The War in Your Town Editorial Tries to Warn
A wartime editorial argues unity against German propaganda. It urges Americans to resist unseen influence, support the war effort, and “wear down every suggestion” of antiwar talk while praising national resolve and sacrifice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward
de Feliare
Strijlees
Betus Royal
Oremierk
Nassor
America
Operetimie
Yinme
Nile
Bly Willis
Byery
War morale and German influence in America warned
An op-ed laments weaknesses in military preparedness and German influence at home. It argues for expanding American aviation, boosting production, and countering German propaganda to preserve democracy and support allied troops abroad. The piece calls for decisive action against pro-German sentiment and foreign funding shaping public opinion.
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Porate
Chairles
Howard Russell
Seat
American Socialit Party
Tigi
Wapertatad
Unitedtates
America
Lis
Howe
Women Called to Arms for Red Cross Support in France
A chaotic wartime plea urges American women to volunteer for Red Cross surgical dressings for France. It stresses urgent need for bandages and medical supplies, urging all women to report to Red Cross headquarters and join the national effort to aid wounded soldiers.
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Grigsor Mirphy
Ted Cross
France
Amar Dan
Amaria
Atorien
Sosuatiie
Alilista
Rad Droga
Tony
Muntrada
Towa
Shell Ib
Red Cross
Pat Onoco
Laurel Building
Nation
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Promises Cure
A testimonial style note offers a $106 reward for any case Hall's Catarrh Medicine fails to cure. It claims internal action through the blood and mucous surfaces, weakly urging constitutional treatment and promising to build up the patient’s constitution. Distributed by Cheney & Co of Toledo with testimonials available.
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Sajenre
Han Beer
Ita
Hall
Addraia II
Cheney & CO
Toiada
Ail Druggiet
Now or Never Declaration Urges Allied Resolve
The Chicago Herald cites Winston Churchill urging renewed Allied unity to meet German pressure in WWI. It portrays Germany seeking victory through sheer manpower before U.S. aid, warns against peace talks as surrender, and calls for unwavering resolve, heavy casualties be accepted to avert collapse of allied morale.
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Winston Churchill
Russia
Tholy Haya
Austria
Reichstag
Ludendorf
Trumph
Chicago Herald
Fragmented Evening Story Sparks in a Curious Manor
An ironic tale unfolds as two young people, Leslie and Joe, hide in their home to observe a visiting man named Sultan John Melton and contemplate marriage schemes. Amid improvised dialogue and comic misadventure, they navigate looming family pressure and vague romantic ambitions within a bustling, shadowy household.
Untitled excerpt of a tense dramatic scene in a London setting
A tangled scene unfolds with Abrupt dialogue and peril as a captor tightens control. Melton and companions pressure a mysterious figure while danger lingers, and loyalties shift amid fear and fragile trust.
Christmas Package for Soldiers and Sailors Gifts Drive
A call to send cheerful care to troops through handwritten notes, small gifts, and practical items. Emphasizes packing nonperishable foods, sweets, tobacco only when appropriate, games, puzzles, and personal touches to brighten life for soldiers and sailors overseas.
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Hfe
Wnene
Skett
Christias
Reminiscences of Long Ago Fifty Years Ago Reminiscences
Long ago summaries recall Italian travel and a gay time for Mr. Weeel in Europe. An American unit stays at a boarding house with eight others as letters and names drift through reminiscences of decades past. A Buffalo accident is noted, with a grieving couple and a vow to keep her happy despite pain. An elderly miller slips on straw and suffers leg injuries. A wedding notice from December 12 1877 records the marriage of Mr W S Cowes and Miss Denne Chambers at the residence of the bride's father, with Rev W Cowels officiating.
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Italy
Europe
Frontieronte
Mr. Weeel
Eloads
Shere
al Buffalo
Scott County
Beck
Kautz
Maresad
Chambera
Ban
Cowels
Mr. W
Cowesl
Mier Denne
Martyr Years Ago In Woe Morning Spelling Folly
Fragmentary report recalls J B in the Army Morning session addressing penury and spurring effort to prevent spoilage. A claim notes someone named Mint Ne prevented wet rat damage over fifteen years. A dry-rut note mentions Toseah Hilkey and a concealed love story linked to Mr Heaton’s residence on Tenth Street.
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J.B
Doris Swhserlbars
Statad Mint
Mina
Toseah Hilkey
Mr. Heaton
Tenth Atreat
Death of Walls Franklin's Daughter At Montpelier
The death of Walls Franklin's daughter in Montpelier township is reported after a long illness from consumption. The family mourning includes her father two brothers and one sister. The funeral will be at New Ira church tomorrow with interment at Palrpark.
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Montpelier Township
Walls Franklin
New Ira
Palrpark
Local preacher laments youth trends in married life
Reverend Wiley Tugger voices concern about young men rushing into marriage and the town’s response to changing fashions and social habits. The fragment hints at a conservative view of courtship amid unsettled attitudes.
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Wiley Tuoger
Ten Years Ago at the Opera House Gathering
Ten years ago a Sunday address described a group of over fifty attendees at a city opera house gathering. The account notes forty six minutes of remarks and morning services, with a sense of community activity and reflection.
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Tey
Qi Nichols
Manning
Opera
Aid
Ath
Simple Preventive Mixture Against Appendicitis Stated
An advertisement claims a mixture of buckthorn glycerine and other ingredients can cleanse the bowel and prevent appendicitis. It promises instant relief for sour stomach gas and constipation, urging readers to use the formula sold by A. W. Morgan, druggist, 107 Second Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Morgin
Drugeiat
Second Street
Advertisamant
IW W MEN UNDER INVESTIGATION NOW
Cedar Rapids Iowa district attorney and officers reveal that Frederick G Rankin, a 1 year O'Connor acolyte, is under investigation for sedition and vilifying President Wilson. Rankin reportedly possessed incendiary literature and claimed ties to a banned organization seeking to return to the Ramk Arsenal where he was discharged. He admits attempts to rejoin the relief effort but faced seven days in jail for his alleged misconduct.
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Cedar Rauids
Tee
O'Connor
Cedega
Divirick
Frederick G. Rankin
Wilson
Rankin
Activit
Solows Thanko
Renk Lghand
Jad
Pinex Cough Remedy Promises Quick Relief
An old home remedy touts Pinex as a universal solution to persistent coughs and bronchial issues. It claims rapid throat and chest relief, with a money back guarantee and directions from a Wayne Indiana company.
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Lialke
Norway
Wayne
Ind
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