Warning From American Defense Society on German Loyalty
The American Defense Society urges vigilance against suspected German or Austrian foes in the United States. Citizens are advised to treat any unknown ally as potentially disloyal and report suspicious acts or words to police or the local Department of Justice. The message emphasizes energy, alertness, and protecting families amid wartime paranoia.
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American Defense Society
United States
Berlin
Bremen
Police
Department of Justioe
Our Little Patriots Thrift Stamp Army Brings War Help Home
The piece praises school children joining the Thrift Stamp drive to fund wartime needs. It notes youths go from house to house to promote sales, teaching salesmanship and national service. It urges polite refusals if unable to buy, thanking the savers for their country effort.
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America
Thrift Stamp Army
End Comes with Victory in War Protests Noted
The note observes occasional war protests and asserts they are funded by enemies of the nation. It claims such groups aim to influence American citizens and tensions in the public sphere without indicating broad sympathy.
Pro-German Protests Spark War Bond Drive Debate
The piece condemns anti-American protests and argues for uninterrupted Liberty Bond and Red Cross campaigns to support U.S. troops. It asserts that war funding must continue without pauses until the Kaiser is defeated and questions loyalties of dissenters who oppose continued drives.
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Red Cross
Rhine
Mothers Vote On Boys Moral Status In Eastern City
A Mothers Club held a meeting to find the city’s “worst” boy to reform through ragsplanting. The next day a speaker discussed the hunt and mothers voted on whether they knew a boy who was 90 percent good. Twenty-one mothers cast votes with 19 yes, 1 no, and 1 blank, revealing the humorous bias of parental pride.
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Mothers’ Club
Ohio judge orders night school for idle youths in war effort
The Ohio judge sentences stress-loafing boys to night school, not the workhouse, as part of a broader wartime drive. Reports claim German aviators are dropping heavy blows on hospitals, while production of guns ships and planes accelerates and troops are transported faster across the Atlantic.
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Ohio
Atlantic
Coal Johnny Returns as Burlington Fort Crook Station Agent
Coal Johnny Breele, once famed for extravagant spending, now serves as station agent for the Burlington Railroad at Fort Crook Nebraska. He moved from trucker to rail executive, guiding supplies for the army post and thousands of soldiers, while avoiding public talk about his "Coal Oil Johnny" era.
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Johnny
Railroad Nation
Breele
Burlington Railroad
Fort Crook
Neb
Port
The Rise and Fall of Coal Oil Johnny John W Steele
The era's spectacle man John W Steele known as Coal Oil Johnny entertained crowds from Pinkburg to Philadelphia. He spent lavishly giving away money hats and trains, bought hotels, funded minstrel shows, and funded friends until his fortunes vanished, leaving him broke and returning to Ashland Nebraska where he worked for Burlington at Fort Crook as his real identity emerged.
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Mrs. Steele
Johnny
Steele
Ashland
Neb
O. C. Steele
Burlington
Johnny Steele
Crete
Ment
J. W. Steele
Fremont
Darlingtes
Fort Crook
Fort Greek
Marlington
Penpsylvania
Pinkburg
John W. Steele
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad
Bernice
Continental
Skiff & Gaylord
Wells
Oil City
Espionage Act Expands Government Action Worldwide
Washington June 4 the espionage act becomes operative enabling stringent action against disloyalty or sedition as Britain France Italy and allied nations reinforce wartime controls Australia introduces measures closing clubs and prohibiting disloyalty The Sinn Fein is outlawed and penalties extend to those who advocate disloyalty or dismember the British empire and to wearing or displaying enemy symbols
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Washington, D. C
United States
Great Britain
France
Italy
Australia
Commonwealth
Sinn Fein
Memorial Day Service Meeting Call by Kelley
All members are requested to meet at the K of P hall on Sunday June 8 at 2 16 PM to take part in the memorial day services. Signed J B Kelley c C Bh
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K. of
Princeton Becomes Military College After Early Date
Princeton University to inaugurate a three year military course starting June 24, with strict discipline and barracks life for all students. The plan includes summer sessions, extensive infantry and ordnance training, and eligibility for degree by draft age. students 18 or older may enlist in the U S Army and be detail ed to Princeton or other campuses adopting the system. Major J A Pearson of the U S Cavalry commands the program.
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Princeton
WN. J
Princeton University
General Staff
United States Army
School of Aeronautics
Mineola
Pensacola San Diego
War Department
Yale
Amherst
Baker
Prineytop
United States
Princeton Naval Training Unit
B. Eisenbart
College
Ife
Maj
J. A. Pearson
United States Cavalry
Cheyenne Sergeant McParland Recovering After Gun Test Injury
Sergeant McParland of the Cheyenne police force, hurt about a month ago during a gun test between hegre and officers, was taken to the hospital Saturday for a second operation. His condition was critical for several days but improved significantly last night.
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Maarland
McParland
Cheyenne
Hegre
Deep emotional trials and reflections on motherhood
In a intimate conversation, Donna and Doris discuss the burden of passion and loss. Margie faces the death of Dick and contemplates courage, enduring love, and the meaning of motherhood as immortality through children. Donna urges honest self-awareness and comfort in shared experiences. Continuous narrative hints at continuation.
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Donna
Margie
Woman Killed When Run Over by Wagon in Wyoming
WORLAND Wyoming June 4 Mrs E Herbert was killed last week when a 10 000 pound wool wagon ran over her chest as she walked beside a wool outfit on Gooseberry creek hill Her husband stopped the team but life was extinct before Dr Miller could arrive The couple were en route from Worland to Netbar and then to Watonna Minnesota for the funeral planned in their former home.
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Worland
Wyo
Mra. Co
E. Herbert
Greek Hill
Mra. Herbert
Dickie Sheep
Netbar
Milller
Worlanad
City Park Swing Damaged by Rowdies
The smaller of the children's swings at City Park was damaged Monday night, with the swinging seats torn and suspended ropes loosened. Park Superintendent Talbot reports this is the second incident this year and repairs were not completed by yesterday, disappointing many young children.
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City Park
Talbot
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