Patriotism Editorial Supports Undivided Loyalty in War
The Whig notes a 1917 shift after war declaration closing debate on England Germany. It warns that treasonous acts or disloyal statements will be treated seriously and endorses absolute loyalty to America. Elihu Root and Charles E Hughes are cited praising governmental prudence and constitutional support for war.
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Gerit
England
Germany
Congress
America
Elihu Root
Chicago
Mr. Root
Charles E. Hughes
New York
Mr. Hughes
New Class Distinctions and Shifting War Time Roles
The piece notes France plans to stop peasants from fleeing war torn areas for cities upon peace, seeking financial compensation instead of returning to farms. It highlights peasants as conservative and urban workers as radical, with city radicals likely to gain voting power after the war, and contrasts Russia where city workers drive revolutionary unrest amid tensions between peasants and city socialists. The analysis suggests future class conflict may center on land workers versus wage workers rather than capital versus labor.
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France
Russia
Kerensky
The Errors of Class and the Labor Movement
A lecture focusing on class as the root of social ills. The speaker argues class divisions fuel oppression and war, denounces the labor movement, and cites Roger W. Babson on labor versus capital. It contends that humanity shares a common fate beyond class.
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Roger W. Babson
Peter Promises To Be Good
Peter Rabbit hides from Old Man Coyote in a turkey gobbler’s nest. Mrs. Gobbler forces him to promise secrecy and good behavior while guarding twelve large eggs, as Peter admires them and contemplates telling others.
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Peter
Thornton W. Burgess
Mrs. Gobbler
Old Man Coyote
Rabbit
Peter Rabbit
Big Tom
Patriotism Call Demands Unwavering U S Support
A Burlington Gazette rallying cry proclaims a roll call of true patriots, denounces treasonous talk, and urges united support for war efforts and the flag. It condemns anti-draft sentiment and pro-Germany rhetoric while praising decisive action and loyalty at home and abroad. A note promises a future event as citizens are urged to show fervor.
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Peoria
U.S
U. S
Land of the
Germany
France
Sad Home Defenders procession and farm tensions in Griggly town
The town recalls a sad Home Defenders march for Mister Jerne gans who died defending his country. Stuffy and Short-Leg lead a parade past the Poor Farm while locals object to salute. Griggsy posts a warning at the post office about foreigners and farm hands. Ex and Andy spy on two new farm hands, arguing they may be German spies, and fire warning shots. Notes mention Tur nite and Phil Wigglesworth considering delaying ceremony until the war ends.
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Home Defenders
Mister Jernegans
Stuffy Balch
Jernegans
Milliken
Short-Leg
Old Grigesy
Griggsy
Andy Anderson
Ex Brigham
Andy
Ex & Andy
Griggesy
Patriotic Parade Encourages Support For Drafted Soldiers
The city prepares a patriotic parade featuring national army selectees and other groups. Citizens are urged to show visible support as marchers, including the drafted, move along the streets, while avoiding views of them as criminals. The piece recalls torches, salvos of approval, and rare jeers from critics.
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National Army
Phone Operators Strike in Streator Illinois
In Streator Illinois twenty nine telephone operators walked off duty on Saturday demanding three dollars a week pay raise every other Sunday off and removal of the sales requirement to wear black uniforms.
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Streator
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