Washington Post Subscription Rates and War Era Editorial
The Washington Post prints subscription options and prices for carrier and mail delivery. An editorial from January 1, 1917 urges preparedness for war with calls for more men ships and forts, urging employers and workers to avoid strikes and to stand by the President and Congress as the nation faces looming conflict.
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1917 Foretold in Blood and War How Nations Brace
A prophetic 1917 outlook describes World War I’s grim arc from 1916 to 1917, warning of dire conflicts and vast mobilization. It notes the United States faces pressure to join the war, while governments edge toward harsher measures and greater national wealth toward defense. The piece highlights Congress, the President, and public unity as pivotal as the nation weighs entry into a global struggle.
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District of Columbia as Nation’s Population and Property Center
The piece argues DC surpasses several states in population and owns more property than many others while collecting more federal revenue than numerous states. It contends Congress can, and should, enable DC statehood without nationwide vote, citing constitutional control yet historical precedent for local questions. It shifts to New Thought prophecy linking 1917 to money numbers and March money month with optimism about abundant money.
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Financial Safety Prompting U S Action After War
The United States faces rapid growth in national bank resources after two years of Federal Reserve operation. Resources rose over 35 percent to about 15.5 billion dollars by November 17, outpacing major European central banks. Experts warn inevitable gold raids unless protective tariffs and precautions are enacted promptly.
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A Cheerful Prediction for the New Year
A Baltimore New Thought leader predicts the coming year will bring broad debt relief for many, likening it to a Chinese custom of wiping debts clean at year’s start. The remarks frame 1918 as a time when people may be able to start anew without financial burdens.
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A Momentous Question on World Peace League
A discussion on whether the United States should join a world peace compact with European and Asian powers. The piece weighs entangling alliances, the limits of a league, and the stance of leaders like Taft and Wilson, noting future decisions hinge on league scope and global circumstance. It also touches on international courts, public sentiment, and lingering 1918 fallout.
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Lord Torrington Believed Lost Aboard Minesweeper
The young Lord Torrington, a former rifle officer and later Royal Naval Reserve trawler second in command, is missing at sea after the trawler he served on was lost. Once a page of honor to King Edward, he had fallen into trouble before the war but redeemed his name with gallant service in France and the North Sea patrols. His lineage traces to Admiral Byng, and his heirless status places the Torrington titles in question as the family home Yates Court faces sale.
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Uncle Sam a Poor Boss in Merit System Debate
From Indianapolis News and Pittsburgh Port quotes the need to include higher ups in government merit systems. Advocates say restricting to subordinate roles causes inefficiency and drives away skilled workers for politics. Critics cite losses from untrained replacements and financial waste.
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Oregon frontier tale ties 1815 policy shift to Peel visit
Era Emery Dye recounts in Portland Oregonian how 1815 crowds bore Fifty-four forty or fight banners. Sir Robert Peel and son William visited the Willamette valley, meeting pioneers at Applegate and Nesmith. The English observers praised the pioneers and, after inns and rough cabins, left with no war, shaping Oregon policy.
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Ghostly Tread of Big Moose in National Geographic
The article describes a giant bull moose taller than an ordinary horse and weighing over a half ton. It roams swampy forests, wades in lakes to feed, and, during fall, roams with full antlers in search of mates while bulls clash horns and callouts echo through the woods. Hunters use birch-bark calls to lure the aggressive bulls.
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Sunday dated promissory notes invalid in Iowa ruling
The Des Moines Capital reports the Iowa Supreme Court ruled that a note dated Sunday is not automatically invalid. In the case of Fred Gooch versus E F Gooch and L C Gooch, the court held using Sunday as a shield to avoid payment is illegal. Interest or partial payments on a weekday affirm the note’s validity.
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Thrilling Ride in the Dark On a Pennsy Express
A young man bound for Wallingford Ct jumped from a Pennsy express at Lancaster and clung to handholds as the train sped to Coatesville. He rode 29 miles in 30 minutes with his weight on his arms and his feet banging, unable to alight safely. Hapsburgs Rose in Switzerland.
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One Way Out
A Birmingham Age-Herald quip features a husband dodging a shopping trip with his wife. He jokes about escaping by claiming a quick return to the office would be repayment. The wife counters with a tailor strangled by a clever plot line about an enticing clerk.
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Betsy Ross and the First Stars and Stripes
Betsy Griscom Ross of Philadelphia born January 1, 1753, marries John Ross and later Joseph Ashburn. After deaths and war service, she resumes upholstery and flag making. She is linked to the first Stars and Stripes raised at Fort Stanwix and the shift to parallel star rows, with Monroe sanctioning the arrangement.
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The Job World by Frank L. Stanton in Atlanta Constitution
A nostalgic verse piece recalling young romance and carefree dance days as the wind and autumn leaves enliven memories. The poet celebrates "sweethearts of Long Ago" and the enduring grace of love amid changing years.
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When You Say Your Prayers In the Temple Church London
A sermon in the Temple Church London after an election references Dr Wilson as likely US President and participant in future peace talks. The master asks the congregation to pray for him for divine guidance. The writer extols Liond George to heal Lingland and aid a new peace, while praising a Welshman as bearing great burden. The tone is lively and admiring.
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Costs More to Hone a Razor in St Paul 1900s notice
The Master Barbers' Association met to raise razor honing prices from 25 to 45 cents. Barbers report that razors priced at 0 cents now cost $1, illustrating the rising cost of living and wage pressures.
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Cayuga Man Fined for Skunk Theft Over Scent Trail
Roy Walter of Cayuga New York found guilty by a jury in Aurolis town of stealing a skunk. A $20 fine or twenty days in jail was imposed and will be appealed. Walter took the creature from a trap owned by Fred Weeks and the owner tracked the scent without bloodhounds.
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The Problem Prompts Gift Guide for Men
In the Detroit Free Press exchange, a teased problem about buying Christmas gifts for a man is noted. One speaker laments the struggle to find items he will actually wear or use, highlighting common gift hunting dilemmas faced during the season.
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Views of World Travelers at Capital Hotel Lobbies
A group of American and foreign visitors share opinions in Washington, D C about military service in Bolivia and emigration to Canada. They contrast Bolivian mobilization with U S attitudes, discuss engineering views on conservation, and critique state railroad regulations shaping freight and traffic across the United States.
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