War Savings Stamps campaign shows 75 percent favorable response
Chairman P B Dorion reports 75 percent of pidge cards for a $1 000 purchase of war savings stamps responded favorably in Mobile county The Tribune prints a proclamation by President Wilson urging thrift production and national duty to support the war effort and ends with a call to pledge by June 28 to buy Liberty Bonds and War Savings Stamps.
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P. B. Dorion
Mobile County
the Tribune
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United States
War Savings Societies
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Volunteer Army of Production
Woodrow Wilson
Skimmons Rescues Italian Seaman After Bold Board
Gunner's Mate Andy Skimmons of the American Patrol Boat from Denver ends a perilous pursuit off the far northern islands. He boards a drifting Genoa bound lumber vessel, saves its skipper and crew, and brings them to base after a tense tow. The skipper kisses Skimmons in gratitude and recounts their torched fuel and lost course.
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British Isles
Andy Skimmons
Denver
Gurmer
Globeville
Big Horn
Wyoming
Skimmons
Hales
Over There Navy Balladeer Skippy Sparks Shipboard Fun
A lively account of Captain Skippy, a 21 year old American who joined British ranks, boosting morale aboard a ship near Gallipoli. He earned a war cross and a captaincy, organized games and dances, raised funds, and advocated pillow fights and races to lift spirits, while mutterings among officers signaled tension.
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Atlantic
America
Skippy
Gallipoli
Plans Change Move Ahead for Nightly Concert in First Cabin
The movement proceeds with a nightly concert set in the first cabin dining room after adjustments to the schedule. Organizers confirm the venue and timing remain within the ship’s program, inviting passengers to enjoy the performance.
Negroes Feature Court Session of Saturday
James Harper, a negro, was held to the circuit court under 500 dollars bond for a statutory offense by Judge Henry Chamberlain in the inferior court Saturday. Frank Robertson, a fellow workman, had his pewter watch stolen. Clifford Davis, a negro of Plateau, was sentenced to forty days hard labor in a petty larceny case, in the inferior court Saturday. It was his third similar conviction.
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James Harper
Henry Chamberlain
Frank Robertson
Cliford Davis
Plateau
W. Wimberly Fined In Inferior Court for Speed Violation
Charit Smith reports clothing theft at Whistler Co. W. Wimberly faces charges for speeding under the automobile speed law and receives a $2.50 fine in the inferior court.
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Charit Smith
Whistler
Coal association warns of coal shortfall next winter
The National Coal Association urges prompt action as it cites a 56,000,000 ton shortfall risk for the upcoming winter, urging quick coal supplies to meet demand.
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National Coal Association
Congress Should Endorse an Express Prohibition Law
The speaker argues Congress would truly curb alcohol by enacting a clear express prohibition law rather than relying on an appropriation ban. The critique emphasizes decisive, statutory limits over funding-based restrictions.
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Congress
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