German farmer offered pass back to Germany for allegiance
Two miles from Britt Iowa German farmer Mr Schubert and his two sons run two top Hancock county farms owned by the father The father boasted of wealth and a $34 total when asked to report to Washington an officer offered to send him to Germany but after townspeople pleaded he was allowed to stay under heavy bonds and prove loyalty
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Britt
Iowa
Schubert
Hancock County
Washington
Amercis
Germany
America
Bridger Mont
Time for politics fades as war looms in 1920 view
The piece argues that in the face of an imminent war the public ignores partisan politics and shifts attention to national unity. It dismisses magazine guesses on nominees like McAdoo and other figures, urging support for President Wilson and focusing on war rather than elections.
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United States
McAdoo
Lane
Lze
Roosevelt
Taft
Wilson
Okishoma World Quote Urges Deferring Politics
A fragment from The Okishoma World argues it is better to win than fuel political battles and urges staving off political fights to protect patriotic spirit, calling to lock politicians away until victory and peace arrive.
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Okishoma World
Used 40 Years CARDU The Woman's Tonic Ad
C M Hutchison of The Wa Keeney State Bank went to Osage City to join his family and spend holidays with Mrs Hutchi son’s parents. The short note accompanies an old style medicinal card advertisement recalling a tonic sold everywhere.
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C. M. Hutchison
The
Wa Keeney State Bank
Osage City
One Drop of Red Blood Reawakens a Prairie Town
In western Kansas a nearly dead town of fewer than 300 rises to life after locals form a civic club. A water wagon, gravel streets, new homes, electric lights, a railroad elevator, stores, a band, a newspaper, and a pastor transform the place into a bustling community of about 500, sparked by one drop of red blood and a shared pride.
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Kansas
Compelled to Kiss the Star and Stripes in Hugo
A wartime column recounts patriotic actions in Hugo Colorado where residents publicly rebuke unpatriotic talk. Henry W. Datsch of Denver was forced to kiss the flag, swear allegiance, and was escorted to Denver to face U S District Attorney Medrow. The piece ties community zeal to Liberty Loans and Red Cross support.
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Dutsch
Joe Shiner
Ferrin
Hugo Range
Hugo
Henry W. Datsch
Denver
Delco
U. S
Medrow
U. S. Grand Jury
Berlin
America
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