Lansing Urges World Peace Through Democracy and War
Secretary of State Robert Lansing told 1,700 officers at Madison Barracks that German imperialism threatens the world and must be destroyed by the united democracies. He argued the only path to lasting peace is fighting to compel Germany to surrender autocracy, and praised the Allied cause as justice and humanity. Lansing, on vacation at Henderson Harbor, expects to return to Washington soon.
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Madison Barracks
N. Y
Robert Lansing
United States
Germany
Lansing
France
America
United Stats
Europe
Belgium
Foreign Office
Berlin
Mexico
Henderson Harbor
Washington
Quincy District Food League Urged to Liaise With Fisheries
Dr Henry B Ward urged the Quincy District Food League to stay in touch with the Bureau of Fisheries and the movement to boost the fishery industry. He noted new smoking and preserving methods for carp attracting attention in Peoria and possible new affordable food. He advised writing Deputy Commissioner H F Moore to stay informed and offered help. Ward highlighted the barbet lake fish and urged local demand, with several women in attendance promising support.
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Perry
Quincy District Food League
Henry B. Ward
Quincy
Bureau of Fisheries
Peoria
H. F. Moore
Washington, D. C
Chamber of Commerce
Ward
National canning prizes announced for town and fair displays
Washington July 31 prize money totaling 5000 dollars will be awarded by the national emergency food garden commission for the best canned vegetables shown at town exhibits and at county and state fairs in September and October to stimulate interest in the nationwide canning campaign.
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Washington
National Emergency Food Garden Commission
British policy on Austria and Germany in war aims debate
London July 31 British Liberal John Annan Bryce warned that keeping Austria intact could hinder allied commitments. A. J. Balfour replied that Britain's aims are not fixed, urging respect for national development and noting France's struggle for existence, while Germany's imperialism must be resolved for lasting peace.
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London
John Annan Bryce
House of Commons
Robert Cecil
Austria
Great Britain
Italy
Bryce
Trentino
Noel Buxton
Europe
A. J. Balfour
Balfour
Belgium
France
Mr. Balfour
Edward Grey
Bismarck
Alsace-Lorraine
Germany
England
America
United States
Presbyterians to Aid Food Saving National Effort
The Presbyterian church reports completion of a national organization to assist the food administration in its conservation campaign. Chairmen are named in every state to direct speaking tours and other agitation for food saving. Seventh Day Adventists plan a similar program.
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Washington
The
Presbyterian Church
Food Administration
Seventh Day Adventists
Censor Tightens Press Rules on Troop Arrivals in France
Washington July 31 a new set of press regulations tightens voluntary censorship. The rules ban publication of any European port troop arrivals and spell out detailed restrictions on military information. George Creel says violations spurred a restatement to prevent doubt about the committee desires.
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France
Washington
Committee On Public Information
George Creel
Europe
Secretary of War
Secretary of the Navy
United States
Germany
Navy
Department of Commerce
Merchant Marine
America
Creel
Daniels
Baker
Cycel
John A Knott Brought Home for Burial in Troy Mo
The body of John A Knott longtime editor of the Hannibal Morning Journal was buried in Troy Missouri his boyhood home after funeral services held in Hannibal. A Hannibal business delegation accompanied the remains to their final resting place. Francis M Wilson US district attorney spoke at the services and Rev George A Campbell led the funeral at First Christian Church in Hannibal.
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John A. Knott
Hannibal Morning Journal
Troy
Hannibal
Francis M. Wilson
Kansas City
United States
Western District of
Missouri
George A. Campbell
First Christian Church
Breaks Years Record Heat Wave Hits Boston
A deadly heat wave sweeps greater Boston with one death and about twenty prostrations reported Monday as temperatures soar beyond five year highs.
