Unraveling the Plot Against America in Wartime Propaganda
A patriotic reflection accuses Germany of direct and indirect attacks on the United States after 1914, alleging covert plotting against entente supply depots and sovereignty. It cites alleged official confirmation, notes strained relations with Japan and Mexico, and urges vigilance against espionage and foreign meddling.
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America
Germany
State Department
Berstorff
Gerard
George Washington
Frederick the Great
Gerari
Ber- Tt
Storff
Count von Bern
Japan
United States
Lansing
Idaho
Republic
California
Oklahoma
Mexico
Carranza
British Gains Across Mesopotamia Boost War Confidence
The report notes British forces pressing up the Tigris after Kut s surrender, with Towns Townsend leading 2,000 troops starved into capitulation. Prospects shift toward severing German supply lines as Mesopotamian gains offset Turkish resistance and align with French and Russian actions near the Caucasus and Somme.
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At-El-Amara
Tigris
Persian Gulf
Constantinople
Townsend
Kut
Caucasus
Somme
Europe
Great Britain
Mesopotamia
Germany
Delayed Wreck Preventatives Fall Short In Fog
In a fatal rear end collision on the Pennsylvania line a steam freight train failed to stop for a signal, spoiling a once spotless passenger safety record. Railroad officials cite duty to investigate, while railroads push for automatic stops once weather-proof devices are secured, but warn further inventions remain imperfect and decades away.
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Pennsylvania
How I’d Sell Life Insurance If I Were an Elicitor
A practical guide on talking to prospects in simple terms. Emphasizes focusing on a customer's need to protect dependents and secure life value rather than pitching mortality tables or investments. Argues that buyers buy to preserve life for their families, not for the agent’s gains.
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Truman
Bank Surplus Grows in Illinois Banks
Illinois state banks report February 17 1017 totals of capital surplus contingent fund and undivided profits at 168,576,509 in a state banking department recap. This shows a 5,006,000 increase since November 18 1818.
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Springfield
Ill
Illinois
State Banking Department
Peter Rabbit Meets Mrs Reddy Fox On Night Hunt
Peter ventures from the Old Brier Patch under moonlit snow when a shadow pursues him and he discovers the hunter is not Reddy but Mrs. Reddy Fox. The tale follows his chase, near capture, and a chased escape into a bramble tangle.
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Peter
Green Forest
Roughley the Hawk
Brier
Brier Patch
Mistress Moon
Mr Sun
Reddy Fox
Reddy
Mrs. Reddy
You Money Insights From A Building Association Director
A building and loan association director reflects on member shareholding patterns and the practical uncertainties of life. He cites that only about 35 percent of share buyers hold for five years or more and notes how strikes and economic downturns disrupt long term obligations.
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Rom
In Our School Illustrations and Odd Schoolday Pranks
Narrative notes a bumped head incident after a ghostly scare at Bol and his hired man tensions at a farm. A second item covers a local free show promoting a temperance cure with a mass powder scam and a crowd reaction, including Miss Cushman guiding a misread purchase.
Letter explores thrift and savings by plan building and loan
The writer questions the practicality of thrift through a scheduled saving plan and building and loan. They seek responses from fellow savers about experiences with the method and with other devices, asking how satisfactory and workable regular saving proves in practice.
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Ioan
Swiss Minister Cleared of Charges in Propaganda Case
Washington March 2 Secretary Lansing after a talk with Dr Paul Ritter Swiss minister here absolved the minister of all blame for charges of undue German propaganda in his position in charge of German interests The secretary said I consider Dr Ritter s conduct perfectly proper and regret very much the attacks made on him in the papers It is a wrong impression of the feeling here We ought not to have any feeling against a man doing his duty faithfully.
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Wasitington
Lansing
Paul Ritter
Hammond criticizes Ritter over German negotiations stance
A report notes Dr. Ritter faced accusations in newspapers of overstepping authority as minister and using his role to aid the German cause amid severed relations. The piece discusses concerns about his negotiations with Germany and the implications for government interests.
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Ritter
Germany
Sloan's Liniment Offers Quick Pain Relief
Promoted as a handy remedy for bumps, bruises, sprains, and rheumatic aches. It claims rapid penetration with less mess than plasters and is marketed for outdoor workers and common pains. Available at druggists for 25 cents.
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Sloan
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