Italy’s War Effort Expanded Beyond the Fronts
The article surveys Italy’s broad contributions to the Allied cause in World War I. It notes 5.5 million to 6.5 million mobilized, nearly 1.5 million losses including about 800,000 KIA, 550,000 total incapacity, and large prisoner numbers. It highlights extensive mountain warfare on the Isonzo and Piave, massive logistics, and labor shortages at home. It also discusses economic strain, lack of colonial troops, and Italy’s reliance on American assistance and finance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Malkan
France
Rhéims
Byndpess
Joss
Fes
Adl
Gera
Isonzo
Jts
Arevile Iage
Italan
Malye
Mary
America
Germany
Austria
Fraters IL Sisson
Guaranty Trust Company
United States
Maly
Iinly
Edward A Rumely Responds To Indictment In New York Case
Edward A Rumely asserts the New York indictment rests on his report to the area property custodian and claims the Washington indictment rests on alleging no report. He describes public misrepresentation, government pressure, and attempts to remove his trial from New York to Washington. He says records are controlled by the government and asks for a fair defense in a public setting. He also references a broader political and press context surrounding his case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Washington
Bowen
Tran
Mairo
Federal
State of
Arena
Boolkidé
Wreh
Lie Ny
Areohnr
Unclear OCR Notice Yields Fragmentary Details
A damaged OCR notice provides partial details about landowners and parcels, with unreadable names and scattered notes. The readable fragments reference parcels, pickup points, and items described as PLU spikes or siphons, but key facts remain obscured.
War economy survey notes steady postwar readjustment
Chicago merchants say postwar labor absorption should be smooth with most veterans reclaiming old jobs. Eastern firms led wartime production, while midwest steadily met demand. government contracts shifted as eastern capacity peaked and then leveled, with Chicago firms largely continuing prewar lines.
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Chicago
Castorn
Chicago Association of Commerce
Allion
United States
National Security League welcomes congressional probe
Col Chas E Lydecker, president of the National Security League, endorses a House investigation. He cites Rep Frear of Wisconsin voting against war and the Kahn amendment, praising the League’s work while noting support for disclosure at government expense. He comments on the House Rules Committee approval of Frear’s resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Security League
Congress
New York
Chas. E. Lydecker
Pwll
Clark
House ‘of Representatives
Frear
Wisconsin
Champ Clark
House of Representatives
Washington, D. C
Detroir
House
Judiciary Committee
Kahn
Lemore
Afl
Lydecker
House Rules Committee
Mr. Frear
Cut This Out It Is Worth Money
An old classified style ad urges readers to mail a cutout to Foley & Co in Chicago for a trial package. It promises Foley ST Honey and Tar Compound for coughs and colds, Foley Kidney Pills for pain and rheumatism, and Foley Cathartic Tablets for cleansing bowels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley & Co
Sheffield Ave
Chicago
JJL
Foley ST
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Waly
Lintyood
Albania
Teleferiche
TORM
OR. Felice Ferrero
Edward A. Rumely
Board of Health
Ady
First National Bank
Charles E. Lydecker
League
Chas, E. Lydecker
Percy Smith
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