Prohibition Debate Echoes From Industrial Centers
The discussion on eliminating alcohol emerges slowly as government weighs the fit of dry rule across states. Officials note conservatism after campaign fires and stress the need to adapt to local conditions and industrial realities. A Philadelphia North American quote on Edward N Hurley illustrates how pro and anti dry forces respond in central war industry areas.
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Dead Man's Gulch
Iowa
Kansas
Pennsylvania
New York
New Jersey
Philadelphia
War Time Labor Chorus Urges Women to Work
A wartime poem urges both men and women to join the labor effort. It portrays idle men as doomed and critiques women for frivolous pursuits, calling for women to contribute to the nation by leaving leisure behind and embracing work.
Firing Squad Calls in Army Journal Editorial Tone
A wartime editorial voice urges decisive action against saboteurs and anarchists. The writer imagines a firing squad as a deterrent, condemning delays and appealing for harsh measures to curb espionage and profiteering. George Steunenberg is cited as context in the Army and Navy Journal.
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George Steunenberg
U.S. A
Army and Navy Journal
Record of Tommy Mason secret to shipyard speed at Camden
Man of the United States Shipping board warned Conerees last week that a nationwide ban on alcohol would slow shipbuilding. In Camden hundreds of shipyard workers led by Tommy Mason turned the Tuckahoe in 27 days, a world record. Charles M. Schwab sought the method, Mason said No booze is the secret. Prohibition supporters cite fewer absences and accidents as proof, arguing booze hurts coal and war industry efficiency.
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United States Shipping Board
Conerees
Camden
Tommy Mason
Tuckahoe
New York Shipbuilding Company
Charles M. Schwab
The
Shipbuilding Board
Mason
Schwab
Congressional Committee
New England
Itl
Ieck
Man's Steady Progress in Clean Habits
A brief provocative note asserts men no longer scratch matches on trousers to avoid marks. It predicts a future where matches would leave a mark on walls, touching on everyday habits and self control. Kaneas Clip Star
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Kaneas
Winds of War Poem by Henry van Dyke
A poem in which Henry van Dyke urges America to remain steadfast amid shifting war news. He appeals to loyalty to liberty and democracy and to keep purpose steady while allied forces seek lasting peace.
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Henry van Dyke
The
New York Tribune
Ardith Prefers Playthings Over Cloth on Trip Request
Ardith asks her parents not to bring cloth gifts on their trip and instead requests toys. The family had previously bought Ardith stockings ribbons and handkerchiefs during shopping trips. Her mother’s farewell line promised a nice gift, echoing Ardith’s wish for playful presents.
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Ardith
The Real Danger
Dialogue depicts a father advising his son on marrying for money with a cautious, wry warning about keeping the motive hidden. The exchange echoes concerns about financial motive and moral risk in marriage.
Unclear Speech Fragment From Armament Tale
A blurred speech fragment describes someone warning to save meat and cattle during a siege or food shortage. The speaker claims clever plans will work and mentions soldiers and corn, wheat, and soy, implying wartime hardship and rationing.
Fat Alva Obriln Chapter 1 Introductory
In early 1916 I joined the American flying corps then moved to Canada and joined the Royal Flying Corps at Camp Borden. I became the first cadet to perform a loop and soon helped introduce it to RFC training. After May 1917 I and nineteen others sailed to England to train for France. Our squadron, a scout unit near Ypres, faced daily danger and frequent aircraft combat.
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Mexico
American Flyinge Corps
San Diego
Army Flying School
America
Canada
Royal Flying Corps
Victoria
B.C
Camp Borden
Toronto
R. F.C
France
England
Meganic
C. C. Robinson
H. A. Miller
F. S. McClurg
A. A. Allen
E.R Garnet
H. K. Boysen
H. A. Smeeton
A. A. Taylor
Tritishers
Paul H. Raney
J. R. Park Co. Nelmes
C. R. Moore
T. L. Atkinson
F. C. Conry
A. Muir
E. A. L. F Smith
A. ©. Jones
Pool Pilots Mess
Particula
Pool Pilots
Lili
Sotontki
Dardanelles
Ypres
How a Joy Stick Controls Aerial Flight And Risks
The text explains rudder and lateral controls using a stick. Releasing the stick causes the craft to climb until limits force nose-down pitching from motor weight. If the motor remains on during a spin the speed and force increase, risking wing failure and breakup. the description ends mid sentence.
Ice price woes in Atlanta winter coal tale
A brief item notes the hardships of a character named O14 Job facing cold weather blues and coal costs, with a wry line about ice prices not rising during his season of trouble in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Constitution
Train schedule notice with corrected January date
Corrected timetable details show westbound trains Nos 25 3 91 26 and 92 with respective passenger and local services. W E Linds signs as the station official.
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H. W. Russel
Sa’west Lim
Paalpol
Sa'west
W. E. Linds
Houdon Sculpted St Bruno Statue and Washington Casts
The famed French sculptor Houdon created the St Bruno statue in Rome and visited America in 1785 at Franklin's invitation to cast the Washington statue now in Richmond Virginia. Lafayette lauded its likeness as the American Patriot. St Bruno led the silent Trappist order, and Pope Clement XVI reportedly commented on the statue’s speech without the order’s rule.
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St. Bruno
Rome
Houdon
Franklin
America
Washington
Richmond
Lafayette
Order of Trappists
Clement XVI
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Mutual
Tn City
Abe Martin
Gwendolyn
Walt MA
Jack
Jill
Kaiser Bill
Winds OF War News
Veer
Liberty
Oat O'Brien
Germany
Hnes
CO. J. Wilson
CG. C. Wilson
Wilson & Wilson Lawyers
Journal
Morrison & Morrison
Washington, Iowa
Charles A. Dewey
W. M. Keeley
W. H. Butterfield
Special Collection Department
Crail
Physicians and Surgeons
Res
Office
Bateman Blatt
A. John Droz, M. D
Farmers & Mer
Washington Lodge
A. F
A. M
Ralph L. Bunce
W.M
E. Cc
J. W. Morton
Recorder
C. B.S
R. H Walker
W. M
Roseveid
L O. O. F.—Covenant Lodge
No 101
LO. O. F. Ball
Iowa Ave
Elmer McFadden
Noble Grand
R. C. Keller
Irvin E. Huston
Lemley
Washington, IA
Austin Sutherland Auctioneer
J. W. Nickell
Chiropractors
M. H. Sartor
Mra. M. H. Sartor
Sartor & Sartor Chiropractors
Square
Klein Klothing Ko
Red Washington
Southwest Corner
J. D. Dayton
Westchester
Washington County
M. & St. Paul
J. J. McKeone & CO
Frank Rogers
Washington Branch
J. E. Kun
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