US manpower at war exceeds 2.1 million in forces
The Washington report notes 2,187,000 men under Andlé's orders with plans for a 3,000,000 army. About 990,000 more are needed this year, plus 2,000,000 class 1 and fit men to fill gaps. An estimated 700,000 to 800,000 more may be mobilizable later, total potential forces over 4.5 million. The piece stresses mobilization, equipment, and funding to sustain wartime needs.
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Uncle Sam
Washington
War Department
Andlé
Baker
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Realdehese
Kaleer Bill
America
Super Aces Race for Air War’s Crown
Paris reports a duel between French pilots Charles Nungesser and Rene Fonck for top airman honors. Nungesser claimed two Germany planes in minutes, raising his tally to thirty-fifth and thirty-sixth victims, with another damaged. Fonck then doubled down, in two flights shooting down six enemy planes.
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Charles Nungessor
Rene Fonk
Guyne
Guynemer
Fonk
Nungenser
Paris
Itea
Nungesser
Barrage of Surprises at Mr Trent’s Funeral and Will
The narration depicts a grim funeral scene filled with awkward rituals and comic interruptions. Family tensions erupt over the will as Mrs Trent clashes with relatives and the lawyer explains the trust arrangement benefiting the Dr Virot hospital.
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Mr. Trent
Mother Trent
Margaret Ann
Annie
Tim
Margaret
Jim
Mollie
Presidential Mindset and the Fascination with Restful Distractions
An old Washington chatter notes President Wilson’s habit of reading light fare and enjoying trivial conversations during breaks. It argues such “wasted hours” sharpen a powerful mind, citing insomnia earlier in life and Wilson’s disciplined routine to keep thoughts controlled during public duties.
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Washington
Wilson
Los Angeles
Callway
Wilcoe
Worthiews Americks
Germany
Wilsay
Princeton University
Princeton F
Princeton
aWand
Air Wilson
Speaking of Man Power and Selective Service Regulations
A note on a large pool of 5,000,000 men available as needed while staying within Class 1 of the selective service rules. It cites a steady increase in funding or compensation per man per year, from 700,000 to 1,000,000 dollars.
When This Is Gone We Will Do Better
A reflective piece notes history of worries about shortages and substitutes from wood to coal buffalo meat and iron. It argues humans consistently adapt by inventing substitutes and improving tools, clothing, and energy, implying we need not fear losses for survival or progress.
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Nature
Himelf
Asquith and Maurne Host Cribbage Party
Asquith and his associate Maurne host a lively cribbage evening, sharing cards, jokes, and friendly competition. The men enjoy a relaxed gathering with light conversation and casual betting on scores.
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Asquith
Cleveland Man Files for Divorce After Two Jobs in Thirty Years
A Cleveland man petitions for divorce citing a long absence of primary cooking help as he held two jobs over thirty years. He explains his work schedule left him little time for homemaking.
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Cleveland
Kbs
Passage of the Overman Bill Praised as War Efficiency Step
The article lauds the Overman Bill as a major step toward wartime efficiency and restoring presidential powers under the Constitution. It argues the measure curbs autocratic pressures and curtails Congress bound by executive limits, framing it as essential to democratic resilience amid the war.
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Lea Harmies
Advertising as a great factor in war effort praised
Washington May 11. The committee on public information hosted a luncheon at the Willard hotel to honor advertising as a key war factor. Directors of the Division of Advertising outlined past work and future cooperation with government departments and praised the 17,000 advertising men and publishers supporting war campaigns.
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Washington, D. C
Committee On Public Information
Willard Hotel
Division of Advertising
Committee On Public Informa
Wilson
George‘reei
W. C. D'Arcy
Associated Advertising Clubs of the World
C. Harn
the Nations Commission
Herbert 8. Hoopston
Associated Advertising Clubs
Lewis B Jones
Association of National Advertisers
Thomas Usack
Jesse H. Neal
Associated Business Papers
William H. Johns
American Association of Advertising Agencies
Metropolitan Tower
New York City
Jackson Place
Washington
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C. B. Walberg
Johns
Poser
Taott
Hebalt
Ag Media
Houston
Lane
Departmenta of Government
Charlee M. Schwab
Pullin
Shipylog
Tee Pranklin
Shunsury Department
Capt. C.D. "Ditkinead
Bureau of Onspaper
George
Creel
Woodrow Wilson
Governmento
San Francisco
Admiral” Horley
Inter To
Wishworth
Service Spirit of the American Merchant Marine
Secretary Baker urges volunteers for the U S shipping board training ships. He says citizens aged 1 to 30 are eligible and that bases are centered in Boston with ships dispersed along Atlantic and Pacific ports. The aim is to recruit courageous patriotic volunteers to strengthen the merchant marine for postwar national commerce.
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Newton D. Baker
United States Shipping Board
Boston
Henry Howard
Shipping Board
Atlantic
Pacific
Baker
Merchant Marine Service
War Department
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