The Case Against Militarism in World War I Coverage
The piece argues atrocities by German armies in Belgium and France in 1914. It cites affidavits and diaries to condemn savagery, notes officers’ complicity, and contrasts French resistance with German brutality. It ends urging world action to prevent repetition and references Senator La Follette’s view on autocratic push into war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wen
Belgium
France
Diel
Baron
von Boehm
Where are your dollars working in this war effort
The piece argues every dollar in the United States is pledged to the war. It asserts the government can conscript wealth by bonds or taxes and that neutrality is gone for good. Comptroller Williams estimates national wealth at 250 billion dollars and annual income at forty billion. It notes German morale feeds on perceived American apathy and cites Norway avoiding U‑boat damage by remaining neutral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Williams
Germany
Tunneling the Channel Could Have Altered War
Reformulated notice discusses a proposed English Channel tunnel with two parallel tubes for rail traffic. It argues that linking France and England during war would have avoided submarine risks and disrupted Allied logistics, estimating costs at 70 million to 25.96 million dollars and noting geological advantages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
English Channel
New York Subway
France
England
Sladeon
East River
Channel
Hudson
Franch
Sussex
Italy
Tisitain
Antwerp
Envy and the uneasy feel of another's success
The text muses on envy as a remnant of primal behavior and contrasts beastly jealousy with human resentment. It argues envy arises when another person achieves what one desires, provoking a sour mood in response to others' success.
Chatterer Gets a Shaking in Thornton Burgess Tale
In this animal story, Chatterer the Red Squirrel pesters Buster Bear for nuts and attention. Buster ignores him until a tree shake up sends Chatterer flying, leaving him winded but unharmed as Buster returns to foraging.
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Chatterer
Thornton W. Burgess
Sammy Jay
Happy Jack the
Gray Squirrel
Chatterer the
Red Squirrel
Buster Bear
Buster
Ife
Envy the Shadow of Fame and the Desires It Sparks
The essay critiques envy as the cost of fame and the lure of public attention. It contrasts wealth with ordinary people's resentment, notes disdain for conspicuous success, and explores gossip and pride. The author admits envy lives in us all and seeks a cure or remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockefeller
Carnegie
Morgan
Barney Baruch
Lillian Russell
Billie Burke
Gabriel
Geraldine Farrar
Wilson
Nate
Politician Intrusion in Army Promotions Warned at Camp Taylor
A Camp Taylor bulletin from General E M Lewis condemns politicians and influential figures urging military promotions of National Guard members. It cites violations of army regulations and general orders, urging merit-based advancement and warning that such pressure harms a democratic army and obstructs efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Camp Taylor
E. M. Lewis
National Guard
United States
War Department
Soandco
Open Red Cross Drive Heads to Canada Campaign
Lord Northcliffe, head of the British war mission in New York, has departed for Toronto to launch the autumn campaign of the British Red Cross in Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
New York
Lord Northcliffe
Toronto
Canada
Busy hardworking men and women rely on Hood's Sarsaparilla
Hood's Sarsaparilla and Peptiron are advertised as boosting brain and nerve force to relieve nervous strain from overwork. The copy claims the blood and nerve medicines lift the overworked into new life, enabling easier achievement, with Hood's Sarsaparilla and Peptiron supplemented by Hood's Pills for laxative needs, sold by druggists.
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Hood
In Our School and the Naval Preserves
A quirky school day where Roll Call and Fights mix with Lickings while Miss Palmer keeps order cutting meals and toys. The Naval Preserves led by Bull Hickey plan a mock voyage to sink a ship, prompting Andy Anderson’s ire as their bold prank escalates. Fatty Bellowes flaunts new pants and Bol Haynes endures two licks for laughing at Charley Chaplin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UCH
Miss Palmer
Torp Stebbins
Torp
NAVAL
Andy Anderson
Bull Hickey
Bull
Andy
Jewnier
Gard
Bul
Fatty Bellowes
Fatty
Bol Haynes
Charley Chaplin
Bol
Woman 104 Advises Young Set to Marry
GALESBURG Ill Oct 16 Mrs Anici Hawyer who celebrated her 104th birthday in Aledo offered advice to youths about marriage saying to live to 104 one should marry and keep cheerful. Born in Grata VI she was twice married and outlived all five of her children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galesburg
Ill
Anici Hawyer
Aledo
Grata
Safe Blow In Peoria Oil Office Robbery
Thieves blew open the Bartles and Sweeney Oil company office in Peoria Illinois on Sunday night and carried away about $400 in cash. Several checks remaining in the safe were left behind. The theft was discovered when the office opened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Ill
Bartles & Sweeney Oil Company
Trenches Completed at Fort Sheridan Training Camp
Fort Sheridan Illinois reports completion of an elaborate trench system at the training camp. The trenches are prepared for the upcoming sham battle scheduled for this week, outlining readiness and tactical setup for the exercise.
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Fort Sheridan
Southern Recipes For Use Of Corn Batter Cakes
Southern cooks share a batter cake method using cornmeal and milk. Beat eggs with salt, mix into a thick batter, drop on a hot griddle, bake until delicate brown, and serve hot, sometimes with honey, syrup, or molasses. The piece contrasts southern batter cakes with northern griddle cakes and notes serving options.
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New Orleans
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Paul Wiest
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Cradfield Regulator Co
Lamar Building
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