Kaiser’s Terrible Engines of War In Belgium
A German officer recalls invading Belgium with the first forces. He describes house to house searches, civilian terror, and city fort battles near Liege. The account details bombardments by 21 and 42 centimeter mortars, Zeppelins, and brutal street fighting that left civilians dead and refugees fleeing.
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Kaiser
Belgium
Syhopsis
Pioneers’ Corps
Engineers’ Corps
United States Army
Wowur Wei Peaskin
Liege
Becuse
After Neuve Chateau Fall Germans Order No Mercy
The town of Neuve Chateau lies strewn with dead and wounded civilians and soldiers after a close hand to hand fight. The next installment reports German troops obeying officers orders to show no mercy.
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Neuve Chateau
Bright Eton Boys And The Schoolboy Howler
A report from Eton highlights a series of humorous schoolboy misprints and verbal slips. The vice provost of Kryn. humorous definitions include a misdefined vacuum as the place where the pope lives and gravity as a limit of ten miles per hour, prompting a light anti climax.
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Eton
Nik
Kryn
Lomner
Nether Min
Aede
Bede
Adam Bede
Jesus Triumphs Over Death In Sunday School Lesson
The June 23 lesson outlines the resurrection of Jesus Christ, his appearance to Mary Magdalene and the disciples, and the commission to preach the gospel to all nations. It emphasizes the angelic message Be not afraid and the risen Lord’s guiding presence.
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Mary Montlitene
Nateties Payton
Ainsel Watts
Jowhiteh
Walien
Jesus of
Ville
Aniniee
Jesus
Christ
Federal Officials Limit Clothes and Shoes in War Conservation
Government war time rules curb civilian clothing and footwear to save wool and leather. Restrictions target manufacturers and styles, reducing coat lengths, pockets, and fabric use. New limits trim raincoats, trousers, and belts while eliminating detachable name labels for civilian goods.
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Washington
Wreeten
Bloek
Changes in draft rules on marriage and military exemptions
The document outlines reclassification rules for soldiers married after May 18 1917. It states that dependency from marriage does not justify deferment and instructs local boards to reclassify all such cases. It also notes that a person over 21 who married after the cutoff but before January 15 1918 may face different treatment based on eligibility and intent regarding military service.
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Workington
Marshal Genet
A.eielian
Rafe
Congress
Towit
Pep
Otter
Judge Humphrey Dead After Operation in Springfield
Springfield reports the death of J. Otis Humphrey, longtime judge of the federal district court, following an operation. The passing marks the end of a distinguished judicial career in the district.
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Humphrey
Springfield
J. Otis Humphrey
Federal Court of
Norway's Losses London
According to figures revived from Christiania, 970 seamen have thus far been killed by the Kal vers ruthless submarine attacks. Complete State Ticket. Madison Wis The La Follette Republicans will have a complete state ticket in the field this autumn, according to E Dithmar the lieutenant governor, following a conference of a score of La Follette followers here.
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Norway
London
Christiania
Kalvers
Madison
Wis
la Follette Republicans
E Dithmar
la Follette
Ambassador Arrested in Hartford for Espionage Charge
Cornelius Lehane of New York, who styles himself ambassador to the United States for the Irish Republic, is under arrest in Hartford on an espionage law violation charge.
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Hartford, Conn
Cornelius Lehane
New York
United States
Irish Republic
All Ought to Be Scouts by Edward Bok
Edward Bok argues that every boy should become a boy scout by age twelve. He praises the scout idea as a catalyst for developing the best qualities in boys and cites personal examples of transformed youths.
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Edward Bok
Scouts In Real War Work
The Scouts in wartime service join the national effort at 12 o clock daily. Leaders in New York organize twelve year olds and older to assist the government across multiple departments. The Boy Scouts of America are cited by the president and key agencies as an active element in aiding war mobilization.
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Mattonnt
New York
Echeing
Boy Scouts
Amer+ jea
Heine
Secretary of the Treasury
War Department
Food Administration
Red Cross
Liberty Four Committees
Sonnigste
What the Boy Scouts Do Movement Aims to Build Character
The Boy Scout idea is a movement not a mere group. It supplements home church and school by channeling boys leisure into outdoor games and culturally valuable activities. Its aim is to inculcate character and teach how to become a better man and a good citizen.
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Rocht
Noo
Scout Movement
Koad
Scouts Patriotically Save Tin Through Reuse Drive
A Waterbury Connecticut Boy Scouts drive partners with a Rotary club to collect empty toothpaste and other tins, promoting patriotism and saving cargo space. The effort helped gather 60 000 volumes for books and cleaned the town by hauling over 15 loads of rubbish in Salem Delaware.
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Boy Scouts of America
Waterbury
Conn
Trea
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