Extent of Yank Military Power Now Disclosed
A lengthy report details American mobilization in France during World War I, noting 2,000,000 troops and a vast railroad and logistic effort. It highlights steamers built, locomotives and cars produced, miles of track laid, and massive food and munitions shipments, with figures on rations of beans flour sugar meat and cigarettes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha
Associated Presslg
Bordeaux
Montair
St. Vive
Ene
Geri Comiar
Misses Dora Baier and Trene Puerhrer Visit Auburndale
Auburndale notes list residents visiting the J Baier home and arrivals from Laona and Stevens Point. Mary Baltus, sister of John Baltus, lies in critical pneumonia, with August Kotlow on furlough and returning home for Christmas. Funeral details for a Mrs. ?, warded in Rudolph were given, and various locals are mentioned attending holidays and visiting relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora Baier
Trene
Legal
J. Baier
John Baltus
Laona
Mary Baltus
August Kotlow
L. Jousten
Rudolph
Willian Wrul
Hugh
Dice
Tad
Rise von
Marshfiall
Unclear Intent Sends City Star Quotation into Local Folklore
A Kansas City Star snippet records Aunt Wretty and Uncle Zech discussing a rumor about Link Pettifer and a man named Austin Mooch. The passage notes a corpse arriving in town earlier the same forenoon and questions what use the borrowed body might have had, illustrating a fragmentary local chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Aunt Wretty
Link Pettifer
Austin Mooch
Zech
Link
Kangas City
Halcyon Days and Kingfisher Weather Theory
The piece explains halcyon days as a time of calm with kingfishers nesting at sea. It notes the belief that the weather stayed peaceful while the kingfisher bred, linking the term halcyon to serene conditions.
Graves Marked In France By Crosses And Identity Disks
Paris reports American graves in France are clearly marked with crosses and name plates. Civilians maintain edges and place flowers. shells, helmets, and bayonets are shown as keepsakes. The American Army emphasizes sanitation with baths and clothing changes to prevent trench diseases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
France
Walt
Bravery of Yanks Praised in Lifeboat Rescue
A report praises American sailors for risking their lives during a rescue at sea. One man aided passengers and crew, shielding others, then moved through danger to reach a lifeboat. He was later picked up by a rescue ship after assisting at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Elton
Chris
Dublin
Tanpore
Cone
Tie
Indians to Rebury Dead at New Cemetery
Superior Wisconsin Chippewa Indians plan a burial rite at a new cemetery near the foothill area. The article describes the reburial preparation, site layout, and symbolic skeleton remains uncovered during earlier work at the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior
Chippewa
Uy New Cemetery
Seizure of Liquor Vessels Under Prohibition Act
In Faquinn Washington and nearby waters, vessels transporting liquor will be seized until compliance. Authorities say patrols will confiscate cars and other conveyances used to move liquor. fines and imprisonment have failed to curb the trade, so officials pursue this legal remedy under provisions of the Prohibition Act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wikcers
West Virginia Faces Severe Teacher Shortage
In Charwatown rural districts across West Virginia lack of teachers halted about 1,000 schools from opening this year. An estimated 20,000 children lost educational opportunity as a result of the shortage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charwatown
West Virginia
Hog Burned At Albany Prompts Local Humor Debate
A large pig decorated as a fiery display atop a car in Albany Georgia sparked amusing commentary at various gatherings. The fire was quickly put out with little damage. The incident drew attention to a south Georgia picker’s event and generated lighthearted remarks among attendees.
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Albany
South Georgia
War Work Heroine Aiding London Hospitals
Daly Dineaane, a New York-born sister of Uke hie AOU Mards, is a prominent U.S. war worker in London. Since the war began she has helped organize hospitals and the American Nugw' club, and serves in the St John’s Ambulance Voluntary aid in uniform.
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Daly Dineaane
Mary
New Yorks
Wittyr
London
St. John’s Ambulance
Small Fist Fight Over Flu At Missouri Shop
Ruben Myerson owner of a frit store in Kansas City Missouri testified in court that John Benjamin a nearby clothing vendor refused to move from in front of the shop saying he had the flu. Myerson said he punched Benjamin after trying words proved useless. The judge commented and then discharged and removed the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akansas City
lRuben
Benjamin
Deferiant
Officer recalls familiar horse link at club scene
In a terse exchange, an officer recognizes Higgins from past rides as the private retorts that the horse seems familiar. The dialogue hints at prior service and a shared history, with a sharp edge about past incidents at the club.
Garden of longing and wartime memories intersect in Dulcie's heart
In a sunlit garden a gray widow recalls past loves as Dulcie wrestles with shifting feelings for Robert and Gordon. An old bracelet hidden in a soldier's message tests loyalties while a veteran prepares to reveal a card of contact. The tale blends romance with war's shadow and a promise of reunion.
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Duicle
Roerry
Indy
Dulce
Robert
Gordon
Dutete
Bob
Enartura
Altos
Duldie
Jon
Dulcie
Den
Phere
Tell
Dulele
Tahie
Briel
Mossi
Coutin
Miles
Jad Taved
Thomas
Hema
Arrival of Allied Prisoners From Germany Described
An eyewitness account from Paris details the first batch of British prisoners returning to Allied lines. Emaciated and in rags, they walk the weary road home after months in German camps, many dying on the way. The sickly procession passes through occupied territory as Allies aid their exodus.
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Germany
Telatum
Bitters
Pady
Soul
List
Nes
Courtras
Halle
Brugsels
al- Hedrines
Givenchy
Festubert
Lys Yas
Belgium
Varios Points
Woman Sleepless Telegraph Operator Saves Maryland Farmer
Near Seaford Delaware farmer Gearse White lived alone and nearly perished in a night fire. Miss Ara Fleetwood, a telephone exchange night operator, spotted flames by the reflected glow and kept ringing the Retizace line to rouse neighbors. Farmers arrived and dragged White from his bed as windows burst and the roof caved in, leaving the home and most belongings destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gearse White
Seaford
Del
Hig
Ara Fleetwood
Miss Fleetwad
White
Roma
Driven to St. A Marshfeld trade winds chaos in town
A terse note from Marshfeld hints at a man who keeps to his own affairs but is forced into meddling for self defense as others push him into attention. The line suggests a wary economy where quiet traders find themselves pulled into local skirmishes and social pressures.
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Wehr
Rene Pale
Moura Watlare
Bregely
Anteyden
Torowesel
Allleserty
Hou the Reliable
Nzta
Postarualee
Consumers Fish Co
Auburndale
Foyer
Pershing
Vis
Yuennes
J. Cone
Leinster 15
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Washington
Agnes G, Brogan
Farmer
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