Victory and vigilance in a world at war 1918 outlook
The piece argues that Germany cannot win the war and predicts Allied victory by 1919 at latest, noting Russia’s collapse and Italy’s exit alter the western front. It urges patriotic loyalty through vigilance corps to curb disloyal sentiment and describes Admiral Jellicoe’s retirement and peerage.
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Germany
Brest Litovsk
Russia
Italy
America
France
Pres
Cambrai
Chemin-des-Dames
Belgium
Rounding Up Disloyals Under Defense Society Vigilance
The American Defense society conducts efforts to identify and report disloyal Americans and pro German elements to proper government authorities. This supplements official alien enemy registrations and targets Betenons not of enemy nationality.
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American Defense Society
Rights and ethics in the era of war in Iowa editorials
A Davenport Times piece argues because of wartime conditions and European demand, business will stay strong through 1918. It contrasts lawful rights with moral action and notes autocracy versus republic in guiding behavior.
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Davenport Times
United States
Comrades of the Great War push to found a new international alliance
An essay on a London Mansion House meeting launching Comrades of the Great War, a cross Atlantic veteran group modeled after the Grand Army of the Republic. It aims to memorialize deeds, aid widows and orphans, and bind veterans, with substantial fundraising and prominent trustees. A U.S. parallel may follow.
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New York ‘Times
America
Grand Army of the Republic
Maine
California
England
Mansion House
London
Viscount French
Lord Beresford
John Ward
M. P
Sneadon
Britain
Stek
United States
Drawing the Line Moonless Nights Edict Sparks Debate
A New York Sun notice cites an edict calling for more moonless nights at certain seasons and places, noting the proposal may draw unpopular reactions and public debate.
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New York Sun
Health and Happiness Cancer corrections by Dr Huber
Health article by Dr John Bubes discusses cancer as a set of tumors with varying malignancy and emphasizes removal of benign growths when possible. It outlines signs of deep seated cancers and advises professional evaluation, urging readers to send stamped envelopes for more information.
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Waber
Bolls
Aining
Huber
John B. Huber
Public Benefactor the Slacker and the Small Claim
A reader recalls two encounters with unfair charges in commerce and rail service. A caller balks at a 60 cent versus 1.10 dollar fee and the clerk refuses a refund, prompting talk of public service commission. A coal-delivery dispute ends with a forced settlement after threatening legal action.
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Cass
Public Service Commission
Wei
The Little Rose Spray Dreamed of the World Beyond
A tiny rose spray grows near a wall and longs to see the outside world. It slips through the crack, blooms into a rose, faces danger from a boy and a hungry rose, and is eventually returned by the gardener to its mother bush. It learns to value its place and blooms in the garden with family.
Publication dating ethics and early issues in magazines
The piece discusses timing in periodical publishing, noting a women’s magazine near a million circulation shifting to a first day of month release. It compares calendar alignment with publication, citing Vienna papers and New York night editions as examples of stale or premature news and the broader trend of early “enterprise” issues.
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Evshing
New York Evening
Indian Magazine enters litera ture scene with Native progress focus
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle notes the American Indian Magazine, quarterly from Cooperstown, devoted to race progress and run by the Society of American Indians committees. The piece highlights a prior lack of an ongoing journal for Native interests and calls the publication a dignified vehicle for Indigenous literature.
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Indian Magazine
Rochester
N. Y
Democrat and Chronicle
Cooperstown
Society of American Indians
Unwelcome Job on Selective Service Board
Savannah News notes a board member expresses strong reluctance about service, while Aunt Mary quips patriotism drives such duties as a Christmas gift. The Memphis Commercial Appeal cites French optimism near Verdun, mocking German troop massing as easier targets.
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Savannah News
Selective Service Board
Aunt Mary
Memphis
Verdun
Moral Lessons From Quarrels and Worry in Youth
A reflective piece recalls youthful quarrels and stated worries. The speaker questions the purpose of past disputes and concludes that quarrels are foolish and worry is useless, delivering a moral about prizing peace over conflict.
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Louisville Courier-Tournal
War Develops Sound Spelling Method of Teaching French
Professor de Lapparent developed a modern method for rapid French acquisition during the war. The Soldiers Sailors Diary and English French Dictionary makes the method accessible, distributed by newspapers on a coupon plan. Civilians and military personnel alike find the book valuable for recording events and aiding language study.
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Dé Tlapparent
Germany
de Lapparent
America
Canada
Theilitary Service
Grace M E church dedicatory sermon and debt drive noted
Fort y years ago in the Ce Courier January 2 1878 Bishop B G Andrews preached the dedicatory sermon for Grace M E church as the large audience filled the new building. Subscriptions to wipe out the debt were urged by Rev A P Mead with notable gifts from Mrs C A Miller. Also reported are a steamer trip on the Mississippi amid harsh roads and a list of recent marriage licenses and hog packing totals.
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B.G. Andrews
Grace M. E
A. P. Mead
C. A. Miller
McDonald
LeClaire
Davenport
Upper
Mississippi
New Year’s Edition Details Cedar Falls Improvements
The Courier’s 1897 New Year edition reports 3574,659 dollars spent on permanent improvements and 144 new residences built. Cup winners include Henry Steege for the Cedar Falls Globe cup and A. M. Place and J. C. Hartman tied for the Joder prize with Hartman prevailing on the shoot off. Mrs. W W Albee and Mrs. J W Klinefelter Sr. died recently. Clarence Steely, son of Mr and Mrs A W Steely, died at one. Genevieve Whelan praised by Dubuque papers. Dr F C Sage of Hudson elected president of Cedar Valley Homeopathic Medical Society. next meeting in Cedar Falls in April.
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Courier
Henry Steege
A. M
J. C. Hartman
A. M. Place
Hartman
F. C. Sage of
Hudson
Cedar Valley Homeopathic Medical Society
Cedar Falls
Surest Cough Remedy and Toris Rheumatism Treatment Ad
An old health advertisement offers a cough remedy using glycerine and Globe Pine Compound mixed with sugar and water, claiming quick relief with a teaspoonful as needed. It also promotes Toris Compound with Serop of Sacsaparil and Simple Elixir as a rheumatism treatment to be taken four times daily.
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Ady
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