My Country Tis of Thee Call to Liberty Bonds
A patriotic appeal urges Americans to support the Fourth Liberty Loan with urgent calls to donate weapons and supplies for the war effort. It emphasizes sacrifice at home matching the courage of soldiers, references General Pershing and Allied victories, and demands broad enlistment and financial backing to hasten victory. The piece blends fervent rhetoric with dire warnings of German resolve and the need to fund the war machine.
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France
America
Pershing
Russia
Ludendorf
Germany
Uncle Sam
Italy
Belgium
Red Cross
Edward J. Lacey
165Th New York
Conten A. Griffith
Baltimore
5Th Field Artillery
Americans
Literary Digest
The Filthy German in Chateau Thierry
Jos H Odell recalls the German evacuation of Chateau Thierry describing widespread pillage desecration of homes, churches, and personal possessions by Huns. He condemns the depravity and notes extensive destruction witnessed firsthand.
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Chateau Thierry
Jos. H. Odell
Balkan Turmoil and Bulgarian King Face New Pressures
Eastern fronts divide attention as Serbian and French gains in Macedonia threaten Turkey and Bulgaria. Britain’s swift offensive opens hopes for a broader push toward Constantinople while King Ferdinand of Bulgaria endures mounting pressure and a once rising nation battles to hold its gains amid shifting alliances.
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Macedonia
Turkey
Germany
Austria
Costantinople
Ferdinand
Bulgaria
Europe
Serbia
Montenegro
Greece
Dover
Romania
German Criticism Sparks Shotgun Controversy in War Feats
A World War I era dispatch laments German rage over American soldiers using shotguns with buckshot in close combat. The piece notes the weapon’s deadly reach and claims Germans would object to any anti-Hun measures, contrasting it with their alleged readiness to protest, including bans on poison gas. The tone emphasizes battlefield brutality and shifting moral lines.
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Wilson
Women lead Liberty Loan drive stands on its own
The Women’s Department of the Liberty Loan campaign, organized under Secretary McAdoo, operates independently from other movements. It has previously raised millions and aims to secure a successful sale again this time, with workers dedicating all efforts to the campaign and avoiding other issues.
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Liberty Loan
McAdoo
20 000 Bulgarians Captured Variant
Street vendor changes headline to claim 20 000 Bull Germans captured, altering the original war news. The cap is a misprint or spoof reflecting wartime rumor culture.
Supposed Allied Strategy Could End War From the South
Writers imagine a joint Allied push from Palestine Mesopotamia and Asia Minor linking with Italy. If successful Austria falls then a northern advance on Germany could force a retreat on the western front. The piece notes the war ending from the south rather than the west.
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Austria
Palestine
Mesopotamia
Bagdad
Asia Minor
Constantinople
Alps
Germany
Devil
Blue Sea
Karber Divorce Petition Filed in Pointotoc District Court
Notice of divorce petition in District Court County of Pointotoc case 3524. Plaintiff Karber sues Arah Karber. Defendant must answer by November 6, 1918 or petition may be confessed and a judgment entered.
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Lawrence Kaiser
A. R. Sugg
State of Oklahoma
Pointotoc
District Court
B. Karber
Arah Karber
Pastor to Move to Chickasha Leaves Ada
Rev. C. B. James, pastor of the First Christian Church of Ada for over five years, will relocate with his family next week to assume the pastorate at Chickasha. He leaves Ada amid regrets and many well wishes from friends across the community. The notice also contains a partition sale of land in Pontotoc County set for October 28 1918, describing Lots 7 and 8 in Block 9 Daggs addition Ada Oklahoma appraised at 1000.00 with sale to satisfy two thirds of value. Sheriff Bob Duncan and attorney C F Green are named.
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Tul Sa
Pontotoc County
Oklahoma
Binum Edwards
A. M. Gregg
Congress
Coty
Sym Busby
C. B. James
First Christian Church
Chickasha
Mr. James
First Church
Ada
A. M. Walker
Eliza Chance
Carrie Williams
J. E. Walker
Flora Hardin
Myrtle Manis
J. W. Walker
Roy Walker
W. A. Lovelace
Oliver P. Walker
District Court
Daggs
Bob Duncan
Okla
C. F. Green
Atty
Germans Near Ninth Victory Loan Subscription
Washington reports Germans are about to subscribe to their ninth Victory loan but success depends on how the American people accept new war taxes framed by congress.
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Washington
Congress
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News Building
North Broadwy
Byron Norrell Otis B. Weaver
Miles C. Grigsby Wm D. LittLer
Aplert
Eee Ae Pe
Mespotamia
Universalists
Berlin
Mesotamia
County of Pontotoc
Ione Kaiser
C. O. Barton
W. H. Byron
Bartlesville
Maire
Eldo Plumlee
Everett F. Plum
Jeb
M. A. Waits
Gwin & Mays Drug Co
F. Z. Holly
Dilworth Drug CO
Bart Smith
Plaintiff
CB. James
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