Wilsons 1916 War Era Address on Mexico and Neutrality
President Wilson speaks to Congress on the US wartime stance and neutrality, asserting a future role in global reorganization. He defends noninterference in Mexico, upholds Monroe Doctrine principles, and pledges aid without coercion, emphasizing liberty and reform as guiding ideals.
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Ollowing
Wilson
Senate
House
Congress
Ieast
War of Nations
Monroe
Mexico
Republic
America
Pan Americanism: a peaceful, cooperative world role
The article argues Pan Americanism lacks empire’s spirit, uniting American states as cooperative partners. It highlights shared political and economic interests, peaceful aims, and a future where economic adjustment and peaceful diplomacy shape world affairs. A Washington meeting of Pan American representatives signals this trend.
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States of America
Tuick
Washington
Liberty, independence, and a citizen army plan
The document argues for universal liberty and nonaggression, linking these ideals to national development. It advocates strong but limited military readiness, opposing standing armies except for peace-time use, and proposes raising a 400,000 disciplined citizen force over three years with annual training, to be mobilized as needed alongside the regular army. The president calls for patriotic youths to enlist and prepare.
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America
Philippines
Hawaiian Islands
Isthmus
Porto Rico
Comprehensive Navy Plan Seeks Five Year Build Program
A comprehensive five year plan aims to complete a modern navy buildup. The secretary of the navy requests construction of battleships, cruisers, destroyers, submarines, and support ships plus personnel and midshipman increases to 1921. It stresses national defense, merchant marine revival, and government ownership of ships to expand commerce and security.
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Secretary of the Navy
Naval Affairs
Congress
Fivo
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Naval Academy
sAnnanolis
Aviation Corps
Oivih
General Board of the
Americas
Plan for National Defense Expands Regular Army Reach
A historical editorial advocates a broad national defense plan. It calls for raising the standing regular army to 7,136 officers and 134,707 enlisted across all services, adding coast artillery, engineers, infantry, field artillery, and squadrons, plus officers and NCOs to train a citizen force and support services.
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Department of War
Regular Army
Coast Artillery
Quartermaster Corps
Hospital Corps
Ordnance Department
Thesz
Early Policy Adoption Aimed at Philippine Government Reform
President urges measures for altered Philippines governance and fuller political justice for Porto Rico, outlining fiscal forecasts. He details June 30 balances, 1916 receipts estimated at 670 million, and a projected 1917 deficit near 235 million, with further sums deemed necessary for a safe treasury balance.
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Philippines
Porto Rico
the Treasury
Panama Canal
General Fund of the Treasury
Acre
Army
Congress
General Fund
The
Treasury
Sim
Prudence in Tax Policy and Deficit Outlook of 1917
The speaker argues that continuing current taxes avoids a large deficit while avoiding new borrowing. He estimates deficits under current finances, advocates funding new revenue of about 112 million, and warns against selling bonds for Panama Canal costs as shortsighted. Pay-as-you-go tax plans should rely on internal levies with clear burdens on the public.
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Treasury
Panama Canal
Nations Secret Foes Should Be Crushed
A presidential address warns that grave threats to U S peace originate within borders. He cites loyalty dangers from citizens of foreign origin, urging swift laws to purge disloyalty and protect national life and industries.
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United States
America
cAmerica
Wwe
Wartime Loyalty And Economic Reform Call To Action
The speaker denounces conspiracies against national neutrality and urges loyalty over foreign sympathies. He argues for swift federal aid to industrial and vocational education, resource conservation, and new credit tools to support farming and long-term land mortgages as Europe stabilizes postwar. He notes changing conditions and the need for adaptive economic planning.
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United States
Europe
Regulating Railroads for National Efficiency and Security
A writer urges a federal commission to survey railway regulation and its effectiveness. The aim is to improve laws and tools for safer, more efficient rail service, aligning with national needs and the country’s genius for self government.
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Nes
Federal Commission
Institute Assn Elects Officers in Sweetland 1916
The Sweetland Institute Association met at the Sweetland Grange hall last evening and elected A. J. Wood as president, C. A. Raub as secretary, and J. F. McClean as treasurer for the coming year. The next year's institute was set for the last Wednesday and Thursday in October 1916 to improve attendance and livestock exhibit conditions.
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Sweetland Institute Association
Sweetland Grange Hall
A. J. Wood
C. A. Raub
J. F. McClean
Diapepsin Quick Relief for Indigestion and Gas
An advertisement praises Pape's Diapepsin for rapid relief from sour stomach, indigestion, gas, and dyspepsia. It claims five minute action, improved appetite, and a clean feeling in the digestive tract, urging readers to ask a pharmacist to show the formula printed on the case.
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Pape
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