Victory Must Depend Behind the Lines and Liaison
The Anaconda Standard argues the decisive factor is the behind the lines organization and the liaison between infantry and artillery. It says American troops in the Argonne faced chaos in communications, fighting as much with transport and supply as the enemy, while praising numbers and courage as decisive at a critical moment. It also notes British critics and aims to boost American confidence in contrast to British expertise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Publishing Company
Anaconda, Montrd
Postofice
Anaconda
Butte
North Main Street
Mont
Associated Press
Argonne
Enoug
A Bread and Butter Affair Warning on Food Trusts
A commentary criticizes a federal trade commission report on meat and food packers Swift Armour Wilson Morris and Cudahy. It questions whether war price protections linger into peacetime and urges action to curb monopolistic practices affecting bread and butter for American families.
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Federal Trade Commission
Swift
Armour
Wilson, Morris and Cudahy
Food Trust
Trade Commission
Jugo-Slavia
Ukrainia
Congress
British Critics Smash American Military Article
A London National Review piece mocks American forces as bravely timid and ill trained, praising courage but faulting leadership. The British writer concedes Americans could have become fine soldiers with longer training, while noting Germans were outmatched in artillery and morale. He also finds American command chaotic yet acknowledges their success against German forces.
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National Review
Making It Safe for the Koreans
The Presbyterian Church in America released a report in New York recounting Japanese atrocities in Korea. The Associated Press cites Korean Christians being bayoneted in churches and burned, with men beaten and women subjected to extreme mistreatment.
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Japan
Korea
New York
Presbyterian Church In America
United States
Associated Press
Shantung
Asia
Galsworthy Warns Against Air War and Poison Then
The essayist notes John Galsworthy once urged banning warfare but aviation rose with hostilities. He highlights Lewisite as a new poison and claims ten planes could destroy a great city. He warns the air age makes civilization vulnerable and calls it the devil reincarnate.
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John Galsworthy
Mr. Galsworthy
Notes and Comment on World Affairs and Public Figures
A string of wry observations covers the hit and run era of joy riders and the fading star of William Hohenzollern. The piece notes England’s 2,000,000 female surplus, German sentiment, Wilson’s swift action, and ironic quips about public morals and obituaries. Includes jests on matrimony, Kamerad, and anti-tobacco zeal.
Silver chevrons misread by public and soldiers alike
In the Indianapolis News piece, silver chevrons are misunderstood as symbols of avoidance rather than service. The essay cites the Twelfth United States Infantry’s long record, noting many veterans never fired a shot, and urges civilians to judge chevrons by overseas soldiers rather than rumors.
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Indianapolis
France
Twelfth United States Infantry
Germany
War Department
Joy of life and lake swimming through old time voices
A nostalgic fragment speaks of a quiet lake near town used for a simple family swim in the early morning. It contrasts a Ford trip to the pool with fashion and comfort, noting clumsy bathing garb and family joy, then digresses to Army hat cord colors and service branches.
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Ana
Aly
the Wheeler bin
Mocking laughter and politics blend in era humor notes
A compact scene of jokes and quotes from newspapers across cities. It touches on prohibition candy debates and China policy, contrasting light humor with sharp editorial critique. The item weaves snippets from Buffalo Express Boston Transcript and others into a single reflective page unit.
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Buffalo Express
Boston ‘Transcript
Columbus
Louisville Courier-Journal
Jack Poore
Boston Transcript
Willie
Tommy
Smeltzer
Seltzer
Columbus Dispatch
Philadelphia Inquirer
Chicago Post
China
Admiral Caperton Retires After Remarkable Naval Career
Admiral William J. Caperton, late commander in chief of the Pacific, retires from active duty in June 90. He patrolled the Pacific, maintained relations with South and Central American governments, served in Cuban waters during the SpanishAmerican War, and saw action across Latin America during subsequent revolutions including Mexican disturbances.
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William J. Caperton
The
Pacific
Caperton
South
Central America
Latin America
Random Early 20th Century Editorial Snippets Mixed Opinions
A collage of clipped comments from several papers noting political gripes over the League of Nations and Washington leadership. Dialogues touch on McCormick’s senate delegates, punishment of German leaders, and assorted quips about brains and powder shipments. Local buzz includes railings at officials and national figures.
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Joy Riders
William Hohenzollern
England
West
Wilson
the People
Rhyme and Reason
ARMY
Signal Corp
Medical Corps
Rei
Ordnance Corps
Quartermaster Corps
Springfield
Republicas
Johnson and Borah
Johnsons
Borahs
League of Nations
Japa
Califo Johnson
Admiral William B
Spirit of the Press
Cat
McCormick
Columbia Record
Indianapolis Star
Washington
Charleston News and Courier
Brazil
Raleigh News and Observer
New York Telegraph
Foch
Davy Crockett
Fomer
Houston Post
Ohio State Journal
North Dakota
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