Illinois Over the Top War Savings Drive Aims High
The state plans to sell 125 million dollars in War Savings stamps by December 31 with a new drive titled Over the Top. Employers are urged to organize, promote, and fund a $100 stamp for each service member, hold stamps in trust for soldiers, and substitute stamps for Christmas gifts to boost the fund.
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Chicago
Cairo
Nicaels Committee For War Savings
Martin A. Ryerson
Chiezo
Illinois
Ryerson
W. S. SS
Treasury de
Meduios
Lasitess
Chirtstones
Illnois
Army
Ecards
France
Finois Committee
Tillnois
Bunkers
Haseen
American private earns Distinguished Service Cross for gallantry
Private Albert S. Hartwell of the US Army Ambulance unit with the French army received the Distinguished Service Cross from General Pershing for rescuing a fellow wounded soldier under shellfire near Reims. Despite head and leg wounds, Hartwell crawled to safety and helped transport the injured to a dressing station. He had been living in Paris with his mother Mrs Pauline Hartwell.
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Paris
Albert S. Hartwell
Hartwell
Pershing
Pauline Nellie Hartwell
Rue Poncreu
United States Army
Reims
Yank General In Retreat At A French Port
A U S Army general in port in France makes a cautious retreat after a humorous exchange with a local girl on a train. The scene unfolds in a first class car with staff present as the two trains halt opposite crowded third class cars. The girl declares affection and speaks imperfect English prompting lighthearted snickering.
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France
Tere
Elloa
Speek Eengleesh
Longest Name in Draft Prompts Nickname Shortcut
The article notes Athinta Gia Nikitag Pappanikelo pulous ranked high in draft lists and suggests camp officers may shorten his long name to a snappy nickname like Nick Papp. It hints at possible action if he is inducted, with references to Camp Gordon and name-management.
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Attanta Gia —Nikitag Pappanikelopulous
Athinta
Pappaniko
Poeppanike
Atlanta
Camp Gordon
Pappani
Pappan
Nick Papp
Tattooed Kaiser Head Draws Blair Draft Board Attention
Altoona Pennsylvania report states Paul Kraull showed a tattoo of the Kaiser head on his chest before draft examiners. Investigators found he escaped from a German ship in an American port and had waived deferred classification to join the American army. He was held for further investigation.
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Altoona
Paul Kraull
Blair Pour Draft Board
Kaiser
Kraull
American Soldier in England Mocked as Salvation Army
Pershing's offensive revived an old tale told in a London music hall. An American soldier enters a UK crowd and is questioned by a local, who quips about his identity. The soldier replies with a dry joke claiming they are the Salvation Army.
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London
Pershing
America
England
O A
It Is Unfair to Say the Slavs Lack Capacity
Edward Alsworth Ross argues in Asia Magazine against claims that Slavs lack capacity. He notes Russians show intellect and heart despite backwardness, and attributes instability to lack of shaping by modern national character, contrasting with French tenacity and English doggedness.
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Edward Alsworth Ross
Asia Magazine
Bas
Device that Foils Germs at the Glass Edge
Baltimore resident Miss Cornelia Fiske proposes a simple waxed paper shield to cover glass rims. The folded square prevents lip contact and germ transfer, offering a portable and reusable protection. She suggests vending these at soda fountains for safer glass use.
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Baltimore
Cornelia Fiske
Why Bells Were Placed in Tombs
A historical note traces bells to ancient use in tombs and homes for summoning slaves and warding off spirits. It cites Cicero and Etruscan practice, arguing bells existed before the bishop Paulinus of Nola and were used long before Christian naming of the object.
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Paulinus
Nola
Cicero
Hells
Christ
Proscina
How a Crown Prince Got Command Before Verdun
An account from Germany claims the Kaiser opposed placing his son before Verdun believing it unconquerable. A Berlin fortune teller, Frau Braumberg, had her apartments raided and letters seized. To prevent exposure, the crown prince allegedly gained his father’s sanction for Verdun after the raid. The fortune teller later died by her own hand.
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Verdun
Germany
Berlin
Frau Braumberg
Gasless Sundays Not in Britain Yet
Britain does not have gasless Sundays and continues to use gas for vehicles. Combos of motorcycle and sidecar now carry coal gas containers, mounted atop vehicles with a box canopy and a bag large enough for a ten to twelve mile run. Images show families on rural roads using gas bags, suggesting Americans might imitate the English method.
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Britain
Great Britain
D Iechanics
England
Papa
War Savings Stamp Buyers Told to Determine Personal Share
Federal Loan Director urges individual conscience in War Savings purchases. No fixed figure exists though Britain’s per capita spending and U. S. income patterns are noted. Citizens should cut luxuries, tighten budgets, and increase earning power to fund the war effort.
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War Savings
Federal Loan
Lewis B. Franklin
U. S. War Loan Organization
Washington
United States
The Kaiser a Fourflusher and Edison Phonograph
A Charles Edison anecdote recalls the Kaiser doubting and humbling himself before Edison with a phonograph, illustrating a boastful fourflusher attitude. The piece then notes a Post Office order requiring a return address on letters sent to American expeditionary forces to ensure proper handling and delivery.
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Burleson
United States
War Department
France
Farmer's health improved after Peruna remedy
Delaware Ohio farmer W J Temple suffered years of stomach and bowel inflammation. He credits five bottles of Peruna for his recovery and renewed ability to work. The ad urges readers to request Dr Hartman’s Health Book and Peruna Almanac from The Peruna Company.
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W. J. Temple
Lincoln Ave
Delaware
Ohio
Peruna
Dr. Hartman
Peruna Company
Columbus
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Nikitag Pappanikelopolous
Hun
Trust Company
Red Cross
Bankers’ Trust Company of
New York
Ee Sas
Enone Wes HO
Thomas A Edison
Mr. Edison
Imperial Palace
Detroit News
Children
Ory
Fletcher’s . Castoria
D. A. Macklin
Martinsville, Ill
Keifer Drug CO
Clyde H. Knowles
Marshall, UL
Mazer’s Tooth Specialty Dept
Fifth St
Philadelphia
RED Cross Amrico
Bubeck & Gallagher
Store & Residervice
GC. C. East
ILE _ LL. Railway
Indianapolis
Efingham
Big Four Royaly Division
North South
G. R. Ogden
Shinnston
W. Va
Avalon Farms
Avalon Farms Company
City Drug
Thousan
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