A Mistaken Fear Of Free Speech On The Peoples Council
An observer argues against fearing the Peoples Council and favors allowing its meeting. The piece labels the council as mainly pacifists, socialists, and draft objectors, contending a convention would not harm the government and could expose radicals to public scrutiny. It condemns attempts to block the council over antiwar sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People’s Council
American Alliance
Labor and Democracy
Peoples Council
Grand Socialistic Wheat Plan Faces Test of Time
The piece argues the government buys wheat at $2.20 a bushel to ensure farmer profit without bread prices rising. It cites past failures of maximums in Germany and France, notes confidence that farmers will plant widely, and forecasts a likely year with a minimum of $2 and a possible higher maximum, while acknowledging the scheme remains an experiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Food Administration
Germany
France
Put Yourself In His Place And The Power Of Imagination
A discussion on imagination surpassing logic in problem solving. It cites a mule story where a boy uses perspective to locate a lost animal, and extends to war, language learning, and empathy. The essay argues that putting oneself in another’s place guides understanding, strategy, and authentic expression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milie
Youlad
Poe
Rochefoucauld
la Bougive
Machiavelli
Camparilla
Draft Men Entertained in Griggsville Farewell
Drafted men from Griggsville were given a farewell entertainment before leaving for Camp Dodge Des Moines during September and October. A large crowd attended with enthusiasm for the national cause. A big supper was served to the soldiers as part of the event. The Pike County demonstration for the county draft quota will be held Wednesday at Pittsfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griggsville
Pike County
Pittsfield
General Andy Nixes School Opening Claim by Home Guards
In a rural scene a boyish group of Home Guards defy truancy concerns and march to Blaney’s pasture hoping for school to open. General Andy Anderson orders caution after reporting rumors of a reopened school and a missing Miss Palmer, while Blinky Hammond avoids bell duty and Blaney’s gate remains unmanned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genral Andy
Blinky Hammond
Villedge
Andy
Blinky
Verry
Blaney
Fatty Lellowes
Blinkey
Miss Palmer
Annybody
Anny School
Another Visitor Arrives in the Green Forest
Thornton W Burgess narrates Reddy Fox scheming to lure Big Tom Gobbler and Mrs Gobbler from their tree perch. Old Man Coyote arrives, welcomes the gobblers, warns them about Reddy Fox, and hints at future shadow time meetings. Reddy Fox lurks nearby as the encounter ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reddy Fox
Big Tom Gobbler
Mrs. Gobbler
Green Forest
Big Tom
Roddy
Fox
Old Man Coyote
Old Many Coyote
Green Meadows
Old Pasture
Coyote
War Gardens and Household Advice Snippet
Advice on rhubarb planting including dividing mature plants and fall manure. Then a series of short, dated proverbs and ads about renting rooms, getting engaged, and wealth versus honesty. A snapshot of wartime home front instructions mixed with social tips.
Be Prepared Recipes Marmalades and Preserves
A historic collection of fruit marmalade methods detailing grapefruit lemon amber orange and peelless orange varieties. Includes soaking times cooking guidance sugar ratios and sealing instructions for long preservation.
Simple Safe Method Promises Weight Loss
A curiously dated health ad touts a simple nonstarvation plan to shed excess fat. It urges daily outdoor time, deep breathing, chewing food well, weekly weigh-ins, and a nightly dose of korein capsules. The text claims harmlessness and quick results with reduced fat and improved vitality.
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Quincy Whig
Associated Press
ALCORN &@HENKEL
Merbridge Building
New Yorks
Peoples Gas_Building
Chicago
Quincy
Postoffice
Membe Audit Bureau OF Circulations
Ethe Whig
Wilo
Camp Dodge
Priday Wight
Webster
Getta Ea ‘Roumd
Bure
Hove
HT. Webster
Paul Whst
Frank Monet
Anderson
Thornton W. Burgess
Mr. and Mrs. Gobbler
Marmalades
Mo Oney
Western Union
Western Union Telegraph CO
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