War Saps Slapping Youths For Patriotism, Warned Editor
A writer denounces young locals for sympathizing with European powers during the war and urges them to keep loyalties to the United States. He says the youth could be slapped into sense before public sentiment turns violent and unpatriotic.
Be an American in your sympathies and stand for Americanism
The piece argues that Americans must support their government and stand against German aggression, insisting true citizenship requires loyalty. It lauds President and cabinet for seeking reparations and safety guarantees while denouncing anti American sentiments and urging unity. It cites Carl Shhurz’s line about country first and calls for patriotism over descent or creed. The editorial notes editor collaboration and promotes homegrown business by urging buyers to support local merchants.
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Sam
Mexico
Carl Shhurz
America
Senator J H Allen Favored For Governor By Pocahontas County Editorial
An unsigned Pocahontas County editorial endorses Senator J H Allen for governor praising him as a broad reformer and strong booster though open to some policy tweaks. It notes potential opposition within the county but urges unified support if he secures the nomination, while acknowledging W L Harding as an admired Republican rival and warning against Cosson.
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J. H. Allen
Howeve
Allen
Pocahontas County
Senator Allen
W. L. Harding
Cosson
Advertising Space Must Be Paid For Says Marion Bruce
Marion Bruce of Rolfe Indiana declares that advertising space will be billed at regular rates for all entertainment announcements requiring admission fees. He argues newspapers give value with space since it costs money to produce and sell ads. Pollock's News notes the stance as a trend likely to be adopted widely.
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Marion Bruce
Rolfe
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Pollock
Curious double legged chicken stirs local politics
A Pocahontas Democrat reports J. J. Kirchner showed a chicken with two sets of legs near town. One leg set moved in one direction while the other set pointed opposite, prompting a comparison to Senator Cummings and speculation on political alignment.
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Ca 7
J. J. Kirchner
Cungmins
Pocahontas Democrat
Bullets From the Front and a World at War
A national collage of war fatigue and xenophobia critiques as memories fade and the United States faces global peril. The piece damningly notes Europe’s devastation, calls for America first but warns of broader world entanglements, and mocks propaganda and leadership.
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France
Russia
Germany
Italy
Austria
Belgium
Servia
Montenegro
Japan
Wood
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Europe
Dernberg
América
America
Mexico
Agsine
Wit and Wry Witless Quotes From A Gilded Page
A collage of pithy lines and jests on manners, war, neutrality, marriage, and politics. It lampoons prideful boasting, the pendulum of fate, and social norms through humorous quips attributed to varied voices. The piece riffs on patriotism and civic virtue with light sarcasm.
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