Editorial on armament debate and national security
The piece criticizes extreme armament rhetoric and defends balanced preparedness. It denounces militaristic propaganda, praises cautious policy, and questions the Continental army plan as a measured alternative. It also notes agricultural observers reporting many unplowed fields and a spring workload increase for farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oward
Roosevelt
United States
National Security League
Peltroons
United States Army
Continental Army
New Republic
Io Amerca
Security League
Washington
East Youngstown Writings and World Events Mentioned
The fragmented item notes East Youngstown amid wartime talk with indictments for crimes and workers returning to toil. It references Montenegro, the Caucasus front, German threats, Britain’s blockade tweaks, and U.S. enlistment pressures amid a broader global war commentary.
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Youngstown
Ceeme
Nrcix
Montenegro
Caucasus
Germany
England
Great Britain
Congres
Constructive Defense and the Industrial Army Concept
The piece advocates an industrial army of young men to undertake public works under U S Army Engineers. It argues for practical trades training, mental and moral development, and tax funding while contrasting with a large traditional army. The goal is a nation governed by disciplined labor and peacetime conquest of domestic projects.
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United States Army
Goldier
Geopater
Wieness
Afr. Traver
Editors Night Cap Delayed News and Weather Sketch
The item notes Messrs Wilson and Levan, a possible bid for Clark, and Roosevelt opponents. It hints May weather, a new cold wave, and shifting views on Wilson and the 1916 marathon. Japan’s stance could elevate Hobson to prominence amid pacific expedition talk.
Fathers duty beyond food and shelter questioned
A compilation from editors notes fathers neglect the moral upbringing of children, relying on state and institutions for education and discipline. Comments from Waterloo Times Tribune and others touch on parental duties, civic leadership, and public morality. The piece cites forthcoming events and political remarks, urging responsibility in shaping youth and society.
Farmer Brown's Boy Counts Missing Chickens After Fox Disappears
In a tale from the Old Orchard, Farmer Brown's Boy locks the barn and discovers no hens, Dandycock the Rooster, or Reddy Fox. The yard is empty except for a few red hairs, and the boy suspends counting as his father mentions counting chickens. The mystery leads to the next story about Reddy and Granny Fox.
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Ardly
Farmer Brown
Dandreach
Reddy Fox
Ile
Reddy
Palmer Brown
Wee Sees Exclusion Quietly Draws Local Attention
A fragmented text hints at a local dispute over exclusion practices and public access. Residents question unequal treatment and seek clarity on who is allowed to participate in a community discussion.
Fort Jefferson Named For Ohio River Fort Founding
A fragment references a January day in Illinois history noting Thomas Jefferson as a Virginia figure and describing a fort at the mouth of the Ohio River that was decided to be built and later named Fort Jefferson. The OCR fragment is garbled but indicates a historical naming event linked to Fort Jefferson.
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Evers
Ares
Jean
Panama Canal
Joehmas
Ariver
Thomas Jefferson
Ornor
Virginia
John
Ohio River
Senate Session Deliberates War Munitions Protests
At the noon session petitions totaling a million names protested war munitions shipments. Debate on the Philippine independence bill resumed while the military committee continued its army bills hearing. The day adjourned at 1 56 pm.
Naval committees hear testimony on recruitment and rail mail pay
Friday session in the House adjourned at noon with Admiral Griffith testifying before naval and military committees on full strength recruitment. Gen Wood urged army force expansion. Postal Committee favored reporting an office appropriation bill to pay railroads for mail transportation by place.
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Admiral Griffith
Anereengineering Bureau
Wood Tedlel
Army O
Auditor Brady Thureday Calls Banks for Jan 25 Statements
State Auditor Brady Thureday issued a call to state banks for a statement of their condition at the commencements of business January 25. The notice directs banks to submit financial details to the auditor’s office in a timely manner.
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Stringfield
Lil
Brady Thureday
Dandruff Clear With Danderine Trials
An advertisement claims dandruff vanishes after one or two uses of Danderine rubbed into the scalp with fingertips. A cent bottle is offered at drug stores promising hair preservation after a few applications with no further flaking or hair loss.
Daylight Bank Robbery Strikes Chicago's Washington Park Bank
Four young men robbed the Washington Park National Bank at East Sixty third street and Evans avenue in three minutes taking about $15,000. A city police car spotted the getaway car as it left the scene and a bank officer and J Garland Stahl were among the onlookers during the bold daylight heist.
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Chicago
Washington Park National Bank
East Sixty Third Street
Evans Avenue
Washington Park
Fry
J. Garland Stahl
Boston Americans
Dr King’s New Life Pills Promote Health
Ad for Dr King’s New Life Pills claiming improved digestion relief from constipation and overall vitality. Promotes eye clarity and skin health with a 25 cent price at the druggist.
The Sunny Side of Broadway and Other Stage Notes
Amusements list shows Hippodrome dark and several film and variety features at Orpheum Vaudeville Stax Bloom star Mary Pickford in Rags Xelasco Lionel Barrymore in The Yellow Streak and The Wraith of Hadden Towers at Savev Mutual Weekly Oh for the Life of a Fireman Colonial Cleo Madison in A Mothers Atonement three part drama with a comedy, plus Princess The Magic Toy Maker Quincy On Her Wedding Night Family The Morning After and The Lonely Fisherman. A quip about a mean man who waits until Saturday night to have his hair amputated.
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Mary Pickford
Xelasco
Lionel Barrymore
Savev
Mutual Weekly
Cleo Madison
Quincy
Farmers Organized In Christin County Rally
Taylorville, January 2. The Christin County Live Stock Protective Association was organized here Thursday with about 1,000 farmers joining to combat foot and mouth disease and protect livestock industry.
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Taylorville
Christin County Live Stock Protective Association
Trip to the Tropics becomes long walk tale
In Our School recounts a playful misadventure as SON and Phil Wigglesworth wander toward a mythical Tropicks while chasing geography lessons. They seek a line to a non existent place, meet a neighbor who offers confusing directions, and decide to ask Mees Palmer for further guidance. Fatty Bellowes harvests popcorn from a Christmas tree, noting it proved inedible and uneaten despite hopes of a crop.
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Son
Phil Wigglesworth
EK Brigham
Andy Asn der
Fatty Bellowes
Thare Yard
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Webster
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H. T. Webster
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Levan
Clark
Bowling Green
Missour
Doe
Teddy
Hut Hie Dows
Priceman’s Hall
Oman
Middle West
Mr. Witson
Mr. Wilson
Japan
Hobson
Kewanee Star-Courier
Waterloo Times-Tribune
Ribe
New York World
Chicago Tribune
Tiopek Po
Cme
East &. Louis
Animal Stories
Thornton W. Burges
Fox
Granny Fox
Illinois
Congress
Senate
South Side Institution
Broadway
Paul West
Frank Moser
Cohol
Ardy
Seth Streat
South Streat
Anny
Phil
Andy
Troppiks
North
Byville
Bo& J
Thare
South Street
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