War Christmas urged to focus on useful gifts
The council of national defense urges a war time Christmas with no indiscriminate gifts. Useful exchanges only, such as coal, potatoes, clothing, or thrift stamps. The aim is to preserve the holiday spirit while supporting the war effort and aiding the needy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council of National Defense
National Defense
Oshkoshe
Washington
Federal Treasury
Sisterhood
Nations
NERVE WILL WIN THE WAR An Army Medical Officer Play
An army medical officer staged a wartime play titled NERVE WILL WIN THE WAR, delivering a morale boosting performance aimed at soldiers and civilians. The production showcased discipline, resilience, and scenes reflecting frontline service.
War demands steady nerves over reckless play on golf course
A business leader heads a major munitions plant and debates health and recreation during a late afternoon golf game. A bystander’s remark highlights war work pressure, while a doctor cautions that steady fitness and restraint are essential. The exchange emphasizes balancing work, health, and morale for national duties.
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United States
Wilson
General Pershing
Kaiser Wilhelm admits war aims and warns of German domination
From the Stars and Stripes republished in Oshkosh Northwestern, the Kaiser’s open confession that the war was launched to impose a made in Germany world order is noted. It contrasts Prussian values with English conceptions of liberty and explains why America’s involvement is a slow, precise, publicly disclosed effort. The piece emphasizes ongoing casualty updates and the relief that American units have not suffered unusually heavy losses.
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Kaiser
England
Markwell
Germany
Europe
Russia
Alang
Kaiser Wilhelm
Oral Pershing
Pershing
War Department
Oshkosh
The Casualty Lists Grow From Franco American Drive
The casualty lists extend as reports reach Washington from General staff, detailing American soldiers killed and wounded in the ongoing Franco American drive begun July 15. Names and figures are compiled by war department bureaus and transmitted for official records.
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War Department
Washington
Buckwheat Cakes and Grains Touted by U S Food Admin
A postwar U S Food Administration talk advocates buckwheat, wheat, rye and barley as practical feeds and meals for soldiers and civilians. It notes buckwheat as sturdy fare and suggests other flours can aid rationing during hard times.
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U.S. Food Administration
War Time Echoes From Wisconsin And Nearby Papers
A collage of wartime blurbs urges national duty in August and September. Calls for 451000 transfers, Wisconsin quota 8695, and Fourth Liberty Loan push patriotism. Editorials praise soldiers, demand vigilance against propaganda, and urge endurance, sacrifice, and bravery amid war.
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War Labor Board
Wisconsin
Antiga Journal
Europe
Sheboygan Press
Farmer Lawyer Critics Warn Against Eberlein Bid
The piece labels M. G. Eberlein a pretentious farmer posing as a candidate to grab votes for Congress. It contrasts him with Dr. Walters and EB.BE Browne while urging voters to study his political and royalty history. The column calls his candidacy a vertical joke and warns it could harm Wisconsin's 8th district if elected.
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M. G. Eberlein
Congress
Dr. Walters
Eb.be
Browne
Eberlein
Wisconsin
8Th Congressional
Vesper State Center
Our Boys and the Dawn of Glory in Golden Snow
A reflective piece evokes beloved youths whose simple pleasures become radiant under dawn light. The narrator recalls how these boys guarded the seeds of glorious days, as earthly years fade and true vision emerges.
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Atlantic
Army unit sizes and ranks explained in brief
The text lists standard army component strengths from corps at 600000 men to squads of 11, with infantry divisions around 19000 and brigades near 7000. It explains command structure: Major General leads field army and corps, Brigadier General heads brigades, Colonel commands regiments, Lieutenant Colonel next, Major leads battalions, Captain commands companies, Lieutenant heads platoons, with sergeants below lieutenants.
Let us develop and print your films quick service
Winterburn Drug Company offers fast film development and printing services at 745te. The short line advertises quick service for film processing.
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Quick Service
Winterburn Drug Company
Summer Complaint Relief With Chamberlains Remedy
In hot summer months many families face an unusual looseness of the bowels and must treat promptly by keeping medicine handy. Mrs F Scott of Scottsville NC reports using Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy for years, noting one dose relieved a severe attack and others in her family had similar relief.
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F. Scott
Scottsville
N. C
When a Couple Harmonizes Neighbored Women Talk Boss Image
A remark notes that peaceful married life prompts neighbors to say the wife is the boss, reflecting social gossip about domestic dynamics and gender roles within the community. The quip highlights how harmony at home shapes public perception of authority dynamics.
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Marshfield
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Paostoffica
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Times Office
Armory
Stephen Decatur
America
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Humpheys
Wiliam St
N.Y
Wilhelm
Reet Alytem
Seymour Press
Meril Herald
Rhinelander News
Manitewoc Herald
Marion Advertiser
University of Wisconsin
Eerie of Wisconsin
Madison Journal
Marne
Marinette Eagle
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Fletcher
Peyton Brand Real
P. B. Gravely Tobacco Company
Danville, Virginia
FORD
Hemlock
Merthern
Michigan
Ockieah
Toni
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