Washington Post 1917 subscription rates and notice
The notice outlines subscription options for The Washington Post in 1917 with daily and Sunday delivery, by carrier or mail, plus prepaid terms. It includes address change guidance, renewal reminders, and the expiration date location on labels. It also lists foreign ad reps and urges subscribers to keep the paper informed of moves. The dated notice cites June 11, 1917, and features statements by Edward B. McLean, president, about service continuity.
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Washington Post CO
Washington, D. C
Edward B. McLean
Common Enemies and the Timing of Morality
An archival excerpt discusses the idea that timing affects virtue, arguing that actions usually right can become evil if done at the wrong moment. The text reflects on common sense and the pressures of circumstance in moral judgments.
Wilson's Peace Vision for Russia and Allied Unity
President Wilson urges Russia to accept no annexations or indemnities and to seek self government. He argues a united alliance is essential to peace, warning disunity would let Germany prevail. The piece links American support to Russia's future stability and notes flaws in the primary system.
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During Crisis, All Disturbers Meet Military Law
The piece argues ordinary outlets for tension become dangerous in trouble, casting pacifists, rioters, burglars, speechmakers, and other dissenters as similar threats. It predicts military law will suppress all meddlers as society faces a great crisis.
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Ben Franklin
New York Republicans push bill to restore convention system
A New York legislative bill seeks to replace direct primaries with a party convention for state wide and judiciary nominations. Subcommittee consultations with party leaders across the state showed broad support for restoring conventions, with predictions the measure could pass next session. The move is framed as addressing primary weaknesses by restoring a formal platform and party linkage to voters.
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New York
Judiciary
Judiciary Committee
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Right to Criticise War Policy and Democracy
Opinion argues that free discussion and criticism strengthen government in a democracy. Censorship harms national strength, while open debate allows exposure of military weaknesses and supports necessary reforms. References to Germany England Russia and political figures frame criticism as patriotic and essential.
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United States
Germany
England
Soap Lord of Lever Gathers House of Lords Title
Sir William Lever receives a baronetcy and a seat in the House of Lords as recognition for his soap empire. Lever built Lever Brothers, forged a global network with factories from Port Sunlight to Mannheim, and created Leverville in Sierra Leone. He acquired Stafford House for a national museum later renamed Lancashire House, amid royal discussions over naming.
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Birthday tribute to Dr Joseph Warren patriot of the Revolution
The article marks the birthday of Joseph Warren born in Rewbury Mang on June 110 1T41. It chronicles his early interest in colonial independence, leadership in Boston meetings, the Suffolk Resolve, and his role in warning of British movements. Warren dies at Lexington while rallying militia, hailed as a bold defender of liberty.
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Philadelphia
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Prescott
Gane
Apesch
A Weather Laced Waltz On Life And Time
A poem reflecting on weather as a daily topic and life’s parallels. It humorously notes warm mornings, droughts, winds, and rain while urging acceptance and using weather as small talk. The piece ends with a line about Weather as conversation for daily ties and routines from Out of the Depths.
Abbey Big as a Town
Article describes the Abbey of Joni, a lordly northern Tibetan monastery led by Yang Tusa and the Dalai Lama’s authority, with a vast, walled town-like complex of monks, scholars, and churches. It notes the unique printing monopoly, the giant invocation wheel, and the abbey’s influence across Tibet.
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Joni
Tibet
Dalai Lama
Lhasa
Urga
Army Transport in 1300 from England to Wales
From the Manchester Guardian and London Post, notes on Edward I provisioning Cheshire for North Wales invasion. Monasteries supplied grain, horses, wagons. hosts, ridings, and purveyors faced shortages amid attacks on convoys. Also recalls mascots aboard ships. a bulldog, a cat, and a bantam displaying courage during naval battle.
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Lancashire
Cheshire
Edward I
Chester
North Wales
West of
England
Carta
Conway
Edwards
Ireland
Edward
London Post
Jack Tar
Tommy
Bantam
Olf Eeadogs
Local Arts Initiative Seeks More Artists and Support
From New York reports a proposal to expand arts and sciences locally. The plan aims to increase artist numbers and public engagement, supported by community and educational groups.
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New York
Nealcoro
Unclear fragment hints at Shakespeare in New York
Fragmentary text references resuscitation imagery and a possible Shakespeare theme in New York. Details are unreadable. no clear person, organization, place, date, or event can be confirmed from the readable words.
Views on Current Events From Capital Visitors
Readers discuss national service, military fitness, and reentry for conscientious objectors with focus on training camps, medical screening, and reclaiming draftees. Observations compare blinded veterans, employment potential, and the role of government in mobilizing youth for wartime needs.
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