Speaker likens Peace at any Price to Tories at Revolution
A Sons of the American Revolution speaker said Peace at any Price supporters resemble colonial Tories who backed Britain or fled. He noted many colonists opposed the revolution, some saw taxation as tyranny, yet Tories who opposed independence did not support the new United States. He urged avoiding name calling and urged loyal citizens to seek better labels.
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Ile
Federation of States
England
Beca
United States
A Nation of Throwers in Trench Warfare Tactics
A London dispatch notes English reserves train bomb throwing as trench warfare makes bombs vital. The piece contrasts U S preparedness as fortuitous rather than deliberate, describing bombs penetrating dugouts to disrupt kitchens and lives amid European fighting.
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United States
London
Europe
Bomb throwing in wartime training and American rifle aim
The piece argues that Americans would quickly master throwing bombs if needed, contrasting with Britain’s training and suggesting Americans’ long tradition of throwing and accuracy. It cites baseball as a metaphor for arm development and urges that U S soldiers would outperform with practice. It mocks British training and praises American confidence.
A New Force in Texas Organizes Economic League
A Texas Economic League launches at Houston last Saturday with organizers claiming deep business experience and Texas knowledge. The group pledges citizenship over partisan interests to mobilize constructive economic forces, aiming to shape policy to exploit peacetime opportunities and strengthen Texas civilization.
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Texas
Houston
Texas Economic League
Texas Keunoniec League
Economic League urged to mobilize Texas for national reform
Organizers argue the root ills come from poor law application and justice administration rather than constitutional governance. They cite a noted economist on economic unpreparedness and suggest Texas could set a national example by pursuing the league’s program, worth the energy and risk.
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Tey
United States
Texas
Economic League
The Last War Won’t Be the Final War Yet
The piece argues against the claim that World War I would be the last great conflict. It notes history’s pattern of recurring wars, claims nations remain capable of renewed war after victories, and warns that confidence in permanent peace is unfounded, citing historical resilience of belligerent nations.
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United States
Europe
Machines and the official canvass for mayor ballots
The official canvass will show about 2800 blanks and the county vote about 4500 banks. The report cites a high proportion of blank ballots due to removal of party circles and full ticket pulling requirements. Syracuse adopted the voting machine but public opinion trends toward a return to paper ballots for honesty and speed.
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Fie Assembly
Naper
Alea
Syracuse
Syracuse Post-Standard
Peanut Crop and Industry Growth Highlighted
A Chicago Herald note highlights the peanut crop value of 38 million dollars, its role in a million-dollar farm industry, and its use in rotation farming. It extols peanuts as nutritious for people and animals while noting their economic impact and soil benefits.
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Chicago Herald
Gardener Davis Sets High Tomato Record in Itasca
Mieke Mamie Davis, a young woman from Itasca, reports a remarkable gardening season with 1103 pounds of tomatoes from a garden plot of one hundredth of an acre. Projections suggest a forty acre field could yield over fifty tons. The piece notes local debate on home gardening and women's voting.
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Mieke Mamie Davis
Itasca
Dravix
Texas
Dallas Lavening Journal
Campaten Against Hyphen Policy Sparks Loyal Citizenship Debate
Fragmented OCR text shows a wartime era debate on neutrality and hyphenated citizenship. Citizens of foreign birth accuse President Wilson of favoring a policy that would make the United States a colony of a European power, claiming loyalty tests threaten national identity and urging a stronger stance against dual allegiance.
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Wison
Witar
Baltimors Americus
Love of country drives Parisian to fight and die
In May 1914 Ameno Brindean and wife Lucette lived quietly near Paris. When Germany threatens Belgium and France, Arsene Lefyfrele, once unfit for service, experiences a sudden love of country. He inspires Lucette as war dawns, dies after uttering My country, Viva France, signaling a sudden patriotic awakening and sacrifice.
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Fabio Dea Essarin
Ameno Brindean
Hiaself
Raspall
Brindeau
Cage
Lucette
Normenty
Arsene
Latabde
Lefyre
Jean Lefaille
Arseus
Germany
Belgium
Lefaille
France
Iim
the Marne
Lafaille
Lufailie
Nataine
Ibis
White Velour Ensemble Stuns At Society Gathering
A gala crowd mingled as guests arrived in bold white attire paired with contrasting ornaments. One standout wore hunter green velour with a melon shaped corsage, high topped heels, and a white velvet turban edged in beaver fur to define the ensemble. A jeweled ornament accented the trim for a striking, elegant look.
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Mary Glynn
Dunaler di Moon Gas Fight Rocks Western Town
An apparent confrontation unfolds involving Dunaler di Moon and a local gas company. Attorneys and officials appear as witnesses in a disruptive incident described in fragmentary terms, with claims of impropriety and a heated exchange over authority and liability.
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Paki & Papwlar Hemir
Sears
Steepy Time Tales For the Little Folk
A fragmented children's tale follows Tip the cat and a brave mouse as a jaunt leads to adventure by a brook and willow shade. Confusing dialogue shows a fire scene with a woman shouting and villagers gathering near the street.
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