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Boston
A Texas Wonder Cure Advertised for Kidney Bladder Ailments
A Texas Wonder claims to cure kidney and bladder troubles dissolve gravel diabetes and rheumatism for men and women regulate child bladder issues two months treatment per bottle mailed for 1.00 with testimonials from Dr BE W Hall 2926 Olive St St Louis Missouri. Sold locally by druggists.
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Texas Wonder
W. Hall
Olive St
Bt. Louis
Gruggisie
For Sale Horse and Buggies by Fick Coal Co
For sale a horse a business buggy and a surrey with two harnesses inquire at Fick Coal Co barn between 3 and 6 pm rear of 1224 Kg St. Located in the rear of the coal company premises.
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Surrey
Fick Coal Co
Mrs Tom Jones Injured In Auto Accident Near Plymouth
Mrs. Tom Jones wife of Jess Willard's former manager was badly hurt when her car coasting downhill slipped its emergency brake after she left it near a friend’s home in Plymouth Saturday night. A wheel passed over her chest causing serious internal injuries and facial bruising. Doctors fear she may die. Jones rose to prominence a decade ago as Packey McFarland’s manager and later guided Tess Willard to a win over Jack Johnson in Havana in 1915.
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Tom Jones
Jess Willard
Plymouth
Joneses
Brooklyn
Jones
Mrs. Jones
Quincy Fight
Packey McFarland
Tess Willard
Jack Johnson
Havana
Highland community notes and upcoming events
August 1 dance orchestra with 20 men in Highland. Rev I W Bingaman Merle Killam Carl Adams and Harry Githens attended a Christian Endeavor rally led by Arthur Mittlberg at the Methodist church where a Service talk was given. Highland picnic for Halbach Schroeder store workers. Walter Brackensied preaches in Canton. Miss Elma Britton visits from Chicago. Evangelistic service led by Rev L C Mauck planned for September. families and residents travel to Wrights and St Mary's hospital updates. George Richter and George Beckmeyer visit relatives. Mrs Simonds to return from Chicago trip. Otto Keck moved home after surgery.
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Highland
I. W. Bingaman
Merle Killam
Carl Adams
Harry Githens
Fowler
Christian Endeavor
Arthur Mittleberg
Mr. Bingaman
Halbach- Schroeder
Highland Park
Snyder
Walter Brackensied
Lutheran Theological Seminary
St. Louis
Canton Lutheran Church
Brackensteck
Michigan
Stannus
Upshire Street
J. Highland
L. C. Mauck
East End
John Ford
John Henry
Rushing
Okla
Ford
David Zoller
North Eleventh Street
George Richter
Fresno
Cal
Richter
George Beckmeyer
South Fifth Street
Keokuk
W. A. Simonds
Chicago
Civil War Veterans Enroll for Home Service in Massachusetts
More than 1,500 Civil War veterans enrolled in Massachusetts for home service during the war. They are suggested for guarding German prisoners, escorting and aiding sick and wounded soldiers, and performing guard duties at forts bridges and factories.
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Boston
Massachusetts
Record Heat Wave Grips U S with Few Relief Hopes
Washington reports a vast heat wave across the nation east of the Rockies with no late week cooling in sight. City by city readings include 106 in Concordia Kansas 104 Omaha 100 Albany 98 Chicago 96 Philadelphia Washington and Baltimore with many other sites near those levels.
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Washington
Rockies
Weather Bureau
Concordia
Kas
Omaha
Albany
N. Y
Chicago
Boston
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Maine
New York
Dakota
Pierre
S. D
South Dakota
Gen Hill Sworn Into U S Service
Brig. Gen. Henry R. Fill of Quincy is among the few national guard generals to retain rank in the regular army. He surrendered command of the guards at East St. Louis to Major W. Cavanaugh of the 6th Regiment I N G and returned to Quincy to inspect Company F and the Machine Gun company not yet examined for federal service, today unless ordered otherwise by the War Department.
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Henry R. Fill
Quincy
National Guard
East St. Louis
R., W. Cavanaugh
6Th Reg. I. N. G
War Department
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