United States Stance On War Aims And Treaty Philosophy
The article argues that America will not sign a separate peace or seek conquests, insisting the Entente holds an ironclad contract to pursue defined war aims until all nations are satisfied. It cites President Wilson’s April address and December note, endorses a world organization to enforce peace, and favors limited US interference in Mexican affairs while aligning with allies’ core humanitarian aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfour
Washington
America
Germany
France
England
Belgium
Turkey
Europe
Poland
United States
Nonce
Balfour
Deere
Calumny rebuked over enlistment zeal in midwest contrast
The piece rebuts attacks on neutrality by western critics and praises Illinois for enlisting 2,800 recruits in a day, comparing Midwest patriotism to New York and Chicago. It notes Senator Sherman defending against calumnies and highlights Muncie Indiana’s strong showing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YPO
Sherman
New York City
Middle States
Hudson River
West
Mississippi Valley
New York
Governor's Island
Little Muncie
Ind
Chicago
Illinois
Union
Upper House Vermiform Appendix in Modern Government
A historical defense of abolishing the upper house as an outgrown relic. The author contrasts two-chamber systems with a commission-based legislature, arguing a single legislative body would reduce petty laws and corruption. Calls for national adoption of smaller, streamlined government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commons
Alwys
Dovers Peani
House in the Old Pasture opens underground by Reddy Fox
Thornton W Burgess recounts Reddy Fox and Mrs Reddy building an underground house in the Old Pasture. They dig, plan, and furnish their safe home with two back doors for escape, while Mrs Reddy insists on a full, clever design and preparedness. The tale ends with the couple ready for any danger and hints at a next story about Sammy Jay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thornton W. Burgess
Reddy Fox
Brown's
Reddy
Mrs. Reddy
Changes Made in Military Code in Illinois Law
Springfield NL April 28 the emergency military code bill increases governor appointment powers omits exemptions for county and state officers and authorizes a sanitary zone around camps. It imposes universal male conscription ages 18 to 45 residents or citizens of Illinois not exempted, with militia strength set at 6 000 to 25 000. The bill distinguishes national guard members who have taken the federal oath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
House
Senate
United States
Illinois
National Guard
Fragmentary plea on social reform and political manipulation
A garbled passage critiques statecraft and health policy and suggests drastic methods to remove social ills. It mentions Lines and scrates as symbols of reform and hints at mass formation to deter a would be suitor. The text reflects a chaotic, debated call for drastic social changes.
In Our School Pupils Swim Chase Misplaced Wagon Wreck
In our school notes a group led by Andy Anderson went swimming despite Miss Palmer’s warning. They hauled off their clothes, rode Ex Brig ham with others to Griggsy’s lot, fled after a running horse, hid as Miss Cushman and Dorcus circle observers appear, and were found by brake constable Stuffy Balch. The incident ends with hurt nerves and shamed recollections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy Anderson
Andy
Crick
Miss Palmer
Griggsy
Ex Brigham
Torp Stebbins
Bol Haynes
Fatty Bellowes
Torreds
Missus Cushman
Missus Johnson
Dorcus Society
Thare
Anny
Hay ‘dl
Governor’s plan expands state militia powers and health safeguards
The proposal grants the governor authority to reorganize state forces including land and naval units and to appoint commissioned officers in the National Guard and naval militia. It also lets the state board of health set a sanitary zone around mobilization sites to curb nuisances, with fines from 10 to 100 dollars and up to thirty days in county jail for noncompliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Navy
National Guard
Naval
State Board of Health
Dr King's New Discovery Ad Cough Cold Remedy
An old advertisement promoting Dr King s New Discovery as a standard remedy for coughs colds grippe and bronchial affections. It claims soothing balsam ingredients heal irritated membranes and kill germs with antiseptic action to relieve cold symptoms. Available at druggists for 50e.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Also Mentioned on This Page
Frank Crane
Oregon
Everhardt
Minnesota
Hodees
Kanes
Messice
Stein
New
Martz
Michigan House of Representatives
Legislative Department of the State
Mr. Martz
Supreme Court
States
United States Senate
Uncle Sam
Webster
Camnel
Tom McNamara
Herriman the Great
H. T. Webster
Geant
Sammy Jay
Willys
Baldon
Knight Motors
South Seventh ST
OUR School
Mustra Sbrtine Griesses
Evvery
Fatty
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!