Washington Post 1915 Subscription Rates and Rural Reform Ideas
The Washington Post lists subscription prices and payment methods including mail options and rates. The piece discusses agricultural rotation, soil preservation, and advocates for a national chamber of agriculture with local branches to cooperate with the Department of Agriculture and promote rural credit reforms. The discussion notes some farmers adopt modern methods and could lead the way with structured agricultural guidance.
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United States
Department of Agriculture
Reforma
Chamber of Agriculture
Democratic Opponents of National Defense Face Party Split
The article argues that opposition within the Democratic party to national defense preparedness is active and divisive. It urges President Wilson to keep defense above partisanship, rally all parties, and counter intraparty factions opposing stronger national defense as the nation awaits decisive, united congressional action after the holiday recess.
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Democratic Party
House of Representatives
Wilson
Congress
Democratic Friends of
Friends of Preparedness
United States
Southern Commercial Congress sowed seed for national agriculture chamber
The Charleston conference spawned the idea of a national chamber of agriculture as a key plan to improve farming in the United States. California fruit growers earlier organized an exchange leading to broader business gains. The piece notes U S agriculture lags behind Europe in organization and nitrates use.
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Southern Commercial Congress
Charleston
United States
California
Belgium
France
Germany
Europe
Allies concentrate forces at Saloniki in Balkan struggle
The article says allied reinforcements flood Saloniki with about 200000 troops, preparing a fortress port for a push toward Constantinople. Reports claim Anglo French transports at Gallipoli were repelled, suggesting campaigns to Constantinople expand. Italy reportedly lands 30000 in Albania, but credibility is doubtful as Italy shows indecision and aims at disputed zones while Greece is distracted.
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Saloniki
Great Britain
France
Constantinople
Gallipoli
Serbia
Sofia
Nish
Monastir
Russia
Bulgare
Bessa- Tabla
Roumania
Italy
Albania
Aviona
Greece
Education versus Legislation in Drug Addiction Debate
At a meeting of the American Society for the Study of Alcohol and Other Narcotics, speakers urged that no place in the United States treats drug addiction. Dr Ernest Bishop of New York warned the medical field has neglected addictions in many forms dating to tribal days. Dr William H White of Government Hospital for the Insane cited cases showing beverage addiction signals serious disorders. Despite medical opinion, the nation has relied on legislation like the Harrison Act, failing to pursue education or permanent cures, leading to crime and disease.
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American Society For the Study of
United States
Ernest
Bishop
New York City
William H. White
Government
Poison Pen Notes and Crime Literature Reflections
The piece reflects on crime as neither remarkable nor original and notes that writers and professionals who deal with guns may create intriguing characters like Sherlock Holmes and Monsieur Le Dog in fiction. The text comments on literary depiction of crime and dangerous professions.
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Monsieur le Dogs
Poison pen letters alleged in Goshen case draw uneasy theories
In a lengthy reflection, the writer suggests a retired female in her early thirties may be behind anonymous poison pen letters that troubled Goshen New York society. He argues most suspects are ordinary, unremarkable sleuths and warns against accepting anonymous messages, noting societal indirection often rests with women.
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Goshen
N. Y
Sezzi
Sezza
Begging for Dyestuffs as Britain Intervenes in Trade
Secretary Lansing blames Britain’s order in council of March 11, 1915 for the U S shortage of dyestuffs needed to produce peroxide for bleaching. He notes the order’s illegality under international law and says it prevents direct U S access to German goods via neutral countries with British licenses. Pennsylvania firms hope to import a $1,000,000 consignment, but policy remains unsettled. The piece also contains a satirical collage of unrelated snippets and quips.
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United States
Great Britain
Pennsylvania
Lansing
State Department
Germany
Washington
Foreign Trade Advisers
America
Irish Troops Proved Daring Frontline Heroes Abroad
A 1945 feature extols Irish troops on the British front as the boldest and most fearless, recounting heroic deeds across campaigns. It cites the Wild Geese tradition, Wolfe Tone, and famed battles, praising Erin go bragh spirit and Ireland’s influence in the war effort. It highlights Pat Ryan of the Connaught Rangers, who singlehandedly captured two Germans, and notes the high Victoria Cross count among Irish soldiers serving with Britain.
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Magni Herolamy
Minishthiiog Sraigéols
Leonidas
Thermopylae
Munater Fugiliste
Dublin Frantiers
Connaught Rangers
Ireland
William III
The
Boyne
England
Sarefield
Limerick
France
Spain
Italy
Austria
Rusia
Blenheim
Ramilies
Cremona
Landon
Fontenoy
George II
St Patrick's Day
Napoleon
Miles Byrne
Wolfe Tone
Duke of Wellington
Hannibal
Rome
Great Britain
Erin
Germany
Munasters
Leinaters
Connaught Tangéera
Erin Gobragh
Pat Ryan
Connaught Rangere
James Milne
Pat
Marquier DE Fontanoy
Wopyright
Brentwood Company
Pig Wanderer Visits Woodlawn School Chants Delight
A stray pig wanders through Bong and Story at Woodlawn School drawing giggles from pupils. The animal, named by students as C. M. Stafford, wiggles through floors and into the principal’s room before a farmer arrives to reclaim it. The lighthearted scene ends with the pig captured and removed from the school.
