Honoring the Flag War Ideology Sparks Outcry in New Ulm
The New Ulm Review reprints editorials condemning mob violence during wartime hysteria. It argues patriotic fervor can devolve into reckless acts, cites a Lumberton scuffle over Red Cross flags, and questions whether German Americans should be drafted. The piece contrasts American and British policies toward German descendants and notes debates in Congress and among voters on conscription and taxation.
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America
Lumberton
Red Cross
Lamberton
Co Jong
Jong
Fairmont Sentinel Highlights Local Blinders Overreach
The Fairmont Sentinel frets about unlawful acts by a saloon keeper in another town while overlooking the activities of so called blind-piggers in Fairmont, a tension that underscores local press priorities and public concerns.
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Fairmont
Fair Fairmont
German Americans and WWI exemptions debated in congress
The article notes about ten million men to be conscripted with many seeking exemptions. It mentions German Americans possibly among the least exempt and a movement to allow service in noncombat roles. Representative Britten of Illinois prepared a resolution to exempt Germans with blood ties to Germany, hoping the War Department recognizes the justice without re enactment.
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England
Germany
United States
Great Britain
Theodore Roosevelt
France
Wilson
Fall
New Mexico
Britten
War Department
Viereck
Illinois
Idrediss
Sina American
Letter Attacks National Guard Over Pacifist Meetings
Frederick A Blossom of Cleveland, former Associated Charities manager, writes Secretary Baker denouncing New York National Guard actions at pacifist and anti conscription meetings as overbearing and abusive. He claims brutality toward men and women sparked rioting and eroded respect for the U S uniform, prompting complaints to President Wilson and prompting police measures to protect rights against military interference.
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Frederick A. Blossom
Cleveland
Associated Charities
Baker
National Guard
New York
United States
Blossom
Wilson
Woods
Oregon Votes For Single Tax Gains In
Oregon voters show progress for a single tax idea after a special election this month. Five years ago the public urged rejection of a land value tax proposal claiming all property should be taxed equally. Supporters argued exemptions would be unjust, and opponents argued for universal taxation, with the debate shaping the outcome.
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Oregon
Farmers
North Dakota
Why Limit Gambling Only During War
A wartime grain gambling ban is questioned as inconsistent with peacetime rules. The writer notes Canada and the United States restrict grain gambling "during the war" and critiques opinions from a New Ulm correspondent, framed as pro American but critical of press bias and wartime fear.
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Christian Science Monitor
United States
Monitor
James A. Peterson
Minneapolis
Canada
Editors Brain Throbs and Quotes Across Papers
A collage of clipped tidbits from several papers noting odd lines about Liberty bonds, a Morton fire day center, amateur farming, a Home Guard agitation in Madelia, a hardening view on politeness, gubernatorial optimism, a Burnquist schooling snafu, and various quips. The snippet ends with a note about a literacy test for immigrants.
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Springfield Free Press
Morton
Minneapolis Journal
Madelia
Minnégate School
Burnquist
Fairmont Sentinel
Slayton. Gazette
Princeton Union
Open Forum Letter Critiques Minnesota Public Safety Commission
The writer denounces Minnesota safety authorities as dictatorial and unneeded, arguing war measures mirror German methods and threaten civil liberties. The piece cites Lincoln and Lodge to warn against press censorship and executive overreach, urging repeal of the commission and adherence to constitutional law.
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Minnesota
Public Safety Commission
Twin Cities
Anti-Saloon League
Germany
Lodge
Lincoln
Congress
Minnesota Safety Commission
Gerrogny
Aml
Hays
Professor Reim Retires After Thirty Three Years at College
Professor A F Reim, science instructor at Dr Martin Lutcher College, resigns after 33 years of service. He aided many students pursuing higher education and previously served on the public school board. He plans a long vacation and a return in the next academic year.
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A. F. Reim
Dr. Martin
Rebert
Tors
Announcement to the Public on Bread Size and Prices
An open notice from Ady Willibald Eibner F W Eibner and John Dengler states that bread prices rise as ingredients cost climbs. They announce a larger loaf offered at one shilling and emphasize quality, economy, and consumer benefit while inviting public confidence.
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Ady
Willibald Eibner
F. W. Eibner
John Dengler
Surprise anniversary party for Mr and Mrs Walter
A large number of friends held a surprise tenth anniversary party at the Walters home on North Brogdway. They brought refreshments and enough tinware to stock a small store. The lively evening featured lively games and a prize giveaway.
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Moa
Hs Walter
North Brogdyway
Chira Kothel
J. Achesana
Nirs
Auere ‘Gag
Seiners in Karpen's Net Pay Fine for Offense
Six Fairfax men Joseph Volbeen Joseph Graml Herman Woeks James Zoliner Louis Hacker and Henry Graml pleaded guilty before Justice GC Seifert to catching fish without a license while shining for fish in Ridgely on May 28 1917. They were fined 25 and costs after Deputy Game Warden Karpen swore out a warrant and they were brought to court.
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Joseph Volbeen
Joseph Graml
Herman Woeks
James Zoliner
Louis Hacker
Henry Graml
Fairfax
Justice of Pears
GC. G. Seifert
Ridgely
Game Wardan Karpen
Sherith -Rusenst- Olson
Hagthe Seifert
Peter Pree Péay
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