Press rallied to Liberty Loan drive in 1917 effort
The government sale of the Liberty Loan Bonds of 1917 is praised as a nationwide newspaper effort. The record notes thousands of papers and foreign language editions aided by editors and printers, highlighting the crucial role of journalism in educating and mobilizing American citizens, farmers, and business leaders in support of the bond drive.
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United States
Men of America
Forcien Langiager
Ash
Colin
Fee
Liberty
Teak I
Liberty Lyott
Fonp
The Epic of Wool A Chamber voice on U S wool revival
Anselm Chamnel in The Nation's Business April issue analyzes the rise and fall of the wool industry. He argues for a dramatic U S revival to achieve economic and political independence, citing 1915 to 1916 import totals, production highs, and grazing land pressures amid wartime propaganda.
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United States Chamber of Commerce
Anselm Chamel
England
United States
Chamnel
Enmity over I W W pressure on New Mexico mines
An open letter argues that I W W organizers seek to close coal and copper operations in New Mexico to disrupt war materials supply. It warns that mine closures would devastate tax revenues, public schools, and state institutions, urging continued mining and railroad activity until the war ends. It claims coal operators have agreed to sell to the government at prewar prices and calls for avoiding agitators in the state.
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New Mexico
Paso & Tem
Hawks
Maine
Gatlin
Piri
Aravona
United States of America
Notnut
Conper
Profitable Preparation for New Mexico Council of Defense
The piece argues the Council of Defense will raise New Mexico’s profile and economy through immigration and farming, asserting wartime effort could yield millions in crop value and attract settlers. It emphasizes belief in defense org as key to future prosperity despite uncertain crops and rainfall.
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New Mexico
Council of Defense
Crandpa
Charles River
Col
Mora
Roosevelt
Council of the Satan
Lucifer
Railroads warned for fair deal under new controls
The passage of a bill giving the President power to direct rail shipments could let the administration influence railroad operations and affect the industry. Advocates urge equal treatment with food control, arguing the government should ensure remunerative prices for railroad work and proper compensation for the public’s service.
My Grandpas Views. Alva Chandler
A fragment praising Republican views on tariffs and labor costs contrasted with praise for not being Democrat. The piece defends Republican action on war governance and criticizes secrecy laws. It asserts Republicans have been constructive and patriotic in wartime, urging recognition of congressional help to the President.
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Congress
Prohibition schemes mocked by Brandpa as hypocrites
A ruler notes disgrace of accused drinkers who oppose taxes and want a wild whiskey trade. Brandpa asserts he sees their plan and will not be fooled, labeling the crowd as hypocrites while they themselves drink whiskey.
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Prohil
Brandpa
A Strawberry Patriot and Red Flag Treason Critique
In Farmington Times Hustler satire mocks straw berry patriotism and red flag treason charges. It claims a farmer can wave fruit in support of patriotism yet face scrutiny for alleged disrespect and roenomatism, warning of misleading labels and political manipulation in wartime rhetoric.
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Farmington Times- Hustler
MSA
Welcome Competition and Hosiery Tariff Debate
The notice discusses Mar Hall Field Co planning to manufacture hosiery in the United States, opposing foreign competition. It cites petitions on tariff questions and notes department stores aiding foreign makers by supplying yarns and financing. It argues tariff increases revived U S hosiery jobs and praises domestic competition to boost American labor and capital.
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Mar- Hall Field & Co
Mieke, Sete & Co
Ign
Pennsylvania
New England
Chemnitz
Sereno E. Payne
Marshall Fi & Co
McAdoo Gain in Liberty Loan Boosts 1920 Hype
The Democratic press credits McAdoo for the Liberty Loan success despite only 68 percent of books closed as banks and newspapers pressed the drive. The piece notes a presidential boom for McAdoo in 1920.
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McAdoo
Wayne County Sets Pace in War Measures Camps for Youth Labor
Wayne County in New York leads by example with 12 labor camps of 25 boys each under Farm Bureau direction to assist with cherry picking thinning fruit and harvest duties. Residents in need should apply via the Farm Bureau in advance to aid proper planning. The county seat of Lyons contributed to repurposing fair grounds for wartime use.
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Wayne County
Lvous
Way- Wit
If the Weekly Fails to Come
A father rails at the weekly paper for missing items and misrepresenting social life. He mocks editors for not knowing what readers want while vowing to visit the editors to set them straight. He repeatedly warns that the paper fails to arrive and disappoints every Friday night.
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Weekly
Republicans in First Trench
The Republicans in congress have earned credit by delaying partisanship and supporting measures aiding the war effort. Critics note the spy bill would increase censorship and hinder victory, potentially blocking exposure of nurse deaths, munitions failures, and soldiers’ welfare concerns.
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Congress
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