Dont Worry About War Germany Says No War Likely
In a June 25, 1915 piece, the author asserts there will be no war with Germany. Diplomatic differences over the Lusitania incident should be settled through diplomacy. Germany is portrayed as humane and capable of adjusting with the United States, with war described as highly improbable.
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Germany
United States
Lusitania
Wilson
Gerard
Kaiser
United States Navy
Atlantic
National Creed of Americanism Promoted by The Chicago Herald
The Chicago Herald presents a National Creed urging Americans to uphold unity and citizenship. It champions independence from entangling alliances, sea and land defense readiness, and preserving freedom in the Western Hemisphere. It affirms belief in self government, patriotism, and government of the people, by the people, for the people.
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The
Chicago Herald
America
United States
Western Hemisphere
King David and Modern Troubles in Railroads and Farming
A humorous note attributes King David’s past troubles to conscience and women, then jokes that men today share woes like missed trains and farming challenges. The brief shifts from biblical reference to everyday labor for a light editorial touch.
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David
America Leads in Railways World Wide Valuation
An historical overview argues American railways dominate global transport with the largest mileage 241,189 miles in 1911 and 38 percent of world total, supported by high wages and low rates. It cites capital totals 13 billion dollars in the United States and compares regional odds in efficiency and government ownership.
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America
United States
Europe
World
Great Britain
France
Germany
Russia
Austria-Hungary
Italy
Switzerland
Austria
Free Ports and the Case for Free Ports in National Trade
The article argues for creating free ports to boost farm product export and reduce wharfage charges. It cites 51 U S ports, 41 Atlantic and 10 Pacific, and criticizes 51st Congress spending 51 million on Rivers and Harbors while private tolls total about 50 million annually. It urges directing appropriations to ports where vessels discharge cargo without fees, claiming free ports accelerate progress and fairer distribution of benefits.
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Atlantic
Pacific Coast
Congress
The Layman's Duty
A sermon-like critique on the alliance between preachers and politicians that spans history. It warns that government urges clergy into political banners, promising power while few resist, and many fall from grace, shocking Christian pulpit life.
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Satan
Christendom
The Vital Problem of Agriculture by Peter Radford
In a call for unified action the piece argues that solving agriculture’s market problem is essential. It asserts that government and education have funded soil and seed work, but marketing needs massive organization and joint effort from farmers merchants bankers editors and statesmen.
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Peter Radford
United States
Farmers’ Union
Neighing horse used to settle throne power in ancient Persia
The ancient tale says six claimants to the throne agreed the horse that neighs first would win kingship. The author imagines reviving this method to end modern partisan quarrels and protect industry from political strife. He urges politicians to stop turning the public forum into a battlefield and resolve disputes away from the plow’s path.
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Darius
Persia
Agitators and Politicians Threaten National Progress
A vigorous critique derides political agitators who exploit strife and liquor politics. It argues neglect of agriculture and industry harms the nation, calls for eliminating agitators from public life, and warns the liquor issue undermines constructive statesmanship and national welfare.
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Congress
Lilliputians
Senate
Tenant Farming Struggles Persist Without Pay
A report notes ongoing hardship for tenant farmers as they face chronic delays and uncertain earnings, highlighting cycles of work without timely compensation and mounting financial stress.
Rural School Terms Should Be Extended Across the Nation
P P Claxton urges equal schooling opportunities and calls for rural terms to match city districts. He notes average rural terms about 138 days versus 185 in cities, with Rhode Island at 190 days and some states near 180 to 250 days. He argues for 185 days for all children.
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United States
California
New York
Connecticut
Rhode Island
Politically Charged Prayer Meetings Alarm Church Leaders
A critique denounces political prayer meetings as a sign of fanaticism that poisons Christian life and community harmony. The author warns such gatherings generate class hatred, threaten church and state, and claim national success rests with the ambitious leaders.
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