Why We Fight No 1 War on Us by Germany
Clarence L. Spheed, secretary of the War Committee of the Union League Club of Chicago, argues Germany has waged a secret, treacherous war on the U S for a generation. He cites German influence in schools, churches, and politics and describes the Delbruck law and the Verein fur das Deutschtum im Ausland as tools to undermine American loyalty. He warns that Germany seeks world domination and urges united resolve before a negotiated peace.
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Clarence L. Spbhed Vretary
War Committee
The
Union League Club of
Chicago
Jwe
Germany
Dewey
Manila
United States
Europe
Verein Fur Das Deutschtum Im
Alldeutschier ‘Sar
America
Belgium
Russia
Serbia
Roumania
Bulgaria
Turkey
India
Orient
Kamerad
Uncle Sam at the Dinner Table of a Hungry World
A period voice portrays the United States as the quartermaster of a hungry world. It urges Americans to keep the game fair and refrain from aiding the enemy at mealtime, framing national duty in stark terms.
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Uncle Sam
Holstein Bull for Sale No 242037 in Jackson Miss
Holstein bull for sale No 242037 a son of Marengo Aggie Dekol son b eleven months old well grown beautifully marked straight will make two splendid animals a 6 gal lon cow ELS spann Jackson Miss R 3.
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Marengo Aggie Dekol
Els Spann
Jackson
Miss
Local Boards Praised for Mobilizing Millions for War
The piece lauds forty six hundred sixty three Local Boards and 156 District boards and over a hundred thousand volunteers for organizing and classifying millions of registrants into an effective army. It notes totals of recruits sent to camp through 1918 and praises the boards’ unselfish labor under extreme conditions, with future duties ahead as youth registration continues. Crowder signs as Adjutant General Fiie C. Scales under the governor's direction.
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Crowder
Fiie C. Scales
Tuesday's Registration A List Of Candidates
Continued from page 1 the roster includes Sylvester Taylor from Fannin Alcot Jefferson from Florence Ed Foster from Florence Bob Myers from Florence Corby Rich from Brandon Isiah Collier from Brandon David Cockrell from Pelahatchie Alex McLin from Sandhill Clifton Johnson from Brandon Tom Lee Morris from Brandon Eddie Smith from Brandon Luther Berry from Florence
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Sylvester Taylor
Advertisements for missing stock between two homesteads
A local notice states that advertisements will run weekly under this heading. Between R. D. McRae and John Buchanan’s homes four young cattle, red and white, branded with an O or circle, faced yearling heifers and steers. The notice offers payment for information leading to their recovery.
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R. D. McRae
John Buchanan
For Safe or Trade Three Jacks R A McRae Brandon Miss
Three jacks aged two to six years are offered for safe or trade. In good condition. Contact R A McRae in Brandon Mississippi R 1.
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R. A. McRae
Brandon
Miss
For Sale Seed Corn and Milk Cow Advertisements
For sale list includes Big Mexican Seed Corn priced at 3.50 per bushel or 1.00 per peck suitable after potatoes or oats and good for late planting by July 1. E. M. Odom of Star Mississippi advertises the seed corn. Also listed is a good young milk cow and calf from J. E. Weathered of Brandon, R.2.
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E. M. Odom
Star
Mississippi War Garden Drive Urges Bigger Home Gardens
The Food Administrator of Mississippi urges every household to grow a larger garden to boost food production for victory. Citing Germany’s reliance on home gardens, the message highlights Mississippi’s fertile soil and climate and notes national interest in garden subjects across the United States. It encourages planting every available foot of ground, selecting varieties to suit tastes, and avoiding waste, with reference to allied wartime effort and a quote from Herbert Quick.
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Mississippi
Union
Germany
United States
Americas
Hawaii
Rogland Industry Struggles Amid Potatoes Waste
For two years no pleasure railcar was produced in Rogland and luxury trade has ceased while English firms struggle yet some prosper. The potato harvest is good and soldiers are urged to eat. uniforms serve as waste management as potatoes are redirected to use instead of waste.
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Rogland
Mississippi Flour Survey Prompts State Distribution Plan
County food officials report flour in Mississippi held by jobbers and merchants under one percent per person. Washington urges distributing within state where needed, halting new purchases until next harvest, with merchants tendering flour to aid Allies and army while meeting Victory bread requirements and avoiding overproduction.
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Washington
Mississippi
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Taylor Furniture & Carpet CO
South State ST
Jackson, Miss
United States Food Administration
Mississippi Division
Marper Leiper
Honduras
P. R. Salmon
P. R
J. E. Weathered
Brandon, R
West Capitol St
Edwards Hotel
Asmith & Prince
Rankin County
Jackson Lumber CO
Ward -Gayden Drug CO
Pearl
State Sts
Rankin
Imperial Drug CO
A. L. Gayden
Guaranty
Barnes & Fox
Parmeéra
No Man’s Land
Herbert Quick
Brandon Depot
J. H. Wynn
Ira Shields
E.J
E. E. Jackson
J. A. Huber
Capitol St. Jackson
United States Food Administration Mississippe Division
Harper Leiper
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