War debates and political lines amid European conflict
The column cites Bryan inspired policy, Russia’s stance on German terms, and American prospects in World War I. Gen Plummer voices cautious optimism about American entry shifting power. Anecdotes on a Western hotel ape and London queues close with Hughes framing the partisan stakes of victory.
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Plummer
Cummander
Thel
Cano
Castonoante
France
Kaiser
Tle
Batia
America
Plummer Weant
Federal versus local law sparks public debate
A Chicago editorial essay argues Americans defer to federal enforcement for its perceived inevitability and penalties, while city and state laws rely on uncertain consequences. The piece cites treason trials, a call for a firing squad, and contrasts with opinions from several newspapers on wartime policy and civic duty.
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Chicago
Philadelpha Public Ledger
Bolo Pasha
Leinsterff
Germon
France
State Department
Washington
Ife
Gaillaux
Bolo
Wrence
Biographers of Emerson by Starry LeRoy Haywood
A portrait of Emerson biographers and their works as guardians of memory. It surveys James Russell Lowell John Burroughs Matthew Arnold Maeterlinck Bronson Alcott Oliver Wendell Holmes and others, noting Cabot Conway Garnett Woodberry and O W Firkins as key contributors and praising Emersons journals as foundational.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerson
Starry LeRoy Haywood
Johnson
Orwell
Ralph Waldo Emerson
James Truseel Lowell
John Burroughs
Matthew Arnold
Arnold
America
Americans
Maeterlinck
Concord
James Eliot Cabot
Cabot
Emerson Boswell
Jacques
Oliver Wendell Lolmes
Plato
New England
Bronson Alcott
Alice Louisa
Bronson
Moncure Conway
Pepys
Richard Garnett
Woodberry
O. W. Firkins
Fall of Jericho Mirrors Biblical Conquest in Palestine
A local reflection compares the British capture of Jericho in Palestine with Joshua’s biblical siege. It notes Jericho’s ancient role, Elisha and Jesus ties, and calls the modern seizure a milestone in redeeming the Promised Land from Turkish rule.
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Jericho
Jericha
Transjet
er-Ribaly
Chereabouts
Elisha
Jesus
Good Samaritan
Jerusalem
Waly
Jerichgill
Zinn
Great Britain
Ninsh
Palestine
Joshue
Promised Land
Iowa Editors Highlight Farm Rent Demand War Effects
The Vedette notes a drumbeat of farm rentals despite a tight supply as young men join the army. Traer Star Clipper and Dart county papers report widespread farm hand shortages, with Canada showing similar demand. Dudley Griphie comments on teacher pay. Des Moines Capital tallies 1917 Iowa auto deaths and injuries, attributing most crashes to driver carelessness.
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Panort
Traer Star Clipper
Canada
Tawa
Russia’s Turned Other Cheek In War News
The piece argues Russia follows Tolstoyan pacifism, turning the other cheek as Bolsheviks seek peace yet face German advances. It warns that extreme pacifist doctrine abandons weapons, allowing the enemy to advance unopposed. The author draws a parallel to potential U.S. fate if similar policy prevailed.
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Russia
Ten Tolstoy
Salt of tact flavors life in everyday charity
A narrator recalls a boarding house owner and a guest who dutifully darned stockings, revealing how tact and subtle generosity shape human behavior. The owner notes the guest’s overbearing care, and the tale ends with a reflection that tact is the seasoning of kindness, rarely seen but felt.
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Jet
Old New York Directory Priced At 2000 Cash
A book dealer offers an 1818 New York directory for 2000 dollars. The relic lists 16 names, omits current residents, and includes an 1786 city context with almanac notes. The piece questions value vs historical interest and cost per entry.
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New York World
New York City
John Hanrock
Cherry Street
Alexander Hamilton
Wall Street
Water Street
Oliver Vanderbilt
Noah Webster
New York
Congress
Philadelphia
Manhattan
George Washington
Marthe Washington
Tammany
Wartime Lexicon Lingo of No Man's Land
British Canadian Recruiting Mission presents wartime terms used in no man’s land. Entries include knife rest wire entanglement concertina wire patrol parties star shell and veary light signals. The glossary explains purpose and actions under night conditions and enemy visibility.
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NO Man's Land
No Man’s Land
Greeks in Waterloo defend labor stance amid strikes
Letter from Waterloo readers explains Greek workers joined Hendfords against Litchfield strike, noting Bulgarians favored and many Greeks left town idle. They deny aims to take American jobs, stress anti Bulgarian stance, cite Greek volunteers and wartime loyalty, with names Gus Amers John Tsovalas and O Zahariou.
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Waterloo
Headford Bros. & Hitchins J
Litchfield
Greaks
Litchfields
Hendfords
H. Christ
Daiis Greek Herald of
New York
Hotel Russell- Lamson
America
United States
Lwe
K. O. Brown
aAte Janta
Greek Herald
Owas
Brown
Kaiser
Sam Canet
Gus Amers
John Tsovoalas
O. Zahariou
General Winfield Scott Praises Northern Soldiers
In 1862 Gen Winfield Scott contrasted the south and north soldiers. He praised northern soldiers for discipline endurance and patience while criticizing southern forces for waste and destruction and a tendency to clash. He noted southern soldiers would rush battles but could not endure waiting.
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Kansas City Star
Winfield Scott
North
Tessa
Thomsen's disease and barber's itch explained
A correspondent describes severe body stiffness and muscle enlargement suggesting Thomsen's disease, with notes on hereditary patterns and childhood onset. The reply identifies the condition as Thomsen's disease, then explains barber's itch sycosis, its roots in hair follicles, and a treatment regimen including salicylic acid soap and sulphur ointment.
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Thomsen
Norway
Sweden
Germany
America
Dr. Thomsen
Boj
In the Last Year of War Press Message
The article by Wilhelm Heile reviews German strategy in 1917 and the peace offensive. It argues that American involvement and Russia's collapse shape policy, noting gains from a steady peace push while warning against abandoning December 1916 and July 1917 aims.
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Friedrich Naumann
Europe
Die Hilfe
Herr Wilhelm Heile
Herr Heile
United States
Russia
Herr. Heidle
Brest-Litovsk
Germany
Hindenburg
Reichstag
England
France
Italy
Roumania
Germany Sees Victory Pace to Real Peace Says Helle
The government replies to the pope and speeches by Xuehlmann and the imperial chancellor claim continued victories. Helle expresses confidence that Germany can keep the pace this year and achieve a genuine German peace.
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Xuehlmann
Gibraltar in British hands seen as key to naval balance
The Indianapolis News argues Gibraltar should remain British, rejecting German claims it would free sea lanes. It notes Americans see no Gibraltar risk, asserts its value as a base against German submarines, and cites allied soldiers as sharing in fighting for law and liberty.
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Indianapolis
Great Britain
Gibraltar
Germany
Rock
Spain
Americana
Great Lakes
Canada
George Enward - Woodberry
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