Women urged to fund war effort with thrift stamps
A wartime exhortation praises women's sacrifice and urges purchase of thrift stamps to support troops. It stresses that money buys munitions, food, and hospital supplies, and frames women as essential supporters who cannot fight but must fund the war effort. The appeal highlights unprecedented female contributions and calls women to contribute financially even beyond prior purchases.
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France
Boches
Lonsest
Uncle Sam
Women fuel war effort through thrift and stamps drive
The piece urges unwavering support for the war and calls on women to back the cost of victory by purchasing Thrift Stamps and War Saving Stamps. It argues that universal service through stamps funds sustainment, equates stamp buying with trench and naval work, and condemns any laxity toward supporting Liberty Bonds.
This Date in History Highlights Key 18th to 20th Century Events
A compact chronology marks milestones from 1779 John Paul Jones to command the America, 1841 Harrison burial, 1858 Tien tsin treaty, 1863 Foote death, 1867 Rome canonization, 1877 Austria Hungary neutrality, 1898 Clifton Cameron fire, 1900 Pekin expulsion edict, 1902 Edward VII admiral, 1915 Russian eastern front retreat, 1916 Casement trial, 1917 American troops arrive in France.
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John Paul Jones
Congress
America
Portsmouth
N. H
William Henry Harrison
Washington
North Pond
Obkio
England
China
Tien-tsin
Army of
Virginia
John Pope
Andrew Hull Foote
New York City
New Haven
Conn
Edward VII
Byrne Combination Shorthand Promises Faster, Accurate Typing
A Tyler Texas ad promotes Byrne Combination Shorthand as a modern typewriter based note taking method. It touts legibility speed and accuracy, claims interchangeability among stenographers and acceptance in Civil Service and court work, and offers a free illustrated catalogue from Tyler Commercial College.
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Byrne
Lynne
Civil Service
Court Room
Associated Press
Tyler Commercial College
Tyler
Texas
America
Birthday Notices and War Verse from Mt. Holyoke
The page lists Brig. Gen. Frank D. Baldwin aged 76 with Civil War service and Medal of Honor awards in Georgia and Montana, plus other notable figures and a poem about war. It also notes a Hygiene course at Mt Holyoke College opened June 26 led by Dr Kristine Mann for training women as hygiene and right living teachers in government factories and munitions plants.
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Frank D. Baldwin
Baldwin
Michigan
Peach Tree Creek
Georgia
Sitting Bull
Montana
Lake Lanao
Mindanao
Philippines
Bulan
Robert L. Borden
Grand Duchess
Maria
Czar
Russia
Frieda Hempel
Aaron
Kroiler
Pennsylvania
Mt. Holyoke
South Hadley
Mass
Mount Holyoke College
Kristine Mann
Industrial Service Section
Army Ordnance Department
Waste of labor and materials in sinking ships and purchases
A plain statement notes that each sunk ship by a German U-boat wastes labor and materials. It asserts every unnecessary purchase also squanders productive effort and resources.
Governor urges War Savings Stamps to aid victory
The Montana governor urges thrift and self denial as keys to victory and encourages buying War Savings Stamps. He says if you cannot go to the front, invest to become a stockholder in the United States and highlights the benefits of War Savings Stamps as a national investment.
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Montana
United States
Meaning of War Savings Stamps in Financing the War
The article argues that War Savings Stamps are not small change but essential investments for the war effort. It emphasizes their role in raising billions needed to fund the undertaking and urges readers to value these savings as significant support rather than mere pocket change.
Our Boys in France Smile as They Serve War Savings Push
An American correspondent notes troops in France smiling in trenches and on campaigns, urging home front support by saving, spending less, and buying War Savings Stamps. The message emphasizes that reduced savings limit labor and materials available for wartime needs and that civilians and government compete for scarce resources.
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France
Bath
What is my share in the war Buy War Savings Stamps
The civilian duty is to save to the utmost and invest savings in War Savings Stamps to help keep soldiers out of prison camps. By prioritizing saving over spending civilians support victory and show they are worthy of protection, buying War Savings Stamps with their funds.
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I Kaiser
Belgium
France
Wilson
W. S
Chinese Waiters Enter London Dining Scene
Chinese workers long seen in the United States are appearing in London for the first time. Previously Chinese were mainly employed as domestics in kitchens.
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London
United States
West
Big Baptist Young People's Union Convention In Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids Iowa prepares for the twenty seventh international convention of the Baptist Young People's Union of America. The event begins July 4 with a patriotic demonstration and runs four days at Coe College chapel. Dr Ambrose M Bailey of St Paul will deliver the convention sermon.
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Baptist Young People’s Union
Cedar Rapids
Ila
United States
Canada
Baptist Young People’s Union of America
Coe College
Ambrose M. Bailey
St. Paul
Thoughtless Spending Hurts Germany's Silent Ally Status
A concise note argues that wasteful expenditure weakens Germany's quiet support role among allies. It warns that misused funds undermine trust, erode competitiveness, and hamper strategic cohesion with partner nations. The piece emphasizes prudent budgeting and accountability.
Pioneering Meeker Turns Potatoes Into Flour
The article profiles Mzr Meeker, famed pioneer of the Oregon trail, now promoting potato flour production in the Northwest. He claims a ton of potatoes yields 590 pounds of flour and outlines a simple, low cost process from washing and parboiling to drying at controlled temperatures before milling.
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Oregon Trail
Mzr. Meeker
Meeker
Alaska
Northwest
Potato Flour Plant Economics and Equipment
The piece discusses a low cost washing and slicing setup for potatoes capable of processing a ton per hour, noting a $30 root cutter, mills costing $150 to $225+, and a Yakima Washington flour plant producing 25 to 30 barrels daily with April prices at $21 per barrel.
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Meeker
Yakima
Wash
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