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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1917

Page

3

President Wilson Pledges America to War Victory

President Wilson declares in his annual message that the United States must enter a state of war with Austria-Hungary and unite with allies to win the conflict. He urges decisive action, calls for justice, and argues for peace based on liberty, democracy, and the defeat of autocratic power.

Wilson America Washington Witton Congress Austria-Hungary Aiister Germany Oe- Hon Belgium Balkan Turkey Asia

Soldiers Drive Rabbits At Camp Cody Raid

More than 1,000 rabbits were clubbed by 4,000 Minnesota and South Dakota troops from Camp Cody Deming New Mexico in a desert rabbit drive. The party scattered across a five mile area guiding game into a central kill zone where the rabbits were dispatched. The region teems with deer quail sage hens goats tarantulas rattlesnakes and other wildlife in the arid landscape.

Camp Cody Minnesota South Dakota Deming N. MM Southwest Arlo Bartholomew Thirty-fifth Infantry Camp Codys

Camp Cady Footgear Curiosity Sparks Debate

Weather notes report two light frosts at Camp Cady during recent receitt nights per Bartholomew, with daytime warmth continuing. The fragment hints at barefoot travel and local conditions affecting camp routines.

Camp Cady Bartholomew

Dog Goes Soldiering from Loraine to Camp Sharman

Mike the dog, a rookie in Uncle Sam’s fighting force, is shown as the latent contribution from Loraine. The animal was the property of Walter and was sent to Camp Sharman as part of wartime service.

Hla Manter Sharman Mike Sam Loraine Walter

Camp mascot dog returns to owner after long absence

Olddecky of Lorraine went to Camp Sherman on October 6. After the master left, the dog lost interest and vanished. A letter from the master announced Mike, the camp mascot, arrived and fed on soldier grub, fattening at the barracks.

Olddecky Camp Sherman Mike

Remember the Golden Rule in Everyday Life

A brief reflection urges practicing the Golden Rule, urging fairness, kindness, and reciprocity in daily interactions. The note emphasizes treating others as you wish to be treated, promoting courtesy, empathy, and mutual respect.

War Declared On Austria United States Ratifies Treaty

The United States declared war on the Austro-Hungarian Empire after the Senate and House passed the joint resolution. President Wilson signed the measure after voting in the Senate showed 74 to 0 with La Follette absent, and the House approved 383 to 1 with Representative London opposed. Lodge praised Turkey and Bulgaria’s stance. Stone urged unity with Bulgaria but warned on Italy’s front. The resolution authorizes all US military and naval forces to conduct war against Austria-Hungary.

Germany Belgium France Austria- Hungary Balkans Turkey Europe Mm Asia Bilkan Peninsula Turkish Empire Bulgaria United States Congress Washington Austria America Wilson Senate House Marshall Champ Clark la Follette Gronna North Dakota Norris Nebraska Vardaman Mississippi la Mollette Wisconsin London New York Store Senate Foreign Relations Committee Stone Italy Lodge Massachusetts Hitchcock Lenroot United States of America House of Representatives Congress of the

U S Engineers to Be Armed with Army in France

American engineers in France are to be armed and ready for battle whenever they are near fighting, under a newly recommended policy for engineer organizations in the U S Army.

U. S France

Villistas Die in Battle Near Juarez Debacle

In Juarez on December 8 federal cavalry under Generals Francisco Murguia and Pedro Varela ambushed a large Villa faction. The report claims about 400 Villistas were killed in the clash as units pursued remnants toward the hills.

Juarez Mex Francisco Murguta Pedro Varela Bunty Clara Ennyga

Girls as Bell Ringers in Longstock Ireland

In Longstock Ireland three or four local girls trained by a lady ring bells to cheer the countryside week days and Sundays. The correspondent says this work aids morale during wartime even if not essential war work, illustrating women's home effort amid the war.

Lttle Longstock Ireland

Hall's Catarrh Medicine Ad in Toledo Ohio

Frank J. Cheney declares his firm will pay one hundred dollars for any case of catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. Notary confirms oath in Toledo Ohio on December day. Ad lists Hall’s Catarrh Medicine as a product of F J Cheney & Co with testimonials offered.

State of Ohio Toledo Lucar County Frank J. Cheney I. J. Cheney & Co Hall J. Cheney A. W. Gleason F. J. Cheney & Co Ohia

Titanic Memorial to Honor Ulster Heroes in Belfast

In Memory of the Titanic marks a Belfast memorial event. A two statue Titanic group in marble sits on a granite pedestal opposite the city hall facing the Royal Academical Institution. The monument bears the names of Ulster heroes who perished with the great ship.

Belfast Marle City Hall Royal Academical Institution Ulster

Fragmentary wartime notice with garbled dialogue

A damaged OCR passage mixes phrases about bromine quine and grove with a crude wartime exchange. It includes a crude joke about a recruit and a line about the Kaiser, suggesting a military prank or exam anecdote without clear context or identifiable names.

For Him Hicks Does He Believe In Luck

Somerville Journal reports on Hicks and Wicks discussing belief in luck with remarks hinting at confidence and doubt, reflecting attitudes in the local scene. The brief feature notes dialogue and character glimpses in an odd phrasing style.

Hicks Somerville Tournal

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