United States Extends Credits to France Belgium and Serbia
The Treasury has extended 100 million to France 9 million to Belgium and 3 million to Serbia. The total credits advanced to allies in the war against Germany reaches 492,040,000. Seamen insurance covers about 80,000 officers and sailors aboard American owned and registered vessels trading in waters where German submarines operate. Insurance totals exceed 100,000. The policy is compulsory by law for vessels trading to or from Atlantic and Gulf ports. small fishing craft are excluded. The Fourth Liberty Loan campaign runs September 28 through October 19 with European observers noting the U.S. willingness to support the war.
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United States
France
Belgium
Serbia
Germany
Seamen Insurance
Treasury Department
American
Atlantic
Gulf Ports
Europe
War Bond Appeal Urges Donations to Support Soldiers
A wartime appeal stresses popular support for the war effort and urges citizens to subscribe to the loan. It frames the bond drive as a test of loyalty and sacrifice, comparing civilian contributions to soldiers’ bravery in Europe and asking if Americans will withhold funds while troops risk their lives.
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America
United States
Europe
The German Beatitudes Policy Echoes Odin Over Jehovah
A creed attributed to German military leadership redefines blessings from meekness to valiance and war making. It contrasts traditional Christian Beatitudes with ruthless praise of war and Odin, stating the war makers will be called children of Odin rather than Jehovah.
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Germany
Valhalla
Odin
Stamp System a Saving for Telegraph Officials
Knoxville officials of Western Union and Postal Telegraph propose a stamp system to replace large cash accounts and payments in prepaid messages. Stamps would be affixed to telegrams and canceled, reducing bookkeeping and releasing thousands for essential work.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Western Union
Postal Peligraph
New Auto Menace Affects Meriden Street Scene
A touring car flipped a stone into Willis N Barber's East Main Street drug store window, shattering glass after the stone lay in the street, creating a new menace from passing automobiles in Meriden Connecticut on August 14.
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Willis N. Barber
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European War Toll Continues With Casualties List
The report names Blairsville Indiana and Johnstown soldiers in Company F and Headquarters. It notes 101 casualties on the latest telegrams, with no Western Pennsylvania casualties. Soldiers killed include Harry Moorhead and Lieutenant George Rogers, among others, while wounded members are listed by town and family connections.
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Harry Moorhead
Phoebe Moorhead
West Waterstreet
Company F
Indiana Dye Works
Bert
Charles
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Frank Kelley
Clymer
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H. E. Stuchell
Headquarters Co
Outing Club
Corp
John William Cordes
J. W. Cordes
Blairsville
D. C. McAbee
South Seventh Street
Sergt. Cummings
Edward Cummings
Company L. Corp
Elmer Lockhart
Hugh E. Patterson
Robert Patterson
Hugh R. Wiley
Seret
Charles Pinder
Thomas Pinder
Johnstown
Don T. Davis
Elmer Davis
Clark Wineman
A. C. Wineman
Norman L. Duncan
Elmira Duncan
West Philadelphia Street
Sidney Marlin
George Marlin
Philadlephia Street
Newell Phillips
Lisle Johnston
James McHenry
Clara McHenry
Waterstreet
Jaharias Paraskevas
Boston Confectionery Company
W. E. Oakes
Dixonville
Pennsylvania
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