England Welcomes American Entry to War in War Bond Rally
England's belief in victory and alliance with the United States is echoed by Earl Reading at a New York Merchants' luncheon. He praised President Wilson and said American entry clarified aims and strengthened the shared resolve for humanity. The ambassador urged continued sacrifice and unity as Britain and America fight together in the war.
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New York
England
America
Earl Reading
Merchants’ Association
Hotel Astor
Lord Readings
Vivian
Joffre
Empire
Readingwold
Wilton
Lord Read Joe
United States
Great Britain
Pogland
Toute
Land
Bey Willham
Nad Wn
Helztum
France
Washington
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Wilson
Europe
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Hood
Jewelry Store Burglary in Downtown District
Three watermen robbed a jewelry store in the center of the business district tonight taking three cases of diamonds valued at $2,000. Police report no injuries and ongoing investigation with suspects not yet identified.
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Hammond
Waterumbits
Ceater
Funeral for Julius Jorgensen Set at Elks Home
The funeral for Julius Jorgensen will be held at the Elks Home at 2 40 PM on Monday March 8th. Attending is requested by James T. Speer Exalted Ruler and Joan J. McInerney, Secretary.
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Julius Jorgensen
Elks
Mareh Eeth
James T. Speer
Joan J. McInerney
Actress Claire Du Brey Volunteers for Skin Donation Drama
In a Los Angeles evening paper appeal, Claire Du Brey considers donating skin to save a girl’s beauty and eyesight. The story recalls her training at LA County Hospital and her offer after finishing work on Brace Up. The Blue Bird feature from Artcraft is set for a major advertising campaign despite initial brand-name concerns.
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Los Angeles
Terey
Herbert Rawlinson
Minami Brey
Los Angeles County Hospital
Miss du Brey
Groodel
Artcraft
E Company
Maeterlinck
Gale Henry Leads L-Ko Team on Frisco Trip
Gale Henry the latest L-Ko acquisition traveled to Frisco with several company members including a cameraman and director. Cameras clicked constantly as they filmed, producing many photographic feats interlaced with Gale style comedy.
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L-Ko
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Gale
Guanajuato abandons all public schools over funding crisis
In Guanajuato state lack of funds forces the shutdown of all public schools. Francisco Repinosa, recently resigning as lieutenant governor, travels to Mexico City seeking aid though hopes are faint as teachers in Mexico City have not been paid for months.
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Mexico
Mar
Guanajuato
Francisco Repinosa
Mexico City
Knights of Columbus
Boys’ Club Federation
Boy Scouts
Rotary Clubs
Reserve
Excuses Tried in Draft Hearings Stir Laughter in St Louis
In St Louis draft boards, amid serious work, heard cases of men seeking exemption with humorous pleas. Examples include a “morally unfit” man who stole potatoes and a wealthy youth claiming an industrial exemption to farm a plot his father lent him. Other excuses feature marriage claims, a Russian with a supposed dependent wife and children, bald head jokes, and brothers asking one to stay home. The boards eased or postponed decisions in some family clusters, using a classic eeny meeny method to choose who serves.
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Camp Funston
United States
Exemption Board
Elte
Russia
Newspapers in Holland Incrilask Rates Again
Holland publishers raise prices by 15 percent at year start after war era increases. Paper four times, printing ink five times costlier, and news gathering dearer. Many native papers in colonies suspend due to inability to pay. The Sin Po Malay paper in Padang Sumatra reports operating at a loss of 50 dollars daily but will not raise prices.
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Amsterdam
Mar
Holland
Sin Po
Piedan
Sumatra
Laboring Men Grow Old Fast
London today reports a Derby recruiting scheme medical survey by Captain E M Corner of the Army Medical corps finding most men under 40 examined. He urges compulsory physical culture after school to extend industrial efficiency by ten to fifteen years and halt premature aging among laborers.
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London
Mar
Great Britain
Derby
E. M. Corner
Army Medical Corps
Unnecessary letters to soldiers curtailed for space
Washington reports drastic curtailment of parcel post to soldiers in France unless the public reduces the volume of mail. The Post Office said a transport to France this month carried 751,080 letters 85,840 parcel post pieces and newspapers occupying 12 000 cubic feet weighing 121/2 tons.
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Washington
France
Post Office Department
National Boy Power of Nation mobilizes 250000 youths
The United States boys working reserve begins a national campaign March 18 to enroll at least 250000 boys aged 16 to 21 for summer service. States set quotas, with strong early enrollment in Illinois Kansas Wisconsin and Indiana. national HQ cites rising interest and broad organizational support.
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United States Boys’ Working Reserve
United States Employment Service
United States Public Service Reserve
District of Columbia
South Carolina
Louisiana
Washington
Illinois
Kansas
Wisconsin
Missouri
Indiana
Mssachusetts
Pennsylvania
Ilinois
Iowa
New Jersey
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Boston
Former Ambassador Endorses Peace Aims
Former British ambassador to the United States Lord Bryce endorses the Win the War for Permanent Peace convention in Philadelphia May 16 to 18. He will try to send a representative of the British League of Nations, regrets missing the event, and supports a permanent peace secured by a league of nations.
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New York
Mar
Lorrd Bryce
United States
William H. Taft
Philadelphia
League
Viscount Bryce
League of Nations Society
Philadelphia Assembly
League of Nations
Best Line In Cheyenne Bicycles Ad
Reed H. Hollister offers new and second hand bicycles at 1720 Pioneer Ave Cheyenne. Advertisement lists bike options and location.
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Reed H. Hollister
Pioneer Ave
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