Nations Should Guard Industries From German Shares Proposal
The Berlin Morning Post urges a system of preferential shares to curb foreign control of German industry. The plan aims to protect German technical secrets and prevent foreign exploitation amid rising foreign purchases of German shares. British experts warn that if indemnity proceeds are diverted into German equity, foreigners could own German assets after indemnity ends, risking domestic tranquility.
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Springfield Republican
Berlin Morning Post
Morning Post
Austria
Germany
United States
Maternity Duty and Population in France Under Industrial Change
The piece critiques Professor Pinard on maternity psychology and argues the birth decline stems from the industrial shift out of the household. It notes economic strain on middle classes, rising costs, and policy limits, urging a clear framing of the population problem as birth release rather than birth control.
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New York Times
Pinard
Chamber of Deputies
France
Theodore Roosevelt on democracy and equal duties
Roosevelt argues that democracy rejects privilege and demands universal duty. He states that American life must be governed by work not idleness or self indulgence and condemns both the idle and those with means or education who fail to fulfill their duties.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Verdun veteran's margin seals third party victory
The article recounts a town election where the sixth man, a Verdun veteran who lost a leg, narrowed his margin despite overall party advantage and a rival who relied on organization and a town clerk record. A Republican-backed ex-soldier won in Ro, with backers crediting party support as decisive. Also notes a discussion on who owns a letter after posting, citing Frederic Harrison and copyright ideas.
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Verdun
Age and Usefulness From the New York Sun
The piece discusses age limits for public service and usefulness, noting contrasts in longevity and vitality among leaders like Palmerston Gladstone and Franklin. It includes quotes on retirement ages, mentions Prof. Smith and Lord Bryce, and comments on veteran candidates in elections.
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New York Sun
Haring
Democratic Party
Champ Clark
Bridget
Clark
Palmerston
Great Britain
Benjamin Franklin
John Quincy Adams
House of Representatives
Francis H. Smith
University of Virginia
Mi Active Servics
Higher Wages Be Damned from Indiana Miner Letter
A Jasonville miner argues that wage demands must yield to sane leadership and fair production costs. He backs recall of failing congressmen and a law stamping production costs to reveal profits, while warning that wage hikes spark living-cost rises and citing an epidemic of greed in America.
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Indianapolis News
Jasonville
Congress
America
Wrr
South America Letters on America Show Culture Shock
Tancredo Pirachet, former editor of Ta Opinion in Santiago de Chile, wrote letters from the United States describing the hustle and money focus of American life. He contrasts speed obsessed cities and skyscrapers with cultural landmarks, notes attitudes toward age and wealth, and comments on language shifts, race, and the public mood amid economic emphasis. The piece also covers U.S. budget process shortcomings and calls for centralized fiscal responsibility and better English usage in schools.
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River Plate
Tancredo Pirachet
Ta Opinion
Santiizo de
Southmerican
Istates
Valparaigo
United States
Lang Jie
Notre Dame
Museum
Cluny
Alhambra
Milan
Chicago
Paris
London
Buenos Aires
Governor’s Bold Stand on Coal Shortage Calls for Action
The Kansas City Star reports a group of intrepid governors who, summoned by Governor Gardner, declare a coal shortage is real and urge drastic measures to boost production. They warn public opinion may resist but insist their duty is to act now, fronting the crisis and persuading residents to support bold remedies. The piece notes a shared resolve to secure coal and contrasts it with the need to face the issue publicly.
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Kansas City Star
Chicago
Gardner
Thas
Fragmented wartime prayer to Christ in trenches remembrance
A rough, emotive wartime poem speaks of soldiers invoking Christ during hardship. It pleads for courage, forgiveness, and steadfast presence as they endure bombardment, fear, and separation from home, asking not to forget them in their pain.
Christmas at Bethlehem A D 1917 by S J Duncan Clark
Fragmented war poem depicts a Yorkshire lad dreaming of home as he stands in Bethlehem and envisions Christ and knights of old, contrasted with the looming battles beyond the hills and the call of peace on earth.
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Bethlehem
A. D
S.J. Duncan.Clark
York
Colas
Christ
Yorkshire
Gailitoo
City Antipicketing ruling on personal liberty and street passage
Indianapolis judge upholds the city antipicketing ordinance, asserting the right to pass through streets unmolested outweighs a strike picket’s right. The decision stresses distinguishing peaceful persuasion from molestation and frames personal liberty as protecting workers’ ability to attend to lawful business.
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Indianapolis News
Pritchard
Indianapolis
Pe-ru-Na touted as cure by grateful user letters
A dubious testimonial letter claims Pe-ru-Na cured a range of ailments from coughs to Spanish Flu and promotes it as a universal remedy. The misspelled text urges readers to buy the medicine in tablet or liquid form and asserts widespread personal relief.
Johnson Knew Human Nature and Dinner Invitation
A fragment reflects on Johnson’s insight into human nature written September 22, 1777. It mentions a dinner invitation, the fear of slight, and the pleasure people seek from simple, well prepared touches.
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Johnson
GOLD MEDAL kidney remedy advertised in old ad
An early 20th century advertisement touts GOLD MEDAL as a cure for kidney and bladder ailments and associated pains. It claims quick relief, restored organ health, and warns against imitators, urging buyers to demand the GOLD MEDAL name on the box. Three sizes available at all good druggists.
Doortender the More Useful
A humorous remark about finding a job for a man, asking his size and willingness to accept a doortender post or an investigating committee assignment. The exchange echoes parliamentary banter and practical politics, highlighting duty and capability in a light, satirical vein.
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Christian Scelence Monitor
London Times
Frederic Harrison
Betham-Edwards
Harrison
Baltimore Sun
Arcee Rae
Rye
N. Y
Boston Transcript
Madge
Brownson
Marie
William the Conqueror
England
Columbus Dispatch
South America
Milwaukee Journal
Risi
Middle West
The
Timpson Junction
Rhein
Indianspolia News
John Fletcher Hall
American Legtor Weekly
Ranges City Street Railway Company
Flanders
Eng
Ware An
Goa
Euler
Oxford
W. M. Letts
Copenhagen
Caligula
Europe
Amerca
Russia
Luxembourg
Islay
Scotland
Wichite National Point and Game Preserve
Lawton
Red Cross
Dandraff
Cuthara
Pist
Fregkles Fx
Bent. A. vAla
H. Bmih
Salem
New Jersey
Sioux City
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