Civilization and War A Moral Reflection on Civilization
A verbose commentary compares civilization to a garment worn during peace and shed in war, arguing civilization is the suppression of thrift for humanity and life protection. It notes nations’ violence, hunger, and murder as paradoxes, with war exposing brutal civic hypocrisy and the need to avoid romanticizing conflict.
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Ares
EXYRA
Hague
Fithe
Axl Waterlatg Kalning Courier
Ima
Tax on Gasoline Raising a Howl
Iowa independent gasoline dealers protest a two cent per gallon war tax seen as harming consumers and farmers while boosting Standard Oil. Attorney R L Welch cites Iowa usage about 3.5 billion gallons yearly and claims total cost to state holders nears 2.5 million dollars plus higher retail prices. The measure would force dealers to raise prices and strain working capital, with critics arguing it targets independents and benefits major oil firms.
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Iowa
R. L. Welch
Knoxy
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Judge Towner
Mr. Welch
Towa
Vonpoie
Welch
Standard
Standard C
The War of Kings In The Outlook Poem Fragment
A dramatic lament from The Outlook titled The War of Kings condemns endless slaughter and asks if history will repeat its bloody past. It portrays people as pawns in a grim war and pleads for an end to the carnage at field and ford.
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Field
Ford
Onnten Scottard
Little Help From Pork Barrels That Saved The Nation
The filibuster by Senators Kenyon and Burton spared the nation 24 million in park spending and 32 million in lost import revenue. The piece mocks Republican gains claimed from the act, notes Burton will retire, and suggests Kenyon will reap future praise while Democrats gain political credit for a forced virtue. Every little bit helps, it asserts.
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Kenyon
Burioh
Ohio
Democratic Party
Burton
A New Tide of Humanity Promises Refuge in America
The article envisions America as a safe haven for displaced Europeans fleeing war and hardship. It argues for minimal defense costs, widely distributed agricultural settlement, and a renewed immigration wave from France Belgium Germany Poland Austria and possibly Turkey. It stresses freedom from conscription and a move away from wage slavery in crowded cities.
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America
France
Belgium
Germany
Poland
Austria
Truswin
Europe
Towans discuss loyalty and progressivism in voting
A Towan debate centers on preserving loyalty to a name while facing facts in Colonel Roosevelt’s bid to sway progressives against Cummins. The group argues progressives should support a broadly progressive senator without party prejudice.
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Roosevelt
Cummins
State workmen compensation debated in Iowa critique
A state industrial commissioner's testimony criticizes private insurers for high rates harming the workmen compensation act. It argues state handling could remove private profit from insurance, boosting fairness for workers while warning of labor and industry costs amid many unresolved cases and broader political asides.
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Towa
Warren A. Garst
Ohio
Buckeye
To the Heart of the Matter on Women's Rights and Freedom
The piece argues real freedom for women requires sweeping reforms across government economy religion and human nature. It cites Edward Carpenter on transforming the commercial system and social codes before true equality, framing Woman's Rights as a broad war-cry.
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Buslcodo
Edward Carpenter
Ray Cone
Hamilton’s Tendayrt Nkill and Campaign Claims
Des Moines Tribune notes it will be interesting to hear Hamilton’s position if the Libertarian campaign launches, while criticizing the Wilson administration’s claimed gains. Frimghur Bell cites past expenditures, Dubuque Times-Journal questions Connolly’s campaign role, Scranton Journal praises overall improvement, Sioux City Journal lauds Senate gains and potential future savings, and a Queen City College advertisement closes the page.
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Hamilton
Des Moines Tribune
Wilson
United States
Frimghur Bell
Tamitton
Board of Control
Oet
Dubuque Times-Journal
Connolly
Iim
Congress
Dewan of the Times
Scranton Journal
Clarke
Slagan
Sioux City Journal
Burton
Kenyon
Smroat
Wilpert
Wats
Qeputdief
A Moment of Fun and Parody in Old Headlines
A整理 of humorous clippings shows quips on war, manners, and daily life. The pieces reference free fights, loyalties, Scots in Paris, a suitor, a girl’s question about love, and a plea for quail and prairie chicken preservation against sport hunting, with commentary on taxes and savings amid the wartime mood.
Hens and human nature observed by Molly the stenographer
In a rural vignette Molly muses on hens and human behavior. She notes a red hen finding a cigar stub and how the flock imitates, comparing it to women at a department store and to city crowds. The Cynic questions the hens and Molly explains their herd dynamics with humor.
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Molly
Nic
War's Effect Felt Everywhere on Globe
Reports from Presbyterian missions abroad portray a world wracked by war. Europe’s trade disruption contrasts with Africa, Syria, and Persia in turmoil. India faces external finance bans. Guatemala suffers hunger as food is seized. New York florists lose up to 5000 dollars daily due to halted orders. Greece expands citrus trade.
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Presbyterian Church
Africa
Syria
Persia
India
Guatemala
Presbyterian Board of Foreign
A. W. Hulsey
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