Root on keeping us out of war and postwar policy
The piece lauds Elihu Root for deep grasp of legal and diplomatic matters and argues his New York speech on the war issue points to the keystone of Democratic claims about Wilson. It cites Lincoln and McKinley as past leaders who failed to keep the nation from war and urges a firm American policy backed by force, questioning Monroe doctrine leadership in the postwar era. America seeks commerce and supremacy, needing a courageous leader and resolute policy after the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elihu Root
Abraham Lincoln
William McKinley
Mr. Root
America
Duplicating Place Names Across American Towns
The piece argues against multiple U S towns sharing exact city names such as Boston Chicago and Philadelphia Many Oaklands object to being renamed to Cal Oakland to avoid mail mix ups and suggests a society to promote original names Illinois lacked such an organization six decades ago prompting a warning against familiar naming in new towns
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland
Little Oaklands
Society
Illinois
Beveridge Opens Campaign with Ringing Hughes Speech
The address argues for steady leadership in foreign policy, praising Charles Evans Hughes and warning against Woodrow Wilson's perceived indecision. It emphasizes true Americanism, national unity, and America first while defending a calm, resolute approach to global affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beveridge
Hughes
Shadrach Bond Inaugurated Illinois Governor in 1818
On October 6 1818 Shadrach Bond became the first governor of Illinois at inauguration ceremonies marking the start of his term in the new state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shadrach Bond
Illinois
Question on Quincy businessmen funding Marion county roads
George J. Menger of Palmyra asks the Quincy Whig editor how local merchants can provide funds for roads in Marion county. He wonders if donors own land, hold deeds, or expect to add costs to Missouri sales, and questions land value impacts vs donor fairness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Quincy Whig
Quincy
Marion County
George J. Menger
Palmyra, Mo
Franconia Sunk by Enemy Submarine in Mediterranean
The Cunard steamer Franconia, used for transport, was sunk Wednesday in the Mediterranean by an enemy submarine. Of 302 crew, twelve are missing. the ship carried no troops. Built 1910, 18,150 tons gross, 625 feet by 72, famed as the Bath ship with extensive saloon and bath facilities. Maiden voyage Liverpool to Boston in 1911. chartered in 1915 to carry British troops to the Dardanelles.
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London
Admiralty
Cunard
Mediterranean
Liverpool
Boston
Cunard Line
Mauretania
Dardanelles
Radium Industry in Austria Remains Steady During War
Professor Meyer of the Institute for Austrian Radium Production says Austria's radium industry remains undisturbed by the war and leads the world in the field. He notes Colorado and Pittsburgh sources are insufficient for global needs, while Joachimstal production continues with no price rise beyond speculative levels.
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Vienna
Austria
Meyer
Institute
Colorado
Pittsburgh
Joachimstal
Leipsic Smokers Use Cheaper Brands in War Times
In Leipsic Germany the Tabak Zeitung warns of ruin for the German tobacco industry as cigar and cigarette sales fall from higher priced brands to one cent "weeds." Cheaper cigars and cigarets push smokers to pipes and common tobacco, with a disastrous outlook due to Germany’s wartime finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leipsic
Germany
Tabak Zeitung
Cholera Quarantine Expanded in Japanese Ports
Tokyo reports a rising cholera total with 317 cases and 152 deaths in Nagasaki. Government orders strict port quarantine to hit steamers from Nagasaki and ships touching there. Additional cases appear in Yokohama Kobe Osaka and one near Tokyo in Oomoro. Tokio itself has no cases.
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Tokio
Japan
Nagasaki
Yokohama
Kobe
Osaka
Oomoro
Trenches to be kept intact for war history tours
Paris report says pilgrims to French battle fronts after the war may inspect trenches and field works as they were during hostilities. Proposals call for selecting representative trench sections and preserving them in present condition through arrangements between landowners and the government.
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Paris
Old Mr. Toad in a moonlit garden danger
Peter the rabbit discovers a deep hole Farmer Brown's Boy dug and hears a weak voice from below. Old Mr. Toad explains he fell into trouble while exploring and wonders how long his escape will take, while Peter contemplates returning to safety and avoiding further danger.
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Eter Rabbpitt
Farmer Brown
Peter
Beffore
Mr. Toad
Old Mr. Toad
Dandruff Sufferer Finds Relief with Cuticura Remedy
A Michigan reader describes years of severe dandruff and scalp irritation ending after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. The letter promotes Cuticura products and offers a free trial by mail, noting wide sale and usefulness in skin care.
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Elba, Mich
Earl J. Hotaling
Cuticura
Dept. H
Boston
In Our School and a Secret Society at Hannigan Home
A humorous column describes Miss Palmer asking students to bring old clothes for the poor Hannigan family, notably Lilac Grimes. Irene and Lizzie Hannigan wear mismatched stockings. Mrs Grimes visits and suspects Lilac’s goods disappeared. A lighthearted tale follows of a new secret society among local boys and Maude Muldinkey’s tassel mishap. Torp Stebbins plans to visit the Hannigans with many family members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Palmer
Hannigan
Lizzie
Irene Hannigan
Jimmy
Irene
Jimmie
Missus Grimes
Lilac
Andy Anderson
Ex Brigham
Torp Stebbins
Fatty Bellowes
Hen van Ness
Andy Mite
Maude Skared
Maude Muldinkey
Miss Mer
Barry
Manny
Hannigans
Torp
Shell rescues man from swamp near Landshut front
Berlin dispatch reports a shell saved the son of policeman Fahrnbacher from a swamp where he had struggled for two hours. Under French fire the explosion hurled him to solid ground, leaving him unconscious briefly and with a minor hand injury before swift hospital care. A closing quip about wives and husbands ends the note.
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Berlin
Fahrnbacher
Landshut
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Webster
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