Difference in Nations Shows Britain’s War Shift in Three Years
An essay contrasts British wartime social and economic mobilization with prewar English life. It notes government control of resources, unity of effort, and the public’s demand for action, while acknowledging criticism of policy but praising administrative brains guiding the national effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Lord Northcliffe
France
Ens
Council of Nation Defense
Daniel Willard
Howard E. Coffin
Samuel Gompers
Congress
No Conquest for Russia in American View
An American opinion piece contrasts Britain and American stances on Russia’s imperial aims. It argues the United States favors territorial restraint, supports Russia’s need to develop Siberia, and opposes conquest or map reshaping. It emphasizes U.S. war aims do not seek territory and warns against imperial ambitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Russia
Siberia
Europe
America
Austria
America mobilizes rail workers for wartime task in France
In a wartime vision, American railroad volunteers in France are to build and repair infrastructure for the future, forming an army of construction that will serve long after the conflict ends. The speech highlights quick mobilization, inventive talent, and organizing power as strengths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
America
Glimpses of Ghosts and Moral Truths in Twilight Mind
A reflective essay contrasts ghosts and unseen truths with fleshly reality. It argues that glimpsed things—faces, gestures, motives—outweigh obvious deeds and that creeds change while old moralities endure. The piece ponders intuition, superstition, and the lasting pull of right and wrong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moses
Heaven
Hell
New Jersey
Mount
Gerizim
Mount Ebal
War Gardens Planting Rules For Potatoes
Guidance on using commercial fertilizer in furrows for potato crops. Plant six inches deep with three inches of soil, then apply fertilizer before final covering. For heavy or wet land plant whole potatoes. for dry soil cut into large two eyed pieces and space fifteen inches apart. Small potatoes also recommended as seed.
Prince Albert Named to Warship Malaya Assignment
London May 20 Prince Albert has been put aboard the warship Malaya which was presented to Great Britain by the rulers of the Malay state.
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London
Prince Albert
Malaya
Great Britain
Spider Web Prank Spreads Through School Isle
In a lively school scene, Ex Brigham Bull Hickey and Steve Hardy watch a spider weave across the aisle. Fly feeding, prankish bickering, and Miss Palmer's interest fuel the commotion until Fatty Bellowes ends it by stepping on the spider. Students tease about gallers and a Chinese-parent daydream afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isle
Bull Hickey
Ex Brigham's
Bull's
Bull
Steve Hardy
Steve
Miss Palmer
Bult
Feilers
Thare
Desire
Fatty Bellowes
Ex & Bull
Dusky Learns From Mother Fox On Water Trail
Dusky and siblings follow Mother Fox through The Old Pasture to learn tracking. Dusky tests scents along a damp stream and discovers water can erase tracks, realizing water helps trail reading. The tale highlights learning by discovery and practical knowledge for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dusky
Thornton W. Burgess
Mother Fox
Sammy Jay
Something About Sand
Rome via London reports 6482 Aus tro Hung prisoners taken by Italy in the Julian front offensive, official Italian war department statement confirms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
London
Julian Front
Italian War Department
Canton Car Crash Demolishes Vehicle Driver Escapes
In Canton Missouri on May 19 James Nelson driving a Ford was hit on railroad tracks near the ferry dock by a southbound freight. His car was demolished while he received severe cuts and bruises but survived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
James Nelson
Nelson
Urge Householders to Raise Porkers in Food Push
London dispatch says the government urges households to keep pigs instead of chickens to maintain the food supply at low cost. It argues pigs eat scraps and waste, saving corn used for chickens, and notes fewer corn needs may affect horse racing in Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
French Losses For The Week Are Small
Statistics for the week ending May 13 at midnight show that 952 ships over 100 tons entered French ports while 991 vessels sailed. Three ships over 1 600 tons were sunk by submarines with four merchantmen attacked but escaped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
The Sun Beam and Mother’s Friend Advertisement
An old advertisement extols Mothers Friend for expectant mothers. It claims easier muscle expansion and reduced pain, noting it is externally applied morning and night. The ad cites a famous physician’s prescription and offers a free booklet “Motherhood and The Baby” from Bradfield Regulator Co., Atlanta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradfield Regulator Co
Lamar Bldg
Atlanta, Ga
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Quincy Whig He Whig Co
Associated Press
Alcorn & Henkel
Marbridge Building
New York
Peoples Gas
Chicago
Quincy, Il
Post Offici
Audit Bureau OF Circulations
Whig
Frank Crane
Prince
Webster
Mabec
Mabel
H. Wenstery
Crick
Eatners Macaroni
MFG, Mfg.co
Omaha
USA
Brook Early
Riverside Coal Co
J. L. Frege
Burlington Freight
Ferry Dock
MAZDA
Quincy Gas,Electric& Heating Co
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