Russia and the United States on government and peace
An essay reflects on the US framing of its constitution and compares it to Russia’s fledgling system. It argues governments cannot be crafted to pattern, urging sympathy and aid rather than meddling. Russia aims for a separate peace with Germany while avoiding rule by the old Romanoffs. Omar Khayyam’s line ends the reflection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
New Republic of the East
United States
Germany
Egypt
Romanoffs
Haite
We Shall Beat Him by Fighting Not Bluffing
The piece argues against bluff and Buncombe rhetoric in war. It praises real efforts like Liberty loans and Red Cross funds, calls for united action across regions, and rejects phantom armies in favor of decisive military efforts. It notes Bryan and Kerensky quotes about liberty and intoxication of victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dardanelles
Romania
Saloniki
Pershing
Uncle Sam
Germany
Red Cross
America
Bluff
Buncombe
Mr. Bryan
Kerensky
Air power may decide the war say American writer
The piece argues the war could hinge on air power rather than land and sea. It envisions mass producing American aircraft to overwhelm German craft, suggesting standardized factories and a plane every minute, turning the air war into a decisive advantage. It cites German tech like submarines and gas as evidence for pursuing aerial force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Segme
United States
Henry Ford
Germany
America
Tennyson
Parliament of Man
Federation of the World
Fatty’s Surprise Party Sparks Porch Merriment
In vacation Thursday Atty Bellowes plans a surprise party for Fatty with Genevieve Hicks and friends. Fatty resists but guests arrive, mama scolds mud on the porch, and the momentry ruse hints Fatty’s party may proceed despite fuss. A goat sales tale follows with a perfumery remedy improving the animal’s smell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atty Bellowes
Genevieve Hicks
Anny
Patty
Fatty
Bowker's
Lilac Grimes
Pansy Cook
Maude Muldinkey
Fatty's
Torp Stebbins
Genevieve
Verry Cross
Gen
Missus Bellowes
Ula
George McLoughlin
Richard Purdy
Andy Anderson
Richard
Billy Mink Does Much Fishing
Thornton W Burgess presents Billy Mink in a children story about fishing as work and play. Grandfather Frog notices Billy Mink’s appetite and tricks, revealing Billy’s habit of sharing fish with his youngsters while keeping his gags hidden. The tale contrasts idle pleasure with parental duties amid forest creatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Mink
Thornton W. Burgess
Joe Otter
Grandfather Frog
Smiling Pool
Peter Rabbit
Peter
Smil Ag
Aris
Billy
Laughing Brook
War gardens set celery out for fall use and winter storage
The notice advises setting out celery now for late fall use or winter storage. It urges thoroughly soaking the ground to two or three inches depth to ensure a strong start and steady growth with minimal interruption.
A Texas Wonder Cures Kidney and Bladder Ailments
An advertisement touts Texas Wonder as a cure for kidney and bladder troubles in men and women, including diabetes and rheumatism. It claims two months of treatment with one small bottle, mailed for 1.00, with testimonials and Dr. E. W. Halt of St. Louis as the supplier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Wonder
E. W. Halt
Olive St. St. Louis
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Quincy Whig
the Whig Co
Associated Press
Alcorn & Henkel
Marbridge
New York
Peoples Gas Building
Chicago
Quincy, Ill
Postoffice
Audit Bureau OF Circulations
Whig
Unitedmerica
Congress
Omar Khayyam
Liberty Loan
Red Cross Fund
Purple Twilight
Webster
Panama
Bill
NOOM
WWE
Weis
H. T. Webster
Missus Anderson
George
Boston
Chugatum
Adirondack Mountains
Thousand Islands
New England
Atlantic Coast
Toledo
Cleveland
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Rochester
Syracuse
Utica
Albany
Springfield
Niagara
Falls
Atlantic City
Washington
Gutral Railroad
la Salle Street
W.B
Jerome General Western
Texas
Hampshire Street
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