Prohibition Amendment Likely By Nationwide Vote
The column argues the eighteenth amendment faces ratification by three fourths of states within six to seven years. It notes twenty seven dry states and twenty one wet ones, predicting a hard fought nationwide battle and a likely dry nation by 1919 despite public sentiment shifts. It ends refraining from mourning John Barleycorn as the era nears closure.
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Ragoleisen
John Barleycorn
Tie
Eis
America
Death of Frank Gotch Reverberates Across Humboldt State
The passing of Frank Gotch prompts a statewide reflection on a wrestler whose career and integrity left a lasting legacy. Tributes note his fame, business acumen, and fair conduct, honoring a man who chose principle over wealth and influenced sports in the region.
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Merory
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Tosa
Gotch
War Square
Chau‘amgua Park
Harding seeks second Iowa term amid Kenyon reelect talk
Iowa watchers report Gov. WH Ham L. Harding plans a second term as governor clearing the way for Senator Kenyon's possible return. Kenyon may seek re election after retirement to law practice, while Harding's ambitions are weighed against party unity and wartime context. Red Cross in France appeals for surgical dressings underscores wartime American effort.
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Genator
Y M C A Drives Massive 50 Million War Fund Appeal
Iowa editors report Dr John R Mott says the 50 million subscribed for YMCA war work surpasses combined expenditures of international and state committees, dwarfing church missionary budgets as the largest Christian offering. Editorials note wartime unity and public support for soldiers and allied nations.
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Cause of Humanity
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Perils of Secrecy Across Press and Public Life
A critical editorial urges government openness and press freedom during wartime censorship. It notes legislators must scrutinize rifle production and spent funds, while parties and leaders in Germany and the United States face scrutiny over political moves, public propaganda, and media alignment.
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Indianapolis News
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Loyairy
The
New York Tribune
Place in the Sun and Sun Never Sets Phrases Traced
The Oxford English Dictionary highlights Sun as a notable word. The Kaiser’s place in the sun phrase traces to Pascal who used it to mock tyranny. The sun never sets phrase links to the Spanish empire. Thackeray joked its first British use in Punch.
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Christian Science Monitor
British Empire
Thackeray
Punch
The Rendezvous Alan Seeger poem reprinted
War poem by Alan Seeger about a soldier who fell in France. The piece notes publication in Poems by Alan Seeger and presents the lines about a rendezvous with Death at a disputed barricade and a promise to keep the pledge at midnight in a farming town as spring returns.
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France
Alan Heeger
Scribner's
The Sandman Story and Mice in the Pantry Tale
The tale narrates Ted Mouse and his siblings plotting to frighten Tabby the cat by hiding in pies. Tabby, misled by dancing pie legs, flees in fear while the mice’ ruse collapses as the pantry floor is sprayed with broken pies. The pantry cats remain wary of traps, and Tabby learns to avoid the kitchen while Ted’s plan succeeds in scaring her.
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Ted Mouser
Ted
Tim
Ted Mouse
Jack
Fabby
Cook
Health and Happiness Child's Diet From Three to Six Years
Questions and answers cover dizziness anemia and growth concerns in a 28-year-old, with advice to check underlying causes, avoid alcohol, and build up health. A sample menu for breakfast lunch and dinner plus desserts is provided, with notes on feeding frequency and precautions. Dr Huber offers to answer letters and provide personalized guidance.
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Huber
Tam
John B. Huber
The Things One Denies Oneself
The author reflects on repeated wrong turnings caused by selfish choices and imperfect judgment. They urge accepting mistakes as natural, learning from them, and trusting time to restore perspective, while noting some cling to self satisfaction and resist growth.
Patience and Cowarmice in the War Era
The author defends America’s stance in war, citing repeated injuries and attacks by Germany, the disregard of international law, and the need to defend sovereign rights. The passage asserts a clean conscience aims at world peace, liberty, and justice, not territorial or financial gain.
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America
Congress
United States
Germany
London Observer Recounts Torpedoed Ship Reaching Port In Style
A ship named the David Lloyd George was torpedoed by a submarine but arrived at port in fine condition. The note leans into politics as a parallel to current events.
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London Observer
David Lloyd George
Eckman’s Alterativa Calcium Treatment Ad
Serious throat and lung troubles often start as a cold or cough. Eckman’s Alterativa claims to combat infection, support tissue repair, and is alcohol free with no habit forming drug. Available in 32 size now 31-50 and 1 size now BC, sold by leading druggists. Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia.
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Eckman Laboratory
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