Farmers Power In War Effort Shapes American Life
A wartime tribute notes how farmers sustain the war by supplying munitions materials, food, leather, and horsepower. It praises scientific farming gains and growing farmer participation in education and literature, arguing farmers are a major force in the nation’s life today.
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Eore
How to Cultivate a Thrifty Life
Learn to distinguish luxuries from necessities and buy only what you need. Track expenses, limit pleasure money, and seek good value in meat clothing and shoes. Resist age amusements that erode personality and public spirit. uphold noble ideals and virtue.
Americanization Policy Stated For Immigrants
The article argues South America Australia and new fields in South Africa present opportunities for homeseekers while urging the illiterate not to despair as doors are closed against him. It claims thorough Americanization will enable reopening doors later if desirable.
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High cost of living linked to rising competition for privilege
The article suggests that the increased number of people vying for the privilege contributes to higher living costs. It notes competition as a key factor alongside other economic pressures.
Monroe Doctrine Mirrors Constitutional Insight
Editorial hypotesizes the Monroe doctrine offers nearly as much room for expert interpretation as the US Constitution, suggesting deep legal and political importance and inviting debate among scholars and policymakers.
Prohibition Party Seeks New Genies Amid Broad Backing
The prohibition party has found its principles widely endorsed and may seek a new mascot or symbol to reflect its broadened support. The move signals evolving branding as it pursues broader appeal and policy clarity.
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Prohibition Party
Mexican General Venting Sparks Gringo Outrage
Brief humorous note describes a Mexican general unable to excite troops resorting to fulminating about the gringos. The item captures regional tensions and a lighter wartime mood as authorities weigh morale.
Former Ambassador Gerard Leaves Berlin Amid Rumors
Former ambassador Gerard has departed Berlin after a tenure marked by clashes of rumor and speculation. The move shifts attention to ongoing diplomatic tensions and potential new postings abroad.
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Berlin
Highways Lawmakers Deny Speeders Auto Authority
A statement asserts highwaymen cannot legislate road use or maritime rules, declaring that lawful authority does not rest with illegal actors.
Lovers Choose Wealth Over Love in Marital Trends
A study notes some individuals pursue marriage for financial gain rather than affection. Researchers highlight shifting motives in modern unions and the continuing tension between romance and economic stability.
Nebraska Admitted To Union Fifty Years Ago
The state of Nebraska was admitted to the union fifty years ago yesterday marking half a century since statehood. Nebraska celebrates its milestone with historical notes on origin and development.
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President seeks authority to requisition vessels
The president asks Congress for power to seize or requisition vessels as needed. Officials say the move aims to ensure maritime supply and national security amid rising tensions.
Need for Professionally Trained Rural School Teachers
A call for expanding state normal schools to supply professionally trained teachers to every rural school. Advocates six month terms with trained teachers at $100 monthly as cheaper and better than yearlong roots with underqualified staff. Argues to fund from state common school money.
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America
Not His Fault Gustus Learns Clock Time in Dialogue
A juvenile character named Gustus struggles to tell time. His employer tests him and corrects his answer, noting the hands on the clock promise a different time for about twenty minutes. The exchange, written in dialect, appears in Youth's Companion.
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Augustus Johnson
Gustus
Live Stock Prices at South Omaha February 3 1917
At Union Stock Yards South Omaha Nebraska a lively cattle and hog market posted steady to higher prices despite a cautious tone. Cattle sold mostly steady with several good beef lots at 11.00 to 11.30 per cwt while hogs advanced to record highs around 12.85 to 13.15 with tops near 13.20. Sheep and lambs showed a modest run with bids around a quarter lower for lambs though Mexican buyers eyed about 14.50 per head for certain lots.
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Union Stock Yards
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Nebraska
Bank Statement of Jefferson County Nebraska 1917
Bank report shows assets totaling 295 290 36 with loans discounts overdrafts and securities. Deposits amount to 257 282 69 with increases since November 1916 and sworn certification by cashier O J Mayborn on February 21 1917.
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Directory Name Pairing Sparks Marital Identity Debate
A Toledo directory discussion suggests listing wives under their husbands in city directories to reduce marriage related disputes. Observers note pairing names may mislead acquaintances about marital status, with some arguing it harms married men who say they are single.
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Toledo
Population shift boosts farmland profits and markets
Even in favorable seasons, rising urban populations promise greater profitability for good crops. The ongoing urbanization ensures farmers face broader and better markets as cities swell and rural share of the population declines.
Emperors Abolish Civilian Full Dress Rule
In an official order Emperor Franz Joseph abolishes the time honored requirement for civilians to wear full dress. Going forward civilians are expected to appear in simple Gehrock or Prince Albert attire rather than formal civilian dress.
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Norwegian chemist finds partial coal substitute
A Norwegian chemist discovers a substance that can replace some coal but not enough for full substitution. The Star notes that consumers seek not a substitute for coal but a replacement for the coal bill, making the finding interesting to St. Louis.
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St. Louis
Modern boy’s edge hides old time hardships
The passage contrasts the modern boy’s advantages with the old time boy’s lack of thrills such as a missing tooth, a worn yarn, a stone bruise, and the winter need to bathe, noting the loss of rustic challenges.
Locust Plague Threatens Magile Rice Crop
Government experts say locusts remain a threat to Magile's rice crop as insect raiders swarm the fields despite reports that locusts could be a food source.
Happiness of Being Quote by William Aporge Jordan
The saying asserts happiness rests in being rather than owning and in enjoying life rather than accumulating possessions. It emphasizes inner contentment over material wealth.
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William Aporge Jordan
Loans and Assets Ledger with Various Balances
An itemized ledger lists loans discounts 26 hoe totaling 197,396.32 overdrafts secured and unsecured 357.99 banking house furniture and fixtures minus 8,000.00 other real estate fees 2,500.00 current expenses taxes and interest paid due from national and state banks checks and items of exchange 6.46 currency seats 7,963.00 good hours 2,110.00 silver nickel and centa 2,414.68 totaling 98,471.93 with a net figure R907 725.25.
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