Wilson warns Germany and calls Congress to declare war
The address argues that German submarine warfare threatens global peace and U.S. rights. It urges Congress to declare war, mobilize 500000 troops, expand the navy, and finance a total war effort while stressing democracy and allied partnership. The speech condemns autocratic regimes and seeks an international league of honor with Russia and other democracies.
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Wilson
Congress
United States
Germany
Committee On Public Information
Wolff Telegraph Bureau
Great Britain
Ireland
Europe
Mediterranean
Belgium
Amer‘ican
German Empire
Senate
Ornet Peoplen
Spica
Russia
League of Honor
Mexico City
Count Tarnewski
Austria-Hungary
Vienna
America
Venezuela’s bird guardian guards sheep in pastures
In Venezuela a trained bird guards sheep while pasturing. The text notes expanding muttf sections and mentions Africa having about one-eleventh unexplored, and a patent for a wristwatch stand to hang a clock. Rolling a camera film between the newly tightened parts follows exposure.
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Venezuela
Africa
Cat’s Back Was Scared During Yard Drama
Jack watched a chaotic scene in the yard as a cat and dog fought. The frightened cat, described through a childlike narration, reacted fearfully, mirroring the dramatic moment for its mother.
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Cat
Jack
University Functions and Shaw on Student Maturity
George Bernard Shaw argues that universities err by training students as schoolboys. He says universities should socialize students into world citizens, not into educated children. Social pressure should come from fully responsible adults, not imperious half emancipated youths.
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George Bernard Shaw
Growing a Character Beyond Reputation and Life
The piece contrasts reputation with true character. It notes that reports shape how others view us, with friends shading truth and enemies biasing it. Character, lived under pressure, reveals real worth beyond public judgment and self deception.
Indian Summer Described As Mild Fall Weather Term
A description explains the term Indian summer as a period of mild open weather in autumn, typically October and sometimes extending into November, marked by a dry mist or haziness that sets it apart from other seasons.
War Tax Proposals Lay Burden Across Freight and Fun
The article details 1917 war taxes affecting postage, admissions, club dues, tobacco, express and passenger transport, oil pipelines, telegraph and telephone messages, and life, fire, marine, inland and casualty insurance. It outlines rates, exceptions, monthly filing, and aims to fund the federal effort while tying taxes to transportation and entertainment costs.
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Washington
Sam
United States
Canada
Mexico
Seasor
Treasury Department
Greatest Thing in the World Remains a Person
A fragmentary note recalls Antoine Watteau, a leading French artist, who painted decorative panels while dying from the white man’s scourge. He rose from poverty and endured starvation to gain fame in art.
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Tove
Antoine Watteaz
France
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