Winter Request Turns to Bureaucratic Red Tape
A satirical piece recounts an officer craving blankets uniforms and weapons while a board of war delay presses for formal procedure. The dialogue mocks slow official processes as promises of supplies drift toward the distant future. Arthur Guiterman’s Collier’s quips frame the scene.
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Napoleon
Hannibal
Caesar
Board of Speed Control
Washington
Grant
Board of War Delay
Arthur Guiterman
Collier’s
Kaiser Madness Stated in Contested War Era Claims
A harsh opinion piece argues the German Kaiser is insane, citing alleged past cruelties and modern tyrannies. It links him to court intrigues, assigns blame to German leadership, and urges justice and accountability for wartime crimes.
To Stop Loss of Eggs Through Seasonal Sale
The article argues against sending hens to market in winter and early spring. It cites government data showing about 150 million eggs lost with early sales and urges farmers to hold hens until after spring laying. It notes feeding costs and lower egg output later, risking price declines.
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United States
Indian Joan of Arc Wat-seka Echoes Illinois Legend
A century ago in Illinois the Illini faced Iroquois invasion along Lake Michigan. A young Illini woman Wat-chee-kee led resistance, inspiring a comeback that restored local control and gave name to the city Watseka in honor of the brave defender.
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Ilinois
Illinois
LaSalle
Marquette
Lake Michigan
Chicago
Cook, Dupage, Kendall and
Will Counties
Illini
Wat-chee-kee
Joan of Arc
Watseka
Labor and union blame cited in wartime industry notes
Henry M Heyde reports on labor issues in war industries. A Chicago to St Louis passenger train paused for lunch revealing labor attitudes and productivity limits. He singles out coal mine unions for price demands and notes government efforts to fix coal costs triggering strikes and reduced production.
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Henry M Heyde
Washington
Chicago Tribune
St. Louis
Chicago
Shipping Board
State Council of Defense
Frank Farrington
State Coal Miners’ Union
Farrington
Lowden
Iholai
ABKSC
Inbar
Died the Death of a True Soldier Victor Hill Killed Near Loos
The Casey Banner Times reports Private Victor Hill was killed in action August 16 in France while digging a trench near Loos with his platoon when a high explosive shell exploded nearby. His bravery and efficiency are praised by his officer in a letter from headquarters.
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Casey
Banner Times
Victor Hill
France
Loos
More Livestock Than Ever In U S History
A USDA bulletin reports record livestock numbers across the nation with the exception of sheep, indicating higher totals than at any previous time. The bulletin notes cattle, hogs, and other livestock reaching new peaks.
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United States Department of Agriculture
When the newspaper headliners disagree
A fragmented Europe news note ponders editorial clashes and the fate of a white poodle as a humorous aside. The piece contrasts governing headlines with a playful fantasy about dogs competing for attention.
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Europe
Embroidery Carbon Paper Sold at Herald Office
Large sheets of carbon paper for transferring embroidery patterns available at the Herald Office.
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Herald Office
Foley Kidney Pills Restore Health for Mrs Straynge
Mrs. H. T. Straynge of Gainesville Georgia reports strong back and bladder relief after using Foley Kidney Pills. She says long inflammation and irregular urinary action ceased, bladder function improved, and she grew stronger with no relapse.
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Foley
Mrs. Straynge
H. T. Straynge
Gainesville
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New York Herald
Kaiper
Knights of the Round Table
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von ‘Moltkes
Friedrich
God
Hale
Cod
Ilfin
Thoas
San
San Remo
Germany
Kronprinz
Yaare
Berlin
Kaiserin
Humbert
Moutons de Panurage
Wilson
John Burroughs
The
Marshall Herald
Terre Haute Daily Star
Star
Herald
the Herald
Marshall
Beatse Est
Dewey
Uunois
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