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Portland Oregonian
Mary
Woodlawn School
C. M. Stafford
Mater
Congress Condensed War Revenue Law and Global Policy Actions
A condensed record of congressional activity notes a party vote of 45 to 29 extending the war revenue law to December 31, 1916, and reports on self-government for the Philippines. Measures include universal disarmament advocacy, regulation of insurers, and commissions to study remedial railroad legislation, with adjournment set for January 4, 1916.
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Philippines
Theselands
Shafroth
International Tribunal
Weeks
Joint Commission
Kern
Poland
Newlands
Man fined for stirring hornets nest in Bedford dispute
Matthew Kouratt of Putnam Valley with Bert Clark visited Charles Marshall's Bedford home and poked a large hornets nest. Marshall called the police. Kouratt was fined $10 by Justice R W Adams after testimony that the nest was kept for its size and age.
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Peekskill
Dispatch
New York Herald
Matthew Kouratt
Putnam Valley
Bert Clark
Charles Marshall
Bedford
Marshall
C H Russell
Kouratt
R. W. Adams
Christmas Comes But Once a Year Optimist Poem
Douglas Malloch in Judge celebrates a steady grin amid trouble and warns that Christmas presents once a year should prompt merriment. The speaker vows to remain cheerful, finding silver linings, resisting tears, and embracing hopeful resolve as holiday shopping nears.
Chickens Fall Over Hoboken Pier As Crates Break
Hundreds of chickens from twelve crates on the Greek steamship Filomacht were released when crates burst against the boom in Hoboken. Birds flew into crowds for about thirty minutes causing fights and chaotic scenes along the piers while the captain spoke in Greek. The Detroit Free Press note adds a humorous line about a boy’s future as a male assistant to a female dancing teacher.
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New York Herald
Filomacht
Hoboken
Filomachi
Bis Hope
Detroit Free Press
Fémels
Washington urged seizure of Lord Dunmore 1775
Washington urged depriving Lord Dunmore of life or liberty to secure peace for Virginia. Dunmore, Virginian governor, sought to grab land around Ohio headwaters, investing Fort Pitt and provoking a boundary dispute. Connolly jailed, Dunmore removed, and Dunmore fled to a British warship as Revolution neared.
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George Washington
Lord Dunmore
Virginia
Dunmore
New York
Virginian
Pennsylvania
Ohio
John Connolly
Fort Pitt
Connolly
Hannahstown
John Penn
George Til
Great Britain
France
Ireland
Dr Connelly
Philadelphia
Colonies
Connolly Garrest
Canada
Washington
Duels and War Differ Says Writer in Comparisona
A New York Commercial writer argues pacifists misjudge defense rights, contrasting dueling with modern warfare. He contends duels persist in Europe and asserts strong national defense is essential, warning nonresistance is dangerous and urging preparation without excess.
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New York
United States
Canada
Right on the Job in the Philadelphia Telegraph
A Philadelphia Telegraph blurb recalls a tale about promptness. At a hotel lobby a discussion centers on timing sparked by Congressman Harry H Dale of New York. A factory visit ends with workers vanishing at the six o clock whistle, highlighting discipline and efficiency.
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Philadelphia
Harry H Dale
New York
Jim
Views of World Travelers Met in Capital Hotel Lobbies
In Raleigh, William C Jennings of San Diego notes Arizona may swing Republican, predicting Cameron will win the U S Senate seat. The piece covers reactions to baseball conflicts, Federal League support, and mentions Maryland Hotel Mena Association plans for a January 20 banquet with talks from notable politicians. Major Flynt of Georgia reflects on leaving government service for law and farming.
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Johnson
Fitzgerald
Appropriations
Page
McAndrews
Howard
Davia
Slemp
War Department
Missouri River
San Diego Fair
Lane
Miller
Minnesota
Hdmonds
Pennsylvania
United States
Gardner
Massachusetts
Mondell
Wyoming
Arizona
William C Jennings
San Diego
Cal
Raleigh
Ohio
Ashurst
Senate
Ashursat
Ralph H. Cameron
Phoenix
Cameron
Jerome Joyce
Baltimore
Davis
Rennett
Mal Doyle
Stafford
Kinkdld
Emercon
Monumental City
Maryland Hotel Mena Association
Washington
Asid
Col Joyce
House
Union
Frank Flynt
Griffin Ga
New
Willard
Georgia
Woodrow Wilson
Flynt
Uncle Sams
States
One Arm Hero Saves Family From Plymouth Fire
Benjamin Rychesky, missing an arm, rescued his wife and six children from a Plymouth Pennsylvania blaze by dropping a mattress from a second story and guiding each family member to safety before leaping to safety himself as flames consumed the home. Firefighters had not yet arrived.
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Plymouth
Phila
Benjamin Rychesky
East Plymouth
Rychesky
Daughters of the Confederacy Seek Rebel Yell Phonograph Records
The Texas division adjourned its annual convention with routine business. A motion aims to preserve the rebel yell for future generations by recording it on phonograph records. The national United Daughters of the Confederacy will be asked to adopt a similar motion.
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Texas Daughters of Confederacy
Austin
Tex
Houston Daily Post
Daughters of the Confederacy
National United Daughters of the Confederacy
The Motor Maid Poem About a Detroit Driver
A playful verse recounts a Datroit young maid skilled at driving yet her speed outpaced her turns. The result is a humorous mishap as the young lady was hoit.
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Tiger
Hoit
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