Liberty Loan Fund Shortfall Sparked in War Image
William Raesawict cheerfully planned to invest 700 in Liberty bonds after a morning headache. A stray “machine” could end the war with asphyxiation and other drastic effects, but the plan unravelled as he pursued clues and a missing sum. William reports the affair to police, ending his public cheering for the duration of the war.
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Cees
William
Ferpis
Aden Hontienk
Ile
Willem
Adem
Adam
BTA
King of All Cheap Skates Fights for News Stand
An old New York street vignette shows a newspaper hawker mocked for style by a teamster and a bystander crowd. A street cop watches as the battle ends with the pursing vendor tripped, revealing the harsh moment of commerce and bravado on a spring morning.
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New York
Aml
Beloved Juliet Gone, Romeo Is a Sad Mule
In a Bescon civil suit in Ossining Justice Morsehauser heard Samuel Beskin, owner and former mayor, seek compensation from Frank Yardle after an accident damaged his pair of Dutchess county mules Romeo and Jollet. The court explored mule lore as Romeo, once famed for kicking, now refuses to work or rise at the alarm, the couple once holding Natchess county’s dueling kicking record.
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Ougureepsie
Dutchess County
Supreme Court
Marehauser
Samuel Beskin
Bescon
Morsehauser
Cimws
Meskin
Romeo
Jollett
Beacon Directory
Yardie
Jollet
Juliet
Natchess County
Yardle
Morschauser
Milwaukee Twins Named Champion Runaways In City Tale
Joe and Billy Purpora eleven year old twins return to their home after a brief adventure with candy and pica. Police accompanied them on the journey and they claim to have spent days seeking junk to sell to the ragman, using earnings for items dear to a youngster. A torn pantaloons mishap and skipped school are cited as causes of the escapade.
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Swaukee
Milwaukee
Joe
Billy Purpora
Purpora
Billy
Moving Picture Theater
Germans Boast of Own Cruelty in War Circular
A German circular boasting of loot seized in France and Belgium, churches damaged, and mistreatment of English prisoners is cited. The U.S. dep't of state notes the document circulating in Spain and explains the alleged war material captures, with references to German conduct toward prisoners and religious targets.
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France
Belgium
Washington
Magliah
Spain
State Department
Hattlefield
Niandora Petoria
Picanly
Venere
War Memoirs and Dangers Shared by Soldiers in France
Eyewitness notes recounts from Poland and Belgium about German punitive actions, Belgian resistance, and Allied troops. It details shelling near trenches, civilian suffering, and worker conditions, including Polish and French workers under fire and the arrival of American troops.
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Washington- Diuretingehelie
Eevetrday
Mlereheer Et
Feild
Mowlern Ap
Totic
Alwaye
Tamming
Iermand
Eoldiers
To Remove Pant To Remove Palptire Chairs Advice
A brief note suggests removing pant and palptire common wooden chairs by an elusion of washing soda. The guidance mentions ecru items and a simple cleaning approach without detailed steps or sources.
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Ecru
Reforest Bear Hillsides Near Hazelton Iowa
Lumber scarcity drives forestry push by mining firms in Hazelton and Hugo areas. One company has replanted 4188 white pine and Norway spruce in Bear Creek watershed, with 30000 more trees in cultivation at Hugo Pa in Panther Creek valley. Timely reforestation promises less waste, shorter hauls, improved water supply, and drought mitigation for the anthracite region.
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Hazelton
Bear Creek
Hugo Pa
Panther Creek
Need You Worry About Thief The Edges On The Gold Piece
A reader warns about thieves targeting coins by showing worn edges on a £29 gold piece. The note suggests vigilance against counterfeits and pocket-picking risks. Local officials have not issued formal safety guidance.
Prohibition Debate Prompts Labor Support Rise
Comperance notes report labor leaders in Colorado urging nationwide prohibition. Editor Clint Cy Heuston argues ending liquor profits shifts funds to workers, links saloon removal to wage earner uplift, and cites building trades data from Tower, Colorado Spring, and Pablo analyses. Heuston predicts broader labor alignment with temperance.
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Clint Cy Heuston
Denver
Colorado
Pablo
Balloonkeeper Fairness Question Sparks Local Debate
A farmer recounts a contested petition for talon tows, describing objections to a balloonkeeper’s fairness. The dialogue features a man arguing whether the caller’s petition could aid the town’s trade and lead to better prospects, with calls for support and questions about intent.
Liquor Men Face Food Shortage Rally War Vote
A provocative political message from the "Strengthen America" campaign committee argues liquor interests threaten grain supplies and front line strength. It urges readers to vote in favor of measures supporting wartime food conservation, linking liquor spending to national defense and soldier welfare.
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Ogresider
Drre
America” Campaign Committee
Irving Fisher on Moderate Drinking Critique
Irving Fisher argues against moderation in drinking, calling alcohol a narcotic that harms heart activity and judgment. He cites social and economic costs, urging prohibition as wiser policy, referencing wartime discipline and national sacrifice. Nicknamed figures include Milly Sunday and W J Bryan quoted on patriotism.
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Liberty Loan Fund
Milwaukee Twins
Falla
Menjdla
Tein
Mississippi River
Arkanans
Mark Twain
Seite Ghert
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Newport News
Nepean
Wheeling
W. Va
Bonner
Lamagne
Cartinal
Herman Guldiers
Poland
Gertmann
Childten
Guy Ot
Ther
Pngliah
Momert
Red Triangle
Eherores Hanshette
Mise Crepdetl
Mies Winess Marin
Poinete
Petat
Cimee Calle
Francis C. Axtell
Francis
John Ames
John Mortal
Boston
John W. Elliot
Pennsylvania
Baloonkeeper
Senate
Irving Fisher
United States
W. J. Bryan
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