Sergeant Lost His Last Great Fight
An American Hospital in France portrays the death of Sergeant Frank Carbaugh of Greencastle Pennsylvania a member of the Tth Machine Gun Sanitary Detachment after four operations failed to save him. His bunkmates nurse and mother are named and memories of his cheerfulness and bravery are recorded along with letters from fellow soldiers. The sergeant who never talked of deeds was buried in a hillside American grave with flag, taps, and three rifle shots.
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Frank J. Taylor
United Press
France
Frank Carbaugh
Greencastle
Tth
Machine Gun Sanitary Detachment
Carbaugh
Chateau-Thierry
Ohel
Arthur Stain
Reat
Sarge
Cant
Lorraine
Ambassador Receives Golden Book of Alsace Lorraine
William G. Sharp, the American ambassador, presented to President Wilson the gold book of Alsace Lorraine. The five leather volumes bear the signatures of 70,000 men and women from the occupied provinces residing in France.
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Alsace-Lorraine
Chicago Tribune
William G. Sharp
Preat Wilson
Pod
France
After War Trade Calls for Broad Revision of Ideas
The Springfield Republican argues postwar trade must rethink ideas of commerce and tariff policy. It notes rising economic conditions will shape future policy and stresses the need to balance exports and national interests as nations adjust after conflict.
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Springfield
America
Brilliant Record of Navy And Marines Is Revealed In the Daniels Report
The Daniels Navy report highlights 2,000,000 troops carried to Europe with no eastbound losses, the Marine Brigade's stand at Belleau Wood, and joint US Navy Army cooperation. It details mine barrages, 16 inch rifles, electric welding, and the New Mexico battleship as proofs of modern naval power and planning. It calls for a new three year program of building to expand ships and capabilities.
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Associated Press
Daniels
France
Marine
Paris
United States
Congress
United States Naval
Porter
Conningham
Davis
Europe
Army
Navy
E Corps
Belleau Wood
Beilfeau Wood
Given
Orpe
Armistee
Pennsylvania
Amal Arma
F. P. Jessop
New York Navy Yard
New Mexico
United States Navy
Griffin
Naval General Staff
Navy General Staff
General Staff
Germany
America
Washington
Advisory Council
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Benson
Falmer
Earle
Taylor
McGowan
Bralsted
Clark
Barnett
Marine Corps
Wilson
Ina
Council of Free People
Republic
Daniela
Hunting Facts and War Weathered News Briefs
Unlawful to skin birds in Michigan and private game preserves allowed in North Dakota for deer elk and antelope. Conservation urged with forest fire prevention tips and a note on protected bears across several states and counties. Pheasant imports declined drastically since 1911 with no new entries for years. Ground squirrels caused major crop damage on Union Islands costing millions unless funded for eradication and ongoing control. Nogales post office and customs house in Sonora suffered fire damage ruination of outbound mail. Clarence Darrow testified amid espionage trial about wartime speech limits and support for winning the war, cross examined by the government.
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Nogales
Sonora
Mexico
United States
Clarence
Darrow
More Clovers and Dairy Cattle Needed On Our Farms
The article urges Americans to expand protein feeds and dairy output to meet Hoover's view of a three million ton rise in protein feeds and a one million pound rise in dairy products. It stresses growing alfalfa and sweet clover, crop rotation, more livestock, and better farms to feed Europe and children, with emphasis on the value of dairy cattle and protein feeds for health and prosperity.
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P. G. Holden
Mr. Hoover
France
Belgium
Europe
America
Made in Italy Straw Hats To Lead Next Summer Market
Italy dominates straw hat production with Milan and Leghorn straw. Leghorn straw from Tuscany is bleached in sulfur after harvest and braided by hand, then shaped and dyed for export. Factories around Florence and Marostica produce hats of various sizes and styles for global markets including South America.
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Italy
Chicago
Milan
Leghorn
Tuscany
Florence
Bralda
Venice
Marostica
South America
Exit Mr Tumult and Miss Shouting in Jefferson Junction
A Cavalier tale by Ellis Parker Butler on Henry K Link, a Civil War veteran with both arms lost, lauded by townsfolk yet left to struggle after the moment fades. It argues reconstruction should focus on the veteran’s self reliance and fitting him to productive work, not spectacle.
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Ellis Parker Butler
Carry On
Surgeon Generals Department
Henry K. Lunk
Jefferson Junction
Henry K. Link
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Henry
Iowa
United States of America
Jefferson
Mr. Tumult
Miss Shouting
Mr Tumult
John J
Common Sense
A Program of Progress from The American City
The article outlines chief elements of happiness after war progress including health, education, spiritual growth, family life, recreation, work, self expression, and concern for others. It notes happiness varies by individual and that many values are widely supported across civic, religious, professional, and rural groups.
President Wilsoa and Queen Wilhelmina Invite Visit to Holland
The article reports a December published reply from the President to Queen Wilhelmina declining the invitation with thanks, and notes plans to accept hospitality if possible. It also discusses trans Atlantic cable issues, Canadian interests, and Ottawa’s stance on cable control and London’s role.
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Mia
Wilsoa
Washington
Wilhelmina
Holland
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American Post Office Department
Wang
Thuemluy
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England
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Ottawa Dispatch
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