United States to Finish War by Overthrowing German Despotism
President Wilson outlines aims to defeat Austria-Hungary and Germany, seek generous postwar peace, and justify declaring Austria-Hungary a foe. Congress moves to declare war and manage enemy aliens, with labor and labor force challenges in mines.
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Machine Gunners Hold Fire In German Counter Attack
Private Boucher of Pierre South Dakota now in the Canadian Army recalls a Lens south counter attack in which his 15 Vickers machine guns held fire until the Germans were within range. The Germans deployed in a long column and were swept back with heavy fire and rifle actions. He says about 500 enemy were killed or more with shells bursting in the trench and back at the communication trench.
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Water trough patent and a tale of a poker win
A trough with a platform and linked valves measures water intake as an animal drinks. A Detroit tale follows Adolph Dumkopff who wins at poker, then jokes, and his wife quietly pockets his winnings, planning a home purchase.
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Missionary Couple Visits Amherst for Two Year Stay
Rev and Mrs James D Taylor and their son of Impolient mission station Natal South Africa visit Mrs Taylor's parents in Amherst Mass They will spend two years in the United States Mr Taylor will supervise a retranslation of the Zulu Bible his ten years of work and support comes from Hampshire Last association churches He reports war conditions in South Africa since the German defeat are favorable
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Favors an Amateur Bugler in a Stranger Tale
A house move exposes a nightmare rumor about a novice cornet player. The narrative recalls prior fear of an amateur musician living nearby and ends with a wry preference for the bugler over a nightmare neighbor.
Merino Sheep and Their Odd Habits Highlighted
A humorous take on merino sheep contrasts their wool with hide costs and trends in shedding. It notes merinos wrapped in skins, describes puffed wool and tight folds, and jokes about soap, cleanliness, and peculiar breeding trends at Brookings State College in South Carolina.
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Steps Drive Business Away
A New York Sun merchant notes that storefront entrances are now flush with the sidewalk to remove barriers. He says customers prefer unimpeded paths and that steps deter foot traffic, comparing banks to earlier designs and noting fewer front steps in modern buildings.
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Should Salute the Flag Says Virginian Abroad
R O Outcault, a Virginian living abroad ten years, asks why the average American does not salute the flag. He recalls scant salutes in Washington during a draft parade and urges at least bareheaded respect when regimental colors pass, noting soldiers will die for the flag within a year.
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R. 0. Outcault
Washington Post
Washington
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Switzerland Uses Water Power to Drive Industry
The article notes Switzerland’s vast water power potential and its use to generate electricity for cooking and heating. It argues that with fully developed water power, the country could keep industries insulated from foreign control and potential neighbor threats.
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Switzerland
Swatting Fly Inspires $5 Church Subscription
In Hiawatha Kansas H N Zimmerman a local businessman paid $5 after a fly landed on his bald head during a church fund raising. He brushed it away prompting the preacher to call for more subscribers and Zimmerman offered the first payment saying it was worth the cost to swat the annoying insect.
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Rotating Heel Promises Even Footwear Wear
A new rotating heel design aims to stop uneven wear by allowing the heel to be turned when worn. A heavy bolt fixes the heel to the shoe and can be loosened with a screwdriver to rotate the heel to the unworn side. The heels are shaped round to facilitate rotation.
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