OUR GREATLY DAY Fourth of July praise blooms worldwide
The Fourth of July is celebrated beyond the United States with displays of liberty and national strength. One hundred freight ships, ranging from 3,500 to 12,000 tons, were launched in American shipyards, totaling 500,000 dead weight tons in a single day. This milestone underscores wartime mobilization and pride, even as the sacrifice of American soldiers remains unforgotten.
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Scientific American
On to Berlin and Public Health Warnings
General William C. Gorges warns that pneumonia and other diseases among troops arise from bacteria in unmasked sneezing in public spaces. The note urges use of handkerchiefs, cites transmission risks in cars, theaters, and churches, and lists diseases like measles and tuberculosis. Also commentary on dogs versus sheep, farmerettes, sugar shortage, and wartime morale with a patriotic march to Berlin.
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William C. Gorges
Army
Gorgas
Havana
Panama
Iowa editors urge reform of primary election law
In Des Moines the Iowa editors criticize the lawn primary election law for vague delegation lists and undisclosed caucuses. They call for announcing delegates in advance and fixing responsibility before county and state conventions. The piece links this to irresponsible government and party integrity.
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Infant Teething Not the Primary Disease Cause
Old medical view challenges teething as the major source of illness in infants. Teething is painful and can trigger symptoms like fever, vomiting, and irritability, but modern observers deem most diseases germ related and teething an irritant. Doctors advise supportive care and rational treatment rather than extracting teeth.
Side Talks on Shopping Wisdom and Regret
A knitting club discussion weighs shopping strategies. Readers debate whether to hurry purchase or browse all shops to find the ideal item. Advice favors reading ads, knowing values, and avoiding buyer’s remorse by buying with clear mind and after narrowing choices.
The Sandman Story Ends with Bear and Fox Pranks
Mr. Bear returns home lights his lamp and inspects a worn sheepskin and fur, suspecting someone has worn it. Mr. Fox then hatches a plan to trick Bear by dressing as a sheep, chasing him and escaping, leaving Bear puzzled by the empty skin. Tim the Squirrel hears the tale as dawn breaks and Fox prepares to reveal his prank.
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Mr. Fox
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Mr. Squirrel
Mr. Man
Minnesota
Port Snelling
Cairns
Comfort
Red Cross
New Broom for Europe from Minneapolis Journal
The piece declares the United States will clean up Germany and Europe with American practicality and integrity. It argues Uncle Sam will impose freedom and justice, abolish dynasties and monarchies, and settle Europe once for all so that no oppressed peoples or subject nationalities remain.
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Minneapolis Journal
Germany
Europe
United States
Uncle Sam
Hohenzollerns
Hapsburgs
France
Uncle Samuel
Errors of Speech from the New York Times
A humorous discussion on the rarity of flawless spoken English quotes examples from Bert Leston Taylor readers and clergy. The piece cites mispronunciations and phonetic slips by professionals, including a naval officer, a priest, and a professor, noting a trend toward linguistic laziness and comic errors.
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New York Times
Gilbert
Fifty Years Ago In The Courter July 2 1808
A fragment from The Courter describes plans for a July celebration in Jesup with a roasted ox feast and a seven hour parade. It notes June 20 marriages, editorial disputes, and delays in billing plus a new power press shipment and a hunger for subscriber payments. A column mentions a brutal punishment of a thief in Washington Iowa.
Four Decades Ago July Fourth Plans and Local News
Forty years ago this Wednesday July 3 1875 Major Ellis J W Krapfel and Dr T A Rose left for Manchester to join the Fourth celebration and a chess tournament. A Musquakie Indian sought Winnebagos thieves with ponies near Tama County, likely prompting a moving circus pursuit. The city council to consider naming a board of health tonight. In Springville Earl Barker and Miss Florence Harkness wed June 27. Norman B Lichty and Nettie J West married June 27 at Capt F B West's home. N Lindsey donated black raspberries. thanks to Mrs L B Wellman and Mrs James Harrison for cherries. J A Fowler donated strawberries. White and Spears sent peaches from Kansas City.
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J. W. Krapfel
T. A. Rose
Manchester
Tama County
Weterlon
Des Moines
Norman B. Lichty
Nettie J ¥. West
W. J. Gill
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F. B. West
Twenty Years Ago July 1 1808 Battle at Santiago
A retrospective piece recalls the July 1 1808 fighting at Santiago Cuba in which American forces suffered heavy losses while achieving a major victory. It notes singing The Star-Spangled Banner among the troops and mentions various local happenings from Waterloo and Milwaukee including comfort bags for soldiers and a chautauqua program.
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