Wilson Appeals to All Americans to Aid War Effort
President Wilson urges all Americans to unite for victory in World War One by boosting food production, shipping, and industrial efficiency. He calls on farmers, workers, railways, miners, manufacturers, and even households to conserve, increase yields, and accelerate supplies for the nation and its allies.
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Sub for Chum Is Killed in War Telegram Returns
London Bethnal Green mother awaited her son from the front after 15 months away. A letter explained a fallen comrade’s need to care for his ill child so the man gave up leave. The young soldier then sent a telegram confirming his death after his sacrifice to allow another to return.
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Congress Votes Seven Billion War Bond Issuance
Washington April 17 the house passed a seven billion war bond authorization bill sending it to the senate for likely approval. No opposition votes. one present. Bonds total five billion in issue and two billion in certificates. Interest set at 3.14 percent with maturity dates to be decided by the president and treasury chief.
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Antiwar Pamphlets Seized in Chicago at Englewood High
Federal officers seized several hundred pamphlets from the office of Oscar M. Neath, English instructor at Englewood High School, describing them as nebulous if not treasonable in character. The action occurred on April 17 with officers valuing the seized material.
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Bolivia Breaks With Kaleer Over Submarine Attacks
La Paz reports the Bolivian government condemns German submarine attacks on neutral vessels and announces severance of diplomatic relations with Germany. The note from the German minister cites the policy shift amid ongoing wartime tensions.
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Iowa Approves Federal Road Aid With Few Defections
Des Moines reports that Iowa will receive 2.2 million dollars in federal funds for rural post roads over five years, with the state matching from automobile licenses. Only seven opponents in the House backed Johnston style amendments aiming to place control with county supervisors. Senate expected to concur. war and finance topics also rise as lawmakers consider navy recruitment, code revisions, and treason penalties.
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Use of Wooden Shoes Could Supplant Leather Markets
A Boston Transcript view predicts leather substitutes may expand to a full market as staple materials and by-products form new goods. Wooden sabots gain favor in England and Europe, with potential adoption by factory workers in Lancashire and Yorkshire. Sabots offer practical comfort for home chores and rural needs, possibly extending beyond the war.
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Beginning Young In Quiet Renverdale Parlor Tale
A three year old Presbyterian girl visiting Renverdale asks after her little gun while the seven year old boy hunts for it. The child then asks where the hymn Onward Christian Soldiers went, in a brief Pittsburgh Chronicle Telegraph item.
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A Chip of the Old Block Impertinent Young Fellow
A humorous snippet contrasts a berber masseur and barber masseur as a figure of speech about extracting blackheads. The piece then shifts to a Puck cartoon caption noting that sixteen percent of South Africa's needs came from America last year and that Great Britain has 276 electricity companies with capital of 805 million dollars.
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