A Way To Prevent War: Preface
Originally by Allan L. Benson. APPEAL TO REASON GIRAUD, KAN. 1915
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A Way To Prevent War: Chapter 2
Not every man is thoroughly informed with regard to currency and banking, but every man knows whether he wants to be shot.
A Way To Prevent War: Chapter 1
To the working class of the world. The knife is at your throat, and the pistol is at your heart.
"No war shall curse this land...
...is the socialist demand." By: Upton Sinclair, Originally published Aug 15, 1914
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