Politics Adjourned and Loyalist Candidates in War Time
Editorial by Cok George Harvey urges adjourning politics until after the war. It argues for loyalist candidates united behind the administration to avoid partisan splits that damage war progress, praising non partisan support across parties and groups.
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Cok George Harvey
North American Review
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Democratic
Cleveland
Bryan
Parker
McKinley
Roosevelt
Taft
United States
Progress
Rippling Rhymes on War and Wealth and Freedom
A wartime lyrical meditation condemns greed and calls for sacrifice as nations face a fight against tyranny. The speaker argues gold-driven motives fail in conflict while American resolve and the danger to liberty push a march toward distant seas and the spread of right.
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Toplet
Criticism Spurs Action Yet Ends In Political Adjournment
The piece argues that leaders face risk when criticized yet such critique pushes cabinet members and the president toward quicker, more deliberate action. It warns that persistent danger in criticism may force politicians to suspend politics, awaiting calmer times and public praise after retirement.
Borrowed Smiles in a Millennial Riddle
In a playful exchange, Clarence Lilywhite asks about a millennium and gets a humorous reply that it is like a centennial but with more legs, reflecting a lighthearted local tone.
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Clarence Lilywhite
Chile
Government urges food preservation and Sunday work when needed
The Food Administrators H. M. Fieher and C. J. Wilson urge readers to follow government plans to save food and justify Sunday work only when absolutely necessary, warning that ignoring requests could hinder wartime production and the nation’s war effort. They condemn contributors who seek to obstruct the work and call for editors to challenge such disloyal communications.
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Evening Journal
H. M. Fieher
C. J. Wilson
Johnny Lacked Punishment for Wrongdoing in Arithmetic
A boy returns home in tears saying he was punished at school for something he did not do. His mother asks what occurred and he reveals the reason was an example in arithmetic.
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Johnny
Jealousy Tests Leave Them Ending Up Together
In a brief exchange she taunts why not and he cautions she is a bit jealous. She ultimately agrees to accompany him on the next outing, and she does go with him.
Birthday Telegram Sparks Curious Exchange
In a lively exchange, Jones scolds Watson for vanity while Pye recalls prior jibes. The tension eases as the group reveals today is Watson’s birthday and he has sent a congratulatory telegram to his mother.
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Pye
Neighbor quarrel over a noisy infant and a travel plan
A Cleveland man who travels to New York wants his wife to join him but she feels she cannot leave home. After many such assurances she hints she will go someday, but he finally doubts she would enjoy it and stops urging.
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Cleveland
New York
Early shopping urged to preserve health of merchants
County ministers urge townspeople to buy early for weekend needs so Saturday evenings remain free for remaining residents. They ask residents to come early to allow merchants to close by ten oclock or soon after, preserving health and physical condition of business people and clerks.
Irish daredevil escapes prison camp to cross into Holland
An Irish escapee breaks from a German prison camp after 72 days of crawling and night movement. He jumps through a window, evades wounded sentries, and crosses into Holland where he is celebrated by the English public and American readers.
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Holland
Call to conserve food and support sugar rations in wartime
Clergy urge citizens to observeSunday worship and unite for national effort to save food. Farmers receive advances. threshers urged to maximize efficiency while protecting supplies. U S Food Administrators remind households to conserve sugar and flour for soldiers, urging loyalty and unity in Wartime America.
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Volumore
Belgian farmer’s lime-caused blaze destroys shed
A rural Belgian farmer left quicklime near a shed overnight. Snow accumulated on the lime as it heated, igniting and burning the shed and all its contents to ashes.
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Belgium
Plaster Mix Tips With Vinegar For Slow Set
Guidance notes using vinegar instead of water to mix plaster of Paris to delay setting. The putty remains workable for about 20 to 30 minutes, while water makes it hard quickly. Instructs to push the vinegar into the diarks and smooth with a table knife.
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Paris
Varnish Removal Guide for Old Furniture
The text advises removing old varnish from furniture by washing with a solution of one part water vines and seven parts water, using the mixture generously for a cheap, effective clean. It promises the wood will look fresh and clean as new after treatment.
Passenger Train Schedule Details and Times
Sastbound no. 26 pass Southwest Limited at 1 37 p m No 8 passenger ceeee T1224 P M No 98 Local 10 40 a m Nos 91 and 92 daily except Sunday W B LINDSAY Agent
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J. BE. Kunath
C. M
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Pass
So'west Lim
Aceeree
Hat Box Hinged Drop-Down Side Improves Shelf Access
A hat box stored on a high shelf can be accessed by slit hinges along one side so the side drops down as the cover is raised. This design lets the hat be removed without moving the box from the shelf.
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