Editorial urges conserve paper amid wartime shortages
The piece argues the United States must supply more pulp as global demand rises while Germany and Britain impose limits on raw materials. It notes sharply higher prices for bleaching sanders ash rosin satin white casein and alum, warns against burning newspapers or magazines, and urges stricter paper conservation due to wartime needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DuPont Powder Company
Gemmany
Germany
Great Brituin
Sweden
North Sea
United States
South America
Central America
Australia
Asia
India
The Enigma Hughes and Roosevelt at the 1916 GOP Fight
The piece surveys 1916 Republican delegates amid doubts about Roosevelt Roosevelt allies and Hughes. It notes Massachusetts mood, Hughes popularity, and Oregon backing, with references to preparedness and international tension as Germany and Mexico loom and wartime Britain under debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Roosevelt
Middle West
Skousevelt
Justice Hughes
Hughes
Ilis
United States
Oregon
Taft
Wilson
Justice H Hughes
Trughes
Peter Rabbit Jumps for His Life Animal Tale
Peter Rabbit dodges Black Pussy as the hunting cat stalks through the Old Orchard. The pair engage in a tense jumping contest with Peter hoping to escape. Black Pussy eyes Winsome Bluebird on the rose, while peril looms for the little rabbit in daylight danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Rabbit
Lack
Black Pussy
Brask Pussy
Green Forest
Green Meadows
Farmer Brown
Danny Meadow Mouse
Patch
Flo
Bluebird
Peter
Up rising and political battles hover in scattered lines
A fragmented clump of editorials voices rising against intrusion by foreign influence. The chatter hints at home rule and political stagnation, with calls for serious road improvements and state progress to avoid being left behind neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Dreland
Springfield News-Record
Iceman Question and Varied Newspaper Quips
A fragmented query references Missouri county bond issues for roads and Chicago and Rockford papers debating teachers unions and presidential perceptions. It juxtaposes opinions on civic funding, teacher rights, and the presidency with a rhetorical closing about the iceman.
Was Was kaya Cahokia delegates to Virginia vanish
On May 4 1781 inhabitants of Wasaki a Cahokia arranged to send two delegates to Virginia to present tyranny and injustice by French rulers. The delegates never reached Virginia and the other disappeared in transit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washaskia
Cahokia
Virginia
Bentley
Dodge
Rogers
Blue Mondays and the Sunday Self Care
The piece argues blue Mondays arise from poor Sunday habits. It warns against dissipation and overeating, promotes reasonable waking times, moderate meals, church attendance, mental activity, outdoor rest, and early bed. Proper Sunday use prevents Monday fatigue and sustains weekly productivity.
Rural School Finals Today in Hancock County
Hancock county rural schools hold the eighth year finals Friday May 5 1916 for Normal and Carthage college scholarships. Applicants must be eligible graduates and register with County Superintendent D. Faris. Examining officers listed at multiple town sites. Funeral and local society news accompany the report with brief city notes and probate court items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carthage
Hancock County
Normal
D. Faris
Nellie Proffitt
North Prairie
Bessie Wright
Tarman
W. W. Martland
Fountain Green
Hugh E. Alton
McGuttey
Jessie McConnell
Pennsylvania
Susie Mitchell
St. Mary's
Leona Kindred
Providence
Florence Walsh
Hartford
Gladys Lumiss
Liberty
C. E. Allen
Chil
E. E. Matheny
Denver
Grace Walker
Bentley
Arthur Triboulet
Burnside
Margaret de Lapp
Durham Center
J. K. Spence
Pontoosuc
Colusa
C. E. Alton
Adrian
Ferris
Lela Trone
Elvaston Forrest
Ruth Griscel
Excelsior
Mary A. Jacobs
Oakwood
Elida Hasford
Eureka
Clara Cambre
Central
Frank Ferguson
Powellton
Ruth Hasse
Maple Grove
Lillian Perks
Niota
Harry Steffey
Nauvoo
Jeanette Cress
White Prairie
Ror
Weaver
Rocky Run
Rob Brandon
Omaha
Nebr
Thos. Davis
Bertha
Springfield
Paul Byers
Breckenridge
Helen Draper
Fred King
Defiance
Ohio
Mise Harriet Haegard
Student Volunteer Movement
Mary McMechan
Choate
Tracy, Minn
F. J. McMechan
Lilia Leake
Lawton
Okla
C. W. Walker
Galileo Society
Galileo Literary Society
Carthage College
Wood Inn
Denhart Hall
Ada Livingston
Perry
Letta Simmons
Florence Seibert
Chicago
Edith
Roy
Ellen Colquist
Ft. Madison
Margaret Amick
Erma Smith
Shipman
Gladys Schultz
Harry Fleming
Bowen
Fleming
Hurley
Lola
Mississippi Valley Telephone Company
Bert Corbin
Keokuk
J. W. Salisbury
Pontiac
Wilson Medical Company
Walker Worrell
E. P. Maberry
J. A
Wichita
Kan
Fr. A. Thompson
Roy Frederick
Ethelyn FP. Frederick
Hamilton
Albert Glazebrook
R. R. Wallace
H. M. Cuerdon
WM. Elder
Margaret Nebb
Dennis D. Meaux
Our School Thursday Tales From Lilac Grimes
A chaotic school column recounts Andy Anderson’s failed sewing prank to hide swimming, Ex Brigham and Torp Stebbin’s mother, and a whaling for Andy. Bol Haynes struggles in spelling and a lively Miss Palmer confrontation about a talking neighbor Johnny Hodge. Fatty Belloows brings a jar labeled POISON to class and faces trust issues with his mother’s preserves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy
Anderson
Bol Haynes
Agen
Miss Palmer
Johnn Hodge
Johnny
Sean Ann
Miss Palner
Fatty
Bol
Fatty Belloowes
Palmer
Sean
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House of Commons
Thornton W. Horges
Kansas City Journal
Bryan
Philippines
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Senate
Eh Stromeer
Ariston Tac
Missouri
Peoria Journal
Rockford Star
Illinois
Warren G. Harding
H. Addington Bruce
H. A. Bruce
Dabor
Marie de Manarceime
Hancock
Robert Brandon
W. N. Reynolds & Sons
Hampshire ST
Hirsh-Wickwire
L System
Cloth- Craft
Ing
K-W-Co
Boys
Children’s Department
Men’s Outfitters
Guifitiers
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