Controversy Over History Texts Reflects School Debates
A heated dispute among School Directors Eckstein and Superintendent and history teachers centers on Robinson and Beard Outlines of History. Supporters defend Americanism. critics accuse pro German bias, while President Wilson’s stance and recent war data influence opinions. The piece notes tensions between educators, publishers, and national sentiment.
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Robinson and Beard
Gage Gees
Shermd
Robinson
Wilson
Col. House
Eeperce
World Series Ends As War Effort Takes Stage
The World Series closes amid wartime sentiment with $180000 collected for six games. About $160000 goes to players, clubs, and the national baseball commission, while Red Cross may receive $17961.90 if wartime orders pause. The piece urges players to boost war effort and work in essential occupations.
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Luke
Hisself
Doc
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Ww. L
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N.L
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Clubeers
National Baseball Commission
Red Cross
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March Marines Rapidly Advancing Under Fatigue
A wartime dispatch notes Marines marching all day, moving with double time toward a deadline. The correspondent praises speed, discipline, and duty while urging Americans to invest in Liberty Bonds and support the war effort amid reports of Allied diplomacy.
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Fellows
Floyd Gibbons
Gibbons
Uncle Sam
Franklin
Good Roads and Liberty Trucks Drive War Transportation
A wartime call notes that good roads are essential to move material and troops. Liberty trucks ferry goods from factories to seaports and between towns, reducing railroad burden. Ruts and mud holes hampers trucks, so motorists must clear the way to speed transport and win the war.
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Uncle Sam
Liberty
Farmer Opposed to War Profits Tax on Debts
N E A staff correspondent reports that farmers favor replacing excess profits with war profits tax. Officials recount a South farmer who grew 80 acres of potatoes, sold well, and, after wartime profit comparisons, faced heavy excess profit tax and had to mortgage land again to cover income tax.
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Washington
Farm Loan Board
Dr Gregor McGregor Reopens Dental Offices in Milwaukee
Dr Gregor McGregor reopens his dental offices located at 516 Leary Bridge and Second and Madison. An advertisement announces the updated practice in the local area.
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Letters to The Star on profiteering and liquor amendment
A reader argues feed dealers profiting from bran and chop feed costs, claiming 800 percent markups and urging reform. Another letter critiques fall alcohol amendment views, alleging exemptions for clergy under proposed rules and criticizing prohibition history.
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the Star
Woman cites army permit denial over egg payment
Anna Kluck testifies she sought a three week harvesting permit for her ill children with her husband in the army. She alleges Herr Jaschob, secretary to local military authorities, demanded 40 eggs before approving the permit and refused her entry when she could not pay.
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Berlin
Anna Kluck
Adler i ka Did It Adleri ka Did It
Advertisement claims Adleri ka relieves stomach distress instantly. promises expulsion of gas and foul matter, cleanses entire alimentary canal, and prevents appendicitis. Customer Henry Welp of Lake View Iowa endorses its effectiveness. Swift Drug Co and leading druggists advertise the mixture of buckthorn cascara glycerine and nine other simple drugs.
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Henry Welp
Lake View
Iowa
Swift Drug Co
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