Debating World Peace and Wilson in Times of Change
A colonial-era column critiques wartime politics and President Wilson's plans to tour Europe aboard the George Washington. It weighs the fourteen points, foreign alliances, and Washington's legacy while urging cautious policy and caution about radical shifts in governance.
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Ending the Affair of Honor and War By Courts
The essay argues dueling is outdated and war should be replaced by peaceful dispute resolution. It envisions an international court with an international police force to enforce edicts and resolve differences without combat. Volunteers could enforce law within a league to deter obstreperous members.
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Christmas Peace and Fair Shopping Spirit 1918
A 1918 Christmas call for peace and generous giving. The piece urges early shopping to ease clerks’ duties and allow them to celebrate, noting the season's significance and urging discretion with liberality. It emphasizes shared joy and reducing holiday labor for store staff.
The Peril of Paternalism in Public Utilities
The piece argues that government supervision of growing private industries acting as public utilities is needed to prevent private tyranny. It warns that without fair compensation and municipalization safeguards, inventors may abandon innovation and stop early, harming universal usefulness. It cites packing and barbering as examples.
A THING OF THE PAST
A fragmented editorial notes the end of free lunches as lower order grills push for cash value. It argues drinks devalue the meal and speculators profit from rationing, presenting a bleak view of shifting food costs and appetites.
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