The Forty Five Year Olds And The War Front
In examining the role of men aged thirty five to forty five in World War I, the piece argues most will not be called to front line combat. It notes older soldiers can be useful in support roles while younger men bear the main burden, and concludes older veterans will be shifted to noncombat duties to free younger troops for decisive action.
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Porthos
John Burns
Bunker Hill
Lexington
Marne
War Department
Scipio
Maximus
France
Army
Navy
Germany
Collier's
United States
Niy
Illinois war record shows higher enlistment than Civil War
Adjutant General Dickson reports Illinois already furnished more soldiers and tailors for the great war than the state did in the four years of the Rebellion. Up to June 30 the total was 280,029 and since then about 25,000 more joined. The Civil War total was 254,297.
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Dickson
Jitnois
Baptism of Fire Meets U S Troops Along Front
Geoffrey Butler recounts a spring morning journey to view United States troops arriving from the firing line. He notes disciplined transport, salutes to the American flag, and a meeting with soldiers directly from combat who share mail, meals, and quiet resolve about the price of war.
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United States Expeditionary Force
Geoffrey Butler
New York
United States
Transatlantic
France
Pershing
Pomeroy Burton
Lépdon
Paris
Europe
America
Quartermaster Corps
Sam
Baker
New York Sun
Is This Your War Job Plan for hometown papers to reach soldiers
The piece urges readers to deliver home town newspapers to service members. It quotes Stars and Stripes about front line radio crews valuing personal notes and home ties. It instructs readers to gather names and addresses of local servicemen and fund subscriptions through editors to ensure mailing lists.
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Stars and Stripes
France
Home
Wanted Cheerful Young Women for Red Cross Service
The American Red Cross seeks cheerful young women to work in hospital huts in France. Requirements include strong constitutions, musical or reading talents, and ability to combat home sickness. About 150 of 433 needed have enrolled. volunteers stay at least a year, receive travel and living expenses, and may be assigned duties beyond the program. Apply through local Red Cross chapters.
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American Red Cross
France
Red Cross
Bureau of Personnel
The
Pioneering Minister Samuel Mills Dies at 87 in Westfield
Rev Samuel Mills an early United Brethren minister in Illinois died at his Westfield home aged 87. He began preaching in 1858 and earned 46.50 in his first Illinois charge including a 30 missionary allowance. He and wife rode from Indiana in nine days in a wagon facing pro slavery sentiment and slept out three nights. Mills held high church offices and attended the World’s Religious Congress in 1893.
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Samuel Mills
United Brethren
Illinois
Westfield
Mills
Indiana
Prince of Wales Shares Umbrella Walk in London
An American officer staying at the American Y M C A in Cavendish Square encounters a young civilian who offers to share an umbrella. The two walk together and the officer realizes the companion is the Prince of Wales. A nearby hobby confirms the Prince’s identity, noting his modest, democratic demeanor.
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London
Y.M.C. A
Cavendish Square
Prince of Wales
Bobby
Women and the War’s Enduring Impact on Society
The article notes women’s pivotal wartime roles and economists’ expectations of postwar changes. It cites Lloyd George praising women’s service in hospitals, factories, and administration, predicting their broader political participation and influence in rebuilding society after victory. It also suggests Germany may raise women’s status after the war.
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Lloyd George
Paris
Germany
Oregon Woman Seeks Divorce Over German Wife Status
An American woman who married a German colony member near Mulino Oregon five years ago plans to file for divorce after being required to register as an enemy alien She declares I am an American and will not be classed as German for marrying one Her suit is expected to claim cruel and unusual treatment alleging her husband forces her to be German and failed to naturalize.
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Oregon
Mulino
Ore
Pocopson Sisters Rise as Noted Painters on Farm
Misses Frances and Edith Darlington daughters of Emlen Darlington Pocopson Pa have become painters of high degree. They recently painted the barn including the high roof with all its angles the house and other farm buildings. The girls also manage the large dairy on the farm and do much of the work.
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Frances
Edith
Emlen Darlington
Pocopson
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Illinois Inn
Winnebago “County
Republian
Children Ory
Fletcher
Astoria
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