Editorial urges strong navy to match world power
The piece argues there is no dispute about the navy cost with Senator La Follette, stating the public will get value and that preparedness justifies the billion dollar spend. It contends the press influences debate, asserts moneyed interests push a clear public campaign, and notes America will obtain a top world ranking navy despite costs. It also comments that Mexico’s Villa bandits are becoming civilized, citing a train hold up as recent unrest.
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la Follette
America
LaFoillette
Mexico
Vermilion county opens first road section in a 176 mile system
Governor Dunne and Homer Tice attended the red letter event in Vermilion county celebrating the completion of the first section of a 176 mile road system costing a million and a half. Dunne praised efficient government management of transportation and urged other counties to imitate Vermilion while Illinois regiments near the border were trained with machine guns, with experts explaining the mechanism to guardsmen.
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Vermilion County
Dunne
Homer Tice
Ant
Vermilion
One-Cent Postage Hopes and Political Commentary
The piece discusses fiscal and policy aspects of postal rates, noting Baker and Daniels as cabinet figures and Burleson as postmaster general. It argues for increasing second class mail rates to fund a move toward a one-cent letter and criticizes the current cross-subsidy among mail classes. It also touches on the British blockade, Pan American ties, and reflections on Justice Clarke and Brandeis.
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Baker
Daniels
Burleson
Mr. Burleson
Postmasters Association
Be Temperate to Preserve Youthful Efficiency in Men
A discussion urges young men to live temperately before forty to postpone decline in efficiency. It cites employer bias toward youth, natural aging, and how lifestyle choices accelerate loss of vigor. Quoting President Eliot, it emphasizes moderation in exercise, diet, sleep, and emotional life as practical steps.
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Post
W. Eliot
Marvard
Ellot
Wilson signs rural credits bill and addresses gallery
The Kansas City Journal notes President Wilson signs the rural credits bill and delivers his customary gallery address. The Peoria Transcript reports he will not be notified of his nomination until after Congress adjourns, suggesting the St. Louis convention event may be forgotten by then.
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Kansas City Journal
Wilson
Peoria
Congress
St. Louis
Tariff controversy stirs voters as public awakens
The piece argues tariff policy has long been a political football and warns Democrats against using a dummy commission, predicting voter rejection once the public fully awakens to the issue. The tone calls for accountability and political clarity amid rising public scrutiny.
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Springfield
Verdun Expected to Fall as Berlin Seeks Verdun Capture
Berlin predicts soon hearing of Verdun capture though disappointment is feared. The city that Verdun formerly occupied may now come under German control.
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St. Louis Republic
Berlin
Verdun
Border proposal to settle Mexico as buffer states
The Birmingham Ledger advocates drawing the western Mexican border from Sonora to Chihuahua, roll it south to the southern edge, and creating peaceful buffer states to separate civilization from Mexico. The Boston Advertiser notes the Deutschland visit and Zeppelin service could raise alarm at home, highlighting perceived administration neglect of national defense against new war weapons.
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Birmingham Ledger
Mexico
Sonora
Chihuahua
Civilization
Boston
Plunger the Fish Hawk Finds a Home in Green Forest
Peter Rabbit hears from Jerry Muskrat that Plunger the Fish Hawk is harmless. Curious, he watches Plunger and Mrs Plunger building a nest by Laughing Brook. Plunger explains they will enlarge their home each year and stay, proving they value home wherever they are.
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Peter Rabbit
Jerry Muskrat
Plunger
Peter
Jerry
Hawk
Green Meadows
Green Forest
Smiling Pool
Big
Mrs. Plunger
Redtail
Brier Patch
Plung
Vacation wedding plans in small town uproar
The town buzzes about Steve Hardy and his sister Alice marrying Ed Carpinter next week. Gifts, dress plans, and a socially lively scene unfold with Genevive Hicks' mother helping, Ed nearing the ring cost, and Ex Brigham set to perform the ceremony amid local anecdotes.
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Steve Hardy
Alice
Ed Carpinter
Bowker
Steve
Genevive Hicks
Mister
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UNE
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Brandeis
Supreme Bench
H. Addington Bruce
H. A. Bruce
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H. T Webster
Animal Stories
Thornton W. Burgess
Danny Meadow Mouse
Phinger
DR. King
Philippine Islands
Panamas
Jonas Meyer & Co
Hamp
Frank Pice
Brigham
Willie Aborn
Ex Brigham
Willie
Bull Hickey
Cheat Wiggins
Have-Can&& Wills
Missus Hickey
Bull
Ernest
Wiggins
Thare
Fense
Bull’s Yard
Griggs
Evver
Illinois
Railroads
Anderson Pace
Bureau of Railway Publicity
Dearborn St
Chicago
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