Warning to Americans on German and Austrian Loyalty
The American Defense Society urges vigilance against Germans and Austrians in the United States not known to be loyal. It warns to treat unknown individuals as potential spies and to report any suspicious acts or disloyal words to the police or local Department of Justice office. The message stresses energy, alertness, and notifying authorities to protect families.
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American Defense Society
United States
Berlin
Bremen
Police
Department of Justioe
Our Little Patriots Thrift Stamp Army Encouraged
The article praises school children forming a Thrift Stamp army to aid the nation in its war effort. It notes children go door to door, selling stamps to fund weapons and food, teaching salesmanship and patriotism while asking politely at each doorstep. It urges courteous responses from households.
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America
Thrift Stamp Army
End Comes with Victory War Protests Noted by Our Paper
The notice states that occasional war protests will be mentioned not due to broad sympathy among Americans but as actions driven by enemies of the land. It cautions that these protests are funded and spread among citizens who otherwise would not support them.
Pro-German Protests Trigger War Bond Cash Debate
A wartime column attacks anti American protests as unpatriotic while urging relentless drives for Liberty Loans Red Cross Thrift Stamps and food and work campaigns. It argues Americans at home must fund and sustain support for soldiers abroad and labels dissenters as insufficiently all American linked to Potsdam or the war effort.
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Red Cross
Rhine
France
Potsdam
Mothers Vote on 90 Percent Good Boys
An Eastern city mothers club debated a “worst” boy hunt and asked members to vote 90 percent good for their sons. Of 21 votes, 19 said yes, one no, one blank. The piece mocks parental bias, noting two mothers had daughters in their homes.
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Mothers’ Club
War on the home front and enemy efficiency debated
The piece blames German air power and mocks German ideology while noting wartime efficiency gains. An Ohio judge orders night school for restless youths to save the boy crop. It claims troop transport, production, and training are speeding up as the nation pushes for faster war effort.
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Ohio
Coal Johnny Returns as Burlington Station Agent at Fort Crook
The former high-spender known as Coal OIlly Johnny Steele, now aging Fort Crook station agent for the Burlington railroad, oversees depot operations supplying the Army post and thousands of soldiers. He refuses to discuss his past wealth binge, instead focusing on his new businesslike role.
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Johnny
Burlington
Railroad Nation
Breele
Burlington Railroad
Fort Crook
Neb
Port
Steele
Howe Tore
Missouri Pacific
Misouri Pacific
C. Steele
John W. Greele
From Coal Oil Johnny to John W. Steele the (Fort Crook) Tale
The article recounts the rise and fall of Coal Oil Johnny, later known as John W. Steele. He dazzled crowds in Pinkburg with lavish spending including a $25,000 hotel buy, a special train, and free extravagances. After years of spending a million annually, his fortunes collapsed as “friends” deserted him and his wells and banks failed. He ended up returning home to Ashland, Nebraska, living quietly and later working as a Burlington agent at Fort Crook.
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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 Penalties for Disloyalty Worldwide
Washington June 4 the espionage act has become operative enabling stringent action against disloyalty and sedition as governments in Britain Australia and allied nations tighten controls. Regulations outlaw advocating disloyalty or disintegration of the empire and authorize closing clubs or places of resort deemed prejudicial to defense.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Great Britain
France
Italy
Australia
Commonwealth
Sinn Fein
Tan
Memorial Day Services Meeting Notice
All members are urged to meet at the location on Sunday June 8 at 2:16 PM to participate in Memorial Day services. J B Kelley, c C Bh
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K. of
Princeton to become military college next June
Princeton University plans a three year military program to begin June 24, adopting infantry drill, tactics, signalling and engineering under army supervision. All students will live in barracks and follow strict military discipline while pursuing a curriculum parallel to the regular four year course.
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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
Sergeant McParland Survives Gun Test Incident
Cheyenne police sergeant McParland who was shot about a month ago during a gun test between hegre and officers was taken to the hospital Saturday for second operation after a critical period. He showed improvement last night and is described as much better though still in need of care.
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Maarland
McParland
Cheyenne
Hegre
The Gift of Life and the Cost of Feeling Deep
In a intimate exchange Donna urges Margie to accept deep emotion and honesty about love, loss, and motherhood. Doris counsels self understanding while reflecting on the female role, envy, and resilience. The scene ends with a sense of immortality through children and continuity.
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Donna
Margie
Woman Killed When Run Over by Wagon
WORLAND Wyoming June 4 A Mrs E Herbert was killed last week when a wagon carrying 10000 pounds of wool ran over her as she mounted the trailer on Gooseberry hill. Her husband, also in the wool freight party, stopped the team but not before the front wheel crushed her chest. he then drove on to Netbar and arranged for funeral plans in Watonna Minnesota.
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Worland
Wyo
Mra. Co
E. Herbert
Greek Hill
Mra. Herbert
Dickie Sheep
Netbar
Milller
Worlanad
Swing Damage Hits City Park Kids Again
City park swings were damaged by rowdies Monday night. The smaller swing set fell from its supports, hindering visiting toddlers. Park Superintendent Talbot reports this is the second such attack this year. Repairs not completed yet, leaving expected park play disrupted.
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City Park
Talbot
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Everett True
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