Can We Tend The Crops If We Fail To Harvest
An editorial urges a sustained planting campaign stressing man power and stewardship to ensure a fall harvest. It warns that soil needs labor, seeds must be tended, and machinery is insufficient without horses and workers. It cites Mr Lawson and Massachusetts state aid as models for securing labor and storage.
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Lawson
Isa
Mr. Lawson
Massachuettis
Payroll patriotism in war mobilization era politics
APINET reports concern over nepotism and payroll hires as Congress members seek jobs for friends amid wartime staffing. The article notes 34 congressmen in the War Department in a single morning, reflecting bustling politics and public suspicion of patronage during national service.
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Congress
Secretary of War
Washington
Ates
Postoffic
France
England
Germany
Abot
Horse Marines
Democratic Training for Officers From Camp Plan Critique
A discussion on 14 proposed training camps nationwide notes Congress has not funded access for financially unable officers. Authors argue camps should be democratized to avoid excluding capable but poor individuals, warning against a drift toward wealth-based opportunities.
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Congress
Lincoln at Petrograd Monument Gift Angers New Era Debate
A proposed Lincoln statue set on the pedestal of the former Czar statue in Petrograd sparks a clash over democracy versus autocracy. The piece contrasts 1914 1994 as a decade of global upheaval, urges unity and a government of the people. It cites Lincoln’s house divided quote and calls for finishing the work to heal nations.
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Lincoln
Europe
Fish in the Water Cooler Spark Classroom Mystery
In Our School by Paul West relays a humorous scene where students and Miss Palmer search a water cooler for the source of a noise. Arbentus Stebbins reveals the culprit is three fish, later gifted to Frances the cat, while Andy and Blinky contend over rights to the fish. Notes mention Fatty Belowes' tattoo marks fading with summer heat.
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Miss Palmer
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Brigham
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Fatty Bellowes
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Arbentus
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Blinky
Frances
Fatty Bet Lowes
Home at Last in The Animal Stores for Children
Thornton W Burgess narrates Danny Meadow Mouse’s return to a rebuilt home with Nanny, highlighting home’s value. Danny’s reckless rush back is tempered by Nanny’s steady care, as they reunite and finish a new grass house together. The tale ends with their shared joy in home.
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Home At Last
Animal Stores
Thornton W. Burgess
Danny Meadow Mouse
Danny
Nanny Meadow Mouse
Nanny
Farmer Brown
Sammy Jay
Sammy
Old Gardener Praises Helichrysum Everlastings
The Old Gardener notes how few know the annual hellichr ys um, the best of all everlasting flowers. It comes in pink red and yellow shades and its colors endure all winter when heads are cut just before blossoms open. Seeds sown early yield bloom by midsummer.
Davenport Urges Farm Conscription
Springfield Illinois April 27 Dean Davenport head of the University of Illinois agriculture department told the city club thousands of able bodied citizens over five years rode in automobiles instead of work creating a threatened food shortage. He cited Europe’s 29 million mil under arms and 6 million killed noting the United States must meet a vast food task as Russia is the only country with adequate food.
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Itil
City Club
Dean Davenport
Department of Agriculture
University of Ilinois
Europe
United States
Russia
Senator Warns on Food Shortage and Labor Policy
Dean Davenport cited limited supplies and high food costs, urging calm as he described the food problem as serious but not alarming. He advocated conscripting laborers for farm work as the most feasible solution to address the shortage.
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Dean Davenport
Vaudeville Midget Victoria Dies in New York
Svyivia Wiles known as Princess Victoria and Midget Melba dies in New York at age nineteen. She weighed 19.75 pounds and stood 25.5 inches tall, born in Melbourne Australia. Wiles was noted in vaudeville circuits as the smallest woman on stage.
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New York
Svyivia Wiles
Princess Victoria
Melba
Melbourne
Australia
Willes
Vireles Noted for Singing Skill and Musical Versatility
A historical note highlights Vireles for her ability as a singer and performer on several instruments. It is claimed she once earned 15000 dollars per week.
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Vireles
President Wilson Opposes Censorship Against Criticism
New York April 27 President Wilson in a letter to Arthur Brisbane declares opposition to any censorship that would deny the people the indisputable right to criticize public officials. He says no law will shield him from criticism regardless of congressional action.
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New York
Wilson
Arthur Brisbane
Congress
If People Reflected More They Would Be Brighter
A concise philosophical note argues that reflection enhances brightness, while greater brightness would in turn encourage more reflection. The idea presents a loop between self awareness and enlightened behavior.
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