Forced Into War Speech Frames Wilson Aims
President Wilson declares the U S entry into World War I unavoidable citing German insults and espionage. He frames the conflict as a defense of rights and democracy, warns against German deception, and vows to uphold freedom and self government for nations. He emphasizes the flag as national unity and readiness to defend with arms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
A Wilson
United States
America
Germany
Mexico
Japan
Foreign Office
Berlin
High Seas
Europe
Mediterranean
Asia
Austria
France
Belgium
England
Russia
Whield
Trouser Skirts Gaining Ground in Paris and New York
A discussion of how trousered skirts, shaped by French design, spread from Paris to New York. The piece traces the fashion evolution from the bobbed hair to the zouave skirt, noting feminine touches, oriental influences, and the shift toward practical, comfortable silhouettes as women fill roles once held by men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
France
Paris
Orient
Montmartre de
Vernon Castle
America
Eric
Paul Poiret
Sewing Room Basket Improves Cleaning and Access
A writer in the Woman's Companion praises a small hanging basket beside the sewing machine. The basket catches thread ends and fabric clippings in one motion, keeping the floor cleaner. It hangs from two hooks on the machine and can be easily removed to empty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Flame Companion
Crocheted Edge Fastens Seam for Quick Garment
A quick crochet tip describes making a half inch wide seam heading with a 2 picoted edge along one side. The straight edge aids fast sewing to a garment, letting the project finish in minutes.
Lesson Plan for June 24 Bible Review
A church school lesson outlines six months of gospel study duties. It suggests using one minute talks by class members and selecting key verses, including Golden Texts, to explore themes from John. It lists twenty eight events and offers a card draw activity to match texts with lessons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Earth
Jesus the Good Shepherd
Jesus
Berea
Lazarus
Bartimaeus
Jericho
Zaccheus
Mary
Temple
Jerusalem
Gethsemane
Judas
Peter
Ananias
Cnaiphas
Pilate
Herod
John
God
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wilson
Austria-Hungary
International Sunday School
E. O. Sellers
Moody Bible Institute of Chicago
Western Newspaper Union
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!