War talk and local jokes mix with prodded pleas for farming
In a patched essay of conjecture and opinion, the piece discusses United States allies, Germany's war posture, and the idea of mutual exhaustion shaping outcomes. It blends critique of German tactics with calls for rural uplift, farm pitches, and lighthearted satire about local figures and life in Weston and surrounding counties. It ends with reflections on climate and wartime sentiment.
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United States
Germany
Sam
Thistledown notes on advertising rates and war commentary
A mixed local page cites advertising rates per inch and per line, plus editorial jibes about Diet of Worms, Kaiser peace talk, and Mrs. Pankhurst. It reprints a Saturday Evening Alibi paragraph on capable women, while discussing U.S. and German maritime war policy, neutrality, and calls for support from England and Japan. The piece blends editorials, headlines, and notices with references to President Wilson, war plans, and local curiosities including an ice house at Wallala.
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Wood
Hy Cohen
Cohen
Givi
Roy
Warsaw Falls Imminent Under German Advance
Washington reports the American consul has taken over Belgian and Serbian interests in Warsaw as German forces close in. Berlin says Russians threaten to burn the city before abandoning it. A major battle rages southwest of Lublin as the capture looms.
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Washington
Warsaw
Berlin
Lublin
Weston Masonic and affiliated lodge notices in Midwest era
Public notices list Weston Lodge No 00 AP Ay M meeting schedules for the month including Richard Morrison and Davis, with officers Reese and Heeler noted. Weston Camp No 112 W Qo Moots details monthly dates and attendees. KuEraka Assembly No 3 Artisans and Hiawatha Reheated Chapter share meeting times. Enterprise chapters list officers and recurring meeting days for second and fourth weeks and specific month references.
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Weston Lodge
Richard i Morrison
Davis
Bee
Wyeton Tone
Jenta
Reese
Kee
See
DeMoss
Pin
Sea
Kueraka Assembly
Aml
M. Frances
Hiawatha
Tarra
N. G
Oslessa
Kirkpabrtet
Seo
Lottie Hirandh
Fin
Mary “ Barnes
W. AM. Allee F
Prige
Heo
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