Our Flag and the War Debate Stirring in Ireland County
Local papers clash over county printing and poor clubs while voters show little political interest this year. The piece critiques war funding, labor strikes, and government action, calling for stronger presidential leadership and clarifying the duty of public service during wartime. It questions Wilsonian policy, mentions Congressman Madden, and argues for decisive stances on national service and departmental roles in the war effort. The column ties the issue to railway labor, patronage, and broader civic responsibility amid a polarized public mood.
Senator Borah Demands Legislation Against Profiteering
Senator Borah urged Congress to act against profiteering and sought proof government-wide. He denounced profiteers as scavengers and warned that private investigators could face criminal penalties. He labeled profiteers traitors exploiting the public during wartime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borah
Congress
Elent Wilson
Shem
Government to curb profiteering amid war shortages
The article argues government power should confront profiteering with the same severity as disloyalty, urging disclosure of the entire system, including auction practices, to prevent shifting costs to pupils and to stop war profiteering while balancing higher taxes and price controls. It condemns excesses and calls for decisive action.
Judge Weber Declares for Congress from Thirteenth District
Judge Kossuth C. Weber of Marinington announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Congress from the Thirteenth District. He frames his platform as pure Americanism with strong war policies and pledges to support administration aims, citing prior service as City Attorney and judge, with broad backing from farmers and workers in St. Franc Estates County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dsdee Kossath Weber
Marinington
Republic
Jaleo Weber
Texas
Farington
Waaltot Piversity
St. Lewy
Hhe
St. Lovindin
Parmington
St Francuisounty
Judie
Yralate Cour
Tn Hott
Tod Rix
Uekot
Secoieine
Weber
Democrats and Fusion in State Politics
The Idaho Statesman notes Democrats and Fusion groups push for fusion tickets in nominally Republican states but oppose similar deals in the solid South. It argues good government hinges on preserving distinct two party competition and warns against party horse trading eroding party identities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho
Dello Tits
Elmestena
Hold Your Liberty Bonds Sayings From War Era
A fragment argues against quick sale of Liberty Bonds. It claims buying bonds is essential and selling them immediately weakens war effort and raises market risk. It asserts bonds are the safest investment and urges prudent Americanism.
Wheat Saving Drive Calls for Care and Harvest Aid
The Wheat Saving Committee urges extreme care in repairing winders and threshers and resting equipment through county defense councils to prevent crop waste. Volunteers are asked to assist harvest fields and save local crops, with emphasis on preventing neglect of any crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri State Board of Aried
Wheat Saving Committee
Cath County
Dmfesse
Voluntteer
Reduction in Hog Cholera Losses
An agency reports a campaign with 160 trained veterinarians across three states working with culture, State antler Ites and veterinary partners to reduce hog cholera. The effort highlights modern methods cutting disease losses during 104 days and aims to protect hog and pork products nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Auricuiture
Americanization and literacy aid for new citizens
The piece highlights efforts to teach reading and writing to immigrant adults, enabling them to engage in daily life and business. It notes clothing factory proprietors and other workers learning to sign and read, aided by suffrage and reform groups. It cites New York women voters joining the movement and foresees broader benefits for families through Americanization programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maelist
Ming Ush
United States Army
New York
Turbulent Remarks Highlight Legacy of a Noted Senator
Fragmentary editorial notes recall a senator from Missouri and a defining retreat in his career. The piece hints at political tensions and public apprehension about future elections in the state.
Distress Favors Paper Costs and Wartime Propaganda
A fragmented OCR piece discusses economic hardship and frugal living as a paperless era looms. It references the Kaiser era and wartime shortages, praising thrift while critiquing imperial policies and food supply strains. The piece blends satire with warnings about national economies and public sustenance.
Sounds Batting Science and Odd Mutations
An odd science flavored passage describes battening ideas and unusual mutations. It mentions bats, goats, animals, and imported items, with scattered geographic terms and obscure phrases that fragment a broader, surreal analysis of nature and behavior. The piece reads like a puzzle of misread text.
Fragmented OCR Note With Mixed Words and Names
A garbled OCR fragment presents a jumble of words and names across unclear lines. It mentions people such as Harris Christian and Mr Dhee gaen, with scattered phrases about law and work, making a coherent event or notice unreadable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weimean
Omeria
Bonen
Harris Christian Ss
Ericee Hebin
Eqperinens
Merwe
County Clerk's Notice of Primary Election in Washington County
County Clerk's Office announces a primary election in Washington County Missouri on August 1, 1915 for nominating candidates across multiple offices. Positions include Senator in Congress, Supreme Court Justice, State Superintendent of Public Schools, Representatives, state and county judges, clerks, and various peace Justices of the Peace across numerous townships, with official dates and local office holders listed. The notice is signed by the county official on May day, 1915.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Weechington
Olive
Pereby
Washington
Congress
Supreme Court
Lisision
House of Representatives
Washington County
We Fires
Sennor
Jerk
Iweo Justices of the Peace
Breton
Guessing the Women’s Ages on a Ocean Voyage
A travel note recounts a game on a Cape liner where passengers guessed women’s ages using chopsticks, with a $ sweepstake that sparked discomfort and quarrels. The mean estimate hovered around 40, while the purser faced widespread silence and irritation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape
Andi
Agaloon
Siegers
Theo
Superstitions on Numbers Seven and Three in Folklore
A fragmented 1917 era item discusses beliefs about luck tied to odd numbers three and seven. It notes three as especially lucky with cautions about dreams and events. seven as a strong luck number linked to the seventh son and lasting charms. odd rules about stepping over track rails and timing of actions are mentioned amid uncertain phrasing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Weoweio
Stuubers
John Chapman Apostle of Apple Growing Remembered
The Christiana Herald honors John Chapman known as the Apostle of Apple Growing. Born in Springfield Massachusetts, he influenced early American horticulture, widening the American fruit growing range from Pennsylvania to the Mississippi. He migrated from Massachusetts seeking new land and promoted apple cultivation across frontier regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Chapman
Johany
Pennsylvania
Minusippi
Springfeld
Mass
Miguetion
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Iren County
Lerty
Wilson Rannat
Madden
Neapublivan
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Lireouer
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Doe Departmenty Service
Jan
Trista Pit
Braef Teast
Kossuth C. Weber
Democrats and Fusion
Wises
Port Warne
Ake
Peper
Admiral von Tirpite
Britain
United States
Cearte
Ganges
Jude Sioailer
Phorisa
Paty
Anes
Uae
Wali
Fobbie
Thistetouh
Towrtehin
Bervice
Melte
Pearce
Court
Lewis Justinee
Har
Noms
John Township
Kimgtown
Mien
Wakten
Tooetobin
Sstalve
Netatie
Reilerae
Vjnstetle
Usneort
Harmony Townahip
Vonstable
Johnson
Kineety
Costable
Libessy Towsship
Dosen
Vonstabue
Walt Towneup
Cnatutteenten
Belgrade
Colmettewnen
Bellorge
Marmony Times
Conittemens
Kingstes
Tunetteeiwen
Liberty
Gion
Tecmien
Waltia Toanebip
Tiven
Potea
Jason County
Wf Smith
Lens
Gus Grafith
Everton, Mo
Thas Pas
Amles
Atmeistmeber
Anheuser-Busch
St. Louis
Higginbotham & Blount
Potosi, MO
Keech Ounree
Shane
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