Kansas Wheat Harvests and Midwest Agriculture Rise
Reports from Kansas show wheat harvest expectations remain volatile with early estimates near 180 million bushels now questioned as midsummer yields are projected to be far lower. Observers note postwar growth in Kansas agriculture and a trend toward record production, while Kansas and surrounding regions assess weather, reserves, and market signals impacting output for 1915 and beyond.
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New York
Kansas
Sherman
Newark
Europe
Girls Outing by Young Womens Hebrew Association at Great Falls
More than 89 members traveled to Great Falls for a day outing by the Young Womens Hebrew Association. Games were played and picnickers gathered as small prizes were awarded to winners. It was a casual gathering rather than the annual outing, with activities throughout the day and a late return in the evening.
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Young Womens Hebrew Association
Great Falls
Letters to the Editor on War Progress and Censorship
A reader mocks a mathematical rate of Allied advance to Berlin arguing seventeen years, then notes Germany and Austria capturing 200,000 prisoners monthly. The letter raises concerns about prisoner casualties, manpower drains, and the Sarville wireless censors, suggesting England likewise has the right to establish a wireless to pass news.
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Cuttock
Berlin
Germany
Austria
Sarville
Atlantic
Savville
United States
England
Calls England's plan to starve Germany barbarous
In Toneboro Tennessee the letter denounces England for starving Germany by restricting non contraband shipments. It argues such actions violate international law and threaten neutral commerce, urging the United States to force England to cease disruptions and preserve true neutrality amid the European war.
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England
Germany
Batter Post
United States
Beat International
Fagtind
Letters Respond to Post Policy and Neutrality Debate
An American writer critiques neutrality and press rules in The Post. They demand name and address with letters, defend a strictly neutral stance, and urge reconsideration of July Fourth celebrations amid pro British and German bias in Washington papers.
German American Committee Thanks Post For Neutrality
A letter from the German American relief committee secretary Margaret Eck thanks The Washington Post for neutral coverage of the German question. She notes a large recent meeting and discusses press stance, society publicity, and asks to be added to the paper’s subscriber list. The piece includes political commentary on Serbia Austria Russia and Germany.
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Relief Committee
M Linzbach
M Wiegand
United German Societies
Washington Post
Margaret Eck
M Dbd
U S Independence Day Spirit Under British Rule Critique
An unsigned 19th century editorial laments the fading meaning of July Fourth in the United States. It warns that hyphenated Anglo Americans may yearn to rejoin Britain and surrender rights at sea, reflecting strong nationalist sentiment and fear of cultural subjugation.
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Lditer
Ritizens
United States
England
Jingland
Financial will sell various bonds at 101 or 103 in Washington area
Thomas L. Hume broker at 1410 G Street announces a financial sale list including Potomac Consid 5% at 101, 1500 Interstate Bldg. Corp 6, 1601 Georgetown Gas 5% at 103, and multiple other bonds and notes with bid details. Deliveries for cash at your arm bank. AM executions for cash on all noted stocks and bonds solicited.
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Potomac Consid
Interstate
National Bank of Washington
Munney Truat
Second National Bank
Union Trust
Bath of Commerce & Savings
Reni Eatate ‘Trust
Steamboat
Washington Ranxebalt
Garvety Theater
Grapho. Ptd
Grapho. Com
Washington Twy. Ptd
Washington Muy. Com
Washington Gan
Mergenthaler
Lannion
Federal National Bank
Farmers & Weehomes Bank
National Bank of Washinton
Washington Baseball Club
Thomas L. Hume
Points out size difference between United States and Germany
A tour correspondent Virginia Stuart claims Germany is nearly as large as the United States. The piece questions the claim, noting Germany is fighting Russia France Italy England and other nations, and mocks the assertion as ill informed.
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Post T
Germany
United States
Virginia Stuart
Russia
France
Italy
England
Virginia
Neither British Nor German Methods Fair, Says Neutral
A Virginia Stuart piece argues neither Britain's food blockade nor Germany's submarine warfare is inherently unfair. The writer contends neutrals suffer regardless of who errs and cites Cramb's view that Germany is England’s strongest foe in spirit, not just military might.
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Virginia Stuart
Germany
United States
Lippincotts
Gazetteer of the World
State of
Texas
Cramb
London
England
Ithan
Entering Protest Against Police Use of Third Degree
Editor Post offers sharp commentary on policing in Pittsburgh and Milwaukee, arguing for reform. The piece urges transfer of certain officers rather than dismissal, and references psychology, mediumship, and moral duties in crime handling with emphasis on truth, justice, and charity.
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Pittsburgh
Sears
Grace Morton
Milwaukee
Gods Law of Justice
Charity
H P Holler
Collapse of Allies in the Big War Truth Threat
A satirical wartime polemic argues that Allied powers suffer strategic collapse. It contends the Dardanelles campaign failed, France gained no ground, England lost tonnage and morale, Serbia and Italy falter, and Russia’s army is decimated. It accuses Russia of triggering the war via intrigue and reflects on Allied leadership and the war’s broader costs.
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Dardanelles
France
England
Mons
Serbia
Italy
Russia
Germany
Belgian
Grand Duke
Nicholas
Patriotism Services Across Washington Mark July Fourth
Patriotic sermons drew thousands as churches from Peace Cross to Fifth Baptist observed Independence Day. Dr Richard W Hogne urged readiness to defend the nation, while Dr Wallace Radcliffe framed patriotism as national duty. Catholic services were shortened with fewer attendants but sermons urged unity and service.
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Washington
Peace Cross
Wallace Radcliffe
New York Avenue Presbyterian Church
Radcliffe
Patriotic sermons mark Independence Day in Washington
Congregations of All Souls and the Church of Our Father gathered in civic spirit at open air services along Lita rian Street. Dr Everest Granger led a strong patriotic message urging all true Americans to uphold liberty. Other ministers including Rev Dr Joseph T Kelly and Rev Swem echoed calls for national pride through sermons and music. colored clergy joined in, delivering stirring talks urging the truest patriots.
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Cathedral Close
Richard W Hogne
Church of the Ascension
Baltimore
Hogne
Bethlehem
St Albans
Richard Williams
Ohe
Edgar Pnest
John E Briggs
Fifth Baptist Church
Vic Kirk
Young Mens Christian Association
Junior Chow
Mra WE Mooney
le Grang Po
All Souls
Father
Fourteenth End
L Streets
C Everest Granger Pator
Gunton-Temple
Oper
Fourth Presbyterian Church
Joseph T Kelly
Res E Herz Swem
Centenna Baptist Church
Washigton
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Feneral Reserve Bank
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Federal Reserve
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Siemme
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Victor Tae Ae Co
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Pennsylvania
New Jersey
West Virginia
Maryland
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General Distributors
Victor Products
Steinway Pianos
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Thompson
U. S
Capital
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Essafe
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John Joy Edson
District of Columbia
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