Food administrator praised for war effort and discipline
A state food administrator, Theodore Diers, is lauded for diligent wartime work in promoting food conservation and enforcing regulations. The article praises his time sacrifice, aggressive stance against violators, and effectiveness in mobilizing Wyoming to aid Russia and Allied troops through food, noting harsh methods when needed. The piece also remarks on food's critical role in the war and public resolve.
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Theodore Diers
Diers
Washington
Diers Hae
Mont
Russia
Mr. Diers
Wyoming
American Music and German Culture in Wartime New Art
The author argues that banning German literature and music in America will spur self expression and a distinct American art form rooted in national spirit. War boosts a stirring, turbulent cultural renewal, though the exact new music remains uncertain. A social tease follows contrasting non essential industry with partisan politics.
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Bhous
Germany
Matty
Menike Mock
Kubetik
America
Italy
Americas
Can You Blame Fraenlein in German Press Proposals
A satirical note questions German attitudes toward polygamy urged by some press factions after World War I. It ridicules autocratic fears of miscegenation while mocking Kaiser Wilhelm II and royal bloodlines. It ends by referencing Meddie McCormick’s unlikely U.S. Senate bid from Athels amid jokes about an endless walk.
Go for em Gannon Jersey City Rent Fight
A spirited blast against Jersey City landlords who raise rents to burden tenants with babies prompts calls to hike tax valuations on such landlords. J Gannon vows aggressive action to pass costs back to tenants, while jests about political figures frame the heated exchange.
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Revenue and
J. Gannon
Jersey City
Gannon
J. G
Uncle Sam Fed Allies in War Through Food Supplies
The United States figures show massive ally support via food aid during the war. Ration estimates cover Britain, France, Italy, and Russia, with multi-billion pounds of pork and beef shipped, billions in sugar exports, and large grain and dairy shipments over three and a half years ending January 1, 1918.
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Uncle Sam
United States
Britain
France
Italy
Rosela
Bas sot plea to spare chickens from cars in Ki cousty campaign
Food Administrator Charles N Bassett urges motorists to avoid running down chickens in Ki cousty during his campaign to save every pound of food. He notes many chickens are killed annually by automobiles, wasting food and provoking a plea for gentler sharing of the road.
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Paso
Tex
Charles N. Bassot
Ki Cousty
Tie
Automebiien
Making & Foo
Allotments Bring New Sunday Life to London Gardens
In Kensington amid palace lawns and Hyde Park, a veteran observer recalls prewar days and notes how wartime Britain has transformed Sundays into busy allotment outings. Families, Americans, and locals tend vegetable plots along rail rights of way, while navy faith and homegrown produce bolster morale as two Yankee sergeants help a family and reflect on home in Cincinnati.
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George T
London
Kensington Palace Gardens
Victoria
Hyde Park
Evan
Great Britain
England
Chelsea Recreation Grounds
Cincinnati
Cincinnatus
Nne
Margie Receives Mother Trent’s Visit Amid Family Turmoil
Margie describes the strain of hosting Dick’s mother in their new happiness. Mother Trent’s appearance in crepe signals her insistence on being part of their life, testing Margie’s resolve and the couple’s future as they confront loneliness, duty, and a fragile home.
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Mrs. Trent
Margie
Mek
Mother Trent
Marele
Ife
Mother Trent iJuet
Litte Baok
Mary
Mary and Mrs. Selwin
Fetching farmerette costume at the rear camp
A lively scene describes women in white jackets and wide trimmed Maud Muller hats resting weary travelers. The verse recalls JJ Muller plowing a cornfield with Jill observing from a primrose bank and a jaunty Jill inspired by romance and poetry as a bugle sounds.
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Maud Muller
JJ Muller
Beaucoup Swank
Jill
Primrose Bank
Window substitute: silence as best remedy
A clipped fragment notes that silence stands as the near sole satisfactory substitute for window breaking or noise. It contrasts with the phrase about quiet as a cure, implying a preference for restraint and calm as a social strategy.
German Offensive Eyeing Arras Region As New Battle Looms
London dispatch by K Walter argues Hindenburg planned attack in Arras with massive German reserves. Foch has repelled earlier plan, but weather and timing push a new breakthrough. Horne leads trusted British artillery. American troops may join under French and British command. Ireland's conscription debate shifts political risk as Derby-like scheme is considered. Navy vengeance for Zeebrugge could touch Irish coast.
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London
Hindenburg
Arras
Foch
Arran
Horne
England
France
Ireland
Derby
Germany
Zeebrugge
Ostend
Irish
Rural Carrier Examination in Laramie County Wyoming
The United States civil service announces a rural carrier examination for Laramie County Wyoming to be held in Cheyenne on June 8 1918 to fill Burns post office routes and future vacancies in the county. Open to male citizens domiciled in the county who meet Form No 1977 requirements. Forms and blanks available from local offices or the U S Civil Service Commission in Washington. Applications should be sent to Washington at the earliest practicable date.
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United States Civil Service Mission
Laramie
Wyo
Cheyenne
Burns
United States Civil Service Commission
Washington
Commission
Training Camp for YMCA Abcentraries at Fort Bliss
A three week YMCA training camp is established at Fort Bliss Texas with participants attending daily sessions for religious athletic and educational training. A recruiting drive is under way along the border to attract men of draft age for YMCA work in France and nearby areas.
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Fort Bliss
Tex
Message to contact firm for payment on specified dates
A garbled notice requests contacting McInerney and Connors' office on the 18th and 20th between 2 and 6 o'clock to pay a person named H. M. Hanan Bee. The text is unclear but indicates a payment action and a specific time window.
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McInerney & Conwar
Dusa O
H. M. Hanan
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American Defense Society
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Berlin
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Department of Jretive
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Moddle Mec-Cormick
Congress
Everett True
Lanee
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