Universal training debate heats up as war policies pivot
The article surveys war, training and defense policy amid World War I pressures. It contrasts universal military training and compulsory service with voluntary recruiting, critiques the Shields waterpower bill and oil lands proposals, and highlights Swiss militarian ideas and public welfare concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Subret
Ita
Baker
War College
Congress
National Guard
Chamberlain
Britain
Switzerland
Germany
France
Garrison
Col
Roosevelt
Asl
Towa editors mark dairy state potential and gaps
Des Moines Capital cites efforts by the Greater Iowa association to elevate dairy production. Iowa dairy cattle win prizes but state dairy output lags behind its prominent herds, with comparisons to Wisconsin and national shows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa
Des Moines
Greater
Iowa
Trig
Holland
Wisconsin
Towa Dairy Cattia
Springfield
Mass
Iowa Corn Coe
Waion
Cost of living linked to farm output and distribution
Press comment probes President Wilson urging higher crop yields to lower living costs while noting distribution inefficiencies. It also surveys farm life choices, railcar shortages, and political opinions from multiple papers, with reflections on reform and national methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minavayong Journal
Wilson
National Grange
Washington
le Jack
Atead Iy
Hving
Seasonal Snippets and Quips From the Week
A collage of jokes and brief observations on manners, work hours, court whimsy, fashion chatter, and social gossip. The notes include remarks about late eight hour days, a juror picking scene, and light banter about relationships and provincial manners.
Side Talks By Roth Cameron Warn Of Hoax On Petticoat Letters
A column highlights a widespread scam where women are asked to send a dime for a silk petticoat offer. Five hundred thousand letters poured in before a federal probe halted the scheme. The writer urges turning any recovered funds to war relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erlook Evesing Courier
Sand Daily
Aember
Associated Press
Mexnber-Audic
Circletions
WH. Hartman
West Park Ave
Tel
John G. Hartman
W. Peterson
Leo-Treaa
Gen. Mgr
Waterloo
Laws
Legatia 5
Washington
Stanley Mas
Dovegherty
New York
Shiedelphia
Chicaro
Story
Brooks & Finley
Mera
Orm
Dima
Blackburn Products Co
Dayton
Ohio
Poor Tom and the Fairies Help the Lame Peasant Boy
A 1916 tale about Tom, a poor lame peasant, and his mother who endure hardship until a goblin guides a fairy expedition to bless their farm. The fairies make the cow give rich milk and the garden yield, transforming their poverty into a warm, hopeful winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom
Cottese
Molly
Ty McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Health as Business in Sweeping Factory Reforms
An essay argues that improving sanitation and reducing infection in factories boosts labor efficiency and profits. It praises light, air, cleanliness, and sanitary committees, noting anti spitting, routine disinfection, and spit cups help protect workers and markets alike.
Dangers of Nearness in Marriage Explored
A Minneapolis Journal column critiques how closeness in marriage can grow stale. It cites a philosopher who suggests constant, detailed observation as a remedy, arguing that shared life dulls if partners fail to notice small irritants and rhythms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh Post
Minneapolis Journal
How to Be Happy in Marriage Says Magazine Advice
A magazine article suggests varied pursuits and private sincerity to ease married life. It warns against repetitive phrases and nagging habits and urges couples to acknowledge flaws and forgive while maintaining affection.
Building Up the Blood and Pink Pills Claim
An old medical advertisement asserts blood deficiency harms health, explains circulation reaches organs but not hair or nails, and promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a remedy to raise red blood cells and relieve anemia. It urges readers to request a booklet Building Up the Blood and to ask local druggists for Pink Pills priced cents.
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Wiliams
Williams
Eve
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
N.Y
Wiliam
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Bel Deas
Senate
Friends of Conservation
Cummin
House
America
Phelan
Madeleine G. Doty
Chicago Tribune
Berlin
Miss Doty
Mise Doty
Isang j-Losepsian
Guam
Iglanders
Nore
Torads
Jean Crones
Towa Editors
Marshalltown Times-Republican
Marshalltown
Davenport
Farmera and Rovers Journal
Mary Alice Smith
Amboy
Allon
Kat
Louisville Courisr-Tournai
Chicago Herald
Bryan
United States
Lkely
Tammany
Bryanavers
Omaha World-Herald
American Federation of Labor
Atchison Globe
John T. McAntcheon
Rey
Ben Bolt
Ben
Taleeman
Algernone
Miss Cayenne
Washington Star
Roth Cameron
Sandman
F. A. Walker
Bell-Ans
W.A. Covell & Son
Wese
Fourth Street
Jefferson Street
Scott
Sesti's
Boots & Bowne
Broomfield
ESET
Frank T. Hartman
Fifth and
Mulberry
C. W. Ellyson
J. 4A
Jerger
First National Bank
CG. W. Bruner
Bluackhawk
W. E. Patterson
Commercial Bank
Pr. C. A. Waterbury
Hieck
Holland Rusk
Fedvertisament
Rowe
Mayr
Justica
Supreme Court
Geo
H. Mayr
Mfg
Chicago
J. K. Joder & Son and
Wangler Bros. Co
Eckman
Seuggiete
St. Edwards
Nature
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