Germany Eyes Russia as Source of War Material
Berlin reports in the Vossische Zeitung that Germany hopes to obtain raw materials from Russia to counter any embargo by the Entente powers. The piece argues Russia could supply cotton, wool, silk, metals, and other goods, with plans for greater production and trade after the war.
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Berlin
Germany
Amsterdam
Vossische Zeitung
Dettman
Ths
England
Nnl
Russia
Russian Empire
Poland
Baltic
Finland
Central Asia
Caucasia
America
Asia Minor
Persia
Macedonia
Ukraine
Ural
Caucans
South
Moscow
Lyon
German Thought on World Power Increases War Guilt Claims
A compilation of quoted German authorities and writers asserting Germany's aim for world power and conquest. It cites statements from Kaiser speeches, naval manifestos, and works by Bernhardi and others to argue Germany sought colonies, military force, and global dominance as a prelude to war.
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Washington, D. C
Robert Lancing
Union College
Schenectady
Ferman
Prisce
Germany
Wight
Ludwig Woltmann
Politische Anthropologie
Hue
Bernhardi
Stomach Troubles and Constipation Claim Cham berlain’s Tablets
An advertising testimonial from Kemantee Wells of Bug, N.Y., states Chamberlain's Tabletas are the most satisfactory remedy for stomach troubles and constipation in thirty four years of drug store service. The ad notes availability everywhere.
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Chamberlain
Murny
Kemantee Wells
Bug
N.Y
Notifying Relatives of Military Casualty Lists
The War Department authorizes rapid notification of relatives within 24 hours after casualty lists from France are received. A statistical division maintains names and addresses, files a card index roster for each casualty, and uses telegraph blanks and form letters to inform relatives quickly. Delays arise from clerical errors, incorrect addresses, or military considerations delaying release of information.
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France
War Department
Gen. Pershing
James
America
eGn
Sugar Users Face Shutdowns Under Sugar Ration Rules
Raleigh June 15 A large number of bottling works candy makers soda fountains and soft drink stands have been temporarily shut out by the food administration for using more than the eighty percent allotment of sugar. The Carolina Beverage Company Salisbury a major plant was closed after May usage of nearly 75000 pounds and may not reopen this year.
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Raleigh
Food Administration
Carolina Beverage Company
Salisbury
Aepar
Indian Missionary Credits Cholera Remedy Saving Life
An Indian missionary in Teham Mois Iowa credited Cham berlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with saving his life during a cholera scare. He carried the medicine as a preventive and found it effective for his health needs.
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Iowa
India
Chamberlain
Y M C A Workers Aid Troops Aboard Transports
Y M C A secretaries join the troops en route to France under War Department sanction. They provide games, music, movies, magazines, books, and writing paper to comfort fighters at sea. Transport secretaries stay aboard ships from voyage to front lines, supporting morale amid danger and fatigue.
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National War Council
Soldier Boya
France
War Department
Reneport
Y M C A Volunteers in France Describe Frontline Aid
A letter from Ralph Harbison recounts American Y M C A secretaries in France aiding soldiers under shellfire. They sheltered in a cellar during bombardment, shared canteen supplies and chocolate, adjusted gas masks, then joined troops to deliver food, blankets, and morale across trenches and dugouts.
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No Man's Land
Dugonta
Amertes
France
Ralph Harbison
Pittsburgh Y. M. C. A
That City
Vilage
Honne
Clarke
Southeastern division troops favor volleyball over baseball in camp
A statistics report by R C Cubbon and 126 physical directors shows volleyball now dominates camp recreation in the southeastern division. Baseball once led, but since April volleyball has become the most popular sport, played in small spaces with simple equipment. Ground baseball remains popular in limited spaces, while all players stay active throughout the game.
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Southeastern Division
Besehall
R. C. Cubbon
Army
Southeastern Department
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