Wall Street Holds Firm Amid German Note Signals Trade Stabilizers
Editorial notes that a threatened German diplomatic break stirred Wall Street with a brief selloff but failed to trigger panic. It argues strong U S money and credit conditions, along with broad public stake in stocks, would prevent a stampede despite the crisis. It also mentions Illinois adjournment sine die and Champlark praising Congress.
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Germany
Wall Street
America
Illinois
Champlark
Congress
Atonement through American Surgical Skill
The piece argues American surgeons in Paris hospitals elevate U S prestige by healing front line injuries with precise fracture reduction. It envisions a postwar boon from enhanced surgical skill, noting higher recovery rates despite heavy casualties and referencing Secretary Lansing and a new German Sussex note. It also mentions Obregon's writings.
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Rance
America
Paris
Lansing
Berlin
Washington
Obregon
Indictment of County Government in The Outlook
The Outlook’s current issue features Ichard Childs indicting county government on three counts. He argues officials shielded from scrutiny by small offices, many officers beyond public oversight, and divided responsibility letting any official dodge blame for lack of cooperation. He notes limited reform compared with cities and calls county government a ramshackle system.
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Ichard
Childs
Hiineis
Johnnis
The Power Of Ideas And Calm Contemplation
A reflection on how great innovations and art arise from cultivated ideas not sudden sparks. Meditation and focused attention turn vague thoughts into powerful insights, guiding work and deepening contact with the genius class.
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DEAS
Calls Grow For Stronger Action On Mexico War Policy
A compilation of editorials from Chicago and Davenport papers criticizes weak foreign policy toward Mexico and urges stronger military action. They argue Wilson should deploy more troops to Mexico, reject repeated notes to Germany, and criticize Carranza’s ability to handle bandits. The group urges decisive leadership amid the European war and border violence.
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Burlington
Wilson
Germany
Mexico
May 11 1738 Illinois history plans attack Chickasaw
On May 11 1738 plans were drawn up for an elaborate attack on the Chickasaw by French and Illinois Indians, reflecting early colonial warfare dynamics in Illinois territory.
Day In Congress and Court Session Report
Senate met at noon with Senator Kenyon resuming a rivers and harbor critique. FTC to file a report on Mexican sisal hemp yarn for American binder twine makers. House opened at noon resuming Humphreys flood control work. naval committee drafted several supply bills. A court scene followed with a witness denying gross income as a fisherman amid lawyer and judge remarks.
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Kenyon
Federal Trade Commission
House
Humphreys
Naval Committee
Peter Waits In Vain For Winsome Bluebird
Peter Rabbit hides near the Old Orchard to observe Winsome Bluebird and Mrs. Winsome as he suspects their new home. He discovers Mrs. Winsome vanishes from a fence post without a trace, leaving him puzzled and unable to learn Winsome’s destination. He ends the day no wiser about Winsome Bluebird’s home.
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Peter Rabbit
Winsome Bluebird
Peter
Winsome
Mrs. Winsome
In Our Shook and Schoolyard Tales
A fragmentary rural newspaper page recounts poems by Paul West with illustrations by Frank Moser and a whimsical tale about Short Leg Milliken fishing using a dog as a helper. It includes classroom notes on Longfellow verses and a comical misfit about Fatty Bellowes’s oversized pants.
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Paul West
Frank Moser
Short Leg
Crickagen
Andy
Miss Palmer
Longfeller
Brigham
Log cutting and a twin brother missing in a humorous quip
A man attempts to cut up an old tree for logs but damages a saw and trousers instead. He plans to hire help and fix the saw with a new handle. A boss jokes about hiring the manager's twin brother, who is yet to be found as Johnny searches. A St Louis widow keeps talking to a hat rack.
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