A Letter From Uncle Sam Urges War Bond Sacrifice
A paternal wartime message appeals to nephews and nieces to fund the war effort. The speaker recalls seeing Ed Root’s son George aboard a transport near Liberty Island, emphasizes sacrifice, and urges saving and buying Liberty Bonds to support troops like George Root and allied nations. It calls for cutting waste, adjusting family finances, and rallying behind the cause for peace and liberty.
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Nephews and
Nieves
Lemuel Jonas
Lem
New York
Ed Root
George
Asa Haffords
Ike
Ant T
George Root
Liberty Bonds
Gorge Root
U.S
Britain
France
Belgium
Italy
Tam
Record Mackerel Price in Gloucester Mass Reaches $20.75
Gloucester Massachusetts reports an unprecedented salt mackerel price of 20 dollars and 75 cents per barrel. The peak midsummer price was 27 dollars and 10 cents per barrel, and the advance has since continued steadily.
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Gloucester
Mass
Sugar Bowls Prohibited in Public Eating Places
Massachusetts state food administration orders removal of sugar bowls from public tables for wartime. Individual portions limited to one ounce per person per meal.
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Boston
Mass
Massachusetts
State Food Administration
Woodland Verona Postmaster Appointment Adverts
In Sutter County bids for a Verona postmaster position drew no applicants after repeated notices were sent to neighboring towns. The advertisement sought a candidate to shoulder postal duties and manage local mail operations.
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Verona
Suttercounty
Maine Goal at $10 Portland Adopts Coal Price
Maine price for coal in Portland and surrounding area set at 10 dollars per ton by local advisory committee. A 4 percent discount applies to bills paid within five days.
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Maine
Portland
Allied Force Crossing Vesle River Advances in France
Allied troops under Foch advance east and southeast of Autennes crossing the Vesle amid heavy resistance. British Fourth Army and French First Army push on, taking 10 000 prisoners and seizing guns, with Fismes and Laon area targets. Germans retreat to stronger positions while authors foresee further offensives and continued Allied momentum.
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Vesle River
Edward W. Pickcard
Haying
Vesle
Foch
France
Rup Hrecht
Fourth Army
First Army
Marshal Walz
Autens
Albert
Montdidier
Montdloiter
Aui Nne
Theims
Ypres
Picardy
Soissons
Reims
Vesie
Aisne
Tndear
Fismes
Braisne
Fach
Reins
Laoo
Rethel
Yankees
Niles
Great War Exhibit At Chicago To Show Allied Trophies
The United States government and Chicago prepare a two week war exposition starting September 2. Exhibit includes no sale items, reproductions of battlefields, first aid stations, and a vast array of Allied and American material, including trophies taken from German forces and memorabilia from France Britain Canada Italy and Belgium. The show aims to educate the public with authentic displays and a possible Pershing shipment of booty for the event.
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Chicago
United States
Boches
Committee On Public Information
Wront
Flanders
Princess Pats
Bowie
Himan
No Man's Land
Red Cross
Louvain
Marne
Aisne
Pershing
Venice
Cathedral of
Reims
Daris
Emden
Gallipoli
Canada
Vimy Ridge
Passchendeete
Ypres
A Measurer of Motives in Bitter Debate
A dialogue unfolds with Senator Sorghum contrasting a rival’s stance and personal interest, as one figure concedes a point at last amid ongoing political clash. The exchange centers on motive and self interest within a heated public quarrel.
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Cot Lesen
Senator Sorghum
le Fo
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Recalls Maternity Benefits
Mitchell Indiana resident Mrs Pearl Monyihan reports relief from neuralgia and renewed strength after three bottles of Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound during pregnancy. She notes her baby weighed seven months at birth and improved health for both mother and child. The Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co cites many letters praising the product's support during maternity.
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Mitchell
Ind
Lydia B. Pinkham
Bafora
Lydia BE
Pinkham
Pearl Monyihan
Lydia E. Pinkham
Sacred Trust Guards Loyal Hearts and Friendship
A quote extols unflinching loyalty as the strongest shield of character. It contrasts sacred trust with mere secrets, arguing trust is kept unseen in the soul and reinforced by steadfast friendship rather than public records or paid guardians.
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Dharacter
W. Stewart Royston
Too Much for Ananias Says Excelsior Springs Editor
Uncle John of the Excelsior Springs Standard blasts the saying that man wants little here below. He cites a Kansas City Times quote about the American profit bag and a meeting of the Ancient Order of American Skinflints as evidence that greed drives conscience and commerce alike.
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Ananias
John
Excelsior Springs Standard
Kansas City Times
Heard In the Studio War Weary Folks Debate Skirt Length
In a studio scene a daughter complains a skirt is too short and a mother suggests not sending it back. The exchange hints at broader wartime anxieties with men burdened by troubles and a nod to film fun amid everyday concerns.
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Lawe
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Bob
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Austria
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March
Marshal Fock
Flans
Congress
Dent
House
Representative Kahn
Denton
House Ways and Means
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McAdoo
Chintrmnan Kitehin
Supreme Court
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Kitchin
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Dr. Jimer & Co
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