What Would T. R Have Done in War Talk
Roosevelt in Louisville argues for entering WWI earlier and opposing Wilson with harsh partisan tones. He claims neutrality honors the flag, cites Lusitania, and asserts Wilson preserves peace and prosperity, while Hughes brings war and ruin to widows and orphans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Louisville
Wilson
Belgium
Germany
Lusitania
Carranza
Mexico
Europe
Irvin Cobb
William G. Shepherd
America
Ee Wilson
Anden
Hughes
Hoosevelt
National
Hughes Alliance
Cuba
Us Soak the Consumer Tariff Battle Over Baseballs
The piece argues Japanese makers flood the U S with five cent baseballs despite a 40 percent tariff, calling for an 80 percent duty to protect infant industry and blaming consumers and schoolboys for bearing the cost. It frames protectionism as a consumer burden and a political inevitability.
U S Navy Urged to Quick Build Following U-Boat Lesson
A noisy editorial laments underestimation of coastal defense after the U 53 raid near Nan Stucket. It urges rapid naval expansion and inland waterway legislation within 60 days, praises Germany as a wake call, and stresses strong congressional action to secure Atlantic defenses and wartime readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nan- Stucket
Uncle Sam
America
Germany
Naval
Most Effective Remedy Mothers Have Used for Constipation
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin relieves constipated bowels in babies and children without harsh purgatives. The simple laxative, featuring pepsin and no narcotics, is praised by mothers and sold by druggists for fifty cents a bottle with a free trial offer from Dr W B Caldwell of Monticello Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred du Bois
Hal
N. J
Karl
Caldwell
Dr. Caldwell
W. B. Caldwell
Washington St
Monticello
Illinois
War prices rise and odd news from the week
A collage of humorous vignettes and stray items runs through the page. Laughing at shortages, politics, and daily oddities, the notes touch on inflation under wartime, jokes about grafters, and a joke about a boy whose father tacks carpet. A cartoonish item closes with a Smithsonian expert predicting an Indian president.
Train Wreck Exposes Plot as Strikes Loom at Angels
Lidgerwood directs rescue and firefighting as a derailment caused by pulled spikes reveals a conspiracy. Hallock and Flemister are identified as principal suspects amid talks of a strike and a crackdown, with Lidgerwood pursuing arrest warrants and a guard on the Nadia to avert chaos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lidgerwood
van Lew
Jefferia
Bradford
Williama
Jefferis
Groner
Timanyoni
Crawford
Joefferis
Tibet
Hell
Thia
Judson
Wilds
Angela
Hallock
Silver Switch
Mplemister
Heavens
Plemister
Copah
Angels Yard
Hut McCloskey
Dix
Lockhard
Fort
MeCook
Fort MeCook
McCloskey
Davidson
Copperette
Brewster
Ledgerwood
Will Hare
Mac
Gridley
Edgerwood
Gridsley
Celestial
Tryon
Angels
Crow's Nest
Schleisinger
Rankin Halleck
Schlessinger's
Mrs. Breweter
Nadia
Orton
Mr. Lockhard
Gravies
California Syrup of Figs Promise Quick Child Relief
A vintage advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a universal laxative for children and adults. It claims a coated tongue signals digestive cleansing and promises a well playful child after a gentle liver and bowel cleanse. The copy urges asking for the genuine 50 cent bottle made by the California Fig Syrup Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
California Fig Syrup Company
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Seattle Star
Seattle
Wash
Postoffice
Eecom
The
Met Publishing Co
Phone Maia
T. R
Mike Marmardi
New York
Mr. Marmardi
Earl du Bois
Mila
Billingsley
Margett
Sergt. Putnam
Lister
Dan Landon
Ford
Tommy
Judge
McTavish
Macpherson
Donald
Smithsonian
White House
Meyere
Walter P. Eaton
RED Butte Western
Stetson
Orpheum Theatre
Sidgerwood
Credit Apparel Institution
United States
Bradbury
Barry Shoes
Mallory & Sons
Union Street
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