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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1915
Page
8
Henry M. Weber of Mount Rainier argues insects would overrun crops without birds to eat them. He urges protecting birds with seed, nesting boxes, and predator control, claiming birds save crops and yield tenfold returns.
Correspondents are reminded of a long standing rule requiring the name and address of the sender in letters for publication. Writers may use a nom de plante if desired. Editorial page praise notes The Post’s candor on the Russian situation and cotton independence versus other papers. Barclay Northcote comments.
A Pittsburgh letter by B Pickman Mann weighs U S ammunition on hand with figures: 200000 rounds of small arms powder, coast defense stocks 40 firings, and Chilean nitrates at five and a half million pounds aiming for six months supply. It argues for moral force over military force and cites historical reflections.
A reader responds to a July letter by Mrs. Mary Lockwood, founder of the Daughters of the American Revolution, challenging the idea that loyalty to country via war supersedes Christian loyalty. The writer questions the professed Christian stance and asks whether military loyalty equals or surpasses faith.
At a July 1916 meeting the West Virginia Society of the District of Columbia thanked the Post for printing notices of the Great Falls excursion picnic. Secretary William T. George conveyed the committee’s appreciation for the courtesy.
Editorial letter by N. B. Chrisman criticizes cotton raisers led by Senator Hoke Smith seeking a protectionist cut in trade with England. It argues such actions would devastate export trade and home industries, urging a national perspective beyond provincialism and invoking Southern chivalry and the spirit of Clay.
In a letter the editor cites the British note on American protest, arguing Britain uses a blockade against Germany under the flag of continuous voyage. The writer claims the note shows a design for mastery of the seas and accuses Britain of masking intent to pressure neutral commerce. Amos K. Hembersole signs the piece.
An editor asserts that newspaper circulation does not reflect true community value and contrasts The Washington Post with other city papers. He argues that reader numbers fail to measure the paper's real influence and sympathies.
A reader praises a newspaper for its independent American editorials during European conflict coverage. The letter lauds the paper for presenting clear, fearless views on British and German actions and urges continued vigilance in defending American rights and prosperity.
A fragmented reflection argues editors should defend the millions over plutocrats and criticizes papers like The Washington Post for bias. It discusses England's war stance and warns that greed for territory could delay peace, anger allies, and undermine prestige.
Editor notes it is commonly believed peace would prevail if not for England's stance. They oppose a peaceful settlement to retain territory gained in Africa, resisting ceding land to aid France. The motive appears to be keeping acquired lands rather than seeking stability.
A sequence of security quotes and bids including Capital Traction, Georgetown Gas, Washington utilities, Mergenthaler, Continental Trust, Union Savings Bank, and others. Prices range from 59 to 216 with ex-dividend notes and bid statuses. includes theater and real estate items and local bank names.
Second precinct officers conduct a Saturday night sweep along Seventh Street northwest arresting 50 colored men in and about barrooms pool rooms and restaurants on a charge of unlawful assembly They were taken to the station house where bail of 1 to 10 was demanded All but eighteen posted bail and were released Six cases will be heard in police court this morning Auto patrols with 45 police created some excitement during the roundup
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