Wilson Says America Will Use Force to Uttermost
In a Baltimore address on the war anniversary and the third liberty loan start, President Wilson declares America will employ force to the utmost to uphold right and defeat German aims. He accuses Germany of seeking world dominance, praises moderation to date, and asserts the need to begin anew for freedom. The speech is a clear warning to Berlin that force will be used to the last penny and man.
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Baltimore
Wilson
Germany
America
Ly Uerlin
Belgium
France
Italy
Berlin
Russia
Joan
Abe
Damocracy
Bridgeport
Tory
Massachusetts
Marshant
Kentucky
York
New York
Adda
Potatoes Edge Wheat as War Food Policy Shapes Farm Life
Frederick J. Haskin surveys wartime potato trends from 1940s policy to market shifts. He notes bumper and sparse yields, price swings, and government action under supply and demand laws. The piece compares potatoes with cereals, highlighting diet shifts and food administration aims to stabilize prices while boosting potato use in bread and recipes. It also mentions farmer confidence amid wheat shortages and growing domestic reliance on potatoes.
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Washington
Hank
Williou
Ure Uniter
Food Administration
United States
Cepie
Winly
Tte
Nort
Lily of Liberty Poem I Accept Sacrifices for Freedom
The speaker proclaims past sacrifices of wheatless and meatless days and hunger, then vows wholehearted effort for a world set free. He foresees a gleaming goal of liberty and pledges to give all he has in support of golden Liberty.
Now Fighting for Lives Asserts Judge Pullman Now
Judge John Pullman urged unity at a Victory service in Washington Park Methodist Episcopal Church. He said soldiers must warn the enemy from Amiens and called for renewed effort, honesty, and faith, noting wartime delays and a shift to selfless resolve to build ships, guns, and planes for a people’s government.
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Sid Judge John &. Lnliman
Washington Park Methodist Episcopal Church
Amiens
Taurope
Russia
Western Front
Political shifts swirl in New York and New Jersey races
New York state watchers see local option elections on April 16, unrest over departmental salary talks, and a rising Socialist influence. Mayor Slyvkov faces criticism after rebukes to department heads, while Governor Walter H. Edge of New Jersey announces a Republican bid for U.S. Senate opposing Colgate and Record. Edge pledges aggressive military policy and firm federal backing, with no pet doctrines.
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New York State
Faye Tania Amon
Slyvkov
New York
Board of Estimate
Pyle
Big Boss Murphy
Walter Jo. Mdge
New Jersey
United States
Bones Weis
Austen Colgate
George 4
Record
Ledge
America
Liberty bonds and war morale at the breakfast table
A morning column urges readers to buy the third Liberty loan early to boost the war effort. It mocks slackers, notes German setbacks, and comments on war savings stamps. The piece mixes patriotic exhortation with playful satire about home front life and public sentiment.
Cheap Potatoes See Price Drop If Consumer Demand Rises
A local note argues the potato price could fall to thirteen cents a bushel if consumption increases. It blames hoarding and overproduction from recent high prices, urges Americans to cook potatoes more creatively, and calls for coordinated farming plans to stabilize supply.
England on Rations Reform Through Food Card System
The article praises Britain’s adoption of a food card system to secure fair rations during wartime. It notes four years of relative abundance despite U boat threats, emphasizes Britain’s merchant fleet and navy, and urges American support to ease hardship and aid in the war effort.
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Tergin
John Bull
America
England
Bridgeport Opens Liberty Loan Drive With Rally
Bridgeport began its Liberty Loan drive with a colorful parade and stirring speeches echoing President Wilson in Baltimore. The city vows a generous response to aid democracy as wartime pressure grows.
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Bridgeport
Hitle
Second Draft Reveals Government Plans for Increased Roles
The document outlines government intent to expand roles under the second draft. It notes a prior proposal of 140,000 and a revised target near 500,000, with preparations to advance and deploy services. Special service calls are anticipated, while the estate figure and allocations are adjusted in the latest edition.
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Edness
Lis View
Proper handling of a crying baby by patience and discipline
A long reading on motherhood advises patience and kindness in responding to a crying infant. It suggests ruling out pain or discomfort, recognizing temperament, and using calm firmness rather than harsh punishment. Let the baby tire herself to sleep, avoiding giving in to demands if possible, and show love through steady, non-angry guidance.
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Mara
Complex early arrest report with multiple names listed
Fragmented OCR details an arrest involving several individuals in a moody, unclear record. Names such as Miller and Hansen appear amid garbled phrases describing legal actions, possible charges, and court steps, with references to witnesses and authorities. The text is severely corrupted but centers on a legal proceeding and pending arraignment.
The Classes By The Medical Editor
The Medical Editor argues readers are slow to embrace war effort lessons and favors physical goals like gardening over cars. Gardening offers real physical and mental benefits, supplying exercise, fresh air, sunlight, relaxation, and nutrition while being constructive and potentially profitable.
Pepper Tales on Self Discovery and Hidden Abilities
A fragmentary passage extols sudden self awakening and the drive of a person to find worth through creative work. It discusses poets, writers, employers, and the life of activity, noting how deeper understanding of people and the world expands one’s sense of purpose.
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Sk Aveller
Tae Day
Imfineo
Lotind
Church Accepts Call to Faithful War Effort at Presbyterian Church
At First Presbyterian Church Rev. Alexander Alison urged a large gathering to advance in faith for America’s war effort. He compared allied cause to Israel, urged bold sacrifice, and stressed divine aid, noting personal loss as a brother serves in France and urging unity, courage, and forward action.
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First Presbyterian Church
Alexander Alison
America
Israel
Red Sea
Asc
Moses
Alison
France
To-ling
God
Clot
Traore
Svaibaklys
Viyrius
Reyelle
Fingerprint identification leads to suspect in Manchester arrest
Police in Manchester identify George Williams, a former Essex County Jail escapee, as the man sought after days of fingerprint matching. A breadth of agencies shared prints to confirm the suspect after other leads failed. Williams’ capture followed a nationwide inquiry initiated when a warrant listed his name as a person sought in another city.
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Bridgeport
Manchester
N. IL
Cleorge Stinton
Tavenna
Noll
George Williams
Essex County
New Jersey
Pelea
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