Private manufacture of munitions and public policy
Editorial argues for a middle ground between government and private munition production. It cites US strength in industry, lessons from Britain, and the need to mobilize private firms in war. It condemns hopefuls who profit from defense, calls for disclosure of interested directors, and notes satire on Dr. Edmund James's presidential bid.
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Ongressman Tavener
Cummins
Middle West
Great Britain
America
Germany
Belgium
Marne
United States
Tavener
Paredness
Mer
Edmund James
the State University
James
Punishment Should Fit Crime Says Editorial
A provocative editorial argues harsh measures against Mexican bandits, suggesting hard labor building a railroad would deter or reform them more than executions. It cites the Duran brothers’ Juarez execution and compares past public hangings to modern punitive ideas, while noting unreliable Paris headlines about Emperor Francis Joseph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Carranza
England
Duran Brothers
Juarez
Army of Public Service urged as national service plan
The piece argues for an Army of Public Service where every able bodied man from nineteen serves one year and two months thereafter. It would train for public works, forestry, construction, and mechanical tasks, building patriotism through constructive service rather than killing, and making education prepare citizens for modern warfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leora
J.bes
Isi
CON
Army OF Public Service
Bove
Army of Defense
Efe
Editors Night Cap on Tax, War, and Preparedness
Washington figures show six men make seven figure rents yearly while 357,509 Americans face taxes. A Turkish ministry statement on the Persia case may reveal a bold truth, and a munitions factory plan suggests Lincoln, Nebraska as a banner site. The Ford peace trip and Stockholm conference are also noted with rising costs and limited press space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Henry
Stockholm
Farmer Brown's Boy Ends Reddy Fox's Life in Regret
A sorrowful Farmer Brown's Boy reflects on chasing Reddy Fox who is found dead after a hen theft. He laments the unintended death, acknowledges Reddy's right to live, and wavers between regret and lessons about fun turning tragic. Nearby animals react with mixed sadness and surprise.
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Armer Brown
Reddy Fox
Brier Patehle
Reddy
Ife
Benyard
Peter Rabbit
Danny Meadowmouse
Mrs. Grouse
Farmer Brown
Peter
Sammy Jay
Sammy
Way Close Senate Army Hearing Soon
Washington Deliberations on the administration army increase bills may end in the senate military committee next week with drafting work to follow. Major General Arthur Murray and Brigadier General Crozier testified, noting the U S would need a much larger regular army and fleets, plus a decades old defense board’s confidential report guiding expansion.
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Washington
Senate Military Committee
House Committee
Arthur Murray
Crozier
Senate
House
Murray
United States
War Department
Gen. Witherspoon
Wabash Railroad appoints Julius H. Walsh industrial agent
Julius H. Walsh was named industrial agent for the Wabash railroad in a Monday night announcement. The new office aims to promote industries in cities and towns along the line and support agricultural and mining ventures in the country it serves.
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ST. Louis
Julius H. Walsh
Wabash Railroad
Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey Adents Childcare Advice
Keep child dry clothe comfortable and avoid exposure. Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey is pleasant soothing antiseptic and raises phlegm. First dose relief with continued proper care avoids serious illness. Don’t delay treatment. Get a bottle today 25c at Druggists.
Weather Humor and Political Echoes Across Papers
A collage notes Alaska cold at Richardson while urging gratitude for current comforts. It cites Congress debates on labor reform and stamp tax repeal, with international reports of German air raids and commentary on President Wilson’s peace stance.
Four Indians massacre family in Monroe County in 1795
On January 26 1795 four Native Americans attacked and killed Mrs. Robert McMahan and her three children, residents of Monroe County Illinois. The grim event is recorded as a brutal frontier massacre in early Illinois history.
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Robert McMahan
Monroe County
Congress sessions hear water power and postal deposits actions
Day in Congress met at noon with Public Lands reporting a power bill recognizing state and federal jurisdiction over water power sites. Post Office committee urged deposits of postal savings in Federal Reserve banks. Adjourned at 4:53 to noon Wednesday. Military and Naval and Rivers and Harbors panels continued hearings. Representative Sumner spoke on the Trinity River project as Republican Leader Mann urged preparedness. Representative Bennett of New York participated.
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Public Lands Committee
Post Office Committee
Federal Reserve Banks
Military
Rivers and Harbors Committee
Sumner
Mann
Eperch
Bennett
New York
Speech Defends German Americans and Passes Roads Bill
A speech defending German Americans highlighted support for the Shackleford bill granting 600,000 good roads funds. The measure passed 281 to the opposing side with three members voting against. Adjournment was set for 3 pm with a return to noon Wednesday.
Chicago Packers Corner Poultry Market Told to Be Cornered
New York Department of Food and Markets issued a statement asserting Chicago packers cornered the cold storage poultry market by buying 40 million pounds. Reported highest prices paid were 23 cents for resting chickens and 28 cents for broilers.
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New York
New York Department of Food and Markets
Chicago
Phrase about darkest clouds and gold lining
A fragmented line notes that the darkest cloud may hold a brighter side, contrasting with the average man who prefers gold lining and a less somber view. The text presents a reflective, somewhat archaic sentiment on optimism versus gloom.
Pennsylvania imposes state wide quarantine on livestock
Harrisburg Pa Jan 26 The state livestock sanitary board ordered a state wide quarantine against all cattle sheep and swine from any portion of the state under quarantine for foot and mouth disease. Arrangements are made for shipment through Pennsylvania or into the state for immediate slaughter under certain regulations.
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Harrisburg
State Livestock Sanitary Board
Pennsylvania
Earthquake Seismograph Records Strong Quake in East
PETROGRAD reports a government observatory seismograph recorded an earth shock at 9 AM Monday. The oscillations are estimated at twice the Messina quake, with the center located about 1,500 miles away.
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Petrograd
London
Messina
An ounce of honest criticism versus flattery
An aphorism contrasts honesty in critique with praise that stirs no real value. It asserts candid feedback strengthens effort more than flattering words. The saying emphasizes accountability and growth through truthful evaluation.
Tailoring House Showcasing New Fabrics for Coming Year
In our custom tailoring department we make suits to your order with choice of quality or price. We display the finest fabrics from foreign and domestic looms, but the making method is the main draw of our popularity. See swell new fabrics to keep you posted for the coming year.
Humorous Newspaper Snippets Across Punchlines
A collection of brief quips from period humor pages. Jokes compare wartime humor about gas attacks and the French, a mention of a poor health man walking long miles with robes, sleigh ride schemes, a veil for a revenge plea, and a nervous passenger’s misfortune with a train derailment.
Texas Wonder cures kidney and bladder troubles
The Texas Wonder claims to cure kidney and bladder troubles including gravel diabetes rheumatism and irregularities of kidneys and bladder in men and women It can supposedly relieve bladder issues in children The ad offers mail order with $1 00 and promises testimonials from other states Dr F B W Ball 2906 Olle Street St Louis Mo is listed and says druggists sell it
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Texas
FB. W. Ball
Olle Street
St. Leute
Drugests
Village School Fight Over Glasses and Snowball Then Peace
In Our School glesworth hosted a lively afternoon with Andy Phil Torp Bull and others clashing over petty disputes including a fight where Phil’s glasses came off during a shove. The scuffle ended when Constable Stuffy Balch arrived and snowballs flew at him as a playful crowd cheered the ceasefire.
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Glesworth
Bull Hickey
Terp Stebbins
Andy
Phil
Mertle Avenue
Torp
Rusl
Awe Anderson
Phil Wig
Bull
Buil
Reddy
Hive
Ape
Hull
Thare
Verry Wiselv
Fatiy Bellowes
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