Why We Fight Analysis by Clarence L Speed War Essay
Clarence L Speed argues the United States must enter World War I to curb German conquest. He cites Germanys long plotted subversion spies and agents in the U S, the invasion of Belgium, sinking of ships, and threat to Monroes doctrine. The piece links German militarism to global instability and asserts Americas duty to oppose Prussian conquest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
America
United States
Europe
Dia
Belgium
Mirteleuropa
Baltic
Persian Gulf
Lenge
Russia
Serbia
Kiel Canal
Ehils Uren
Bens
Lusitania
Brazil
England
France
Irreconcilables by Gertrude Atherton
A wartime column argues Americans risk surrendering to German Kultur if the Axis wins. The author urges readers to reject complacent success worship, urging a defined faction of Irreconcilables to counterbalance fear and national snobbery. It warns of two classes under German domination and calls for vigilance and uncompromising stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Atherton
Yellow Paint for Pro in Park Falls Barber Shop
A Swiss barbershop owner, Godfrey Ummel, faced anti German sentiment after local talk of not fighting for the country. In the early hours, “pro” was painted on the window and yellow paint smeared the shopfront. Ummel closed his shop and left town hastily, per the Park Falls Herald report.
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Godfrey Ummel
Ummel
Switzerland
Amme
Park Falls
Fines Upheld for Red Cross Fund Donations in Wisconsin
Chesbrough Moss of Beloit, E J Groom of Cassville, Douglas and Dunn of Lake Geneva, Senesha Wholesale Grocery of Kenosha, Max Dreher of Milwaukee, and Peter Krug of Milwaukee face penalties for violating food and restaurant regulations. They were ordered or chose to contribute sums totaling 439 to the Red Cross for profit violations and rule breaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chesbrough-Moss Company
Beloit
Wisconsin Food Administration
Red Cross
Food Administration
E. J. Groom
Casavitle
Douglas and Dunn
Lake Geneva
Senesha Wholesale Grocery Company
The
Kenosha Red Cross
Max Dreher
Milwaukee
Peter Krug
Rulings for Overseas Christmas Boxes
Secretary Daniels announces overseas regulations for Christmas parcels. Deadline for arrival in New York is November 15. Parcel post must follow postal rules and use sturdy hinged or screw top boxes. Express items limited to 20 pounds and under two cubic feet, wooden, well strapped, with secure tops. Perishables limited to canned or glass jars. Packages must bear sender name and address with “Christmas box” and go through the supply officer at the fleet supply base Brooklyn.
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Daniels
New York
Parcel Post
Asea
Express
Fleet
Twentyninth Street
Third Avenue
South
Brooklyn
N. Y
Ownership Statement of The Marshfield Times 1918
The Marshfield Times publishes a statutory ownership and management statement dated October 1 1918. Notarized by P A Williams with details on publishers editors and business managers, owners P A Williams R R Williams and E B Barr, and the notable bond holder Martin Hoerl, all based in Marshfield Wisconsin and Duluth Wisconsin.
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Congress
Marshfield Times
Marshfield
Wisconsin
State of Wisconsin
County of Wood
Martin Howers
Ares
Michael Berger
Martin Hoerl
Wis
Michael Berg Jr
P. A. Williams
R. R. Williams
E. B. Barr
Duluth
Remove Small Cans From Syrup Market
Small cans of syrup and molasses will no longer be sold after current stock runs out. A U S Food Administration meeting in Washington set a new tin conservation schedule. Three standard can sizes 24, 5 and 10 pounds will be used. all small and odd sizes discontinued. Packing in small cans saves tin and shipping space, while one pound cans offer a 20 percent tin saving over four ounce cans.
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U. S Food Administration
Washington
80 20 Flour Sale Rule Adopted Across Trades
The 80 20 flour sale rule applies to manufacturing and distributing trades to max conformity with the international bread program. It requires one pound of approved substitutes with every four pounds of wheat flour for retail, and 20 percent substitutes in all bread for bakers. Hoover asks households to buy one pound of substitute flours with every four pounds of wheat flour.
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Hoover
Fix Bread Prices by United States Food Administration
The article states price ceilings for bread and sugar rations during wartime. It specifies nine cents maximum for bread sold on a coal and carry Oasis, ten cents on credit and delivery if wholesale to retailer is eight cents or less, fourteen cents cash and carry for a 1.5 pound loaf if wholesale is twelve cents or less, and fifteen cents on credit and delivery. It also advises dividing sugar allotments evenly among family members and saving any unused allotment for emergency use.
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United States Food Administration
Doan's Kidney Pills Promote Relief Says Mrs Larson
Mrs Chris Larson of Stevens Point Wisconsin urges Doan's Kidney Pills for back pain flank ache and kidney distress. She reports initial relief after one box and no further need for kidney medicine for six months, later using three boxes to complete a cure with lasting results. Price from dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY adv.
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Doan
Chris Larson
Water St
Stevens Paint
Wis
Dean
Rhode? Wisconsin summons to defend in Marshfield court
Plaintiff announces action against Wee Alvin W Rhodes by The State of Wisconsin. Defendant is summoned to appear within twenty days of service to defend. failure leads to judgment by the court. Attorney P. Edwards, Marshfield, Wood County, Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Edwards
Marshfield
Wood County
Wisconsin
Sixth Street
Maid Central Avenue
State OF
Wisconsin Court Summons in Marshfield Property Dispute
Summons issued in Wood County Wisconsin for Andrew Hansen and co defendants in a land title action. It describes parcels in Marshfield along Central Avenue and Sixth Street and warns defendants to answer within twenty days. Plaintiff represented by attorney in Marshfield Wisconsin.
Drying fruit as sugarless canning alternative
The speaker argues that drying fruit is a practical alternative to sugared canning, noting stewed fruit requires less sugar and may be eaten without sugar if cooked properly. They suggest canned fruit without sugar could still taste good next winter despite pessimism about sugar supplies.
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Clarence L
Speed
Union League Club of
Chicago
Earth
Sireet
National Security League
Waat 44Th Ot
N.Y. Gy
Hannah Rhodes
Wee Alvin W. Rhodes
Rey
Gustavus F. Swift
Swift
Swift & Company
Andrew G. Hansen and
Alois Jungwirth
Adam Wilhelm
Jacob Wilhelm
Mary Diem
George Bauer
Margaret Kramer
John Bauer
Central Avenue
Wilhelm
Chresit Court
Charles T. Banderob
S. Katherine Banderob
Marsafield
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