War for Freedom Means Take Up Arms Says Wilson
President Wilson declares a people’s war to defend rights and sovereignty. He explains Germany’s aggression forced the United States into conflict, frames peace as a test of democracy, and vows the flag will uphold liberty and justice. The address urges unity to secure a new luster for the nation’s flag.
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Plans for Complete Harmony in Warfare
Washington reports that allied powers plan to create an international army and navy staff to coordinate military and naval operations. The piece argues unity with Germany undermines independence and claims Berlin controls moves on multiple fronts. It says adopting such coordination is essential to win the war.
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Hospital units as advance guard of US expedition to France
Mary Dewhurst reports on the U S Medical Reserve Corps base hospital units mobilizing across the nation to serve in France. Twenty six units organized under Col. Jefferson R Kean will follow American troops, with doctors nurses clerks and cooks, ready to treat wounded and support field hospitals behind the front.
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Recruits Boost First Reserve Engineer Regiment
Private Thomas J. Whalen of Hoboken proves most effective recruiter for the unit as he enlists last Wednesday and brings in new men on Thursday Friday and Saturday. His wife and seven year old daughter visit Tuesday, the girl in khaki and a red white and blue ribbon marches with a banner reading Dont Be a Slacker See What My Daddy Is Doing for His Country Join the Mogineers.
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Returning deserters leniently treated
Boston, Mass. Soldiers who deserted before the war's start surrendered in large numbers to the military authorities. Maj. Gen. Clarence R. Edwards said such cases would receive leniency and, absent civil crimes, be tried by a court lacking authority to impose a dishonorable discharge. Local commanders will be advised to show clemency when the deserter shows genuine effort to atone.
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Suits Turned In Hungary Reflect Patriotism And Cost
In Budapest a growing custom sees coats worn with right side pocket showing as old suits are turned to look new. Prominent patrons frequent fashionable venues adopting the practice to save money as new suits cost about $90 in advance, while turning costs $10 to $15.
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River Navigation Boom Expected on Mississippi
Memphis reports a $2,500,000 capital stock company to develop Mississippi river navigation and indications of more firms forming. River men expect congestion on railroads to push water transport, with vast tonnage potential from New Orleans to St Paul and along Ohio Missouri tributaries.
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Eggs too old for holiday trade prompt grocer apology
Mrs. Youngbride complains the eggs sent yesterday are old. The grocer apologizes saying the young chickens were killed for the holiday trade, leaving only old hens to lay. Mrs. Youngbride accepts the explanation and remarks she hadn’t considered that.
Cuticura Ointment Skin Improvement Guide
Consumer ad advises applying Cuticura Ointment to the face then washing with Cuticura Soap after five minutes, repeating for ten days to note skin changes. Claims no better toilet preparations exist and offers a free sample by mail with a book from Cuticura Dept. L, Boston. Sold everywhere.
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Tin Music at Masonic Home Delights Old Inmate
An elderly inmate at the Masonic home near Franklin, aged over ninety, had never heard a phonograph until a lodge donated one. While visiting Franklin, he described the device with wonder and shared a tale of a crank and pie pan grinder used to make music, calling it dang good music.
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Gumdrops Instead of Potatoes Stir Bartholomew County Case
Carl J. Carter prosecuting attorney of Bartholomew County questioned a delivery driver at a grocery truck. In the rear were six oil cans each end of the spout capped with a gumdrop. The driver said gumdrops are cheaper than potatoes. Local report from Indianapolis News.
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Fortitude and Resolve Amid Toothache Debate
A dialogue contrasts war and peace, with one side insisting on peaceful steps including self-improvement and even visiting a dentist to end a toothache, highlighting a desire for calm alongside willingness to act.
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