Editorial: Democratic Prosperity and War Aims In 1917 Tone
The piece rails at Democratic missteps, Wilson's cabinet, and endless investigations while condemning alleged profiteering and delays in armament and reform. It argues for continued Allied overthrow of Germany, critiques enforcement and taxation, mocks reform tempo, and notes layoffs at DeSoto railroad shops as proof of false prosperity and economic strain.
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DeSoto Press
Colamue
DeSoto
Germany proposes peace parleys but unlikely to gain backing
Germany signals a step toward peace by proposing a parley on the war but observers doubt any adversaries will join. The move is notable yet insufficient to end the conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Germany
England
War pressures and appeals shape a grim world outlook
Editorial notes the stalemated war, Allies seeking Germany’s defeat and German resolve to fight on. It calls for global aid to war stricken women and children, urges generous American relief, and questions humane choices amid wartime profiteering and distress.
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Europe
Eurise
Short but Good Satire on Prices and Spoofed News
An OCR fragment reflects ironic jabs at sport boasting and price inflation. It mocks sensational rhetoric about markets and starvation while mocking readers who misunderstand satire and hints at Christmas shopping with garbled phrases and comic misprints.
Woman charged with inhomes punishment of child in southern town
A colored woman before a police magistrate faced charges of brutal treatment of her nine year old ward. Evidence showed severe beating as the court viewed the injured boy. The judge allowed a question from the prisoner asking whether she had ever been the parent of a perfectly virtuous child as part of the proceedings.
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Parkon
Jedge
Chile
Addiction to Tobacco as a Mild Drug Habit
The article states tobacco addiction is a mild drug habit with nicotine as a deadly poison. It notes nicotine poisoning signs in nonregular users and that cigarettes deliver more nicotine due to surface exposure. Yale and Acherst studies link smoking to stunted growth, and employers limit smoking among workers. It argues tobacco serves perceived uses but harms lungs, heart, and nerves, affecting athletic performance and scholarship.
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Yale
Acherst
Manry
Ford, Edison
Cadillse Company
Tohaco
Furnos
Do Not Plant Trees Deep Says Missouri Professor
M A Whitten of the University of Missouri Horticulture Department warns against planting trees too deep in the soil. Young trees should match nursery depth, roots trimmed to avoid crowding, and wounds removed. Pruning varies by species with emphasis on a single whip and careful shaping for orchard fruit trees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mod OC Whitten
Department of Horticulture
University of Missouri
Tims
United States Recognizes Meriam Ele mentary School Methods
Dr J M Meriam of the University of Missouris School of Education has his method of intergrated teaching in geography arithmetic and language recognized by Arbour W Dean secretary of the interior social science bureau. The Experimental Elementary School at Columbia was noted as a model last year. The approach aims to give children real practice in study through cross curricular lessons and problem solving.
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J. MM “Erian
School of Foc Ctun
University of Missous
Arbour W. Dean
Seraetary
Ue Ccowmittes
Social Studier
Te Thpartment of
Interior
Inns Lcllelin
Dens
School of Educion
Meriam
Gilly
Meria
United States
Do Usie Others In Neighborhood Life Weighing Care
A reflective local column laments the busybody burden of self worry and urges attention to neighbors. It notes the generous carding work of a distric t figure, mentions Mr. Rook Taylor and Raleigh row, and recounts a pearl swallowing anecdote about a pearl worth paying for an operation.
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Finiah
Rook—Taylor
Raleigh Low
Krook
Good Roads Federation Forms in St Louis Promises Federal Road Reform
The Federated Road Associations began in St Louis to craft modern pond laws, promote better highways, and secure federal aid. Leaders include acting president Harry B Hawes and vice presidents Aven W Clark and F. J. Wade, with aims to establish a central clearinghouse, advise on pond road legislation, and organize county and state programs to improve roads nationwide.
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Federace
Remwership
Noeest
Eid
Harry B Hawes
Aven
W Clark
Fourm Rice
Vesper Sim
Samuel Fhant
Pisher
Weestrer
Festus J. Wade
Missouri
Arece'stross Bar
St Louis
Peresknert
Mtesour Inieeestad
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Christman
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Teomar
H.emery
Gowa
Otate Good Roads Federation
ST. Louis
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St Lous Ap
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Elery
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Medievel Allocs
Gould Roads
Sersiah
Articly
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Mrelings
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Bank OF
Potosi
Waalretin
Washington
Potosi Mill and Elevatorompany
Potosi, MO
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White River Country
Missouri Ozarks
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Sirvemao
Tanercome
James
Missouri Pacific
Iron Mountain
S B Allison
Patosil, Mo
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