President's Widow In War Work
Mrs Thomas J Preston Jr elected to the National Security League Executive Committee the first woman honored for service in wartime mobilization efforts. She serves on the Committee on Particular Through which the league promotes campaigns to awaken public support for wartime efficiency and preparedness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. J. Preston, Jr
Grover Cleveland
Security League Committee
Mra
Thomas J. Preston, Jr
Mra Craver Crevelahd
National Security League
Jungle Law and the German Threat in Global Conflict
A colonial era style essay argues that German victory would impose jungle law globally. The author warns that if Germany wins any portion of Europe, its creed of ruthless militarism becomes universal law, threatening civil rights and individual liberty. The piece critiques wartime glare and calls for vigilance against aggression and tyranny.
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Robert Her
Europe
Germany
Amertey
Ohio Man Becomes Youngest Company Commander at Camp Sheeman
An Ohio youth, 22, is described as the youngest captain in command of Company K Klingiet’s unit at Camp Sheeman. The piece notes his rapid rise, the county boys in the company, and cheers from peers as Klingiet commends Jeter while others swear by the young captain’s leadership amidst 30 percent of the men being seniors in age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Camp Sheeman
Cap
Klingiet Rew
Alsclouthin
Danny Sherman O
Cyptain Klinger
Klingies
Jeter
Chev Bundred
Rheumatic Pain Relief Report From Estavia Woman
Mrs. A N Pinch of Estavia New York reports rapid relief from chest pains and stiff shoulders caused by rheumatism after using Chamberlain's Lumb. The testimonial emphasizes prompt assistance and satisfaction with the remedy's effects.
Countess Magenehl Courage Under War Fire
The article honors Countess Magenehl for nursing 3,000 wounded during battles while aiding native women with relief work. She led efforts at a hospital and provided care amid conflict, receiving praise for her steadfast support and leadership.
Front Details of Casualties Shared by War Bureau
The Bureau of Communications announces it will inform relatives about American casualties at the front via its network. Director Wilin B. Castle, formerly of Harvard, oversees reports on killed wounded or missing, with detailed data and direct letters to families. Messages to the wounded travel through the agency, while missing cases trigger further verification from Paris. As American forces grow, reports will move from Paris to U.S. offices, with only urgent cases needing direct requests for information.
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Sob
Marion
Colfield
Ls Sie Agenegy
Therogt
Paria
Gerry Challe
New York
Stev
Robert Davis
Englewood
Nod
Vetery
Uiss
Merc's a Way to Help Food Administration Spokesperson Tip
A government notice urges reporting to the nearest food administration officer any person or group discouraging food production or saving. It emphasizes civic duty and practical steps for citizens to aid national wartime food efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Food Administration
One Ounce Less Meat Daily For All Citizens
A call to reduce meat by one ounce per day for everyone, promising a yearly saving of 4,400,400 meat animals. The message stresses that the sacrifice is small yet the national impact is large and urges readers to conserve.
Let mea less and wheatless be kirhless and whineless
A compact, period voice note reads as a reflective aside about scarcity and hardship, using archaic phrasing to evoke a somber mood. It presents a lament on days ahead without sustenance or spirit, framed as a poetic line.
Germanys Plan for World Power War Talk in 1914 Echoed
The article argues Germany seeks global domination. It cites the Kaiser’s 1902 Aix la Chapelle pledge to conquer empire and 1913 armament buildup. It notes German aims to control Europe and influence world affairs, detailing naval and military expansion and resistance to disarmament. It references Harden and other editors warning of aggressive aims and readiness for war.
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Abe Kaiser
Germany
Europe
Aix-la-Chapele
Tanneberg
Gernmay
Earth
Tae Houmen
Bremen
Amiy
Mary Aed
Berlin
Kaiser
Cuba
Bismarck
Edward VII
England
Great
Britain
Rohbach
Huvopen
Maximilian Harden
Geran
Did Germany Break Belgium Neutrality as War Loomed
A historical narrator argues that Belgium's neutrality under the Hague Convention and treaties was violated by Germany’s ultimatum of July 1914. It questions Allied assurances and cites Germany's claim that necessity knows no law, labeling it a peril to civilization and liberty. The piece defends Belgian independence and criticizes Germany’s rationale as an attack on international law.
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Belgium
Schtaecard
Luxemburg
Belraln
Prussia
Austria
Pelelim
Schreerland
Sovertheivs
Germany
Niny
Reichstag
von Bernnann
Great Britain
Prince
Belgia
Belgran
Cerany
Benali
Grininal Jim
Civcatiaw
War Office
England
Belwinn
Albury
Lnss
Caematy
Menane
Menrae
Felne
Central
South America
Christendou
Campaign to destroy dangerous barberry to protect grain crops
Wisconsin and neighboring states launch a wartime effort to eradicate tall European barberry because it harbors stem rust that threatens wheat, oats, rye, and barley. The plan urges nurserymen and civic groups to remove tall barberry by Arbor Day to prevent epidemics and boost food production. The Japanese barberry is deemed harmless and can be grown.
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Wisconsin
Secretary of Agriculture
D. F. Houston
E. Ty. Philipp
State Council of Defense
Mississippi Valley
State Council
County Councils of Defense
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Robert
Cianen Pawel
Amorieni Wetaan
Chitin
Magenehl
Mattes
American Red Cross
Bureau
Science
Frederic Austin Ogg
Politi University of Wisconsin
Lrance
University of Wisconsin
Denmark
North Dakota
Iowa
Minnesota
United States
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