Overt acts in war policy referenced by Wilson era notes
The text discusses the legal concept of an overt act in relation to Germany's submarine threat and US responses. It contrasts intent with actions, cites the Housatonic and Jens cases, and argues that without overt acts Germany remains less clearly liable, urging decisive action during the crisis.
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Acman
Gennany
Germany
Wilson
Gerarain
Berlin
Owithin
Geemeny
Orderwe
Cventnag
Congress
Our Potential Army During the Civil War Era
The article contrasts a large theoretical pool of 18 million potential recruits with only a trained force. It notes 10 million aged 18 to 45 as a mobile but undisciplined reserve, Pershing’s reentry with 10 thousand seasoned troops, and the National Guard as veterans. it concludes the nation lacks an actual army, possessing a potential monster instead.
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Tien
Prand
Washington
United States
Pershing
Regnar Army
National Guard
Despair and hopes from a young immigrant learner
A correspondent recalls arriving in America at about ten, losing parents, and facing lifelong failure without education. He contemplates suicide but is urged to resist despair, pursue study, and fight the forces of gloom with practical advice and encouragement drawn from varied cultural voices.
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America
Lfe
Fese
Abe
Cypress
Leto
Phisician
Volks Zeitung Resents Stand At Wilson Plea
The Koelnische Volks Zeitung in Amsterdam quotes the German paper criticizing President Wilson for not personally recognizing German hardships. It argues his appeal to Germany’s conscience would not change its course and condemns his suggestion that neutrals join America’s action as presumptive. It notes neutrals will decide their stance without Wilson directing their response.
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Amsterdam
London
Koelnische Volks Zeitung
Wilson
Germany
Volks Zeitung
America
Extensive crop damage hits South Georgia and Florida fields
A cold wave over the past 48 hours battered the winter fruit and vegetable crop in the southern producing belt. A Florida grower told an Atlanta commission house that in 17 years no such damage had been seen and that repetition in the peninsula had frozen.
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Atlanta
Florida
Atlanta Commission
Peter Rabbit Investigates Paddy's House On Ice
Peter Rabbit climbs Paddy the Beaver's snow covered home to peek inside the frozen lodge. He scales a crusted snowbank, finds no entry, and gazes over the silent Green Forest pond and ice bound Laughing Brook seeking company or a way to reach Paddy.
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Peter Rabbit
Paddy the Beaver
Paddy
Peter
Jack Frost
Duck
Buster Bear
Old Glory Urges Answer to King's Telegram in Support of Wilson
Editor E H Osborn of the Whig Dear Sir expresses patriotic resolve urging readers to answer Congressman King's letter and back President Wilson. He notes the Civil War veterans stand ready to defend the flag if armed and calls for national unity beyond politics. Quincy, Feb. 6.
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E. H. Osborn
King
Wilson
Whig
Conressman King
Gen. Dix
New York
Woodrow Wilson
J. King
Japanese papers welcome rupture to Rio
Japanese papers welcome the severance of relations between the United States and Germany. The foreign office expresses satisfaction at President Wilsons action. Newspapers declare that if war comes, the United States will provide immense moral and material aid to the entente.
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Rio
United States
Germany
Foreign Office
Wilson
Reflections on Discharge of Dr Roscoe Giles and Racial Injustice
A poem notes a vision of an inclusive republic but critiques racial inequality in America. It questions slavery of the body and mind and contrasts promised freedom with denial to the darker race. The piece, attributed to Mrs. M. R. Martin of Quincy, ends with a statment on national unity and sacrifice. Separately a report mentions Japan and South Manchuria coal output at 20 million tons annually.
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Japan
Manchuria
Sloan's Liniment for External Pain Relief
Sloan's Liniment is advertised as quick penetrating relief for bumps bruises and sprains in children and outdoors workers. It soothes rheumatic aches neuralgia and post cold soreness without rubbing and is sold by druggists for 25 cents.
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SLOAN
In Our School Wae Bag by Paul West
An excerpt notes humorous valentines sold at Aron Pratt's store with a fat boy mocked by peers and a teacher scene about planner lessons and a possible punishment. It also follows Andy Anderson and Ex Brigham as self styled detectives dodging shadows, and ends with a note about Hen Van Ness offering lessons in wiggle ears to walk on hands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy Anderson
Ex Brigham
Andy
Pete
Young Whipple
Bank Bergler
Hen van Ness
Anne
Thare
Thrift Campaign Links Banks to Savings Push
A New Year thrift note praises a California banks co operating in a townwide savings drive. The piece cites the 1916 American Bankers Association effort to promote regular monthly deposits and urges banks to actively “sell thrift” to counter economic crises like England’s war loan push. The letter highlights cooperative advertising and the shared cost approach as essential to building lasting savings habits.
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California
A.D
Associated Banks
American Bankers’ Association
England
Bank of England
London
Pine Tar Loney Cough Remedy Advertisement
An old advertisement touts Dr Bell's Pine Tar Loney as a natural remedy for neglected colds and throat irritation. It claims the balsams soothe irritation, ease breathing, and kill germs, recommending it for croup and bronchial issues. Available at druggists for 25 cents.
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Dr. Bell
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Yours Truly, E. H. Osborn
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