This Is Not Pro Germanism and Current Public Sentiment
A discussion critiques accusations that the Nonpartisan League is pro German and anti American. It notes League members, a Minnesota state convention, platform planks on public ownership, wartime aims, and loyalty pledges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nonpartisan League
Mississippi Valley
Rocky Mountain
United Postal Department
Federal Department Justice
Minnesota
Faw League
Russia
United States
Patrick Henry
Bell Kicking Good Medicine in Wartime Debate
A 1917 editorial argues the U.S. Senate slowed war production, stirring strain and frustration. It credits engineers, railroaders, and munitions workers with aiding Allied forces and urges prompt war legislation despite Senate delays and German bombardment threats on Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Senate
Washington
Germany
Britain
France
America
United States
Lenroot Wins Wisconsin Senate Race Amid Socialist Clash
The article reports Irvine Lenroot's victory in Wisconsin over Victor Berger with Joseph Davies challenging, noting partisan hostility between regimes and predicting Lenroot's addition to the U S Senate. It also mentions Seattle war gardens expected to produce 1,000,000 and a Russian general Bayoff promising an army in two months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvine Lenroot
United States
Wisconsin
Victor Berger
Lenroot
Joseph Davies
Marshall
United States Senate
Seattle War Gardens
Roland E. Chapman
Seattle
Bayoff
Auta
Plattsburg for Women Plan to Train Nursing Corps
A New York plan by Vasseur College trustee Mrs. John Wood Blodgett would create a women’s Plattsburg style program. Twenty thousand nurses could be trained for future war and peace time, with a three month course, enrollment of women ages 21 to 31, and a $95 fee.
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New York
Plattsburg
National Army
Vasseur College
John Wood Blodgett
Grand Rapids
Mich
Plattesburg
Red Cross
Vassar
Grand Rapids, Mich
Nine strokes of a clock and a sudden cure
A patient lies ill in bed as medical advice fluctuates between stimulation and a low diet. The doctor proposes a shock or minor operation, but a clock ticking nine times leads to an unexpected improvement. The scene is told with a rustic, humorous tone typical of 1918 era regional writing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maya
Colyum and D K K's. City chatter and guard questions
A fragmented column mixes city notes with references to the Home Guard and a jailbird style thief. It mentions a riotous arena meeting plan and a call to gather experts on how a gun is built and works.
Ways to Combat Frost in Gardens and Fields
Frost protection methods include covering low plants with straw, burying young potatoes in furrows, and creating smudge fires using wet straw or manure. Spraying with fine water mist, sprinkling on sunny mornings, and irrigation with warm water also help. More costly options involve cloth screens and lath to reduce radiative cooling.
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Seattle
Salisbury
White
Puyallup
No Circus For Seattle Youth Amid War Rail Restrictions
Wail rises for Seattle youths as no circus travels due to Uncle Sam prioritizing food trains and war munitions over rail transportation. Some circuses may return with wagon setups from winter quarters, promising a future appeal with elephants helping haul tents.
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Uncle Sam
Seattle
91 Butte Men On Way To Camp Lewis
Fifty one draftees are en route to Camp Lewis with 40 volunteers. The final physical examination of the city quota will be given Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Camp Lewis
Fragmented musings and headlines from a chaotic page
A jumble of observations and snippets ranges from domestic disputes to wartime notes. It mentions a Cleveland divorce case, a 61 million pound prune order, Nelson Morris in a stockyard dispute, and naval plans amid Bolshevik talk, all in quirky, editorial commentary tone.
Measles Risks and Transmission Precautions
The article warns that measles in children under five is dangerous, with deaths from pneumonia and broncho pneumonia. It notes the infectious period before and during rash and details spread via secretions, shared utensils, and contaminated clothing or bedding. It also touches mosquito prevention and mentions malaria and yellow fever concerns.
War garden clubs boost home food production and sharing
Editor suggests forming war garden clubs to increase yields and reduce waste. Meetings would include talks on gardening, exchange surplus plants and produce, award merit marks for achievements, and culminate in a autumn garden show with ribbon prizes. Letters advocate allowing city cows to graze to aid the poor amid high feed costs.
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Jones
Smith
Chas
W Bover
Burke
the Star
Mra
A. W. Thomson
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Seattle Star
Seventh Ave
Union
scRiPts Northwest League OF “Newsprovens
Telegraph News Service of
United Press Association
Seattle, Wash
Star Publishing Co
Kaiser
A. E. Adams
First National Bank of
Youngstown, C
Bell
Mina Julia Lathrop
Children’s Bureau
Doe
D. Kk’s
Colyum
Qgirl
Jlowor Guard
Singh Caldwell
Hugh
Huppone
Caldwell
E'Ste
U.S. Pat
Wien
Cleveland
Quartermaster’s Department
Nelson Morris
Packer
T. FE. S
Naval Consulting Board
Bill Mohenzollern
Odessa
Union ST
Editor's Mail
Jiosipes
Sipes
Boston
Milwa
Fat Aleeca
Berger
Chicaters
James
Cora Grane
Milwa Daniel
Man Cone
Ela
Lear
Ewart
Denly
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