The Days of Promise by H. H. Windsor
A reflective editorial urges young men to seize wartime opportunities in mechanics, engineering, and education, inspired by leading “Big Men” who rose through effort. It extols training, self discipline, and the promise of a prosperous postwar era, urging youth to prepare now. It also notes strong crop prospects in Missouri, college placements in government service, and local notices.
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United States
America
Missouri
Federalizing Railroads Creates Federal Managers Under McAdoo
Director General McAdoo will assign a Federal manager to each railroad to operate under government control. Regional directors and managers will sever ties with their companies and act as exclusive representatives of the United States Railroad Administration. The change shifts authority from railroad presidents, aims for unity in government operation, and will involve salary reductions but preserves rail line structures.
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McAdoo
Railroad Board of Directors
United States Railroad Administration
Sedition charge against Clark man Crews
C E Crews of Clark aged 70 was arrested by U S Marshal John E Lynch on sedition charges for disloyal statements against the United States government. Witnesses quote him declaring support for Germany and a foreseen downfall of Americans. He awaits a hearing in Moberly jail.
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C. E. Crews
Clark
U. S
John E. Lynch
United States
Crews
Germany
Final closeout and local notices from Paris area
Marion county voters head to local option polls tomorrow. Judge W W Barnes of Paris and other officials attended business in Monroe City. Three cent railway passenger rate began this week as Hanni bal and Hannibal figures visit. Nearly 200 students enrolled in the Chillicothe Business College summer session with attendance at 700 daily.
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Chillicothe Business College
Washington, D.C
Chillicothe
Marion County
Hannibal
W. W. Barnes
Paris
Monroe City
Navy on the Job Amid Debate Over Coastal Defenses
Warnings sent by Arlington and wireless stations urged caution before the Carolina attack. Assistant Secretary Roosevelt testified in the Senate that shipping was alerted, and the public expressed faith in a navy that is “on the job.” Congress is urged to fund balloon and seaplane stations and mobile coast guns, totaling 16 million dollars, to boost coastal defense.
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Senate
Brandegee
Connecticut
Roosevelt
Carolina
Arlington
War Department
Congress
France
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Zack
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Jersey
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St. Louis
George Grimm
C. E. Dooley
Stoutsville
W. D. Pipkin
State Medical Clinic
Harry B. Maddox
John Maddox
Evan Smith
J. A. Jackson
Monroe Produce Co
Swift & Co
Illinois
Iowa
Charley Tully
Farmers & Merchants Bank
Charley
Paul M. McGee
Harold
Margaret Smith
Palmyra
Navy
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