Propaganda War Issue Denounced as German Conquest Threat
A 1918 era editorial condemns pro German sentiment as obstructing the war effort. It accuses critics of disloyalty, foreign influence, or misguided policy and warns that German expansion through conquest requires strong, decisive defeat to secure lasting peace. It cites German brutality, starvation in Poland, and atrocities as evidence of the enemy's aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fauit
Wilson
Mme
Germany
Poland
Pro-German hostility and wartime speech warned nationwide
In this wartime message the speaker denounces pro-German sentiment in the United States. Any opposition to Allied nations is framed as pro German, with calls to suppress German language papers and punish those aiding Germany. Emphasis on responsibility of words during the crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
America
France
Italy
England
Great Britain
Amazing Kidney Cure Story Prompts Free Hobo Remedy
An account of Joe O'Brien with Bright's disease once deemed incurable. A train journey, a Samaritan, and temporary recovery lead to promotion of the Hobo Kidney and Bladder Remedy. Offers free booklet and lists various druggists and stores in Singer Louisiana for purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe O'Brien
Bright
New Orleans
Hobo Medicine Manufacturing Co
Singer
Chase & Collens Co
Allen’s Pharmacy
New South Drug Store
Faulks Drug Store
Red Cross Pharmacy
Monroe
C. W. Parnell & Co
W. R. Mitchell
Calvert Drug Store
West Monroe
Propaganda Against Germany Urges Real Peace After Crushing Oppressor
The piece argues Germany dominates the world with spies and traitors, calls for a peace after the German government is crushed, and warns Americans against trusting those urging a German-influenced settlement. It denounces I W W financing and urges distrust of alleged peace advocates.
Birthday tribute to Catherine Waugh McCulloch pioneer of Illinois law
The Evanston suffragist, lawyer and justice of the peace Catherine Waugh McCulloch is honored on her birthday. The profile notes her Rockford College ties, Northwestern law studies, 1886 Illinois bar admission, 1898 Supreme Court admission, leadership with Illinois equal suffrage, and service as a presidential elector. Also listed are Rev. Charles Stelzle aged 49, Rep. Thomas D. Schall aged 31, Gen. Robert G E Lockie aged 49, and Lee Magee aged 29 marking contemporaries born or celebrated today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Waugh McCulloch
Evanston
Ransomville
N. Y
Rockford Co. College
Jane Addarig
Anna Nichols
Northwestern University
Iichois
Supreme Court of the United States
Ilinois
McCulloch
Charles Stelzle
Thomas D. Schall
Minnesota
Robert G. E. Lockie
Lee Magee
Cincinnati
This Date in History Highlights 1776 to 1917 Events
A fragmented list recalls key historical items from 1776 ship arrivals at Charleston to 1917 Brusiloff succeeding Alexieff as Russian commander. It notes naval battles, territorial name changes, notable deaths, fortitude at Asiago, and mediation efforts among powers.
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Charleston Harbor
South
Congress
Louisiana
Missouri
Lafayette
Buffalo
Fulton
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Magenta
Albany
New York
Abdul Aziz
Turkey
William A. Wheeler
United States
Malone
N. Y
Horn
Itata
Iquique
James G. Blaine
Peru
Ecuador
Brazil
Argentina
Mesopotamia
Kut-el-Amara
Asiago
Gen
Brusiloff
Alexieff
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Claim and Credentials
Catarrh cannot be cured by local applications. internal remedies reach the blood. Hall's Catarrh Medicine is taken internally and claimed to act through the blood on mucous surfaces. It is described as prepared by a leading physician with tonics and blood purifiers. Testimonials are offered. F J Cheney & Co advertise. The Halls' Family Pills for constipation are also mentioned.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Props
Toledo
Halls
Forced labor policy described as harsher in Belgium
A protest letter from Belgian deputies and senators to the German Governor-General accuses intensified forced labor. It cites 265 boys under 14 employed unloading freight cars near the front and 250 men over 50 seized in a single district, packed in cars for 24 hours without food en route to the front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
Belgium
Classified Ad Seeks Renter for Tour Rooms in News Star
A brief classified notice in the News-Star invites individuals to rent available tour rooms. It states contact details for the leasing party and the terms of occupancy. The item emphasizes quick action and a straightforward rental arrangement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
News-Star
Gets-It Corn Remedy Promises Quick Pain Relief
A vintage advertisement touts Gets-It as the guaranteed corn remover from E Lawrence & Co Chicago. It claims quick relief from corns and calluses with a few drops, promising no pain and near magical transformation like a banana peel slip. It notes wide sales and urges purchase at Phoenix Drug Store and Chase Collens Co. in Monroe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Lawrence & Co
Chicago
Monroe
Phoenix Drug Store
Chase & Collens Co., Ltd
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THE
Monroe News-Star
News-Star Publishing Co., Ltd
J. W. Smith, c. BR. Faulk
ty.Treas
Associated Tress
McCormick &C
Baltimore
ICT PO
East
Our Boys
Seaboard
Swift & Company
Union Stock Yards
U.S. A
Our
Ouachita National Bank
Monroe, la
A National Bank For Savings
Live and Let Live Plumbing Company
Achitecture
Ouachita Parish
the People
Mts
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