Hate the Hun cry from front and home front rage
Wartime sentiment runs high as veterans warn of German brutality and insist on lasting hatred after the war. The speaker urges unity against the Hun, recalling brutal scenes, fear of peacetime coexistence, and the need to punish in full. Citizens fear German influence, while officials discuss a boycott and enduring anti German sentiment.
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New York
France
Wwe
Taormins
America
American Now Fought Bernaar Finn Sr A Ria Added
A fragment notes a figure named American Now involved in a fight with Bernaar Finn Sr and mentions Mary Grets of Emperor Carl in a terse, unclear passage from the page.
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Bernear’ Finnn Sr A “Ria
Nngee
Mary Grets
Emperor Carl
Battle Weary Vauquois Plunge Inspires American Troops
Field reporting describes line after line of soldiers marching toward the front under flares and shelling near the Vosges sector. American units, including volunteers from Oklahoma and Tulsa, push through dangerous passes as German shells burst, planes buzz, and supply trains cross exposed routes toward the front.
Doughnuts for Doughboys on Western Front
Three American women serving with the Y M C A and United War Work agencies baked over 10 000 doughnuts daily under shell fire to feed American troops. Mary Bray of Pawtucket Rhode Island Mrs With Knowles of Phoenix Arizona and Mary Holliday of Indianapolis Indiana led the effort over a bonfire in the field adapting with olive oil and condensed milk when supplies ran short.
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Paris
Hans
Mary Bray
Pawtucket
With Knowles
Phoenix
Aziz
Mary Holliday
Indianapolis
Ind
Y M
A. K
Salvation Army
United War
Flagpole at Camp Lewis Snaps in World-Longest Attempt
A planned world’s tallest flagpole at Camp Lewis Washington shattered into four pieces when it hit the ground. Ten thousand sailors gathered to watch the event. The pole measured 8468 feet and was to be spliced in three places for a renewed attempt.
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Camp Lewis
Wash
Lincoln relic in Italy sparks wartime charity tale
A damaged article recounts a Lincoln relic found in Italy connected to a president and Santa Francesca lore. It mentions a soldier, the American Red Cross aid efforts, and a plan to send farming tools to France including mowers and scythes to the agricultural bureau of the French armies as part of wartime relief and rebuilding after liberation.
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Paris
American Red Cross
Semensfeld
Aisne
France
Brevities of Ath State News and Local Events
Ralph Bradford, state fish and game warden, reports the Bonita B was destroyed by fire near Henry. A Belvidere hospital site was donated with seven lots. A Chicago co ed started a shoe shinning stand to aid the United War Work campaign. About 100 tested for mine positions. San farming groups discuss a National Farm Loan in Sangamon county delayed by influenza. Red Cross horse show raised over 2100. next year planned for charity. Fire destroyed 2400 bushels new corn and 2000 bushels other grain at Elmer Kline farm. Michael Cooney, 60, Springfield miner, died after a long injury. A Rockford judge rules a cruel act must be proven for divorce. local armi workers resign postwar. Gen Henry R Hill killed in France reported by Sen Sheman. A Bloomington gardener plucked a box of strawberries. Oldest inhabitant notes late killing frost. Tuscola reports second strawberry crop. Rockford sanitarium plan debated. poultry show postponed due to influenza. Freeport fair to fund defense activities. Kane county women study motor mechanics. Cairo couple murdered. hickory club used.Waukegan church death of Arthur Wrigley Jr. in carbolic acid case. Quincy pastor leaves for Vermont. Belvidere seeks Miss Adams in theft case. Illinois union conferences set for Bloomington. Elgin first white child dies. Great Lakes accident claims Philip Waxter. aviation losses. Chicago health warns on diphtheria. soaring cases. International Women’s Association formed in Chicago. Flora King elected president. Aurora acetylene plant explosion injures several. power outage follows.
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Ralph Bradford
Bonita B
Freat Henry
Belvidere
University of Chicago
United War Work
State Mining Board
Elmer Kline
Dixon
Michael Cooney
Springfield
James 8
Baume
Rockford
Rock Island Arsenal
Generatl Tickson
United States
Lawrence Y Shemnan
Henry R Hill
Quincey
France
Bloomington
Jotun J Garrity
Noois
Sihicngo
John Fusa Tock
Taf Poliee
Kogeopark
Katina Swine
Tranaeese
Materia Ban Ay
Sangamon
Seeprinsteld
Galena
Freeport
Council of Defense
de Kylb
Red Cross
Charles H W. Barth
Metz
Camp
Grant
Arthur Wrigley, Jr
Great Lakes
First Congregational Church
Waukegan
Kane County
Willan Mortimore
Cairo
George A Buttrick
Quincy
Lutland
Miss Adams
Heath Farm
Elgin State Hospital For
Trindte Central
Chicago & Northwestern
Phillip © Waxter
Aviation School For
Machtators
Othe Head
Waco
Kirkwood
Whoeb Og
Tradming
California Syrup of Figs Ad Claims Child Relief
An advertisement promotes California Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative for babies children and adults claiming quick relief from stomach trouble constipation and sour stomach. It warns against counterfeits and urges verifying the product is made by the California Fig Syrup Company.
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Cross
California Fig Syrup Company
Ady
Pick and Shovel Return to Frontline Tool Significance
A historical note describes American infantrymen arriving in France armed with picks and shovels, untrained in modern trench warfare. Though many had clerk backgrounds, they quickly learned to adapt, and these simple tools became highly valued fighting equipment among troops.
Proven Swamp-Hoot Kidney Aid Ad Claims Relief
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer Swamee to strengthen kidneys liver and bladder. It claims rapid relief from back and urinary troubles with an herbal formula. Readers are urged to buy a bottle or request a sample by sending ten cents to Dr Kilmer Co. Binghamton NY.
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Kilmer
Mer & Co
Binghamton
N.Y
Natural Proving Uruguayan Brick Building Trend
Text snippet notes a grave expression and a remark about how most Uruguay buildings are brick with a cement plaster finish. The reading hints at dialogue and architectural observation as a minor historical aside.
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Uruguay
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