Lowery Speaks On Overseas War Experiences At YMCA
Lieut Hugh Lowery told YMCA members last night that criticism of wartime relief groups is often unjust though graft and slackers exist in some organizations. He recalled overseas experiences and warned against broad condemnations. Dr Thomas C Howe of Butler College will address the next meeting.
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Thomas C. Howe
Butler College
Porto Rican War Workers Return To Their Homes
More than 1,100 Porto Rican war workers in the United States returned to the island well dressed prosperous and in high spirits. They carried money and enjoyed the free trip home detailing New York as too cold and lacking rice and beans. Workers reported work from New York to New Orleans and said they returned for personal reasons.
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San Juan
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United States
New York
New Orleans
Cigarette Issue Sparks Postwar Temper in Kansas Legislature
In the Atchison Globe style voice the piece mocks reformers pressing tobacco restrictions after war. The writer jokes about smoking while condemning bans and warns vigorous response if old pipes are restricted.
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Kansas
Influenza Toll in Oklahoma Reaches 7500 Deaths
A state board of health report tallies 7,500 influenza deaths and about 100,000 cases in Oklahoma during the recent epidemic. The document estimates potential economic loss around 15.5 million dollars based on life-value calculations.
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State OF Oklahoma
Oklahoma City
Okla
State Board of Health
Oklahoma
Can't You Hear Em Listening Soldier Message
A Detroit Free Press brief notes a minister urging American girls to listen like French girls to win the attention of home-coming soldiers. He argues the right words at the right moment help secure a soldier's favor and readiness.
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Detroit Free Press
Penetrating the Bone in Ohio State Journal
The Ohio State Journal notes that German leaders slow to change admit mistakes of the last four to five years as progress appears in mental processes among prominent citizens.
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Ohio State Journal
Germany
Well She Is Isn't She South Charleston Sentinel
A witty column notes gendered fashion optics as a man spends a day grooming with little notice while a girl appears casually and draws widespread attention from the public.
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South Charleston Sentinel
Bad Enough for One State
A Liberty Center Press brief notes a Kansas girl whose spelling of her name reads Sylyan, highlighting a quirky naming oddity in a small news item.
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Liberty Center Press
Kansas
Sylyan
Opponent argues conscription weakens army in battle
A British anti conscription speaker contends a conscript army cannot fight effectively. He urges engaging in conflict with France Britain and the United States and warns against relying on conscripts in modern warfare.
Work at Franklin College Adds Several Assistants
The physical work of Franklin College has become so extensive that it has been found necessary to appoint several assistants for both the men's and girls' work. Several departments are affected by this change.
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Franklin College
Soldier Moves Between Squadrons and Credits
A brief note reports a service member transferred to the One Hundred and Ninety-sixth aerial squadron and attached for four months. He is credited with twelve Bowie planes. The account mentions a combat incident with bullets and damaged lines, then ends with a call to support advertisers.
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