Keep America Safe for Democracy in Shipping Question
A long анализ argues a million American soldiers in Europe within a year is impractical. It reexamines shipping tonnage, U boat losses, and expected construction to assess if enough vessels exist to support troops, food, and munitions. The piece urges focus on building ships and aiding allies rather than deploying large forces soon.
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Europe
Atlantic
Congress
United States
Japan
Great Britain
France
Pacific
America
Contemptible Americans as War Enemies Debate
The article condemns German press insults toward Britain and the United States, contrasting sneers at the British with growing hostility to American troops. It cites German views of Pershing and American volunteers, predicting Americans will join the fight against the Kaiser with resolve and liberty as motivation.
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England
Germany
Marne
New America
Cologne
Volksrecitung
United States
Logne Paper
Black Jack Pershing
Tack
Salvation Sunday and Free Will Offerings Across Cities
A critique notes Billy Sunday’s revival fund raising in eight cities shows an average free will gift of about 1.50 per person. New York Philadelphia and Boston give under 2, with Boston at 1.04 and New England generally lower, while New York and Philadelphia appear more generous.
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Billy Sunday
New York
Philadelphia
Boston
Metropoli
New England
Editorialettes on Gott and Kaiser's Chancellor
A fragmentary column mocks Harold C. Gott of Washington and a “Uncle Sammy” unit. It ridicules a drunken farm fable near Alto Massachusetts and weighs in on Michaelis as a junior version of Von Hollweg.
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Gott
Adjutant General
State of Washington
Harold C. Gott
Uncle Sammy
Michaelis
Germany
Russia
America
Evi
von Hollweg
Pickwick Trial Presses Mrs Bardell in Detail
The scene shows Mr Pickwick amid a tense cross examination as Mr Skimpin presses Mr Winkle and other witnesses. The defense questions whether Pickwick uttered improprieties while Mrs Bardell fainted, with jury nerves on edge and Serjeant Buzfuz pushing the line.
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Clappins
Mr. Pickwick
Mra. Bardell
Serjeant
Buzfuz
Snubbin
Mr. Winkle
Mr Skimpin
Winkle
Pickwick
Goswell Street
Tupman
Snodgrass
Mr Winkle
Mr. Skimpin
Skimpin
Tracy Tupman
Augustus Snodgrass
Susannah Sanders
Buzfutz
Bard
Mr. Sanders
How Thin People May Put On Flesh
An old advertisement promotes a simple recipe to gain weight by correcting metabolism. It urges taking a 5 grain Fitro-Phosphate tablet before meals and chewing food thoroughly. The claim includes quick health benefits and warns against use by those not seeking flesh gains.
Mrs Burnham Jamaica Reviews Lydia E Pinkham Remedy
Mrs L N Burnham of Jamaica New York describes severe head and back ache dizziness and nervous hot flashes from two years of irregularity. After using Lydia E Pinkham's Compound three times daily she reports good health and urges others to write for information about their aliments.
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Jamaica
N. Y
Eister
Lydia Euinkham
L. N. Burnham
South St
Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn
Wess
Injunction Dilemma on Traction vs Jitneys Debate
A satirical column mocks legal battles over transit rivals as it cites Judge Notever and Bee authority, mocking interloping transport firms and the fight between jitneys and established transit. The piece rails against autocracy in government and corporations while praising democracy and justice.
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Traction Company
Fitney
Stone & Webster Syndicate
Playing with Fire by The Star Editor Letter
The Star argues Seattle needs strong police protection to prevent mob rule and maintain law and order. It credits the mayor and police chief for suggesting a solution and urges loyalty among officers to minimize trouble. It condemns corporate control over workers and warns against granting franchises to such entities.
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the Star
Seattle
America
Love Letters and Terms of Affection in a Sleuthing Tale
In a period piece, the narrator recalls a lady’s conduct during courtship with Mr. Sanders. He notes letters of affection and playful nicknames such as duck, while a judge-like Serjeant Buzfuz demands Samuel Weller be called. The scene hints at social norms and witty banter typical of the era.
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Mr. Sanders
Samuel Weller
Why Shouldn't You Buy on Credit
A 1920s style ad explains buying on credit as a merchant offer. It promotes paying $1 down then balancing as wages arrive, suggesting you can wear items while paying. The headline cites Gatelaws Credit Clothing House at 111% Third Avenue.
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Gatelaws Credit Clothing House
Third Avenue
Labor unions urged to legislate wage parity for strikebreakers
A letter from William H. Benson of Bow Washington calls on state and national labor unions to push a law requiring corporations to pay the same wages to workers as they paid strikebreakers during strikes for the next two years.
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the Star
WM. H. Benson
Bow, Wash
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