Soldiers prefer Yanks to Sammy in wartime slang
The article notes U S troops in Europe reject the term Sammy as a demeaning nickname. Soldiers who served in France urge using Yank instead, arguing Sammy is a poor label for heroes and that Finns and Germans will reflect on such terms.
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Libbie Boeringer
Dave Murphys
Ben Kelleg
Johanna Lavin
Topeka
Sophie
Gust Reed
Wilt Nutter
Mildred Pickens
Margaret Lavin
Grandma Gress
Gen. C
Marie
War does not curb car sales in postwar market
Amid wartime disruption cars have largely kept prewar prices and demand. Analysts note that without the war there might have been a notable drop in standard car prices, yet presently automobile sales stay near prior figures.
German American Alliance Under Fire For Prohibition Funding
The German American Alliance faces criticism for allegedly abusing its government charter by raising funds to oppose prohibition and backing pro German congressmen. The piece argues such actions undermine confidence in organizations with German ties and cites decades of doctrinal influence shaping behavior.
Honor Concept Earns Trust Across Communities
A local hasty fragment hints at a newly developed form of honor meant to deserve trust from men and the nation. The notion emphasizes integrity and reliability as a foundational standard for civic and national relations.
Snappy Bunch Lawrence High Athletes Pride 1918 Winners
Lawrence high school athletes of 1918 earn praise for true sportsmanship and fast, furious play as they win their way to the front of competition.
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Lawrence
Why a City Mayor Election Draws Low Voter Turnout
The piece questions Lawrence voters for not voting in the mayoral race arguing the mayor's power over appointments and city policies should spur turnout. It suggests voter apathy in primary elections and critiques the idea that public confidence in candidates excuses low participation.
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Patriotism Which Works In Kenosha Wisconsin
Kenosha residents join a war patriotism plan by donating a half hour of weekly wages to Red Cross Y M C A and war charities. The program has raised over 350000 dollars totaling more than 11 dollars per person in a town of 30000, distinguishing the community for loyalty.
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War Charities
Kenosha Proposes Local Liberty Bond Plan For Small Towns
The article describes an economic plan where all workers contribute based on earnings to fund Liberty bonds. It notes 100 percent subscription limits and suggests smaller towns could adopt the model. The piece praises reduced solicitation costs and calls it a practical, economical method for patriotic financing.
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Kenosha
Uni
Bache Review
Russian Revolution Transforms World War Aims
On the first anniversary of its outbreak the Russian Revolution reshaped Allied aims and hopes, delaying victory over Germany. It moved the war toward defense of liberties, reuniting statecraft and peoples, and hinted at a future shift in German policy as upheavals echo across Europe.
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Austria-Hungary
Germany
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Baltiée
Briey
Longwy
France
Verdun
Marne
América
Lorraine
Russia
Frank H. Simonds
American Review of Reviews
Gufler pushes for Exytporia speaker against odds
Albert Gufler directed a campaign to bring Lieu tenant Perigord to Exytporia though repeated denials from Washington and state officials. He organized wiring and calls across the state, ultimately securing Emperit as the year's top war work speaker for Emporia.
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Exytporia
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Washington
Kansas Council of Defense
Gy Stoud
Emporia Gazette
Woodmen Hall Adopts March Event in Douglas County
The Modern Woodmen of America camps in Douglas County announce an adoption event at their hall on Thursday evening, March 14. Attendees are urged to be present and bring items for different color dyes and a cake tie at McCulloch's Drugs Store.
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Douglas County
McCulloch
Grace Walter
Will Hegle
Lost Springs
Joan Kraft
Ben Ice
John Gress
Paul Nuffer
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Women learn revolver practice in New York police range
Women of the Women's Motor Corps of America take up revolver practice nationwide. In New York the police department opened the revolver range to the women and on the first day the group scored an average of 78 hits out of 119.
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Women’s Motor Corps of America
New York
Truths and Trifles by Paul C Rankin
A fragment from a wartime column by Paul C Rankin reflects on homefront life and war garden talk. The piece moves through scenes of postwar arrival in Brooklyn, mingled fears of spies, and social jokes about depopulated cities, ending with Red Cross meeting notes and a WWI era community update.
Dyspepsia and Beauty Wrecked by Digestive Troubles
A jumbled page cites Stuart’s Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure for digestive ills causing facial pallor and fatigue. It mixes household listings and local names, noting various visits, illnesses, and social events alongside the ad copy and scattered notices.
Modern Odyssey: Return to the United States at Dawn
The narrator describes sighting the United States at 5:00 AM as the ship neared Fort Wadsworth and the Narrows. Anchoring away from docks, the crew hoped for a quick return but faced delays and excitement as the “Old Girl” ship appeared in full blaze after sunset, a grand beacon to their homeward voyage.
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France
Manhattan
Anchorage
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