War’s first year praised by lawmakers and naval leaders
Washington reports mark one year since Congress rallied to war aims. Lawmakers hail the Navy and Army milestones, praise President Wilson’s diplomacy, and note mistakes corrected. They predict epoch-making impact and national unity as the United States advances in World War I.
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United Tress
Washington
Flood
House Forian Affairs Committee
United States
Padgett
House
Navy
Iine Way
Mayor Aer Roe Claude Kitchen
Congresa
Lewis
ryewAmerica
Ux Sor Swanson
Naval Affairs Committee
France
German Casualties on Western Front Reach 300,000
Washington April 2. A Freneh estimate puts German losses on the western front at 276000 to 300000. Most wounded are sent to Belgium to hide the heavy sacrifices from the German public. About 100 divisions identified, over ten twice crushed, some relieved after the first day with heavy losses.
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Washington
D. C
Frenehl
Geraan
Belgium
Algrettes From India Describe Feather Harvest Methods
Algrette plumes are now produced in India similarly to ostrich plumes. Captured birds grow rapidly, fed on fish, and yield four sets of prized algrettes each year. Removal harms the mother bird, making India a unique source without biting the mother bird for her planes.
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India
Press Success Marks Major Hydraulic Milestone
A hydraulic press rated at 1,000 tons demonstrated power by engaging a steel work component that withstood immense force, marking a significant achievement in heavy machinery. The test reportedly caused noticeable ground tremors and showcased the press’s durability and reliability for industrial use.
Easter Services Inspire Parishioners In Penns corners
Sunday morning services at the Christian church centered on the sermon Out of Joint by Sylvester. Easter songs by the choir were enjoyed and several local residents were noted as visitors or guests at various homes.
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Pennsylvania Corners
The
Christian Church
Sylvester
Clifford Stuff
Orpha Starner
Gordon Cunningham
Marry Powell
Clinton Barnett
Ohio
Ibrastus Dimmick
Dixon
Mark Hartzell
Dixon Hospital
Conrad Stein
George Babcock
Jake Dockery
Will Sheeley
Ruth
Elenna Barnett
T.on. Conningham
Thomas Maulders
Freeport
Harry Powell
Jake Wolf
DL. Leyster
MD Netts
Ladies’ Aid Society
The Marriage Question at the Academy of Music
The Marriage Question a new surprise play by R Ralph T Kettering and Lorin Howard promises light humor with serious life themes. Produced by Messie Gaskell and MacVitty the show features an elaborate production and an unusual cast. An early showing is planned at the Academy of Music on Thursday night April 4.
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R Ralph T Kettering
Lorin Howard
Messie
Gaskell and MacVitty
Academy of Music
Family of Squirrel Pets in Maine House
The Hvellest family in Hallowell Maine keeps four half grown red squirrels with mother escaping. Morris Rich and his son observe the playful rodents challenging the collie Lady for scraps at meal times. The youngsters guard their loot after scrappy battles ending with calm nibbling.
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Maine
Morris Rich
Ino Hallowell High School
Kennebec Journal
Industry and pleasure in work, Wealth and virtue
A period reflection on industry where proper choice makes labor delightful and profitable. The text links wealth with moral profit, suggesting money earned is a byproduct of well-chosen work and wholesome agreement between workers and management.
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Robert Lous Stevenson
Neal Way Three Day Treatment Offers Booze Cure
Drinking men pledge farewell to alcohol after the Neal Way at Neal Institute in Chicago. The program claims to purge poisons, curb cravings, and restore appetite sleep and work ability, with a promised proof and risk free trial.
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Sis
East 49Th Street
Chicago
Lus
Governor Pays a High Tribute to Pioneer Pastors
Governor Frank C. Lowden lauds Illinois pioneer preachers in a signed statement for Veterans Day programs in the Decatur district. The message honors their faith, hardship, and contributions, urging modern readers to sustain the spiritual fires they lit and continue the struggle between good and evil.
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Springfield
Illinois
Frank C. Lowden
Methodist Episcopal Church
Decatur
Iinois
Ilinois
Prairies
Tarael
Liberty Day Proposed for April 7 Sermons and Hymns
Springfield reports the woman’s committee of the third Liberty Loan requests observing Sunday April 7 as Liberty Day with special sermons on the war and patriotic hymns to be sung.
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Springfield
Woman's Committee
Morbid View of Privileges Curses Blessings
A Daily Thought note quotes Beecher on how people label blessings as curses when they spoil them. reflects on the morbid perspective of ownership and gratitude.
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Beecher
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