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Roosevelt and Teddy in the national discourse
The piece references Roosevelt's political journey through the House and Senate, Jeff Ford era sentiments, and tax talk around income levels. It notes Iowa’s district realignment for military needs and muses on Teddy Roosevelt as a powerful future ally, while reflecting on public figures and economic expectations.
Prohibition Debates and Wartime Rationing Soothe Bacon and Beer Talk
Bailey of Britt suggests pork and greens from pig tails as a wartime relief while debating prohibition. The piece critiques Sunday laws, warns against extreme restraint, cites national liquor stockpiles, and notes June 6th national registration day as a historic moment.
Prisoners Should Work To Support Farms And Public Needs
An editorial calls for using able bodied prisoners for productive labor instead of idle confinement. It argues long sentences should enforce hard labor, reduce jail costs, and turn inmates into workers during crop seasons, with minimal supervision for minor offenders.
Proper Food For Weak Stomachs
The article advises a diet tailored to age and occupation for those with weak stomachs. It urges slow, thorough chewing and regular bowel movements, and recommends Chamberlain's Tablets to relieve constipation and aid digestion. Available from dealers.
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Pen the food hogs and curb extortion through public opinion
An editorial blasts greed in wartime inflation accusing both merchants and farmers of hoarding and price gouging. It argues high prices are driven by avarice, not scarcity, and calls stern action against those who withhold commodities to kill market prices.
Government Urges Action Against Food Speculators
A vehement call declares the foodstuffs of the country are in the hands of unprincipled dealers who profit from shortages. It demands immediate government action and harsh penalties, insisting aims to protect the public as young men go to war. The writer blasts speculators as parasitic and dangerous to the nation.
Uncle Sam as a Dictator in the Great War
The piece argues the United States may become a de facto world dictator as Allies defer to the President’s judgment in major wartime matters. It asserts America will not accept unfair bargains while promising humane justice under the Stars and Stripes. It ends with a wary note on promised food-cost reductions versus real hunger.
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