Editorial commentary on Wood testimony and historical forces
The piece cites General Leonard Wood's testimony before a military affairs committee and reflects on 1860s diplomacy with Seward and Napoleon III. It notes U.S. military preparedness, the Franco-Prussian war, and Seward’s stance on damages from Confederate commerce destroyers. It ends with a jab at Cook County roads bonds and Archer Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Wood
Military Affairs Committee
Wood
Mexico
Seward
Sheridan
United States
Louis Napoleon
Great Britain
Diplomatic judgments and European tensions discussed
The piece contrasts U S diplomacy under Wilson with European statesmen. It notes Germany and Austria’s actions harming nationals, Britain and Sweden’s strained stance toward Russia, and Sweden's fears of aggression. It questions claims of Wilson’s superior finesse and hints at Villa's aide distancing from orders regarding Americans.
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United States
Great Britain
Sweden
Germany
Gustav
Mr. Wilson
Grey
Burian
von Jagow
Philippine Independence and the Philippines Debate
The piece recalls the U S role in the Philippines after Dewey's victory and the Senate's Monday debate on withdrawing or retaining the islands. It contrasts imperialist ambitions with calls for independence for oppressed peoples and questions whether American interest in island possessions has waned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
Dewey
Senate
Urrah for the committee on expenditures in the department of agriculture
The piece cheers Congressman Edward J. King and seven committee members as they join the expenditures committee in the department of agriculture. It notes King’s Illinois experience and calls for observing congressional form in the sixty fourth Congress and beyond.
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Illinois
King
Washington
Department of Agriculture
The Colonic A Mysterious Modern Disease Cause
The article argues colonic issues drive moral and social trouble, blaming colon bacilli for illness and behavior. It contends toxins in the colon produce gloom and instability, claiming restoration requires medical treatment and elimination of colon bacilli to banish temptation.
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Physican
Rukk
Cissenson
Editorial Roundup On Peace Efforts and World Affairs
The piece notes Rev Aked's stipend as peace commission funding and Henry Ford's pay. It laments the extinction of British titles since the war, cites Baron Astor’s title loss, and quotes Carranza hoping the US will not rush him chasing Villa. It mentions Bryan seeking a stunt and Congress debating Mexico, plus a January thaw and a roads meeting in Illinois.
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Aked
Peace Commission
Henry Ford
Baron Astor
Illinois
Roosevelt’s militant bid for presidency hints at war impact
A fragmented editorial mix argues Col. Roosevelt seeks the White House through militant stance and war fever, while warning Americans against bloodlust and endorsing peace. Other items note a new Quincy school plan, a farmers meeting report, and a critique of a white slave commission spending.
Farmer Brown's Boy Skates Change Neighbors' Trust in Frost
Farmer Brown's Boy skates on icy crust while visiting the Old Orchard and Green Forest, delivering food to Sammy Jay Blacky the Crow and others. The animals, wary of his unfamiliar quick moves on bright skates, mistake him for a stranger and hide, revealing how suspicion overrides trust even for a friendly neighbor.
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Granny Fox
Ranny
Green Forest
Green Meadows
Farmer Brown
Sammy Jay
Blacky
Crow
Bob White
Mrs. Grouse
Slatey
Tommy Tit
Drummer
Woodpecker
Yank-yank
Chatterer
Happy Jack
Peter Rabbit
Mrs. Peter
Fasmer Brown
Illinois senate committee links poverty to immorality claim
The excerpt reports a vice commission of the Illinois state senate arguing poverty causes women's immorality while denying any respectable woman would turn to prostitution due to poverty, calling the claim insulting and ridiculous.
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Tllinois
George Rogers Clark Made Brigadier General of Western Troops
On January 23 1781 George Rogers Clark was promoted to brigadier general of the western troops enlisted for an attack on Detroit The fragment references Illinois history and Clark’s leadership in the Revolutionary War era.
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George Rogere Clark
Detroit
Whig's Letter Box Discusses Mexico War Route
E. Osborn of Quincy offers a critical view on U S military action against Mexico. He argues which border crossing points and rail routes would fail under attack, cites Vera Cruz and Orizaba as problematic, and questions arms embargo policy and Huerta recognition. He notes American investments and calls for prudent policy rather than elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Huerta
Quincy
Mr. Wilson
Germany
England
Mexico
Lusitania
E. . Osborn
In Our School Friday Romance and Odd News
The school column recalls Maude Muldinkey confessing a playful love for Bol Haynes after a spelling mishap and a long run of schoolyard gossip. It also notes Andy Anderson finding coins and rumors of Aron's trick, plus a humorous swap offer from Walt White about a butterfly net for a sled runner.
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Aude Muldinkey
Bol Haynes
Bol
Miss Palmer
Maude
Peepul
Fatty
Aron
Andy Anderson
Aron Prat
Evver
Phil Wigglesworth
Arona
Rwoats
Gossup
Walt White
Walt
Manny
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