Armageddon discussions echo across a world at war
The essay argues prophets predict a race war and global collapse as war widens from nations to races. It cautions against panic, notes America’s steadiness, and traces wars through history to suggest final outcomes hinge on the great conflict’s meaning and future power shifts.
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America
Spain
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Prescription Service Praised as Near Perfection
A record quotes a pharmacist saying their prescription work is of the highest standard. They acknowledge possibilities for improvement but feel their service is as near perfection as human effort can achieve, recognized by doctors and patients.
Destiny of America in the Face of Global Pitfalls
The excerpt urges vigilance as the nation faces looming challenges and warns against internal distractions like idol worship and gender oppression. It argues America must prepare for ongoing global tensions and the broader struggles ahead to remain a leading free nation.
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America
Riley's Birthday Honors Indiana Poet James Whitcomb Riley
Indiana celebrates Riley Day with serenades and banquets in Hoosierdom praising James Whitcomb Riley for Rhymes of Childhood Green Fields and Running Brooks. The piece notes western states honor great men while alive and mocks ads and politics with various humorous vignettes from Wisconsin towns.
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Barley Wanted by Marah Field Brewing Co
The Marah Field Brewing Co offers to pay the highest market price for choice barley. Buyers seek premium grain and promise prompt payment to farmers and merchants supplying top quality barley.
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October in History and Hope in War-Torn Times
The Office Poet reflects on October listing events like Chicago's fire Columbus discovery Erie Canal completion Roosevelt birth and Harvard founded. He notes notes of diplomacy between Wilson and eastern powers while warning of upheaval and discomfort, yet claims everyday American security remains.
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Greenland
Chicago
Columbus
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Quotations From Elbert Bede on Life and Luck
A collection of humorous maxims and quips attributed to Elbert Bede. The remarks cover pride, speech, diet fads, skepticism, motherhood, generosity, ambition, salary myths, bragging clerks, conservatories, and the role of the press. The tone is satirical and observational, reflecting early 20th century social insights.
Goethals Withdraws Resignation to Repair Canal Damage
General Goethals will continue as governor of the Panama Canal Zone after withdrawing his resignation to repair damage from a latest landslide. He aims to restore canal traffic and reopen the route, earning renewed public esteem for dedication to duty and public welfare. The American people praise his unselfish commitment and readiness to stay on the job.
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Nova
Patriotic American Citizen Praised For Service
An Oshkosh Northwestern item extols a man as a conspicuously patriotic citizen who freely offers his best efforts for the country whenever it needs his services. The note frames him as a model of national duty and public spirit.
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Street Sage Complains of Newspaper Use
The editor recalls a street sage who comments on reporters and readers. He chides locals for loafing and reading scraps yet not supporting the paper, then leaves to check war news at a nearby grocery. The exchange ends with the sage setting off to fetch the daily.
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Washington
Josh
Formalities in business letters spark debate
A Milwaukee Journal letter criticizes the removal of greetings like Dear Madam and Dear Sir from business correspondence as a sign of brevity and economy. The writer argues such phrases reflect a handshake of trust, but acknowledges the modern push for accuracy and brevity may erase actual meaning.
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Ournal
Polarized America Sees Dual Movements Over Wilson Policy
The Milwaukee Journal notes two opposing political currents in America linked to World War I. One anti-Wilson faction uses German sympathy to attack the president, while pro-German extremists push Wilson to be tougher on Britain. The piece argues neutrality hinges on equal treatment of belligerents and neutral rights. It also cites Ray Stannard Baker on woman suffrage and a humorous imagined exam of party loyalties.
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