Warning to Americans about potential spies among German or Austrian aliens
A World War II era alert urges vigilant Americans to treat German and Austrian residents as potential spies. Citizens are told to report suspicious acts or disloyal words to police and cooperate with official authorities to counter enemy propaganda and covert wartime activities.
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American Drerase Society
United States
Bertin
Leertn Murvey
Police
Toeal
Department of Pres Boner
Wyoming Votes on Prohibition After Wet States Turn
A detailed forecast of the national push for prohibition, noting seven states already ratified the constitutional amendment and Wyoming's pivotal November vote. The piece discusses how ratification by more wet states could force seven more to join the dry side and emphasizes Wyoming’s stake in defeating saloon culture and aligning with prohibition goals.
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Marsal
Jon Bartevcorn
Montana
Crete
Wycoming
Devs
Wyoming
Wyomwine
Dee
Totchet
Stig Senate
Here
Oterade
Colorado
Profilirion
Transit Trooper Shot Sparks Wyoming Plight
A Cheyenne to Colorado travel tale ends with a traveler shot by Colorado guards amid tensions over liquor policy. The incident fuels Wyoming’s push to defend its beat interests and manpower during wartime, signaling cross state friction and moral policy battles.
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Cheyenne
Colorado
Wyoming
America will hold out as second line of defense for the khaki boys
The article reflects on French resolve and wartime morale amid German propaganda. It argues Americans must resist doom-laden reports about Britain and France, insisting that true resolve will sustain the nation and support the soldiers overseas. It cites Caillaux and Bolo Pasha as signs of French courage against pro German influence.
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France
Hindenburg
Bolo Pasha
Andeiville
Caillaux
Kaiser
America
Hindenboro
Coubmarines
Italy
Russia
Kanner
Rumania
Serbia
Montenegro
Germany
Austria
Enoven
Plue
Chile
Uncle Sam’s WWI Machine Gun Mobilization Summary
In World War I, the United States rapidly upgraded machine guns from auxiliary to essential offensive and defensive weapons. Washington reports that by March, the U.S. had delivered enough machine guns to equip 1.4 million troops and was expanding production toward 20 million, reflecting a shift from cautious, limited procurement to mass mobilization. The prior rate of four guns per regiment, funded by annual appropriations, gave way to intensified efforts and larger scale under wartime programs.
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Watsh. Wnt
Papecal Staff Dispatch
Washington
Locle Sam
Congress
Gun production surge powers U S war effort in 1917
The report details total machine guns contracted at 254675 with 204175 built in the United States and 20500 in France. Types include Lewis Browning Vickers Chauchat Hotchkiss and Marlin among others. Deliveries run ahead of schedule with plans for multiple guns per plane and per company, as war expands production.
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Lewis
Browning
Vickers
Bertier
U. SS
France
Ordnance Department
War Department Board
Navy Department
Army Board
Congress
Over the Top and the Final Punch in World War I Heroism
Poem urging courage in battle and valor on the front lines. It celebrates soldiers who endure No Man's Land and answer with the final punch, portraying the emotional and physical toll of trench warfare and the call to bravery.
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No Man's Land
Newspaper Enterprise Association
W. O. W. Dedication Service Flag Event
The Woodmen of the World announce the dedication of their service flag on Thursday March 7 at 815 PM. All members are urged to attend and bring friends. A dance will follow the service.
A Mother's Way of Hell
A dialogue driven drama unfolds around Margie Mollie and her mother as Mollie seeks independence. Mr Trent hesitates, while the mother presses for staying or sending Mollie to a hotel amid fear and family tension. The scene ends with Mollie planning a walk to clear her head and prepare for morning actions.
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Margie
Mollin
Thiave
Sa Trent
Mother Majesty
Jacob Trent
Mollie
Mr. Trent
Tren
Abu
Gonne
Haride
Chad
Ther
Saeed
Tention
Not a musical instrument in orchestra jokes fade
A Boston Transcript excerpt jokes about a broken clavicle after slipping on ice. Twins in Scotland enlist with the same company and travel to France. In silos both are shot in the left leg while bullets lodge in the right foot. They are brought to England and remain in hospital.
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Tootlespiv
Musical Instrumenter
Boston Transcript
Scotland
Enli
France
England
Gether
Cols
ABE MARTIN Laments Real Assurins In Local Talk
Abe Martin riffs on people claiming personal oversight when promising to handle matters themselves. The column repeats folksy assurances and hints at skepticism toward such declarations.
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Meredith Davek A. Swerer
Corre
Kater
Says
Headsine
Vienna
Berlin
Venice
Vatican
Maly
Bridge of Sighs
Prest-Litovek
Uncle Sam
Inc
Special Machine Gun Board
War College
Pershing
Everett True
Ufe
Abe Martin
Assurin
Len Worcy
National Newspaper Service
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