Second Contingent Lands in France Amid Great Welcome
The News-Star reports the second American contingent has landed at a French port and was warmly greeted by crowds, mostly women and children. Docks overflow with provisions and khaki clad troops as thousands prepare to join the front, praising allied soldiers and vowing to defeat German autocracy.
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The
News-Star
U. S
Belgium
France
England
America
Germany
Red Cross
Patriotism Sparks War Effort Across Nation
The speech traces American responses to past conflicts and the buildup for the Great War. It notes initial public apathy, then rising zeal as Congress declares war, with food conservation plans, conscription, a two billion dollar war subscription, and the deployment of troops to Europe.
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United States
Congres
Nsu
Oui
Wilson
Europe
United
Freeman
This Date in History Highlights a Century and a Half of Events
A chronology lists key dates from 1790 to 1916 including Washington chosen as capital, US Senate member Samuel Pasco birth, Michigan land expansion, Madison’s death, Victoria’s coronation, Lincoln’s fugitive slave law reveal, Des Moines college opening, US France treaty, Canadian Pacific train, Maria Mitchell’s death, McKinley blockade orders, Wisconsin state celebration, Francis Ferdinand’s renunciation, arbitration treaty renewal with Japan, Carrizal prisoners release, and WWI milestones from Sarajevo to Italy and Armenia.
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Washington
Samuel Pasco
United States
Florida
London
England
Creda
Tampa
Michigan
Iowa
Minnesota
Dakotas
James Madison
Montpelier
Port Conway
Westminister Abbey
Wool
Montreal
Vancouver
Maria Mitchell
McKinley
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Archduke Francis Ferdinand
Austria- Hungary
Sophie Chotek
Japan
Pryan
Chindea
Carranza
Carrizal
Sour Stomach Advice Page Ad
This notice describes sour stomach as mild indigestion caused by fast eating or unsuitable food. It recommends eating slowly, chewing thoroughly, eating little meat, and no supper to avoid it. It suggests taking Chamberlain's Tablets to aid digestion. Advt.
Youth and duty amid the Louisiana Infantry camp
A first-person narrative from Monroe, Louisiana, describing the First Louisiana Regiment encampment in New Orleans. The author praises the healthy camping grounds, the vigor of youth, and the contrast with slackers. He honors fallen Guardsmen, reflects on sons in uniform, and notes the soldiers’ discipline, health measures, and moldable character under medical care.
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Gulf of Mexico
Louisiana Infantry
National
Uncle Sam
U. S
France
Louisiana
New Orleans
Mexico
Adam
Black Draught supports aging digestion says Meadowsville resident
Mrs. Cynthia Higginbotham, 65, testifies that Thedford’s Black-Draught improved her appetite and strength after years of constipation and lazy liver. The ad promotes the 70 year standard remedy, priced 25c per package with one cent a dose, available at all druggists.
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Thedford
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