Criticism of Draft Evasion Sparks War Dept Debate in Washington
Members of the House military affairs committee heard a War Department official claim about 20,000 uniformed men in Washington, 12,000 of whom allegedly never served in a camp. Critics labeled some as "slackers" and "skippers" while defenders note many are civilians drafted for essential national tasks and given commissions to avoid later conscription, arguing most are not evading service.
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Military Affairs Committee of the
House
War Department
Washington
Uriye
Hin
France
War and Navy Department
Colickers
Meg's Land
Production and Victory in War time Labor Policy
Engineering News-Record argues that Allied victory depends on stalled production and that workers must believe they will not profit unduly from their output. The piece cites shipping, transport, power, and food as key needs and urges government action to align profits with public welfare to boost maximum effort.
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Engineering News-Record
Germany
Smpur
Tecord
McGraw-Hill
Shipping Board
England
Labor Policy Board
Washington
Adauntant
Temptation of More Important Matters Sparks Milestone Debate
A fragmentary remark notes temptation of larger issues by petty glickers and slackers among his milligne or hephows, signaling distraction from core duties and provoking debate on focus and accountability.
Prince Lichnowsky’s memoirs spark diplomatic controversy
German ambassador to Britain Prince Lichnowsky faces potential royal displeasure after publishing prewar extracts from his memoranda. He reveals Kaiser plans to divide Asia Minor into German and British spheres of influence, alarming the sultan of Turkey and straining imperial ties. Swedish papers echo the sensational reading.
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Prince Lichnowsky
Great Britain
James W. Gerard
United States
Germany
England
Asia Minor
Shen
Turkey
Lighnowsky
Serbia Under the Heel by Dr. Alexis Francois
Account describes harsh occupation measures in Serbia during 1916 17 including forced conscription into enemy forces mass deportations and destruction of villages. It cites insurrection in Morava Prokuplje led by Kuosta Voinovileh and claims Allied agents fueled unrest.
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Serbia
Morava
Berbu
Prokuplje
Kuosta Voinovileh
Prokuplie
Veania
Lres
Ereat
Olly
Putting The Grin Into The Fight At Washington
A sharp critique quotes German admissions about Serbia's culture and resilience during occupation. It cites Wilhelm Hegeler and a January 5 1916 Vonische Zeitung dispatch describing refugees, hunger, and moral contrasts with German propaganda. The piece condemns portraying Serbia as barbaric and argues the opposite.
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Wilhelm Hegeler
Berlin
Vonsische Zeitung
Serbia
Journal
School Girls to Deliver New Food Ratings
United States Food Administrator Hoover issues new food instructions. Cheyenne eighth grade girls, directed by Miss Georgia Crary, will distribute cards Friday and Saturday. Women pledging to conserve food display cards to receive instructions. Report anyone discouraging food saving. New York post office places an order for 10,202,220 stamps valued at 8,193,706.28 to form a 6200 mile strip.
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United States
Hoover
Cheyenne
Georgia C. Crary
Food Administration
Te New York Post Office
Just A Minute Till We Look em Over
FRANCES KIND OF PEACE. Count Czertin seems to think that France is begging for peace. Well, he is partly right, very in Petain's army that rons is bayonet through a Hun is-his jewel best to bring about peace. The approach of Liberty day brings epigrams on Wherry from America's and the world's men. Here are a few, starting with Patrick Henry and others, praising liberty with various quips. SNOW OF THE WATER DIVISION notes William C. Snow's possible reappointment and lists Cheyenne's leaders sharing similar names. THE YANKEE AND THE HUN discusses how a captain calls quarters while a German sub grabs a ship's crew and ponders how to pronounce General Foch's name in French.
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Frances
Count Czertin
France
Petain
Rons
America
Patrick Henry
Lfe
Dryden
Henry Gites
Thomas Jefferson
Daniel Webster
William C. Snow
Cheyenne
Liam C. Kinkead
William Vine
William C. Deming
Wiliam C. Mentier
William A. Riner
William B. Rosa
Foch
Josh
Brown
Mint
Mea
Gorandins
Prin Alban
Fragmented Interview On Women Staff Role In A Newspaper
A dialog recounts editor and Milas Marlin discussing a woman reporter being kept on the Sunday staff. The editor notes work quality while a male colleague Brown is referenced for criminal ties but defended as unrelated to the paper’s judgments. The exchange hints at gender bias and professional principles.
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Milas Marlin
Etatf
Lost Lovelings and a Mother’s Silent Struggle
A distressed speaker recalls losing a child and contemplates hard choices. She describes a past struggle to earn a living for her Baby, the temptation of despair, and a plan to move to another city to survive. The text contrasts consoling arms with the harsh mercy of the world.
ABE MARTIN urges Hoover to lift ban for life saving effort
The cartoon caption argues that ending the ban would save lives in a tetive and Rabbat context, noting personal freedom and a plea to avoid prolonged hardship. The language reflects satirical commentary on policy and marriage customs surrounding the issue.
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Neredith Davis
B. A. Swezer
Alexis Francois
University of Geneva
Ferbian
Maradonia
Coring
Motenerte
Serlly
Olno Jn
Pereive
Faulk
Gazette de
Lausanne
Cerna
Leskovar
Avia Minor
Iin Thay
Salior
Everett True
Lemmes Ovut
PLO
Carl
Liberty
Wendell Phillip
Barere
Kaiser
Indenburg
Gott
Paris
Reat
San
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Tim
Margaret
Abe Martin
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