Fool's paradise and the tariff under the war era
Opinion piece argues that fleeting prosperity before the war was illusory and tied to free trade and tariffs. It blames Democratic policies for downturns prior to the war and credits Republicans for wartime export boosts while warning against false notions of lasting improvement. The Portland Telegram cites Mr. Ont and contrasts prewar conditions, unemployment, and production with wartime gains as not real prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fool's Paradise
Europe
Demcratic
United States
East
America
Ont
Portland Re
Moose Drift to Wilson stampede headline summary
Weekly bulletin from the Democratic Campaign Committee lists Hughes Wilson Roosevelt Bainbridge Colby Robins Heney Straus Hanson Pinchot Seymour Johnson Hale Garfield Rowell Beveridge White Record Allen White Garfield etc. as figures connected to the push.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moose
Wilson
Democratic Campaign Committee
Hughes
Eodore Roosevelt
Bainbridge Colby
Ymond Robins
Francis J. Heney
Straus
Ole Hanson
Ifford Pinchot
John Seymour m W. Johnson
Matthew Hale Ames
A. Garfield
Chester H. Rowell
Ibert J. Beveridge
Illiam Allen White
George L. Record
Henry J. Allen
Charles J. Davenport
Stewart Macdonald
Horace
Wilkinson Nephi Morris H. P. Gardner
Elon H. Hooker
F. P. Carrick
Clarence P. Dodge
Raymond McFarland Charlies
Bird W. W. Seymour
William Hamlin Childs
W. D. Stevens Everett Colby
Etc
Hughes Speeches Urge Rights for Mexicans and Fair Deal
In remarks on national policy the speaker questions the president’s six month Mexican policy, pledges to defend American rights in Mexico, and argues that citizen rights extend beyond borders. He calls for a square deal for workers, prosperity through sound policies, and replacement of experienced officials to end partisan turnover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Coast Line
United States
Republican Party
Thief Steals Dog Tags in Alaska Douglass Incident
A rare Alaska theft at Douglass involved a burglar stealing all 1916 dog license tags, risking misidentification of dogs statewide and prompting concerns over public records and dog control enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Douglass
Democratic campaign ties signal Maine loss for ticket
Editorial notes Secretary Daniels booked for a Maine speech shows campaign managers have abandoned hope of carrying the state. It criticizes the administration for mollifying allies and failing to defend national honor, suggesting Americans may soon demand renewed self respect rather than a political almshouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniels
Maine
Mr. Hughes
North Dakota
No Time for Politics Says Secretary Daniels
Secretary Daniels asserts politics should pause now and that the secretary himself is not the right person for such matters, signaling a departure from partisan actions amid ongoing events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniels
Senator Lewis Defends President Over “Too Proud to Fight”
The senator argues that the slogan stemmed from audience ignorance and does not reflect the president’s intent. He notes a common pattern where the president’s words are read to mean something different from their apparent meaning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Ham Lewis
Lewis
Secretary Redfield and the Danish West Indies Treaty Debacle
The text lampoons Secretary Redfield for rushing where angels fear to tread as he enters and exits, while the Senate Democrats fret that the Danish West Indies treaty terms were leaked. It mocks the party for discarding publicity and other policies amid political theater and promises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Danish West Indies
Housewives Seek Pork Recipes From Wilson Administration
Housewives in need of pork recipes should address the Wilson administration for guidance. The note urges homemakers to request cooking suggestions from the government office, implying official recipe or tips may be forthcoming.
Wilson and Hughes Clash Over Campaign Tactics
The article disputes Wilson’s policy and leadership while praising Hughes critiques. It highlights suffrage politics, Daniels as a strong Republican argument, rural credit salary rollout, and shifting Wilson pledges. It notes Bainbridge Colby’s sharp criticism and warns voters about trust in promises amid the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bainbridge Colby
Mr. Hughes
Mr. Wilson
Panama
Best in Education by Dean Russell
Dean Russell argues that education hinges on health good manners and morals suitable habits and ability to engage in useful work He stresses cultivating habits to pursue the best in life and the value of character in education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Russell
Political Jottings on Hughes Wilson and Reform
A compact critique noting McCormick’s view of Progressive support for Wilson, the appeal of Hughes over Wilson, and themes of reform versus action. It contrasts campaigns, mentions Burleson and the postal savings bill, and hints at shifts in Democratic and Republican positioning with references to Maine and Westward political dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Taft
Washington
Burleson
Texas
Home of the average man speech excerpt
A Philadelphia era article quotes Mr. Hughes in Detroit praising the average worker. It emphasizes safeguarding workers from injuries, protecting health, enabling recreation and education, and ensuring a fair shot at a decent life through community support for those in industrial jobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Hughes
Detroit
Weighing a Fly Wing on World’s Most Accurate Scale
The Washington bureau of standards uses a laboratory weighing machine touted as the most accurate in the world. It is capable of weighing a single fly wing with precision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Standards
Washington
Chicago Journal
Also Mentioned on This Page
Woodrow Wilson
Bryan
Bill
Til
White House
Vance McCormick
Treasury Department
Charles E. Hughes
New York
Charles Evans Hughes
Philadelphia Evening Ledger
Justice Hughes
Autum
Serge
Poplin
Middy
the Middies
Georgette Crepe
Gingham
Percales
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!