First American Soldiers Killed in World War I Report
Letter from Lieutenant L. G. Andrews in France describing frontline trench life and the first American casualties. He recalls devastation across captured terrain, wartime conditions, and the emotional burial ceremonies observed by French and American troops.
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Paul W. Austin
Toledo
United States
The Prince of Peace Christmas Message Urges Victory of Right
A periodical column underscores the Prince of Peace, referencing the Christ Child, urging unwavering faith that truth and right will prevail over war. It condemns those who justify slaughter and calls for steadfast support of efforts to end conflict and restore love and peace globally.
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Prince of Peace
Christ Child
Spirit of Christmas Spirit Alive Across Hearts
The piece extols a year round Spirit of Christmas among people who aid the distressed and destitute. It condemns those who profit from others pain and praises sharing, self sacrifice, and casting off oppression as foundational to humane practice. It closes with a verse about gifts feeding giver and neighbor.
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America
Booze Costs Miners Millions in Output Across Nation
A survey of major coal operators shows alcohol expenditure and hangovers cut output by 20 to 25 percent in some mines. Paydays trigger two to three lost days per pay period, with far wider losses from regular drinking, prompting calls for local prohibition around mines to boost war production.
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United States
Pains and Aches From Kidney Trouble Advised
The article discusses how many women misattribute pain to female disease, but the cause is often weak kidneys. It notes symptoms like dizziness, under eye paleness, muscle pain, discolored urine, and sleep issues, and promotes Foley Kidney Pills as a remedy to cleanse and strengthen kidneys.
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Kidney Pils
Ink & Haumesser
Army Life at Camp Sherman Reflects Harsh Routine
Private from Company E, 329th Infantry, recounts Thanksgiving Day at Camp Sherman. He depicts endless misunderstandings, trench drills, comical errors, and harsh conditions, noting officers striving for order and camaraderie among privates despite fatigue and rough humor.
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Army Life
Camp Sherman
329Th Infantry
War Savings and the Drive to Make Savers of All
The piece argues for the war savings certificate and thrift stamps as a lasting funding and education tool. It cites England's success with deposits rising to $500 million and asserts bankers foresee a new class of savers and stronger consumer purchasing power. It notes existing English figures and predicts sixfold growth in the US system as nearly every citizen becomes a government security holder.
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Anis
William P. Borland
Missouri
Labor's Emergency Liberty League
United States Congress
America
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United States
England
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War Savings Movement
Scotland
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