No Formal War Declaration Yet Real Conflict With Germany
The article argues there is no official war declaration but the United States is already at war with Germany. It says President can militarize and arm ships to force conflict, and recent sinkings of American vessels mark a de facto state of war recognized by Washington. It notes Congress must declare formally, yet actions have created a de facto war.
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Congress
United States
Germany
Washington
Obduracy Behind Russian Downfall Cited in Era Drama
Fragment from a historical column notes how English and German observers watched the Russian crisis unfold. It suggests Lord Milner urged the Czar to purge reactionaries and back ministers acceptable to reformists, while Nicholas II clung to control, misjudging a revolution that toppled the Romanov reign.
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Russia
England
Germany
Lord Milner
Petrograd
Nicholas II
War Declaration Looms as Congress Moves to Respond
The piece argues Congress will declare war on Germany when it meets on Monday April 2 in response to the President. It urges seriousness in this grave duty and credits the American people with uniform resolve and duty over years of crisis. The writer contrasts European wartime urgency with U S restraint and hopes for sober action.
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Germany
United States
Europe
Eternal beauty and the Renaissance spark revived
A reflective essay traces the belief that beauty and goodness survive death, citing legends from Charlemagne to Dante and Beatrice of Lorraine. It notes how Greek sculpture inspired Nedla Pisane and helped birth Renaissance sculpture, with Michelangelo’s use of Greek forms. The piece ends amid a St Louis dateline on March 23.
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Alanine Desis
Arthur
Holy Cross
Edward Meturds
Charlemagne
Barbaros
France
Pia
Beatrice of Lorraine
Matilda
Tuscany
Matilda Belike
Dante
Nedla Pisane
Pisa
Tle
Luna
Amieng
Itale
Michael Angelo
Laneygon
Apollo Belvidere
Bottivellt
Dr King's New Life Pills Ad Offers Health Benefit
An old ad promotes Dr King's New Life Pills as a mid gentle laxative that purges the bowels and relieves congested intestines. It claims clearer health and bright eyes with regular use and urges purchase at druggists for 28 cents.
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Dr. King
The Happiest Coon Ever
Thornton W Burgess crafts a warm tale of Bobby Coon reuniting with the Green Forest after escaping Farmer Brown's Boy. The story centers on eyes as windows to the soul and ends with Bobby free and joyful, ready to find a new home while promising future visits from his human friend.
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Mr. Sun
Bobby Coon
Farmer Brown
Green Forest
Bobby
Parmer Brown
Rascal
Robby
Saving Advice for a Debt-Burdened Family in Need
A mother of four seeks guidance to save despite rising earnings and debt. With monthly income about 143 to 152 dollars and expenses including rent, insurance, and groceries, she asks for practical plans to free 5 to 10 dollars monthly for a thrift fund. Readers are invited to share real experiences to help her reorganize spending and savings.
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Savings Bank of
Exhibition prep by county school committee at Byville
Deacon Hadley from Byville visits the school to select papers for an exhibition. Students copy Miss Palmer’s line on penmanship using ink, with mishaps from ink spills and a bee sting incident. Next day they plan to redo with old clothes to avoid ruining good attire.
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Deacon Hadley
Byville
Thares
Pritty
Fatty Bellowes
George McLoughlin
Miss Palmer
Torp Stebbins
George
Torp
Lilac Grimes
Palmer
Distillers Security declares reduced annual dividend
NEW YORK March 23 The Distillers Security corporation cut its annual dividend to 2 percent, payable in quarterly instalments, down from 6 percent. A stray line about removing ink stains with sour milk appears in the text as an odd insertion.
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Distillers
New York
Distillers Security Corporation
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