The Absentee’s Apology and a World War Laundry Tale
A critique questions President Wilson’s refusal to provide timely information and counsel from abroad. It notes withheld treaty text and promises of domestic guidance, asking if such neglect is a breach of duty. The second piece recounts a sergeant’s tale of a mobile laundry unit, curiously moving with the army toward Verdun and detailing its operations and output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Senate of the
United States
Washington
State of the Union
Woodrow Wilson
Harvey’s
France
Verdun
Marriage in the Sky at Ellington Field
Lieutenant R. W. Meade of Cincinnati and Miss Marjorie Dumont of Yorkville Indiana wed more than 2000 feet above 10 000 spectators at Ellington Field Houston Texas. A Handley Page bombing plane carried a twelve person wedding party with pilot Lieutenant E. W. Kilgore and Chaplain J. E. Reese officiating. The ceremony ended about 5 PM as the craft ascended with cheers from the crowd.
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Liberty Motors
Lieut
R. W Meade
Cincinnati
Marjorie Dumont
Yorkville
Ind
Ellington Field
Houston
Texas
E. W. Kilgore
New York
Washington
J. E. Reese
Nevin
Ohio
Senators See Rising Opposition To League Covenant
New York World reports growing doubt among League supporters in the Senate as public sentiment shifts away from the League. Observers cite increased constituent mail and a wavering mood among lawmakers as the covenant faces possible jeopardy despite initial backing.
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New York World
Senate
League
World
Washington
League of Nations
Utagorisa
Avor Jt
Sailors Helped After New York Central Wreck Near Batavia
Indianapolis men rode a New York Central train wreck near Batavia New York. Sailors from the two day coaches aided the wounded and comforted passengers. Railroad officials offered small damages but the sailors refused payment, directing the checks to Red Cross naval relief.
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Indianapolis
New York Central
Batavia
N. Y
The
Red Cross
Uncle Sam Returns Glasses From War Duty Relics
The government’s field glasses loaned for sailors during the war are returning to their owners, now valued as treasured relics bearing marks of hard use. Each instrument testifies to sacrifice and service in securing the victory, as owners realize these worn artifacts symbolize national effort and patriotism.
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Uncle Sam
New York Times
Willys-Knight
Overland
Irada
Laya Fk
Gan Pefees
Suarappeed
Feeding the Doughboys In War Food Supply Totals
United States and its possessions including France held food assets valued at 300 million dollars on January 1 1919. At armistice time daily consumption in France reached about 10 900 pounds per troop and 1 billion pounds were in reserve there. Food shipped averaged 5000 miles with 3 billion meals served to the army over nineteen months of warfare.
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United States
France
Germany
Life Expectancy Through the Centuries
The text traces life expectancy from the plague era to modern times, noting deaths and population impacts from 184 to 1350, and contrasting 16th century life expectancy of 21 years with 20th century averages of 46 years. It questions progress in civilized nations versus India and calls for science against superstition.
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India
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Swift & Company
U.S. A
Johnson’s Golden Crust Bread
Blue Jackets
Clothcraft
Men’s New Walkover & Douglas Oxfords
Palm Beach
M. Grabenheimer
H. M. Dewey & Co. Furniture and Undertaking
Marshall Milk Condensing Co
Overland-Spittler CO
Southwest Corner
Square
Marshall
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