Willard Ready to Fight Again Amid War Era Debate
The piece notes Jess Willard’s rumored willingness to box for money while war rages, his Kansas farm life, and calls for serving in the army. It contrasts boxing’s appeal with national duty, and discusses German atrocities and modern warfare's impact on public sentiment and morality.
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Jess Willard
Jack Johnson
Willard
Jim
Kansas
Lawrence
Chicago
Sayiver
J. C. Miller
Black
Plamoter
Anny
Modern warfare changes but mercy lingers in history
The article reflects on expected early casualty estimates in the western front great offensive. It contrasts modern weaponry with ancient warfare noting rapid killing yet lower proportional slaughter than in past ages. It discusses the German code’s lack of mercy and the brutal past practice of universal massacre, while recognizing wounded soldiers still have a fighting chance.
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Teutons
Vitus
Jerusalem
Germany
France
Belgium
Peat for America Could Replace Wood in Fuel Industry
The article discusses peat as a potential major fuel source in the United States. It notes Maine and Massachusetts urging state legislatures to study peat mining and processing, cites a vast peat reserve, and explains the cost, capital needs, and logistics of bringing peat to market. It describes peat as dark brown residue from decomposed vegetation found in swampy, waterlogged regions and highlights regional coal scarcity benefits.
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Ireland
America
Maine
Massachusetts
United States
Seological
Armerica
Minnnesota
Peat Deposits Seen Expanding Across Nation
The article notes peat deposits in New England and the Great Lakes region and outlines plans to develop large scale operations. Peat is valued for illuminating gas production, fertilizers, bedding, paper and wood substitutes, and as an antiseptic dressing from Spagnum moss. Minnesota and Michigan are cited for rich deposits and proposed peat drying and firing plants costing about $15,000 each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England States
Great Lakes
Europe
Minnesota
Michigan
A VAIN MEASURE AND WAR TALK
The piece argues Senate and White House opposition to a wheat price rise is sound. It contends higher prices won’t boost wheat production due to planting windows and fixed acreage, risking only farmer profits rather than output, and notes broader political and fiscal criticisms alongside a clock change and Argentina Germany war talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Senate
Wilson
Hoover
Senate
Prohibitionists Debate Populist Vote Tactics
The text shows Prohibitionists pursuing a popular vote strategy amid varied discussions. It references Luce Ob servel and fluctuating positions on the approach, with emphasis on how the vote might be used as a tool to influence public opinion.
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Volar
Mm Alany
Greferentium
Varias Aldes
Besh
Hackett and Dinekett Join War Service Effort in Buffalo
James K dinekett noted actor 93 Buffalo area links to Hackett family star power as they rally for war work. Hackett declines stage for training camp tours to bolster morale for soldiers and organize high quality productions abroad. Columbus War Activities Committee backs Hackett’s shift to patriotic entertainment aimed at supporting the troops.
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Nix
Flackett & Toudehold Wort
Hackett
Jaren W. Hackett
Enlertaldmente
Walshe of Columbus Committee On
Prevent
Hackell
Tefe
United States
Billy
War era miscellany and domestic notices from a late issue
Fragmentary clippings touch on daylight saving debates and global affairs. They mention Petrograd divorce petitions, American war coverage shifts, and local notices about jobs and sold items as readers cope with wartime life and shortages.
War Thrift Army Aids British Loans Drive
English war thrift movement led by Mr Bliggett strengthens British loan drives with 40 000 clubs and 4 000 000 members. The campaign pushes saving for the war economy, citing funds raised and the role of post office and savings banks in bolstering treasury needs. It highlights the effort to curb private consumption and boost production via small, regular savings.
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England
Treasury
Bysil. F. Blackett
C. B
Mr. Bligbett
United States
Juondon
Telphin
Loman Prives
Il Certifuatos
Stanina
Ain
Weldar
Drake
Theattlonal War Savings
Enomarg
Dulgeivs
Nasional War Savings
Cab Ba
National ‘War Savings Chlaften
Post Office Savings Bank
Building Eatleries
Tham
New Jasson
Coxpel
Ald
United Kingdom
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Elnost
California
Old Man
Murious
Russia
Los Angeles ‘Times
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San Antonio Tive
M & Section
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Bart
Seguin
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Perabhig
Germar
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New York Times
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View Corporation
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Canada
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Retta
Kyooder
Oszar
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Mexico
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Nak
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