Melting pot and loyalty in wartime policy debate
The piece argues the melting pot has produced substantial assimilation during WWI and cites conscription as proof, while urging vigilance against disloyalty after the war, improved immigrant preparation for citizenship, language training, and discouraging hyphenated politics. It warns that postwar shipping needs must balance troop movements with supplies and calls for massive shipbuilding to sustain allies.
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Portland
Roosevelt
Minneapolis Tribune
Union
Public Health Letter Links Health to National Strength
Weekly Health Letter argues that prevention of disease reduces taxation and crime, supports national efficiency, and safeguards dependents. Cites Lord Beaconsfield on health as foundation of happiness and notes rising costs and burdens from preventable illnesses amid population growth. Mentions the insane and feeble-minded as groups needing support within health law enforcement.
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Lord Beaconsfield
Union
Pie Daily Advocated For Health By Williston Drug Co
Williston Drug Co promotes daily pie as wholesome and digestive. The ad claims pie combines fruit and grain and suggests a tonic called Adler-ika with buckthorn bark and glycerine to flush the bowel and relieve sour stomach, gas, and constipation.
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Williston
Williston Drug Co
Planting Corn of Low Germination Advice and Election Notice
Seed lab notes show many corn samples germinate 40 to 60 percent after frost damage. North Dakota law restricts sale of seed under 60 percent germination, but buyers may purchase for personal use. seed can be sold as feed. Drill planting advised for 50 percent germination to improve chance of a stand. Minnesota 13 and other varieties urged. Also notices an election on June 5, 1918 in Williston for three-year board seats and a district treasurer. polling hours 9 am to 4 pm.
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North Dakota
Minnesota 13
Northwestern Dent
Minnesota 23
Dakota Golden Dent
Central
Williston
Williams
Board of Educati
Board of Education
Geo. Bruegger
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