Treatment of Enemies in Wartime Opinion
The News-Star calls for firm action against enemies amid World War I. It condemns German sympathizers in America, praises harsh measures and public officials who support strong retaliation, and argues swift punishment to protect soldiers and the nation. It cautions against broad mercy for enemies and stresses vigilance against spies and traitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Parker
Louisiana
Alphonse
Gaston
New Orleans
Germany
War Savings Campaign Urged To Aid Return Of Soldiers
Secretary Baker notes 800000 American troops have gone to the front and urges citizens to buy War Savings Stamps to hasten their return by supporting the campaign with utmost effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker
War Savings Stamps Promote Patriotism Through Earnings
A wartime appeal urges workers to invest a larger share of their income in War Savings Stamps. The message links higher earnings with greater patriotic duty and financial support for national efforts.
War Savings Stamps Promote Patriotism and Sacrifice
The piece argues that poorer citizens must sacrifice to buy War Savings Stamps while the wealthy should not claim exemptions. It notes the maximum wealthier purchase of $1,000 and cites Julius Rosenwald urging restraint and the creed Save Save Save during wartime.
War Savings Stamps Reach All Who Want to Save
War Savings Stamps are within the reach of everyone who conscientiously wants to save. If the men in our Army and Navy can do without luxuries we at home certainly can.
Save and Support the War Savings Stamps Appeal
A wartime appeal urges citizens to fund the government by buying War Savings Stamps. It argues soldiers risk their lives and homefront support should be prompt and generous, reminding readers that saving today helps the fighting men tomorrow.
Frontline Valor and Household Sacrifices Reflected in Wartime Finance
A wartime sketch contrasts how households allocate income between everyday spending and investments or savings while acknowledging that many front line men sacrifice their lives. The note underscores the personal cost of war on families and finances.
Harvard Professor Warns Against Unneeded Purchases
Prof. T. N. Carver of Harvard University argues in wartime there is no room for purchases not essential to health strength or efficiency. He says buying nonessential goods diverts materials and manpower from government needs to win the war and safeguard liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. N. Carver
Harvard University
Grmans Fight Back? Savings as Resistance Call
A provocative call urges readers to use their savings to oppose German actions, framing financial leverage as a form of resistance. The message links economic choices to political pressure, urging collective action through monetary boycott.
This Date in History 1894 to 1917 Overview
A historical roundup lists events from 1894 to 1917 including Perry reaching 435 miles from the North Pole and earning 25600 pounds, the first New York cholera death, Confederate advances in Pennsylvania, Maine governor nominations, Surrett’s release, Danube crossing, Bonaparte family expulsion, imperial intrigue, Rosebery resignation, Bristow’s death, American Cuba landing, Norwegian royal coronation, Leo Frank case, Lemberg recapture, Greek Entente shifts, Aisne battles, and a WWI era quote on financial cowardice with a cautionary comparison to court martial.
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Perry
North Pole
New York City
Confederacs
Pennsylvania
Maine
Bangor
Joshua 4. Chamberlain
John H. Surrett
Lincoln
Lower Danube
Bonaparte
William
von Kotze
Trigert
Rosebery
England
Loase of Commons
Benjamin HH. Bristow
the Treasury
Grant
Elkton
Santiago de Cuba
King Haakon II
Norway
Queen Maud
Trondjem
Slaton
Georga
Leo Frank
War savings message urging support for quick victory
A wartime appeal stresses that victory hinges on civilian financial backing and urges buying War Savings Stamps to hasten the end of the war. It frames savings as a personal duty to sustain government funding for the war effort.
Patriot Urges Saving for War Bonds Purchase
A call to citizens to economize and buy War Savings Stamps to provide the government with more funds, labor, and materials for the war effort.
Halifax Natal Day Observances Scaled Back
Halifax marks the 164th anniversary of its founding with a largely reduced program due to the war. Historical exercises and patriotic addresses dominated the day, focusing on Cornwallis landing in 1749 and other past milestones.
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Halifax
Cornwallis
French proposal to expand court martial judges
Paris report notes the French Senate urged to revive a 1917 bill requiring every defendant before a court martial to have at least two judges of his own rank. The Bonaparte Code of 1907 already provides this for officers but excludes privates and non commissioned officers, with only one corporal currently serving on the bench.
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Paris
Chamber
Birthday tributes to Lovett and notable figures age list
Robert S Lovett Chief of betterments and additions at the Federal Railroad Administration is 58. The article lists notable birthdays including Joseph Bolduc Princess Beatrice Porter Emerson Browne Martin Harvey Mannie Ward Julian Haythorne Frank Damrosch and a WWI era urging saving and war support message.
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Robert S. Lovett
Lovett
Division of Betterments and Additions
Federal Railroad Administration
America
Union Pacific Railway System
New York City
Woad
Southern Pacific
Harriman
West
Southwest
Joseph Bolduc
Princess Beatrice
Spain
Porter Emerson Browne
Martin Harvey
Mannie Ward
Julian Haythorne
Frank Damrosch
Notice to Painters at Ouachita Parish High School
June 17 1918 notice invites seat bids to paint exterior woodwork of Ouachita Parish High School. Bids due noon July 1, two coats required, completion by August 30. Materials allowed Patton Sun Proof Campbell Quality Sherman Williams or Lead and Oil. Right to reject bids reserved. Signed T C Brown Superintendent. LS-5t.
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Ouachita Parish High School
Patton
Cambell
Sherman & Williams
T. C. Brown
Bid Notice for Two Room School in Ouachita Parish
Notice to Contractors bids will be received for constructing a two room school house in Ouachita parish wards until noon July. Plans and specifications on file in office. Right to reject all bids reserved. Signed T O Brown 185t
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Ouachita Parish
T. O. Brown
This May Be a Joke on Germany and World War I Propaganda
A Munich Jugend joke mocks American force and size as German propaganda. The spoof dialogue places General Pershing at a French port saying another fleet arrived and La Belle France asks about billets. The piece highlights wartime posturing and Allied demoralization strategies.
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Amsterdam
Germany
Munich
Jigend
General Pershing
la Belle
France
Modern Railroad Follows Caravan Route to Palestine
Cairo reports new railway link parallel to the historic caravan route. A swing bridge over the Suez Canal at Kantara enables direct Cairo Palestine service. Trains run from Cairo through El Kantara El Arish Rafa Gaza toward the Syrian frontier.
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Cairo
Egypt
Palestine
Suez Canal
Kantara
el Kantara
Port Said
el Arish
Rafa
Gaza
Socialist Leader Accused In Espionage Case In New Haven
Martin Plunkett a famed Socialist leader was arraigned in New Haven before a United States Commissioner on a preliminary espionage act charge. He was arrested last week by Justice Department agents on a Hartford warrant and officers seized papers pamphlets and Socialist literature from his office. Plunkett is the Connecticut Socialist party secretary and a gubernatorial candidate choice of the party.
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New Haven
Conn
Martin Plunkett
United States
Department of Justice
United States District Attorney
Hartford
Plunkett
Socialist Party
Connecticut
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Praised by Mrs Martin
Mrs P H Martin of Peru Indiana reports her two daughters suffered whooping cough but improved quickly after using Chamberlains Cough Remedy. The testimonial highlights relief and ease of coughing.
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Chamberlain
P. H. Martin
Peru
Ind
Mattresses Renovated and Made by Expert Maker
Gresham at 116 Hall Street invites public inspection of refurbished mattresses and the maker's methods. Work completed and deliveries arranged. contact Pho 1039 for details.
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Gresham
Hall Street
Pho
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