Government Loyalty vs Wall Street Disloyalty Urges Action
Opinion piece condemns New York stock exchange gamblers for bear market tactics during World War I era. Calls government to shut down the exchange for the war’s duration if Liberty Bond sales falter. Exalts patriotism and urges rapid suppression of disloyal media and financial manipulation.
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United States
New York Stock Exchange
Europe
J. P. Morgan
Stock Exchange
Germany
Uncle Sam
Cen
Wall St
Farewell to a Discarded Kelly
A humorous verse by Berton Bralfy bids farewell to an old lid or cap, recalling the summer and the wearer’s care. The poem mixes playful lines about aging, style, and a light note of affection as it muses on retirement from active use.
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Berton Bralfy
Kohn and Kleenwein’s
Rooster Dresses as Hen Stirs Kansas City Neighbor Feud
Kansas City observer John Bates reports a rooster that pretends to be a hen. The bird allegedly lays eggs and sports two eyes over the past two weeks, drawn from a friend hen after leaving the feed trough.
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John Bates
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Dehumanizing Propaganda Image Sparks War of Words
An international furor erupts over a gruesome WW II-era image showing a calfskin and a French infant hung beside it with the marking zwei. Critics say it reveals genocidal attitudes, while defenders call it propaganda.
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France
German Socialists and Russians in Riga Gulf Tension
Report notes talk of socialist fraternizing between German and Russian socialists near Riga but observes that German Socialists fail to uphold liberty equality and fraternity when pressed. The excerpt hints at strained alliances amid naval circles and political rhetoric.
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Gulf of Riga
Kaiserwar zones and war bonds in a satirical journal
A clipped satirical column mocks Kaiser Wilhelm's threats and wartime rhetoric. It notes British imports rising by 45 million dollars in September, critiques public service commissions, and comments on travel limits and Liberty bonds amid hints of Siamese troops entering trenches.
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Kaiser
America
William
Rhodes Co. Chief Rhodes a Slick Croquet Wizard
A. J. Rhodes president of the Seattle Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Club is praised for his unselfish leadership and wide social reach. Associates say his approach avoids cliques, values every viewpoint, and keeps the city’s interests ahead of personal gain. He also enjoys croquet, aids government food conservation, and blends patriotism with business drive.
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Seattle Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Club
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Rhodes Co
Gordon C. Corbaley
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Rhodes
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Corbaley
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Alfred Battle Isne
Stcker
Game Rhodes
Potato Week and Potent Potentials in a Fractured Newsday
A collage of fragments notes protests at Columbia University and rising cost of living, jokes about advertisements, and a miscellany of ads and sketches. It mentions Potato Week across the United States urged by food officials, plus short items on shoes and sports metaphors, with a poem about a baseball hero whose icy fate mirrors a brittle business world.
Editor’s Mail: Strain Of Liberty Bond Purchases
The Star prints reader H. B s view on Liberty Bonds. A salaried person struggles to buy bonds amid high living costs while wage earners face even tougher choices during strikes, raising questions about who loses when funds are scarce.
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Roth
Purple spring found on Soldiers Gap hill near New Castle
A spring of bright purple water was discovered issuing from Soldiers Gap hill near New Castle Delaware. The water is odorless and tasteless. The note mentions the 1910 census showing 311,000,000 acres of cropland in the United States.
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Wilmington
Del
Soldiers Gap Hill
New Castle
United States
Idaho Woman Made Well
Aberdeen Idaho resident Mia Percy Prestidge reports relief from back and side pains after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She credits three bottles with her recovery and urges other women to try the remedy and seek confidential advice from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts.
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Aberdeen
Idaho
Lydia B. Pinkham
Lydia E
Lydia FE
Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia K. Pinkham
Lynn
Mase
Camera Men As Eyes Of Modern War
Washington reporters describe the U S photographic division of the signal corps under Major James Barnes. They note camera crews and aviators risk lives to film aerial views used to compile up to date war maps built from hundreds of photographs and film from enemy lines.
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Matt Bpechsl
Washington
Kodak
United States
Signal Corps
James Barnes
Photographers Master Speed of Takeoff from Great Heights
Observers note the challenge of taking pictures at tremendous speed during ascent. The article highlights the mastery of photographers in capturing fleeting moments at high velocity.
Keep Healthful Outdoor Sleep Popular at Home
Open air sleeping gains traction as a health habit with many adopting sleeping porches. Warm clothing and an accessible dressing room help maintain comfort in winter, turning outdoor rest into a lasting part of home life for families and indoor workers.
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