Victory or Defeat and the Moral Fight for Right
The piece argues that German victory would erode global humanity and democracy, but American defeat would erode national faith and resolve. It asserts the U S has fought only for liberty and union, and that winning is essential to preserve reverence for right, sacrifice, and national confidence. The occupation of German trenches shifts Kaiser’s view of Americans from money grabbers to land grabbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
America
Medical Department Shows Rapid Growth and Strain
The army medical service has expanded from 435 officers in April 1917 to about 93,000 total personnel, with the regular corps doubling, reserve rising to 17,500, and the Army Nursing Corps near 7,000. About 65,000 physicians are eligible, with 17,500 serving. many have left lucrative practices for military pay, while reforms remove unfit personnel as sanitation and preventive care support a 1,500,000 strong army.
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Cushing
Boston
Brewer
New York
Crile
Cleveland
Hart
Philadelphia
Finney
Baltimore
Beasley
Chicago
Murphy
St. Louis
Army Medical Organization
Medical Department
Washington
Ary Nursing Corps
Reserve Corps
0. S
United States
Uncle Sam
Little Peterkin Praises Victory In Satirical Verse
A continuation of Souwhey's poem mocks the Kaiser and German war aims. Little Peterkin asks what good comes of it as the Kaiser touts victory, while civilians hunger and nations suffer. The piece ends with Peterkin jailed amid shouted taunts and a final note of “a famous victory.”
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Peterkin
Peterkins
Monroes Doctrine Anchored by Wilson in Face of German Threats
The article argues Woodrow Wilson modernized the Monroe doctrine turning it into a living policy. It notes Germany’s prewar aims in the Americas and how the Zimmerman plot influenced Latin American governments to sever ties or wage war. Dr. Alejandro Alvares cites a nineteen nation hemisphere pact expanding Monroe doctrine principles to prevent territorial cession and indemnities.
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Woodrow Wilson
Germany
Americas
South America
Geran
Mexico
Kalger
Zimmerman
Japan
United States
Rio Grande
America
Wilson
Western Hemisphere
Alvares
Latin-America
The Horse s Prayer Andinally andinally agreement to fight
The text presents The Horse s Prayer asking for humane treatment of a horse and then notes Amon Joss Willard agreeing to fight Fred Fulton, with skepticism about the fight until the story is read by rounds.
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Joss Willard
Fred Fulton
What Uncle Sam Has Done Since He Entered World War
Special dispatch from Washington summarizes U S army hospital capacity and expansion. It notes bed counts in domestic and post hospitals, nationwide growth to 100000 capacity, and roster of GS and base hospitals. It highlights highly credentialed surgical and medical staffs chosen by top Mayo and medical leaders. It mentions France facilities for wounded and sick as the expeditionary force grows.
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Hed Star
Uncle Sam
Hakery BE. Mont
Washington
Fedey
Thin Country
Batenstone
ATI
Nent
National Army
National Guard
William J
Narles
Mayo
Rochester
Minn
Arthur D. Bevin
Chicago
American Medical di Swoclation
Binnie
Kansas City
Downer
Hageard
Nashville
Mix
Ter
Boston
Stuart McGuire
Richmond
America
France
Dinner Plans Disrupt Waverly Evening
A narrator narrates a morning to evening drift from a pleasant mood to a tense dinner party. Dick, Chad, Mother Waverly, and Mrs Trent populate a day focused on social plans. A theater outing turns sour and leaves the narrator desolate at home.
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Chad
Tiny
Trent
Mo' Er Waverly
Local party leaders pledge not to buy votes in Martinsville election
A Martinsville reader overheard an exchange after a pre election meeting where Indiana party leaders reportedly agreed not to buy votes. An elderly farmer commented that such an agreement would interfere with their plans.
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Martinsville
Saya
Indiana
Olls
Citigen
Rabbit season call stirs old song memory in town
A committee urged Constable Bicium to reopen rabbit season. The piece recalls the old song He Never Cares to Wander From His Own Fireside, with a nod to a National Newspaper Service copyright.
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Albert Payson Terhane
National Security League
Women’s Army Nursing Corps
Souwthey
Gott
Are
Vietory
Asem
Amon
Porte
Perma
Everett True
PLA
Abe Martin
Bervieg
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