Yankees Rout Foe From Wood in Six Hour Battle
United States troops pushed German defenders from a wooded sector along the front. Intense bombardment and machine gun fire lasted six hours as Americans advanced in darkness, taking prisoners only to learn later heavy German casualties. A smoke screen north of the Alsie aided the move before German forces reportedly withdrew.
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U. S
Kaiser
Frm
Agemeins
Amie
Hyo Uffeers
Llent
Gaspard Alverstehen
Mentomut
Beyind
Alsie Andy
Great Faith in Chamberlain's Diarrhoea Remedy
A reader states her father used Chamberlain's Celie and Diarrhoea Remedy a year ago for diarrhoea and was relieved after three doses he was cured. Mrs W H Williams of Stuniey Nu endorses the remedy with strong trust indicating prompt relief and total recovery.
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Chamberlain
Mre
W. H. Williams
Stuniey
W Baker Visits France With U S Army Transport Party
Secretary of War Newton D. Baker travels to France aboard a United States Army transport. The party includes War Department officials and a briefing on troop numbers and equipment follows the embarkation routine. The trip aims to assess European war readiness and production details for the American army.
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Washington
Newton BD. Baker
France
War Department
Wine Department
Ty Searetary
Europe
Prada
United States
Pyepes
Peeremey
Wellas
John
Tryan
Seco
Mpronsades
Gorgas
Gorgas, Aurkenn Genereal
Hwineseliet
Cal
George MM
Baker
Bue
Staten
Steltinns
Salt Lake Soldier Enlists to Curse Kaiser in German
Cav endigh W. Cannon of this city enlisted in the Marine corps after studying German for months. He jokes he learned only profanity to tell Kaiser Wilhelm and his gang what Salt Lake thinks of them. The remark highlights his odd training and intent as Marines prepare to enter Berlin.
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Kaiser
Salt Lake City
United States
Berlin
Salt Lake
William Holenzollern
Zion
Cavendigh W. Connon
Marine Corps
Cennon
Cannon
Aundies
Kaiser Bell
Shell Shack Victim Honored by British Army
Edward Gaynes of Spokane Washington has been recommended for the Distinguished Service Medal of the British Army. Hlavnes, a machine gunner in the Royal British Marines at Cambrai, fought in the defense against the German drive last winter and returned home with shell shock. En route home he survived three and a half days in an open boat after the liner was torpedoed.
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Spokane
Wash
Edward Gaynes
Hlavnes
Royal British Marines
Cambrai
Atlantic
The National Security League and Its Work
Col Charles E Lydecker outlines the National Security League’s aims and activities. He urges support from all Americans, praises wartime sacrifice, and details campaigns such as Summer Schools for Teachers, a push to elect prowar Congress, and Street Speakers Squadrons to spread patriotic messages in urban areas.
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Charles E. Lydecker
National Security League
Nanlenki Security League
United States
Omenteria
Chile
Bartly
Crete
Mar
Aia
Claude H. van Tyne
University of Michigan
Democracy's Problem Is in Its Schools
Cla ude H Van Tyne argues that American democracy faces threats from German ideas and urges frank teaching of liberty. He contrasts democratic and autocratic states, warns against Germany's world empire aims, and calls for stronger civic education and patriotism. He emphasizes protecting individual rights and the foundational history of liberty.
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Ameriegi
Germany
Food Administration Sets Local Food Prices and Limits
U S Food Administration in Wood County lists maximum consumer prices and purchase rules for staples. It notes a 2 percent cash discount, 5 cent delivery fee, and public cooperation. Sugar limits apply, with per person monthly cap and licensing for canning. Wheat flour rules require specific substitutes with certain quantities, and Victory bread may waive substitutes.
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Food Administration
Marshfield
Wis
E. C. Pors. Co
Who Rules Germany Military State or Reichstag Power
An analysis of Imperial Germany argues the state is governed by the Emperor and military power, with the Army and Bundesrat wielding real control beyond the Reichstag. It notes Prussia dominance, secret Bundesrat deliberations, and how aristocracy, industry, and education reinforce a rigid caste system.
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von Buelow
Germany
Reichstag
Pacament
Army
Themperor
Imperor
von Tinelow
Bundesgal
Council of the Empire
America
Vasnd
Empire
Prussia
Davaria
Bundesrat
Reicstag
Berlin
East Prussia
Apon
Neidsbank
Hnperial Bank
Pin
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Over Rembs Furniture Store
George M. Dunn
Department of the North East
Philip W. Brell
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