Friction Ends as State Safety Group Vows Progress
Governor Brumbaugh announces smoothing of friction between the State Committee of Public Safety and the Defense Board. George Pepper notes differences were verbal. cooperation expected to advance state and national needs amid a serious crisis.
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Committee of Public Safety
Commonwealth
Central Pennsylvania Liberty Loan drive urged to surpass goals
Harrisburg and nearby towns mobilize for a strong Liberty Loan bond campaign. Readers urged to subscribe promptly with instalment plans, praising patriotism and community effort while warning others to step up as the drive seeks a record total to inspire the nation.
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Liberty Loan
Cheer Up A Wartime Rallying Message From Past
A historical exhortation urges readers to stay hopeful during crisis. It recalls Valley Forge Gettysburg and wartime dangers to encourage resilience, noting that leaders would trade places for present relief and urging optimism about improvements ahead.
Philadelphia factional fights loom in Pennsylvania politics
The article recalls a late night House battle over a Beyer bill to replace the two chamber system with a sixteen man council, signaling a heated Philadelphia power struggle. It notes Democratic hopes for a 1918 Governor win and Republican fears of party rupture affecting state politics.
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Beyer
Philadelphia
Vare
Philadelphia Evening Bulletin
Pennsylvania
County urges better highways to Dauphin Narrows
The passage advocates continuation of a new highway from Speeceville through Clark's Ferry to Dauphin along the river to avoid steep hills and railroad crossings. It stresses county cooperation with the Commonwealth in road building and calls for improving access to Harrisburg while noting suburban district conditions hurt the county's reputation. It praises motor associations and supports good roads propaganda.
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Palmyra
Harrisburg Motor Club
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Speeceville
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Russia and the Teutons influence during the war
The article notes Russia may not be a major factor later, but its status unsettles Germany and Allies. It suggests conservative forces in Russia may prevail and Kerensky could restore fighting vigor. Germany likely keeps eastern front troops to avoid weakening western lines, keeping several hundred thousand German troops distant from the west for the remainder of the war.
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Germany
United States
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Nature
Kansas City
Middle West
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Safoods
Best Equipped Forces Say Public Ledger Column
A Philadelphia Public Ledger column recalls a voyage conversation where an English colonel extols the United States Marine Corps as the best trained small force, ranks the Northwest Canadian Police second, and the Pennsylvania State Constabulary third, highlighting international views on military efficiency.
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Philadelphia
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Thousand Years as a Day Quote Card
A compact religious-quote item notes a Bible line from II Peter 3 8 about time and a humorous remark from The Silent Partner on balancing life and effort. The piece pairs a scripture reference with a modern quip about stopping kicks and boosting progress.
Boss of the Senate Harry Baker Honored in Harrisburg
The article lauds W. Harry Baker of Harrisburg as the Senate secretary and de facto boss for his calm, tireless handling of endless legislative details. It praises his grasp of parliamentary law and fairness, noting colleagues from all parties rely on him and wonder how the Senate would function without him.
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The Kitchener Mistake in War Plans
A Kansas City Star commentary criticizes reliance on Kitchener for the Dardanelles campaign, arguing officials kept silent and a costly failure occurred. It urges a supreme war council or Congressional review of Navy plans and warns America’s limited timely help to England and France.
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Washington
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Black Sea Delegates Ignite Russian Spirit in Petrograd
The arrival of Black Sea delegates in Petrograd sparks vigor and determination across the city and nation. Their march with Kerensky and the promise to lead regiments against the foe mirrors Barbaroux's historic six hundred Marseillais who knew how to die. This infusion of devotion aims to mobilize Russia's masses toward an unstoppable assault on despotism and military oppression.
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Paris
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Russia
Moses Strikes Rock to Provide Water for Israelites
Biblical passage recounts Moses and Aaron addressing the assembly at the tabernacle after a lack of water. God tells Moses to command the rock, but Moses strikes it twice with the rod, and water flows abundantly. The scene unfolds with Moses and Aaron seeking divine guidance before the miracle.
