Women's suffrage drive shifts from senate to people
A reformer argues that failure to pass a two thirds vote in the Senate moves suffrage to a mass campaign. He calls for a nationwide persuasion effort, appealing directly to voters in Northeastern and Southern states and pressuring senators like Reed and Borah. He notes Ohio, Missouri, and Idaho may intensify action and predicts possible shifts in regional support.
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Senate
Congress
O. K
Pomerone
Reed
Borah
Middle States
Ohio
Missouri
Idaho
Pennsylvania
County ferry plan sparks debate over Anderson control
Mercer Island residents and county commissioners argue over taking over steamers Atlanta Dawn and Fortuna. Anderson proposes county rental of 2300 dollars monthly to Anderson Co. Critics say Superintendent Anderson cannot oversee county ferries without personal business ties. The discussion echoes wider questions about efficiency and public welfare.
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Mercer Island
Atlanta
Dawn
Fortuna
Anderson
Anderson Steamboat Co
Anderson Co
An Artistic Revolt Against Happy Movie Endings
A critics voice argues against forced cheerful conclusions in films. He prefers endings true to life, favoring realism over constant kiss scenes and melodrama. The piece mocks overdone climaxes and notes audiences seek genuine emotion over artificial finales.
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Dore
Shakespeare
Hamlet
Ophelia
Have You Clothes to Spare For Red Cross Service Men
A Red Cross salvage drive asks for used clothing and shoes to outfit discharged service personnel. Volunteers will fund clean, restyle and provide free outfits when funds are tight. Donors urged to contribute locally to ease civilian return needs.
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Red Cross Salvage Department
Fourth Ud
Virginia
Red Cross
P Elliott
Fisher Answers Objections to League of Nations Debate
Yale economist Irving Fisher argues constitutional use of treaty power to join the League to Enforce Peace. He says entangling alliances are avoided, Monroe Doctrine concerns are manageable, and a world alliance could reduce war by offering dispute resolution pathways. He notes prevention is not absolute but essential to curb future wars.
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Fisher
League OF Nations
League
Washington
Family of
Council of
Horahonte
Argentina
Germany
United States
Horah
Borah
Hermany
Council of Conciliation
Senator Boreh Pans League of Nations Nix Foreign Relations
A Washington senator named Boreh sits in a corner and critiques the League of Nations. He jokes by applying a thumb to the bum and declares he votes against foreign relations. The quip reflects satirical wartime or prewar political sentiment.
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Boreh
League of Nations
Nix
Stop Look and Listent to The Star Opinion Page Miscellany
A reader letter praises working people and loyalty while mocking the idea of a separate class system. The piece uses a Star headline reference and a fable about liberty and home, concluding with a salute to a “Little Star” and a note from WM W Kelly.
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Mr. Star
Mrs. Star
Howdy
America
New York Harbor
Ned
Liberty
Mary
John
Prensa
Little Star
WM. W. Kelly
Welcome Home Glory Fades as Jobs Dry Up
A veterans parade ends with hollow cheers as veterans and locals celebrate a victory arch and speeches, then face unemployment and fading memory. The piece contrasts postwar jubilation with practical need, noting lingering disillusion as money and work run short.
Provisional Governments and League Plans Dominate Peace Meet
OFRMUMANY adopts a provisional constitution and government with Friederich Ebert as president. Austria Hungary splits into Austria Hungary Czechoslovakia and Yugoslavia. League of Nations completes its constitution and arms limits are set. Neutral rights eroded, reparations progress noted, war responsibility committees active. Boundaries to be defined by wartime council with international labor bureau planned. Women and child advisory bodies proposed. Allied policy in Russia remains unsettled as troop withdrawals proceed.
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Germany
League of Nations
Supreme War Council
League of Nations Ladon
International Labor Bureau
NUS
BIA
Rheumatic Cure Promises Blood Reform After Siege of Grip
Kalamazoo man credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with rebuilding his blood and ending years of rheumatic pain. He reports sleep returned, swollen ankles normalized, joints and nerves improved after two boxes, and recommends the remedy to friends. Pills sold by druggists or mail postpaid from Schenectady New York with a free blood book offer.
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Clyde J. Balee
Mast
Kalamazoo Avenue
Kalamazoo
Mich
Williame
Pink Pilla
Willlama
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
N.Y
Naval Committee to Visit Pacific Coast Bases
Thirteen members of the house naval committee will leave Washington March for a six week trip to the Pacific Coast. The journey is connected with the naval plane program to equalize Atlantic and Pacific fleet divisions and to inspect potential Pacific Coast base sites.
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Washington
House Naval Committee
Pacific Coast
Pacific
Remarkable phosphate claims boost vitality and flesh
An old report describes Pe louz and Dr Albert Robin promoting an organic phosphate, Bitro-Phosphate, as a nerve builder. It claims to restore sleep, strengthen nerves, increase energy, and add flesh, advising use with meals and warning against its use by those not seeking weight gain.
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Pelouz
Albert Robin
Academy of Medicine
Paris
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