German plot tracing German embassy links to U S. foes
A Western Newspaper Union report details a government dossier on German diplomacy from Wilhelmstrasse exposing the embassy’s alleged plotting against the United States. It outlines letters, telegrams, and records showing interference with U S. policy, financing propaganda, and spurring labor unrest, with figures like Marcus Braun and Viereck named in the probe. Senator King’s testimony adds that radical papers profited from German activity.
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Union News Service
Ashington
Wilhemstrasse
Vonigel
Amer
Wacht Am Rhein
Fale
Yenate
Department of Justice
von Igel
United States
Great Britain
Mexico
Germany
Senator King
Congress
Austria
Bulgaria
Turkey
State Department
Bernstorff
Tas
Marcus Braun
Fair Play
Committee
Senate
Viereck
Edwin Emerson
J. Archibald
King
Braun
Zwiedinek
As & Any Messenger
Philippines
Government action to fix wheat prices for farmers
Confused snippet reports government steps affecting wheat prices, noting counties and admin actions. Mentions farmer resentment and a plan to set prices, but details are unclear.
German Eyes Being Opened on Kaiser Loyalty
Senator Lewis cites Captain von Goetz prediction from 1898 that Germany planned world conquest. He says von Goetz told Admiral Dewey Germany would seize Paris first, then New York and Washington, to gain cash indemnity, wipe out the Monroe Doctrine, and control South America.
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Union News Service
Washington
Germany
Admiral Dewey
Manila
von Goetz
South America
Lewis
Sugar price agreement reached with food administration
Washington sugar producers and the foods administration reached a unanimous agreement setting a stable retail sugar price near 8 cents per pound. Wholesalers will buy at eastern refining points around 7 1/4 cents, with retail prices not to exceed about three-fourths of a cent above. An international five member committee was named to arrange purchase and distribution for the United States and allies.
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Washington
The
Foods Administration
Food Administration
Five
United States
Wilson
Buenos Aires
Nauen
Germany
South America
Demonstration in Amsterdam Shows Loyalty to German Emperor
An organized demonstration in Amsterdam expresses loyalty to the German emperor while protesting President Wilson. The event frames Wilson as attempting to wedge between the emperor and the public, accusing him of misreading political rivals and the enemy’s aims.
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Amsterdam
Wilson
In the Hands of Every County Agent Publicity Instructions
An archival fragment notes county agents being given instructions to spread publicity widely, urging consistent messaging and active dissemination to publicize a program or campaign. The text emphasizes official guidance and broad outreach by agents at the local level.
Grain Standards Act Administration Districts Listed
Lincoln announces allocation under the grain standards act with sixty nine Nebraska counties fifty seven Iowa counties nine Kansas counties and twenty eight South Dakota counties reporting to Washington. Omaha to govern most Nebraska counties with Arthur Banner Box Butte Frontier and others under its jurisdiction. The department will closely tax administration due to large grain holdings in the Omaha district making it a key point in the system.
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Lincoln
Washington
Nebraska
Iowa
Kansas
South Dakota
Denver
Omaha
Arthur, Banner
Box Butte
Frontier
Furnas
Dawes
Chase
Cheyenne
Devel
Dundy
Garden
Gosper
Hayes
Hitchcock
Keith
Kimball
Lincolln
Logan
McPherson
Morrill
Perkins
Scotts Bluffs
Sioux
Red Willow
Department of Agriculture
Wilson Calls Nebraska Children to Join Junior Red Cross
President Wilson urges school children across the United States to join the newly organized Junior Red Cross. Nebraska schools will recruit members at 25 cents per pupil to help make hospital supplies and deliver relief, guided by teachers and the Red Cross bulletins.
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Lincoln
Wilson
Washington
Nebraska
Union
American Red Cross Society
United States
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Red. Cross
Woodrow Wilson
Nebraskans Depart for War Training at Fort Riley
Lincoln three thousand three hundred Nebraskans, forty percent of the state quota for the first new material army, left for Camp Funston and Fort Riley Kansas to be trained for the war against German autocracy. The men traveled as civilians without officers, amid a statewide send off with prayers for God speed. Fort Riley will be the nation’s largest mobilization camp, with capacity raised to 60,000 men.
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Lincoln
Good Pay for Potato Pickers Lincoln
Hundreds of potato pickers are needed to harvest a heavy crop in northwestern Nebraska. The federal farm labor bureau under BH. L. Rhoades seeks workers for Sheridan Box Butte Scotts Bluff Dawes Morrill and Kimball counties. Wages range up to five dollars per day with board. The season runs from now until October 8 to 10.
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Lincoln
Nebraska
Federal Farm Labor Bureau
BH. L. Rhoades
Sheridan
Box Butte
Scottschaff
Dawes
Morrill
Kimball
Hazel Chooses Hardier Sprout After Harsh Wind
In a garden parable Hazel weighs two sprouts for resilience in any soil and weather. A sweeping country wind tests them. one withers while the other thrives, proving the hardy choice superior. Hazel’s decision reflects the enduring favor for hardiness.
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Hazel
Indianapolis News
Hard Luck Jemmy Loses Shovel
One day after shoveling soil on his father's allotment a boy named Jemmy mourns when a tramp steals the shovel from the neighbor. A sympathetic bystander advises calm, but Jemmy reveals his irony as he cries for losing both shovels.
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Jemmy
Four Year Old Discovers Aunt Dell's Pump House
Fine Pum Charles lived four years on a farm and visits his city aunt. Upon arrival he asks for a drink. His mother takes him to a bathroom where water is drawn from a faucet. Charles remarks with wonder on the white enameled room and the pump house.
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Charles
Dell
Man compliments grant forgiveness for other lies, study notes
A remark about a woman's appearance can soften tolerance for subsequent falsehoods, suggesting that occasional praise diminishes perceived deception and sustains relationship dynamics. The observation highlights social psychology behind forgiveness in intimate interactions.
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