State of the War Debate and U S War Effort Commentary
A broad analysis of President Wilson’s War message and Germany’s conduct highlights a mobilized U S home front. The article emphasizes mass loan subscriptions and large draft enrollments as evidence of national unity and resolve to end the war. It notes Germany’s submarine campaign as an error and asserts American participation is decisive.
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Wile
Reed
Cotprea
Germany
Washington
Moyster
Hamburg
Persian Gulf
Unite States
Li J
United States
Nto
Truta
America
Pershing Arrival Highlights European Unity and German Deception
A French dispatch reports Maj Gen Pershing and his staff arriving in Paris as eyes turn to a new era of unity between Europe and America. The piece notes German propaganda deceived many, with Havre scenes of German prisoners exposing the gaps in Allied naval victories.
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Lee Merimether
Umi Pressiot
Havre
Skagerrae
Germany
Dresden
Tha Deep
Pershing
Europe
America
Gesthe
Vaimy
Government war bond oversubscribed in early drive
A Message to Germany reports the government’s first war bond issue has been heavily oversubscribed after subscriptions surged in recent days. The piece notes strong public support and rapid uptake during the initial fundraising phase.
Germans raid London with airships killing and wounding hundreds
A German airship raid on London killed nearly 100 people and wounded about 500 in the East End. The attack damaged homes and a school, with 55 men 16 women and 26 children among the dead and 223 men 122 women and 94 children among the injured. One area reported was among the city’s poorest.
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Geronimo
London
New York
Associated Press
Legislation Highlights From the Fiftieth General Assembly
The fiftieth general assembly adjourned with key actions including a statewide constitutional convention referendum after a long fight, approval of a private banks bill subject to referendum, a $60 million bond for road construction, and creation of a state council of defense. Bills curb loan sharks, rewrite medical and dental codes, and revise the military code. A uniform state test book law and state farm for prisoners were also approved.
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Lowden
State Council of Defense
National Guard
Supreme Court
Rebuild Storm District Plans for North Mattoon
University of Illinois architects presented sixteen home designs to Mattoon and Charleston business leaders at First Congregational Church. The plans, costing 800 to 1600 dollars, allow 300 plus unique houses, each distinct, to be built across the devastated North Mattoon area after the May tornado. A week of architecture faculty work, graduates from top schools, produced the plans with no students involved.
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Mattoon
University of Ihonts
North Mattoon
Charleston
First Congregational Church
Harvard
Pennsylvania
Cornell
Carnecis
Boston
Technical
We University of Illinois
Bothey
Untidy maxim on eccentricity and genius
A terse axiom suggests that noticing eccentricity in others signals genius within oneself. The line frames individuality as a mirror for personal talent and insight.
Women urged to can at home this summer for war effort
The piece argues every woman should can foods to prevent waste and ease winter shortages. It contrasts old hoarding with legitimate home canning, promotes modern methods and equipment, and stresses proper jar sealing and processing to support the war economy.
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Pethes
Department of Agriculture
de Partie
Bureau of Farm Extension
Too Much Meat as Bad as Too Little
The article cites a Woman's Home Companion saying excess meat harms health. It explains digestion of meat fish and eggs creates acids and urges eating fresh fruits and vegetables to neutralize acids. It notes meat and potatoes are commonly served together and cautions that too little fruit and vegetables is riskier than too much meat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Use Distilled Water For Battery Care
An automobile expert from the Woman's Home Companion emphasizes using only distilled water in storage batteries. He warns that animal, vegetable, and mineral impurities in other waters harm the battery and advises purchasing distilled water from druggists to replace evaporated liquid.
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C.laudy
Carbon paper for embroidery patterns at Herald Office
Large sheets of carbon paper available for transferring embroidery patterns and other designs from the Herald Office.
Ailing Women Told How to Help Kidney Trouble
An article from Marshall urges women to treat weak kidneys with Doan's Kidney Pills. Mrs. Thomas Riley Jr. of 316 Third Street testifies to relief from backache, dizziness, and nervousness after using the remedy, claiming it cured kidney and urinary symptoms.
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Marshall
Dean
Thomas Riley, Jr
Third Street
Doan
Price Wdc
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