A Wreath for Carrie Nation and Prohibition Reform
The piece surveys Carrie Nation's role in the U S prohibition movement. It notes her shift from argumentative agitation to dramatic saloon smashing with a hatchet, the public and press reaction, and the impact on Kansas laws and enforcement. It mentions her limited popular appeal yet lasting influence on reform efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reyort
Christian Science Monitor
Boston
Canie Nation
Presenta Sery
Kansans
Kansas
Nebraska
Iowa
Missouri
Stan
Currie Nation
Ucky
Lority Ierioy
Har
Kansis
Marvin
Thavid Nation
Carry
Wichita
Jenya
Carrie Nation
Neal Dow
Ealier
Mai Caio
New York
A Global Mission Drive Beyond Past War Bonds
The piece argues the coming missionary fund drive will surpass Liberty Bonds and Red Cross goals by pooling denominations for a five year effort. It emphasizes unified church action, immigrant outreach, and broader social reform led by United States churches to influence global recovery and moral leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hovw
Red Cross
Red Triangle
Methodists
Tome
Pir
Liberty Loan
New York
Smatler
Je. S. Karl Taylor
Times
Taylor
Saah
Russia
America
Manehattan Island
Fourteenth Street
United States
Public critique grows over Burleson telephone policy in Caledonia county
In Caledonia county residents press the Public Service Commission after government control of telephone and telegraph services sparks broad criticism. Senators from Nebraska and Michigan condemn Burleson’s actions as high handed while New York and Chicago papers warn of rate increases and reduced service. The El Paso Times laments national information consolidation and public discontent with wartime government monopolies. The piece concludes that the public does not approve of Burleson and urges his removal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caledonia County
Public Service Commission
Washington
Burleson
Daniels
McAdoo
Burlexon
Hitchcock
Nebraska
Smith
Michigan
Naggnal Ivine
Post-office Department
Minnesota
Xeosaman
Ant Mi Burlesonay
Macon ‘Telegraph
New York Tribune
Rep
Chicago Daily News
Ind
New York Evening Sun
Postmaster- General
Illinois
Ohio
New Jersey
Indiana
Missour
Despo
I l
Senate
Conference Com
Pago Times
Dem
el Paso
Unstoppable Courage Earns Public Praise
Recap notes how Han faced sharp criticism yet by sheer pluck moral courage and persistence fulfilled her self assigned task. Critics once derided her stance, but upon completion they conceded the achievement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Han
Sweep Out Every Day Says Briggs On Cleanliness
A columnist extols daily sweeping at home and office, arguing it saves energy, reduces worries, and extends useful life of possessions. The piece links routine cleaning to moral discipline, mental clarity, and personal success, urging use of a new broom and consistent tidiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Briggs
Life's Dreary Path And Humorous Yearly Warnings
A fragmentary, humorously dark reminiscence about aging, bank fears, marital quips, mishaps with household items, and old Vermont folk customs. The piece riffs on seasonal irritations and small domestic absurdities with a folksy tone.
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Leach & Waterman
Bundy
AX Solii
Tel
St. Johnsbury Center
St. John
Witndall & Whitcomb
Vermont
Robusoney Waledoniin
W. D. Pelley Pete Co., Inc
St. Johnsbury, Vermont
St. Johnsbury
Postoffice
Carrie
Italy
Mexico
Pacific
Taiwan
Japan
Korea
Philippine
Pt. Johnsbury
George Matthew Adams
Grandfather
Ned
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