What Elihu Root Meant
Elihu Root argued that disorders in Russia were not more frequent than in the United States, highlighting fateful links to U S law and crime. Illinois crime figures show five percent arrested annually, two percent convicted, thirty seven thousand enter penal institutions, eighty three thousand pay fines or are probationers. Root’s facts reveal a blunt warning on crime and social control in America. September may slow marriage license applicants as dependency rules change.
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Stupidity in High Place and the Mesopotamian Blunders
An editorial blasting British governance on the Mesopotamian campaign. It accuses officials and the viceroy of Simla of arrogance and bungling, cites failed river transport, and claims the truth about hospital mismanagement and lying reports harms reputations while offering a warning against bureaucratic arrogance.
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Faith in America for a Jewish Job Seeker
A letter-writer recalls pervasive anti Jewish bias in New York employment. The piece denounces race prejudice as dumb and vicious, defends Jewish Americans thriving in business and culture, and urges the young correspondent to persevere, buck up, and prove merit despite discrimination.
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Airplanes Bomb Submarines at Pola Raid
Two Austrian submarines under repairs at Pola on the Adriatic were destroyed by two bombing airplanes during a recent aerial raid. The attack occurred as Austrian naval forces were stationed at the base, with the air strike focusing on naval targets.
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Sammy Jay Disappoints Peter In Thorp Burgess Tale
A reader friendly extract from Thornton W Burgess tale In the Green Forest Sammy Jay and Peter Rabbit discuss Mistah Buzzard eggs Sammy discovers a contradiction between Mistah Buzzard and Mrs Buzzard about eggs and nests Peters disappointment gives way to curiosity about a new story direction and a medical aside about hard work.
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Four Women Testify to Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound
Yonkers New York Mrs H J L Feather says the remedy restored her health after female trouble backache nervousness and indigestion. Danville Illinois Mrs O A Coe credits it with saving her life from severe female trouble. Ridgway Pennsylvania Mrs O M Rhines says it avoided surgery. North Haven Connecticut Mrs Florence Isella notes relief through life transitions. The ads claim many testimonials prove effectiveness for women’s ailments.
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Amateur Town Sentry Drills By Night Patrol
In vacation Thursday night, Andy Anderson leads Junior Home Guards in a makeshift town watch. Sentries at first shift are Torp Stebbins Phil Wigglesworth Steve Hardy and Bull Hickey, under instruction from Fatty Bellowes Hen Van Ness George McLoughlin and Jimmy Hanni gan. Pass word Death signals waking the next shift led by Ex Brigham Andy Walt White and Bd Haynes. Confusion, slingshots, and a mock guard end with mothers suspicions and a noisy morning, leaving the town briefly alert.
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War Gardens Lettuce Tips for Fall Planting
For war gardens lettuce should continue in cool moist fall weather. Grand Rapids loose-leaf type matures quickly for the table. Consider Mignonette for heading variety. Lettuce needs rich soil and ample water to reach best quality.
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Secret passage found linking villa to Hotel Eden in Rome
Aug 10 The sensation of the day here is the discovery of a secret subterranean passage from the villa of the roses, the residence of Prince Von Buelow, to the Hotel Eden, the former proprietor of which was a German. It is believed the passage was used to facili
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Secret Diplomacy Probed Amid Calls for Disclosures
Reports mention secret meetings between the diplomat and various figures as an inquiry unfolds. Investigators promise to reveal details about the ambassador’s guests and the underlying motives of the outreach while maintaining discretion.
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Psychology Bureau New German Device
Berlin establishes a psychological bureau with Berlin HQ and agencies in neutral countries to catalog precise psychological changes of Germany’s enemies. Germany hopes to trigger moral collapse in the entente by study of dispositions, including notes on women.
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