case of Gatarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary A. W. Gleason witnessed the oath dated December 1886. Ad claims the medicine is taken internally and acts on mucous surfaces. lists Toledo druggists selling it and promotes testimonials.
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State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
J. J. Cheney & Co
Hall
A. D
A. W. Gleason
F. J. Cheney
War Pressure on U S Printing Industry Due to War Disruptions
Wartime shortages of dyestuffs and chemicals hit U S printers and paper makers after initial relief. Germany’s blockade disrupted supply of inks and papers, forcing printers to warn customers of price rises and market changes. Local jobbers report drawn quotations, forcing printers to absorb higher costs and explain the impact to clients as cross-market shortages persist.
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United States
Germany
How to Prevent Croup in Children
The child should have a light evening meal to avoid an overloaded stomach which can trigger an attack. At first signs of hoarseness use Chamberlain's Cough Remedy promptly. it is widely available.
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Chamberlain
Train Conductor’s Patience Test on Western Line
A Kansas man recalls a story of a nervous stranger on a Western railroad train. The woman questions every passing station, prompting a snappy reply about patience and the conductor’s three years on the line. The tale ends with her puzzled question about the onboard station.
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Kansas
A Girl's Scrapbook Inspires Home Made Photo Poetry
An observant writer recounts a twenty year old girl in another state who handmade a scrapbook of photos illustrating favorite poems. The collection includes woodland scenes for Longfellow Evangeline and a wintry landscape for Whittier Snow Bound, plus a vine covered schoolhouse and a barefoot brother photo to accompany Dickens and Whitier lines.
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Longfellow
Evangeline
Whittier
Man Reveals Preference For Scrapbook Over Battenburg Lace
The speaker, asserting his manhood, asks for pardon as he confesses a stronger fondness for a scrapbook than for the finest Battenburg lace or tatting ever crafted.
Elbert Bede Remarks on War, Prices, and Fashion Protests
Elbert Bede muses on crime history and peace parties in Ford era discourse. He muses about harnessing Mexico’s revolution to conserve power while noting price drops harm producers and consumers. He jokes about soldiers in trenches and fashion as social critique, referencing an expert opinion on a postal card.
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Ford Peace Party
Mexico
Sign of Good Digestion Ad Suggests Chamberlain Tablets
A cheerful old lady signals good digestion and urges readers to use Chamberlain tablets if digestion is impaired or meals are bothersome. The tablets promise to strengthen the stomach improve digestion and promote gentle bowel movements. Obtainable everywhere.
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