Many Indian Peace Emblems Vast Medal Treasures
Wisconsin Indians keep numerous peace medals from various governments, some dating to 1720. Medals include brass from George I era, silver George III busts, Spanish and American pieces. Notable owners include Ottawa Menomonie families, Lincoln and Polk medals, Jefferson silver, and Waumegesako’s George NE piece.
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Wisconsin
Menomonie
South Branch
President Polk
Shunien
Arthur Gerth
Milwaukee
Jefferson
Andrew Johnson
A. T. Newman
Bloomer
Alphonse Gerend
George NE
Waumegesako
Ai Bag Hive and a harbor riddle in dialogue
A playful exchange features a father explaining why ships weigh anchor before sailing. The child asks about the reason, and the father notes a harbor accumulates binnacles that cling to the anchor, increasing its weight. The dialogue uses humorous misreadings and a mock lesson tone.
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Pal
Potato bug quip from Kamerads about service to country
In a wry exchange, an aggressive egoist laments being left out of worthwhile things. Farmer Corntensel counters that a potato bug does the same, framing the idea that working for the country is often self serving.
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Kamerads
Farmer Corntensel
Ireland Plot Led by Germany Linked Sinn Fein to Bases
Officials disclose German efforts to foment rebellion in Ireland with Sinn Fein backing aimed at seizing submarine bases along the coast. The plan spanned 1914 to 1917, involving Casement, De Valera, and wire communications, with arms and munitions delivered by submarine for an Easter rising that failed.
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Germany
Ireland
Sinn Fein
London
America
West
Great Britain
Iremont
Sinn Felon Movement
Easter
Herr Zimmermann
Count von Bernstorff
Roger Casement
Casement
Norway
John T. Nicolson
von Papen
Washington
Caxement
von Bemstortt
Rotterdam
Skal
John Devoy
Clan-na-Gael
von Bernstorff
Bertin
von Jagow
Tralee Bay
Devos
Dublin Bay
Sigeoo House
Neta
von Bernstort
Bert
Berlin
Eneland
Englsh
England
Resal Commission
John MacNeil
Sinn Fets
von Bernstorf
Irish Revoluton
Miles Ing
Zimmermann
Bernstorff
Ger
Tne
John Devos
Treland
Sinn Fein Teaders
de Valera Watt
de Watern Hind
Cuxhaven
German immigrant cheers Kaiser. man hospitalized after clash
In St Louis Charles G Kirsch a 45 year old six foot German entered a cigar shop declaring support for Germany and cheered the Kaiser. Max Cohen, awaiting draft, struck him with a fist. Police arrived, Kirsch was hospitalized then detained for federal authorities.
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St. Louis
Charles G. Kirsch
Germany
Max Cohen
Kirsch
A Discouraging Precedent and War Juxtapositions
A clipped commentary contrasts Mar i Mindenburg and Hindenburg with historical figures Soult and Wellington. It notes retreat near the sea, potential battle, and questions of judgment. The piece then shifts to trade with Aleppo Turkey where a needle shipment was rejected due to religious color symbolism. A second shipment wrapped in white was refused by a Chinese recipient due to mourning paper.
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Mari Mindenburg
Soult
Wellington
Vou Hindenburg
Halg
Hale
von Hindenburg
Christian Science Monitor
Aleppo
Turkey
New Compact Fire Escape For Dwellings Invented
A naval adaption helps provide a collapsible fire escape attached to a window sill. The device unfolds from a hinged container as the window opens, keeping occupants at a safe distance from walls. It aims for convenient, rapid deployment during fires.
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Box
Advertisements and product notices fill a bygone issue
The page promotes Allen's Foot Ease antiseptic powder for foot comfort, Grooving and Planing Machine for wooden shipbuilding, Cuticura products for complexion and hand care, and includes brief musings on propaganda and a quip about education. It highlights consumer items, industrial gear, and light editorial chatter from an early 20th century newspaper.
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Allen
Evers
Watch Your Stomachs In Hot Weather Farmers
Broad health warning to field workers about heat and stomach issues. Promotes EATONIC remedy by H. L. Kraemer with claims of quick relief from indigestion, heartburn, and stomach discomfort. Advertisement urges readers to buy a box for family and workers at 40 cents.
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Elds
Eatonic
H. L. Kraemer
Randy
H. T. Kramer
Eatonic Remedy CO
S. Wabash Ave
Chicago
Wartime Reflections and German Threats in Washington
A fragmented editorial voice laments United States wartime strain and German perception. It questions American morale, notes drafts of men, and mocks enemy propaganda while highlighting patriotism, frugality, and shortages amid conflict. The piece touches on France, food campaigns, and loyalty throughout society.
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Dean
Frank W. Clover
Amy Store
Bea Doan
Rus
Buffalo
Neconsin Braves
Cate
He & Ste
Bas
Com
Emis
C.J. Mustion Wool Commission Co
16Th & Liberty
Stock Yards
Kansas City
Eerie
Wilson Saus
Bosak Trace
Sanourxy Co
Denver
WN. U
British Press Bureau
Bernstorf
Kaiser
Adv
Pop
Tor Mechanics
Cuticura
Dept. X
Boston
New York
Herat
Tumteina
Aon cd
Wantion
Vandertile
Spaghett
United States
France
Foch
Bock
Roche
Juatemala
Sappho
U.s.marine Corps
Marines
Cocoie
Castoria
Lipieta
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