Italy's Sacrifices and the War's Turning Points
The piece extols Italy and Belgium for democracy in wartime. It cites Italy's mobilization of 5.4 million men and near one million permanent manpower loss, with 850,000 deaths and 550,000 incapacitated. It notes Italian victories over Austria, including 174,385 Austrian prisoners and a large field death toll, and credits General Diaz plus the Piave defense as pivotal.
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Italy
Belgium
Piave
Diaz
Dry states increase as nationwide prohibition takes hold
Thirty two states including Ohio Minnesota Florida Wyoming Nevada vote dry amid mixed results in Missouri California and Texas courts overturn state law. Florida counties vote dry and Vermont sends dry majorities to insure ratification. National prohibition declared as eight more Senate seats join the dry bloc and voters rebuke wets in the House.
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Ohio
Minnesota
Florida
Wyoming
Nevada
Texas
Missouri
California
Vermont
United States Senate
Gompers
Congress
French wives for Yanks and the armistice bond
The article argues that postwar peace will boost cross nationality marriages with American soldiers and French women. It notes France’s wartime losses and surplus of women, the allure of foreign brides, and the expectation that many grooms will stay in France or bring wives home, presenting this new matrimony as favorable.
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France
Halved Orange Menu Hints and Home Made Stove Wicks
A quirky list mixes food items like Corn Muffins with Raisins Salmon Loaf and Baked Potatoes with practical tips. It suggests clever winter door draft prevention with a broom handle cover and how to extend stove wicks by reseating and trimming, turning old material into usable fuel steps.
War Time Cookies And Ox Tongue Dish From Menus
Readable recipe fragments describe War Time Cookies with butter sugar honey spices and citrus and an Ox Tongue with Spinach and Rice dish with sliced tongue and garnishes. Also a Mock Tomato Salad using gelatin and tomato base appears, all as menu-article notes.
Dimmer Stories of Stage Tricks and Military Pranks
A veteran stage manager plans grand act demands for soldiers policemen and peasants as a base hospital tale recalls measles fever heat in a thermometer prank. A drill sergeant tests recruits with blank rounds and a rookie asks which rifle is Will highlighting humor amid military life.
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Will
France and Uncle Sam to Celebrate Shared Liberal Vision
The passage reflects admiration for democracy and liberal views. It links a nation with foreign peoples and a mutual regard for France and the United States, suggesting congratulation between the two nations on their shared values and ties.
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France
Uncle Sam
Machinery of Government and German Democratic Prospects
The author argues that Germany’s strong bureaucratic and organizational base could support a social democracy if the people opt for reform. He contrasts Germany’s efficient state mechanism with Russia’s chaos and suggests Kaiserism will fade without popular will and state reliability. He warns calm, sustained public resolve is essential for transition.
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Kaiser
Russia
Germany
Germay
Dr Shing's New Discovery Promises Quick Cold Relief
An ad touts Dr Shing's New Discovery for stuffed up noses and bronchial discomfort. It claims rapid soothing of inflamed membranes and promotes quiet rest, with pricing at 69 cents and 1.20 dollars. The product is advertised as widely available since 1969.
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Howe
Dr. Shing
Dr King's New Life Pills Promote Cleansing Relief
A quirky patent medicine ad touts Dr King's New Life Pills as a remedy for constipation indigestion and headaches. It claims the pills regulate the body's systems and improve overall mood and outlook. The short text mentions a connection to cheerful appearance and wellbeing.
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Dr. King
Victory Parade Night Program Promises Variety
Novel and entertaining features are planned for the Victory parade program on O A field including the 8 AT C and 8 NT C units in stunts Music by the band a jazz band a male quartet and community singing Final exhibition drill by combined companies A daytime football game against the Sherman pig skin artists to boost local spirits Plans aim to handle thousands of attendees with focus on crowd enjoyment and orderly event management.
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O. A
Cemn Sherman
County Parade Seeks Wide Participation and Civic Flags
Citizens urged to attend a county wide celebration with a 7 pm parade ending at the O U Field. Miners to wear carbide lamps, lights in every home from 5 30, businesses close at 6, and out of town shoppers should come early. Signs placards and comic stunts welcome.
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Woodworth
O. U
Lafayette
Heligoland
Bil
Local Visits Highlight Recent Social Ties
Albany residents Mr. Frank Masure and family visited Mr. Carl Stanley. Mrs. Abe Combs from Harrisonville visited relatives. Bert Pickett and family near Jerseyville spent Sunday with Clyde Whitlatch and family. Ernest Martin and daughter Bernice visited relatives in Pomeroy. Newt Woodyard and family returned to Dickison West Virginia after several days here.
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Frank Masure
Athens
Carl Stanley
Abe Combs
Harrisonville
Bert Pickett
Jerseyville
Clyde Whitlatch
Ernest Martin
Bernice
Pomeroy
Newt Woodyard
Dickison
W. Va
Local visitors greet residents amid Monday arrivals
Mrs J N Brown and son Jimmie of Athens visited Monday with Mrs. Lewis Shultz. Miss Dorothy Dent of Athens called on friends. Leila Roberts of Salem Center visits her parents Mr and Mrs Floyd Roberts. Charley Warner and wife traveled from Columbus to visit the Coe family. W S Blackwood of Athens stayed with daughter Mrs Frank Coe. J J Henry of Athens visited Will Bean family. Elfie Wood spent Sunday with her parents near Carpenter. Alf Wood of Pt Rock called Monday. Charley Richey of Columbus stays with his mother Mrs Alfie Richey. Blades of four sizes come with a new hollow-handle screwdriver.
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J. N. Brown
Jimmie
Athens
Lewis Shultz
Dorothy Dent
Leila Roberts
Salem Center
Floyd Roberts
Charley Warner
Columbus
Frank Coe
Blackwood
J. J. Henry
Will Bean
Elfie Wood
Carpenter
Alf Wood
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