Road Reform Debate and War Reflections in Dec 16 1915 Journal
The Journal discusses a proposed county road plan set for February 5, 1915, advocating a county road organization led by local townships to improve roads. It critiques voting opposition and urges turnout, while also including reader letters about prosperity and war causes, urging inquiry into root causes beyond militia explanations.
Who Will Pay It The President’s Message On Preparedness
The piece rails against preparedness as a scheme by an organization of crooks encompassing politicians generals armament makers and journalists. It warns that Woodrow Wilson aids their plan and predicts growing federal taxation invading private life and pulling pennies nickels dollars from citizens, foreseeing an army of tax collectors.
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