The Standard editorial on American defense needs
The Standard discusses wartime strategy and national defense concerns, arguing that coastal arsenals and manufacturing sites are vulnerable. It stresses interior defense points, rapid mobilization, and the need to shield ammunition and ordnance from enemy action amid looming global conflict. It cites the peril of sea power and the potential for rapid invasion if coastal facilities remain exposed.
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Ixrance
America
New Hogland
Ts Vilain
United States
Hie Orst Nes
Americns
Japan Plans 63 Steamers as Nations Build Naval Power
A Japanese plan outlined by Nippon Yusen Kaisha calls for 63 ships totaling 51000 tons to be built in five years at 371 million dollars. Sixteenist century battleships Nagato and Kaga are under construction at Kure with 16 inch guns and 25 knot speed. The article notes the United States lags in battleship power and merchant marine compared with Asia.
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Japan
United States
Shanghai
Kure
Nagata
New Defense Plan Shifts Industry Inland
Profiling wartime lessons, the War Department outlines a new defense strategy. Instead of keeping plants and ordnance along the New England coast, key material and manufacturing facilities will be relocated to the interior. The move follows lessons from German attacks.
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War Department
United States
New England
Uncertain Economic Outlook Dampens Credit Expansion
The business world questions the financial horizon as Congress and the president offer little to shift sentiment. Traders anticipate railroad action but await White House guidance on policy, peace talks, and the Mexican situation. Prices remain volatile and buying power may erode, dampening postwar recovery.
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Merchanmt
Henry Clown
Congress
Walley
White House
Federal Reserve Board
Governor Sproul's Address prompts call for national renewal
Governor Sproul of Pennsylvania surveys postwar turmoil and rail crisis remarks urging restoration of government dignity and national resolve. He warns against autarky in rhetoric and calls for focused effort to return to work, address debts, and reestablish America’s standing after four years of global upheaval.
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America
Ilike
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Sprout
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Jada
France
England
Germany
Italy
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Japan
New Teacher at Mound Fort School
New teacher Miss Pearnell from Texas replaces Marguerite Sin at Mount Port school. She fills a vacancy caused by Milks Shamone who left for California after a halt. Read the classified ads.
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Pearnall
Marguerite Sin
Mount Port
Pearnell
Texas
Milks Shamone
California
Maynard Calls For Inquiry Into Army Air Service Statements
Washington Dec. 9 an official war department inquiry was ordered into statements attributed to Lieutenant Belvin W Maynard of the army air service about the cause of pilot failures in recent transcontinental air races being blamed on too much alcohol.
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Washington
Belvin W. Maynard
Army Air Service
Bizarre Costumes in 1914 Revue at Orpheum
Tremendous interest surrounds the forth roaming engagement of Prachon and Marco at the Orpheum. The act features elaborate costumes designed by Fanchon, with carloads of scenery and electrical effects and a cast of striking girls.
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Marco
Orpheum
Ren
Ackerman
Shurcis
Darity Fanchon
United States
Ffanhionabie
Adv
Idaho Endures Worst Blizzard in Four Years
Idaho and eastern Oregon face a severe blizzard as temperatures swing from near freezing to 20 below. Snow drifts and heavy wind hinder travel, with residents coping through the harsh conditions.
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Idaho
Toise
Hatho
Oregon
Terry
County Schools Have a Good Supply of Fuel
County superintendency says all county schools hold at least a three month fuel stock from last summer. If coal ordered then had arrived, supply would cover the year. Officials warn fuel could be seized for wartime needs, but current stock prevents immediate disruption.
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B.A. Fowler
Fowler
Call on J. Brummit for iron sales in Hudson area
A short notice advertises J. Brummit at 2417 Hudson Avenue offering iron sales with a contact phone. It cautions that if Petrograd won’t tell tales you can be sure the telegraph wires are down.
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Brummit
Hudson Avenue
Petrograd
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