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Newspaper
Warren Evening Times
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1918
Page
3
A column argues that local editors create public figures through publicity while cautioning against paid or self serving advertising. It then analyzes Harrisburg Patriot coverage showing liquor interests pressing to block national prohibition and outlines strategic needs to keep the Senate dry.
The piece portrays Senator Sproul as a loyal Penrose machine asset in Pennsylvania politics. It criticizes his record backing big business and utilities, questions his social reform credentials, and argues voters should study his legislative history amid a broader national push for progress versus status quo.
The article portrays Sproul as a longstanding senator whose past stance opposed progressive causes and the Prohibition Amendment. It argues his current candidacy is shaped by a history of reactionary positions and ties him to special interests and party machines.
A wartime call to support Liberty Bonds and thrift stamps urges the community to honor seventeen Warren draftees departing for Fort Thomas on Saturday. The piece notes gas bills and liquor interests, praises returning Sammies, and stresses a united farewell for the draft contingent.
A collage of editorial quips from several papers on war, prohibition, and diplomacy. The quotes touch on Russia’s dry status, Democratic administration outcomes, British artillery aims, Congress debates over Creel, and a German embassy damage claim in Paris.
Harrisburg reports that Eugene Boniwell’s drive to shift Republicans to the Democratic ticket for a wet gubernatorial nominee struggles against liquor interests. They prefer a dry House and are maneuvering to elect wet Senators, shaping after primary timing and potential resignations around Sproul and Beidleman.
A wartime primer urges Liberty Bond buying to aid the world’s fighting and healing. It contrasts global conflict with Uncle Sam W D stepping in to tip the balance against Prussianism while advising shade-tolerant gardening in cities and sun requirements for crops.
An analysis contrasts Anglo Saxon liberty with Teuton feudalism, praising English naval isolation and democracy. It argues Americans of German descent who assimilate thrive, while German and Austrian rulers reflect Kaiserism. The piece links Christian virtue and respect for women to Anglo Saxon heritage and urges Liberty Bond support.
The article notes how war boosted demand for cavalry and motive power, helping horses survive as automobiles and trucks rise. It cites federal reports on auto driven displacement, compares acres for oats and horse feed, and highlights tire technology aiding trucks while mules resist change.
U S Department of Agriculture specialists say cultivation loosens surface soil to let air reach roots and prevent yellowing from soggy conditions. They warn against over watering and advise timely shallow cultivation two inches deep to avoid baking soils and support healthy crops.
Promotion for a sale at The Woman's Shop offering suits coats and dresses at the season's lowest price with special purchase terms. Includes a theatre mention and installment offer.
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