Secretary Baker's War Report Criticizes Navy Readiness
A congressional inquiry into Secretary Baker's wartime report criticizes naval readiness and contrasts army and navy organization. The testimony notes bureaucratic delays, civilian advisers, and alleged inefficiencies, while asserting Congress can do little beyond urging action. The piece highlights Baker's blame allocation and the need to have the war machinery ready for spring offensive.
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Thaker
Department
Senate
Crowlers
Army
Navy
Baker
Chamberlain
Congress
McGowan
Croziers
Ition
Neglected Opportunities Highlight National Power Waste
The piece criticizes wartime strain on the economy and chronic neglect of natural resources. It cites the Keokuk power dam as an example, built for thirty units but only fifteen installed, due to lack of demand, while coal transport and power plan utilization remain inefficient. It urges wiser management of water power and energy distribution nationwide.
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Keokuk
Illinois Governors and Their Diverse Origins
A state centennial brochure reveals Illinois has had 25 governors, only two native sons, Richard Yates and Charles S. Deneen. Kentucky produced seven governors, followed by notable figures like Richard Oglesby and John M. Palmer. Immigrant roots from Pennsylvania, Ohio, and northern states abound among Illinois leaders, while the South’s influence has waned except for Egypt.
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State Centennial Commission
Illinois
Richard Yates
Charles S. Deneen
Kentucky
Linois
Richard Oglesby
John M. Palmer
Shelby Callum
New York State
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Virginia
New Hampshire
Connecticut
Ohio
Indiana
Minnesota
Prussia
Ohio River
Egypt
What Boys Can Do to Win the War Education
A patriotic guide urges boys to stay in school and grow strong. Join youth organizations like the Boy Scouts and Junior Naval Reserve to serve the war effort. Buy Thrift Cards and Liberty Bonds, distribute pamphlets, save food, and learn the flag laws. Plan gardens, knit for soldiers, and discipline oneself to be fit and educated for future service.
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Boy Scouts
Naval Gard
Woodcraft League
Poliee
Hoye’ Brigade
United States
Ameries
Allors
Peace talk and war aims across allied leaders
Several Midwestern papers assess peace talk during wartime. They cite Lloyd George and Wilson, note Allied Paris council terms, and expect clear German war aims. Observers believe democratic nations must share hardship to win.
Want Home Guard To the Editor Whig
A letter from LaPrairie dated January 10 urges forming a local home guard to protect homes and provide training. The writer notes Golden has a capable group and suggests LaPrairie establish a guard of equal size, utilizing a large hall for meetings instead of dances, to aid in emergencies.
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Whig
Golden
LaPrairie
Open Hospital for Tubercular Patients
Washington January 11 The Saint Eugenie hospital for tuberculosis reopens in Lyons to treat patients from occupied France and Belgium via Evian. Officials from the Red Cross, the Rockefeller Foundation and the French government attend the opening. The hospital is loaned to the American Red Cross by Lyons hospital board.
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Washington
Saint Eugenie
Lyons
France
Belgium
Evian
Red Cross
Rockefeller Foundation
Red Cross War Council
Cable
American Red Cross
Hospital Board of
The Last of the Gray Terror in Burgess Animal Tale
Farmer Brown's Boy shoots at Mr Goshawk to save hens and pigeons but only wounds him slightly. The hawk tires after the struggle and soon resumes flight, leaving the farmer relieved that the forest resident is not seriously harmed. The scene suggests a moral about not wanting to kill even pests.
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Farmer Brown
Mr. Goshawk
Green Forest
Palmer Brown
Cuticura Heals Itching Eczema Says Reader
A 1917 testimonial from J. S. Kirby of Juliet Illinois describes four years of eczema with eruptive, itchy skin across the back. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment for three months the writer reports complete healing and urges daily use to prevent minor skin troubles. The ad promotes Cuticura Soap at 25 cents and Ointment at 25 and 50 cents with free sample book by mail.
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J. S. Kirby
Ottawa St
Juliet
Cutleura
Dept. H. Bostons
In Our School by Paul W45T and a Day of Excitement
A school day recounts Miss Palmer announcing soldiers passing through on the way to camp and students plus Genevieve Hicks and friends planning canteen work. Fatty Bellows eats the cold tea while a cattle train carries pigs, and Andy Anderson hints at making ammunition. Rol Haynes explains Europe’s location as Paris is discussed.
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Miss Palmer
Andy Anderson
Jewnsoh
Ike
Genevieve Hicks
Gen
Lilac Grimes
Genevieve
The
Gems
Fatty
Lile
Ex Brigham
Andy
France
Farmer Brown's Boy Drives Goshawk from Green Forest
In the Green Forest the persistent Farmer Brown's Boy follows the wary Goshawk with a terrible gun. The hawk decides to move north to escape the danger, ending the Gray Peregrine's presence in the Green Forest and Meadows. The tale portrays the boy as a true friend to his furred and feathered neighbors.
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Mr. Goshawk
Farmer Brown
Green Forest
Green Meadows
Farmer B Brewn
No Drunken Army in France Senator Says
Senator Kenyon, back from the front, denied reports of drunkenness among American troops abroad. He urged Americans not to repeat the stories, calling them unfounded and aimed at diverting attention from the war effort. He added General Pershing can handle it better than anyone. A proverb about fun and trouble closes the report.
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Washington
Kenyon
Pershing
No Commissions 10 Men in Class One
Washington January 11 Draftmen placed in class one of the selective service will not be given commissions in the non combatant arms. War council approved by Secretary Baker aims to reserve staff and combat roles for those with substantial qualifications. Expansion will move to deferred classes to fill non combatant needs.
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Washington
War Council
Baker
War Department
John Lind Appointed As War Labor Advisor
Washington January 1b former Minnesota governor John Lind will join an advisory commission assisting Secretary Wilson in mobilizing labor for war service. He will work with other officials to coordinate manpower and resources for the war effort.
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John Lind
Washington
Minnesota
Wilson
Texas Wonder cures kidney and bladder troubles
Promises kidney and bladder cures for diseases including diabetes rheumatism and gravel. Claims to regulate bladder issues in children and aliviar adults. Offers mail order at $1.03 with two months treatment per small bottle and testimonials available from Dr. F. W. Hall, St Louis Missouri. sold by druggists.
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Texas Wonder
FE. W. Hall
Olive St St. Louis
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