Rates-CASH IN ADVANCE One Year
Advertising rates offered for one year six months three months and monthly plans. Contact Daily Telegraph ad department for application details. Mail continuations to Box 328 Bluefield West Virginia. Stationery and business office listed. Entered as second class mail matter at Bluefield West Virginia.
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Bhoe Masterial Boome
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The American Creed Excerpt
The text outlines belief in the United States as a government of the people with powers from consent, a democracy within a republic, and a union of states. It emphasizes liberty, equality, justice, and humanity, duty to love and defend the country, respect for the Constitution and flag, and obedience to laws.
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United States of America
Government and personal responsibility in governance
A quotation from Amiel reflects on collective fault and the burden of leadership. It contrasts submission to divine will with opposition to despotism, noting that people endure shipwrecks of policy caused by others and must cope with the costs of a few's faults in government.
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Amiel
Lend to Government War Savings Stamp Pledge
Readers urged to buy War Savings Stamps by June 28 to support the war effort and reduce future debt. The appeal explains stamps save money, fund war needs, and allow government to finance wartime costs without “business as usual.”
The Mark of a Gentleman and War Efforts Across Nations
The piece urges courtesy to Red Cross and war bond volunteers in the Flying Squadron, noting their badge signals fundraising duties. It cites U S shipping growth to 10 million tons and the nation’s merchant fleet ranking behind Britain. It mentions rumors about the Romanoff family and domestic distractions from summer travel.
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Romanoff
Shapwitverland
Siberia
War ethics debate links church missions and Red Cross
A Nashville reader urges shifting funds from foreign missions to Red Cross aid, arguing both Christian philanthropy and humanitarian relief are vital. The note notes public enlistment, U boat scares, Noah and the solar eclipse ahead in August 2017.
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German Kultur and the Barbarism of War Exposed
A church leader argues Germany treats crime as a tool of war, citing Rev. Mullins and a Baltimore banker’s anecdote to illustrate a culture of brutal methods. The piece frames German brutality as a theological and moral crisis to justify Allied resistance.
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Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
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William C. Seddon
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German Kultur and American Civilization Clash in War Polemic
A German-American scholar argues that German upbringing normalizes brutal acts, claiming Americans view such deeds as barbarism while Germans justify them. He urges understanding of German culture to defeat its warlike cause and defend civilization.
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America
Mullins
Stretcher Bearers on the Somme and a Westminister Gazette note
A World War I battlefield feature recalls stretcher bearers in mud and night fatigue amid the Somme fighting. The piece contrasts grim trench ordeal with a separate theatre notice from Richard Capell in the Westminster Gazette about William Fox’s Cheating the Public showing at the Colonial Theatre on Tuesday.
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Colonial Theatre
West Virginia Senate and Fifth District GOP Candidates
Announcements announce GOP candidates in West Virginia for 1918 primaries. James A Hughes from Huntington seeks U S Senate nomination. Hugh Ike Shott of the Fifth District pledges to run for Congress in the August 6 primary with patriotism and national service themes.
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Hugh Ike Shott
Daniels Makes Plea For Loyal Teuton Americans
Albany June 14 Secretary Daniels urges fair treatment for natives of central empires living in America who are loyal to the United States. He asks to honor all patriots born under different skies and notes Rhine and Danube natives serving with trust and honor, despite disloyalty and sabotage by others.
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N. Y
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Daniels
America
Rhine
Danube
Marriage Exemption Revisions Change Draft Rules
Washington reports drastic draft changes by Provost Marshal General Crowder. Marriage no longer excuses service except for men who came of age after June 5 1917 and married before January 15 1918, with boards reclassifying such cases and dependency claims for children born or unborn before June 5 1918 allowed.
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Washington
Congress
Crowder
U-Boat Seen as Ordinary Freight Steamer
Atlantic Port June 14 Captain Brantland describes the U boat that sank the Vinland as having a freighter look with a high forward bullwork an elevated bow and side lines well above the water. He notes the submarine is built for depth and surprise and is armed with two five inch guns.
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Vinland
Brantland
Local Operations Reported Quiet After German Assault
Paris reports fighting on the front has died down with only local operations overnight. Between Villers-Cotterets and Chateau-Thierry there was artillery fire and a German assault near Antheuil west of the Oise was broken up.
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War Office
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Chateau-Thierry
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Oise
Fierman Attack Repulsed Near Morris Frontier
A strong enemy party attacked a British post southwest of Morris on the Flenders front this morning. The assault was repulsed, and the Germans left several prisoners in British hands. Artillery activity by German forces was reported around Amiens and in the Scarpe valley east of Arras.
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Arras
Americans Repulse German Attacks in France
Paris reports say American troops praised for brilliant conduct as they mark the anniversary of their France arrival. In a northwest Chateau Thiery sector clash, a German force of fifty surrendered under a flag of truce after failed attacks with heavy casualties.
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Hans
London
Chateau-Thierry
Daily Mail
German Vessels Seized in Peru by Government Forces
The Peruvian government under its military has taken possession of the German ships interned at Vallao, Lima. The action occurred June 14 as authorities asserted control over the vessels.
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Vallao
British Casualties in Week Ending Friday Reported
British casualties for the week ending Friday total 85 171 with 4 447 men killed. Other figures are not fully specified in the fragment but indicate ongoing losses during June in London.
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London
Flag Day Observed With National Leaders and Flyover
Washington marked the Flag Day centennial observance with outdoor exercises near the Washington monument. President Wilson and cabinet members listened to John W. Davis at the event as Army aviators circled overhead. A Kentucky representative spoke in the House.
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Washington Monument
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John W. Davis
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Kentucky
National War Savings Day Observance Notes
June 28 observance urged as War Savings Day with guidance on digestion and saving stamps. Advisory mentions sour stomach caused by fast eating and recommends slow eating, thorough chewing, light meat intake, and Chamberlain's tablets for indigestion. Public notice to prepare for War Savings Stamps purchase.
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National War Savings
Chamberlain Cough Remedy Praised In Peru Notice
Mrs P Ht Martin of Peru Indiana recommends Chamberlains Cough Remedy for whooping cough saying it kept the cough loose and eased ex pectoration as two daughters recovered quickly from the illness. The notice cites a $990000 Mercer quota figure and mentions W 8.8.
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