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Nephew of Kaiser Dies as Prisoner in France
A letter from Rev. Caldwell, official chaplain to German prisoners, describes Prince Karl Friedrich, Kaiser’s nephew, dying as a prisoner in a French hospital. He recalled tennis friendships with Wilding, praised Australian kindness, and expressed readiness to die and hopes to rebuild his nation after the war.
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Canadian War Advertising Aids Prosecution Efforts
John M. Imrie of the Canadian Press Association says seventeen distinct government advertising campaigns have run since the war began. Last year display ads surpassed those of four major Canadian advertisers, focusing mainly on war issues and food production. He notes campaigns promoting apple nutrition, soldier family relief funds, and women for munitions, aiming to boost agricultural output with a 10 percent rise in cultivated area and record yields.
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We Are at War Propaganda piece from New York World
The article declares Americans under German influence questioning the war aims. It criticizes forgetting Belgium Serbia Armenia and trea ty violations and asserts Germany seeks world domination. It argues a just democratic peace will follow victory and denounces Kaiser's claims of nonbellicose intent.
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Diverse Labor Actions Across Cities Highlight Union Activity
Reports show unions across Fresno Oakland London and Richmond forming labels and campaigns while wage rates rise. Sailors in Lakes receive record pay and Youngstown electricians gain five dollars daily as carpenters in Sacramento push five fifty for eight hours. Ottawa may enforce farm labor work for vagrants and Baltimore engineers earn seventy cents hourly as women gain leadership roles in transport and municipal unions.
Our Daily Laugh Cartoon Briefs
A collage of snappy comic lines and humorous exchanges. Characters discuss mobilizing friends to a sketched battle, compliment outfits and checks, and a character asks for endorsements while another listens to a band.
Sufficiency of Income in the Modern Age
The article argues income sufficiency depends on temperament and lifestyle. It suggests a $10 000 annual income could support comfort in a first class hotel, with thirds allocated to lodging, clothing and expenses, and a yacht beyond reach. It credits cooperation as key to success in war and industry.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Philippine Loyalty and Philippine Independence Views
The piece argues the United States unites nations under oppression and praises loyalty of Manila and Luzon elites to American rule. It notes Mindanao and Sulu Muslims are less represented and mentions a loyalty demonstration in Manila as a sign of gratitude for American policy.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
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Record of U S export surge during wartime
The Philadelphia Ledger reports that US exports have shattered records, with twelve months of shipments totaling over six billion dollars. Exports exceed prior annual levels by 140 percent and average more than half a billion dollars monthly, underscoring the wartime surge in American commodities.
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Philadelphia Ledger
United States
Porch farmers and city garden movement in Harrisburg
The piece notes a rise in porch farmers who cultivate small plots in Harrisburg and nearby areas. It describes their learning curve from book knowledge to seasoned practice, then mentions guard activity on bridges, community gardening, and officials in Harrisburg, including Luther Church construction and Colonel Sweeney's draft registration duties with slower news transmission. Mayor North visits the Legislature and reflects on past service.
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Gibson
Harrisburg
Alaska
Frank G. Sweeney
Well Known People Call On State Leaders
Provost E F Smith of the University of Pennsylvania attended a reunion with university men in the house. Colonel Fred Taylor Pusey, former Delaware county legislator, visited for legislative matters. Joseph R Grundy financed part of Bristol government expenses. H H Critchfield of Pittsburgh discussed agricultural production growth. Colonel E M Young of the Governor's staff, a recognized Allentown banker, was also in town today.
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University of Pennsylvania
Fred Taylor Pusey
Delaware County
Joseph R. Grundy
Bristol
H. H. Critchfield
Pittsburgh
E. M. Young
Allentown
Harrisburg Church Density Linked to Population History
Harrisburg historically hosted many religious outposts with a church or mission roughly for every thousand residents. French traders established frontiers near Camp Hill before Harris settlement, shaping early community life.
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