The Biggest Anti Hun Drive and the Fourth Liberty Loan
The article lauds Marshal Foch and Allied soldiers for a decisive push against German lines at the Marne and Aisne, praising Yankee vigor and morale. It heralds the upcoming Fourth Liberty Loan Drive starting September 28 and calls on Americans to contribute, proving loyalty and patriotism through financial support to the war effort.
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Marshal Foch
Marne
Aisne
Germany
Kaiser Bill
Empire
America
War Job for Voters Aims at Record on War Measures
The National Security League publishes two lists of Congressmen who voted on major war measures over the last two sessions, noting Rhode Island’s perfect record and that some lawmakers shifted to support after war was declared. The group also sends a detailed questionnaire to all congressional candidates on preparedness, war policies, and postwar plans, promising broad publication of answers and warning noncompliance.
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National Security League
Rhode Island
United States
Unon
League
Congress
O. K
France
Gen. Pershing
Bordeaux
Household Hints and Recipes From a Vintage Menu
A collection of kitchen tips and recipes including stuffed baked potatoes with parsley, rice pie crust, apple dumplings with sauce, scotch potato cakes, fruit soup, and potato scones. Also notes rising goat prices and a light wartime comment about acquiring luxuries.
War Brides Fraud Exposed as Government Targets Bigamy
The government exposes a wave of war bride fraud with women alleged to have married soldiers for pay, insurance, and allowances. Officials warn of forgery prosecutions, stoppage of payments, and possible internment or prison terms for those involved.
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Bat
Wat
Rise Buureau
Dinner Stories to the W. W.
A wartime poem urging Americans to endure privation and sacrifice for victory. It praises morale and collective effort, pledging support for Barney Baruch and the war cause while promising to endure shortages, conserve resources, and back the fight against the Kaiser.
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W. W
Barney Baruch
War Industries Board
Barney
Kaiser
Watches Ordered for Doughboys in France
The U S government orders one million watches for American troops in France. The Christian Science Monitor notes the watch on the Rhine 1918 19 model will be Allied designed and manufactured.
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United States
France
Christian Science Monitor
The
Rhine
Everett Starr writes from France in World War I letter
Everett Starr details life in France August 1918 with humor and vivid description. He describes billeted life in a chateau area, vineyards and towns, French kindness, language learning, smiles and greetings, food, Y M C A facilities, and funny encounters. He notes pay delays, mail censorship, and plans to train as a telephone operator while praising Gen Pershing.
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Bk. Starr
Everett
France
Chauteau
England
Iam
Joe Stewart
Guysville
Everett. Hy. Co
Troop Train Stoned Near Polk Street Station
Federal agents hunt German sympathizers after a troop train was stoned just outside Chicago in Polk Street station area. No serious injuries, several soldiers struck.
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Chicago
Polk Street
Chalfant Dye Wedding Solemnized At Carthage Home
Garret Chalfant and Miss Litha Dye were wed August 17 at the Carthage country home of Mr and Mrs Aley Caldwell. The ceremony used a ring rite with a small gathering of friends. The groom, a young farmer, will depart soon for military camp. the bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Lewis Dye.
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Aley Caldwell
Carthage
Garret Chalfant
Litha Dye
Dana
Burns
Prosperou
Lewis Dye
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Athens Daily Messenger
Phet Messenger
Herald Primning Company
ED W. Suen
Pirot
Messenger
Daily Messenger
Matl
Memoriala
Athens
Ohio
Audit Bureau Circulations
Robert B. Ward
Fifth Ave
New York
ERN
Booth Wabash Ave
Hindenburg
ST We
Bize
Lostro Auto Sales
Nelsonville
Columbia
Ourself
Acation
Hibbards Music Shop
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