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Acid Test in Texas Wipes Out McLemore Bid
The acidic evaluation hit Jeff McLemore in Texas on Monday as he failed to win any county in his district. The 1916 resolution he authored, denying U S rights on the seas, was cited. The piece argues the test should be used on other Democrats and Republicans this fall.
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Jeff McLemore
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Congress
United States
Germany
YANKEES IN ITALY FIGHT FOR LIBERTY UNDER TWO FLAGS
Italy lauds American troops on Piave front as allies in a moral, unbreakable partnership. The presence of the Yanks signals shared struggle and shared purpose against the central powers, stirring across Italy and amid its strong ties with America. Deep ties reinforce resolve and liberty.
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America
Little
Alps
What Does He Know About Baker From Joffre Praise
Judge Ben Lindsey cites French general Joffre's praise for Secretary of War Baker noting his grasp of the war’s difficulties. The piece questions Baker’s infallibility and mocks critics who dub him pacifist.
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Baker
Hardship Comment on Federal Railroad Ticket Rule
readers condemn a rule that a single trip ticket expires the day after purchase. A York Beach traveler with children could not finish a trip and had to borrow to return to York. The writer questions the regulation, saying it burdens conductors and prompts cash fare use.
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Colossal care as government mails life insurance for war heroes
Treasury figures show nearly 4 billion in new life insurance bought by soldiers and sailors in July, with a billion written in the last four days. The total life insurance now stands at 25.148 billion, designed to obviate future pension acts for war heroes and families.
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Uncle Sam
The Giant Pension Plan Commands Global Interest
The objectionable features bound to creep into a general pension system promise to shape the world. It is described as the largest construct of its kind ever devised by any government and its working out will captivate observers worldwide.
Turkey’s Strained Stance Amid World War Turmoil
The report of severed diplomatic ties with Germany, while unconfirmed, signals a major Eastern Hemisphere development. It underscores Turkish distrust of the Kaiser's promises, notes Turkey’s loss of Balkan gains, and hints at Turkish resentment as British forces push toward Palestine and Constantinople.
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Turkey
Constantinople
Palestine
Jerusalem
Yellow Dog Clubbers Club aims to stamp out Hun propaganda
The piece describes a Boston reader passing along literature about the Yellow Dog Clubbers Club based in Cleveland. It promotes militant democracy to silence enemy propaganda and obligates members to support government policy, buy Liberty Bonds, and spread the club’s anti propaganda message.
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Columm
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Cleveland
Pattons
Uncle Sam's Land
Yellow Dog
Red Cross
Bald Cabbage Ad Sparks Old Maids Debate
A humorous letter-pile includes an odd classified notice for field grown Danish bald headed cabbage plants, then pivots to a critique of jokes about old maids. The writer urges readers and a correspondent Bill to rethink mocking spinster stereotypes, arguing kindness over ridicule.
Observant Citizen Notes and Local World War II Era Sketches
A collage of brief items includes an Ayrshire cow bought for 925 dollars to set a milk record, Lincoln era stockings appeal to a Pittsburg reader, polite road signs in Rhode Island, and a Bermuda lily display. Also noted are WW II era labor enlistment details for merchant marine coal passers and firemen.
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Henry
Ireba
Rhode Island
Blown in by the Draft Love Story in Riverside
Private Vance Donnette, stationed at a northern camp after a Southern draft, pens a note to Emita Dell. A note blown in by the draft leads to a serendipitous romance in Riverside and ends with their wedding as he ships to the South.
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R.F.D
Box
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Vance Donnette
Vance
Riverside
Emita Deil
Emila
Emita
Emita Dell
Dan Cupid
Cupid
Lassie
Femita
Patriot Spirit in War Work: Rabbi Wise Volunteer's Shipyard Duty
The piece lauds Rabbi Stephen S Wise for trading vacation for war labor at a shipyard earning 3 00 a day. It argues Americans show strong patriotic motive while supporting government effort and paying for wartime costs against Kaiserism.
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Kaiser
Sam
America
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Hohenzollernism
Bomb Berlin by spring with planes now building
British Air Ministry official Major General Brancker says it is highly likely Britain can bomb Berlin in the spring or fall using aircraft in construction. He seeks a supply of liberty motors from the U.S. to power the planes, noting engines are scarce but a partnership could enable the mission. The round trip would be about 800 miles.
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Air Ministry
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Engineers Reserve Exams Set for Aug 3 in Boston
The Board of Examining Officers for the Engineers Reserve Corps under Major Williams will visit Boston on Saturday August 3. Applicants must be practicing civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering and can obtain blanks at the association headquarters Room 320 4 State Street. This may be the last board visit to the city.
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Major Williams
Boston
State Street
Mayor Reviews Jail Situation and Hospital Plans
Mayor Peters toured the Charles Street jail to assess hospital needs and consider a new sheriff’s home. Revising plans filed by Sheriff Kelliher aim to sway the mayor after he previously rejected a $1 million appropriation. The updated home proposal would cost about $15,000.
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Charles Street
Kelliher
Naval Balloon Struck by Lightning Off Atlantic Port
A naval observation balloon was destroyed off the Atlantic port today after being struck by lightning. The balloon was being towed to a naval station and two observers had just descended to the tug deck when the bolt hit.
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Boston Heat Records for July 31 History
The record notes Boston’s all time hot mark of 98 degrees in 1917 and 95 in 1890 for July 31. It also cites a cold high of 54 above in 1895 and mentions rainfall on this date in 1915 within the past decade.
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Women Triumph in Everyday Labor Across Town
A World War I era poetic piece highlights women in diverse roles from barber to driver, lawyer to surgeon, illustrating progress as men go to war. The narrator, Walt Magon, portrays female capability with vivid, period tone though the text blends satire and praise.
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Walt Magon
George Matthew Adama
The Trial and Death of Joan of Arc at Rouen
The account covers Joan of Arc being captured at Compiegne on May 23 1430 and executed after a failed recantation attempted on May 28 1431. It notes the role of Cauchon and his supporters, the crowd at Rouen, and the dramatic moments before her final downfall in the public square.
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Joan of Arc
Underwood & Underwood
New York
Birthday Bio Briefs: Thomas Kirkbride Pioneer of Humane Psychiatry
Birthday entry notes Thomas Kirkbride born July 31 1809 in Morrisville Penn. A leader in humane insanity treatment he headed the Friends Asylum and Pennsylvania Hospital introducing sex-segregated wards and dedicated funding for cure. He died in 1883 and the Mhirkbrides in Philadelphia honor him.
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Thomas Kirkbride
Egypt
Greece
Jerusalem
Kirkbride
Morrisville
Penn
Post Letter Box questions and clarifications to editor
A compiled set of reader inquiries covers Verne's Nautilus realness pronunciation of war cities and the Aisne river names, Trotsky's origins, British draftee age limits, Washington belongings in Boston, Governor McCall's full name and law career, and a request to quote Lord Byron.
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United States
Post
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Boston
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Boston Advertiser
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Norumbega Tower Myth Linked to Lief Ericson Questioned
Newton readers question a historic claim that the Sir-Wis Norumbega Tower was erected by the Norse explorer Lief Ericson. The notice raises doubt about the tower’s founding and seeks local scrutiny.
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Norumbega Tower
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