Wilsons peace outline and public reactions in a wartime era
The article reviews President Wilsons ideal of lasting peace based on right governs might, territorial integrity, and open seas, noting responses to Belgium Serbia Poland and other conquered lands. It also recalls James J. Hills rise in the Northwest and honors his economic impact, then reports the surrender of General Salazar and his three men to Carranza authorities in Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
League
Belgium
Serbia
Poland
Montenegro
Euope
James J. Hill
St. Paul
Northwest
Jim Hill
Jim’’ Hill
River Packet Company
Great Northern
America
Salazar
Carranza
Mexico
Why Not Alabama Aeroplane Fund Movement
The piece urges Alabama to raise funds to buy an aeroplane and train civilian aviators for army and navy service. It notes Britain and France have far more trained flyers, proposes Mobile as a base for a hydro aeroplane for coastal defense, and argues now is the best time to start raising funds and training in Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Army
Navy
Great Britain
France
Alabama
Alabama National
South
Mobile
The Preparedness Parade Sparks National Defense Push
Mayor Lyons urges Mobile to awaken to national defense through a preparedness parade. Enlistments in the national guard follow such displays, while New Orleans plans a large parade and nearby cities prepare. The piece argues parades provoke thought and bolster support for a bigger army, noting past inaction and the need for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Lyons
National Guard
New Orleans
Congress
States
Bath House Needed At Monroe Park For Relief Seekers
Crowds gathered at Monroe Park yesterday seeking relief from the heat. With no bathhouse or proper facilities, many entered the clear water at the pool area, highlighting the need for a bathhouse and better amenities for clothing changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Park
Pamere
Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason on Beasts in the Road
A verse by Walt Mason laments the perils of travel as animals crowd roads and cause damage. The speaker in a tinehugmobile recalls collisions with cows hogs and farm animals, noting ruined radiators broken slats and rising animal owners’ grief over lost stock and pedigree poultry.
Horoscope for May 30 1916 cautions on summer scams
The column warns Mercury and Jupiter offer limited help while Uranus and Saturn bring misjudgment and sophistry. It predicts widespread fraud, rising scandals and litigation, but offers luck for commerce, advertising, publishing and politics. Women face caution. mining stocks are advised against. a 1916 graduate may gain fame in a western university.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uranus
Gemini
Daily Q and A in The Item's Newspaper
Questions and answers cover ink stain removal, the meaning and pronunciation of atrium, and an estimate of world languages. The ink stain tip uses cyaninet of potash with water rinse, while atrium is a Latin term for the house forecourt and usually a square, open-to-light hall near entrances. language counts vary widely across sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tower of Babel
The Nagging Wife: A Curse Or Virtue In Marriage
A satirical essay argues nagging harms marriage. It claims women expect miracles from talk, while nagging drives men away, triggers infidelity risks, and undermines love. It likens nagging to a crime paired with drunkenness and divorce, warning against repetitive fault-finding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Love
Mully Mole and the Corn Seed Mystery in the Garden
A playful tale follows Mully Mole and two mice as they relocate through tunnels in a garden. They eat corn seeds while Mully keeps pests away, causing the gardener to blame the mole for missing crops. The story ends with a moral about judging by appearances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mouse
Molly Mole
Mully
Mully Mole
Tommy
Mrs. Tommy
Gardner
Garden Toad
Chippy Chipmonk
Tommy Tittle
Silence and restraint in marriage vows urged in old column
A historical column advocates that a wise woman should keep quiet about faults and avoid constant nagging. It argues a husband will honor a wife who forgives past grievances and lets bygones be bygones, allowing peace after a final dispute.
Right Foods and Weight Loss Regimen Advised
An article promotes a simple weight loss plan focusing on eating the right foods such as fruit vegetables seafood and lean meats while avoiding starches oils and white flour. It urges a two to six month trial with expected losses of ten to fifteen pounds and notes a shift toward natural skin pigment development in newborns under sunlight.
Marie Chan A Story Of Virginia And The Civil War
Ten Minutes Classics recounts Marie Chan by Thomas Nelson Page set in old Virginia. A romance between Anne Chan ning and Marie Chan unfolds against looming Civil War tensions between Democrats and Whigs. The tale moves from courtship to conflict as war divides families and loyalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Chan
A&a
Virginia
Thomas Nelson Page
Chamberlins
Channings
Chamberlin
Anne
Master Channing
Miss Anne
Colonel Chamberlain
Colonel Chamberlin
Chamberlain
Marie Chang
Marse Chan
Also Mentioned on This Page
Associated Press
Postortige
Ala
Ted
8. C
Bell
Atlantic
By Walt Mason
Wat Mason
Bo McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Cambridge
Hen Fellows
Were's
Lady Gor Bui
Pata
Iy Nes Sa Banks
Belmont Paric
Mons
Hildebrand
AYL
Roosevelt
Jesrat
Gazabo
Trat
Yellow Sands
Hiro
CooLty
Jerry
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!