Germany Enthusiasm for War Training and the US Role
Aged editorial argues Congress will empower President Wilson to expand the American fighting force, with the Senate committee backing a bill to authorize rapid training and mobilization. It contends modern warfare demands faster, larger conscripts, compares past and present training, and asserts Germany is already beaten despite disbelief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Wilson
Senate
Reed
Missouri
DIL
Auch Simet
America
Germany
Swan
United States
Ratte
Trve
Patie
Ingry
Nolan
Linyd George
Amelie
George
Great Britain
England
Germaany
War Message and Liberty Stand Declared by United States
A fragmented wartime summary declares the United States pledging a war not of conquest but of liberty, justice, and freedom. It frames a nation whipped into resolve as it faces a poder struggle at home and abroad with emphasis on pride and power shaping the conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Work or Fight Draft Rules Expand Across Nation
A sweeping view of the work or fight draft regulation shows the government aiming to place every man under sixty into useful labor or military service. Sen Cummins argues for cataloging workers by industrial skill to meet war needs, with drafts tightening as war progresses and many current roles deemed nonessential to the effort. The plan envisions farms and towns supplying labor, reclassifying occupations, and expanding conscription to cover broader labor shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuat
Avery Cave
Gren
Tober Corer
Washington
Cummins
Suuch
Virginia’s War Time Duty Reunites Lovers at Home
Virginia confronts her wartime rage after Bob Jennings leaves for officer training. She channels energy into social leadership, then faces regret as Bob returns, proving duty and love can outlast pride. A long-suffering reconciliation follows under spring lights as Clearwater learns that sacrifice and devotion bind hearts more than protest.
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McClure
Virginia
Rob
Clearwater
Ste En
Shania
Saulty
Bob Jenning
Bob
Anne
Alee
Zrillion
Virginie
Docs
Met
Har
Anya
Thas
Het
Evan
Robbie
Bobbie
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Ad Offer Reward
An old advertising notice promotes Hall's Catarrh Medicine offering one hundred dollars for a cure of catarrh. It claims the product purifies blood by a Bleed on the Macons surfaces, with testimonials available and free samples. The text cites F J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio and notes availability from all druggists.
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Fall
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
All Drugetats
West Liberty Knitters Exceed May June War Quota
The West Liberty Women Knitters, under Mrs Henry Rueas, report their May and June war effort has surpassed the May June quota. Fifty sweaters for the local Red Cross were completed ahead of schedule and turned in, with plans to finish fifty more by month’s end for shipment to headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Speci
Weat Liberty
West Liberty
Mra
Henry Rueas
Red Cross
Ward
Reminiscences and Local Notices From A Century Ago
A mixed column recounts a Presbyterian Church assembly in several cities, notes the 1st anniversary plans of Turnverein with a picnic, and reports late 19th century club reorganizations. Mentioned are delegates from Iowa, Dr. Soot of California, and local figures Holmes, Turner, Parkham, and Reece.
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Parvin
John Manin
Frasiyterian Church
New Orleans
Lavla Mobile
Montgomery
Ala
Atlanta
Chittanooga
Nuashvyilis
Tenn
Prducal
Cairo
St. Louis
Yourisposal
Union
Maine
Massaachusetts
Iowa
Dr. Soot
California
Mad Creek
Turnverein
Hoopes Grove
Mechanics’ Aisl Society
30 YEARS AGO May 23 Sunday and Telegram Message
A historical clipping notes May 23 as a Sunday in a 30 years ago reference. Mrs James Hannan received a tele gram from her husband dated Chattanooga Tennessee last night claiming Company C 50th Regiment was there and all was well. Travel notes mention Rome Georgia and Villeca Indiana with a son Archie visiting.
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Mra
James Hannan
Chittanooga
50Th Regiment
Ifa
Rome
Jo A. Sinckut
Archie
Villiaca
Bbs
Suspect Overturned in Gary Case After DNA-like Check
A man resembling Harry Jones was seized in Gary but cleared after information received last night. Frank Aor reported the arrest, while a wife linked to John Shellhorn in the airport matter. The seventeen time Jones has been arrested in various states is noted. Permalife Batteries and Feares Tire & Battery Works advertise.
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Ording ‘Haelman
Harry Jones
Gary
Ming
Jones
Frank Aor
Aidher
John Shellhorn
Airport
Bean
United States
Cael
Any Intelligent Person Can Attain Success by Perseverance
A compact ethical piece urging readers to persevere and follow a self-made plan. It cites Emerson and Zoroaster, promotes self-sufficiency, grit, and steady effort as keys to success, with examples of persistent individuals who built fortunes or became respected writers.
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Peoatis
Tupiiuhory
Falbior
Atumber
Les Monapayer Syndicate
Senpterts
Accon Cinas Matter
Stuel Sc Ta
Unde
Maren, Ag
Muscacino
QU News
Nereis
Suesciiners
Muscatine
Genee Wares
Trail Journal
Fundas Paily
Land- Vanes
Comnasing Tani, Sa
Ovalfine Traom Xat
Ieg
F. Plechforth
Adv
Marr
Muathosy Effies Cid
Detroit
Cone, Tarenzen
Wandman
Feee Froese
SOG
R . Attanin
Enyonzon
Fern Howard
Emerson
Hilachin
Lesire
America
Ife
Zoroaster
The Election Effect on America and Women’s Vote Power
A reflective 1917 frame discusses how every election shapes the nation and the crucial role women play in voting. It recalls Judge Wade’s influence and notes a town’s October 15, 1917, vote against prohibition and a fatal motor accident that followed, illustrating civic stakes and consequences.
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Mera
Tawa
Hauor Bay
Hivon
Alate
Pepe Rosonk
Unio
Muscatine Taland
Wis & Ford
Jess
Prohibition and voting morality sway restless district
An editorial urges temperance supporters to vote for candidates upholding prohibition in the upcoming primary. It argues elections shape lives, condemns ignorant voting, and warns that without educated turnout the nation risks moral and political decline while stressing equal suffrage and universal voting.
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Asi Vo
Alough
Thorn Boys
Tsose Boys
Congress
Washington
Des Moines
Vetera Haya
Magentine Indy
Mull
Ihe
Bot ‘Ng
Fragmented Health Ad Promotes Remedy and Injury Facts
An insurance notice fragment cites a claim on injury statistics in the United States and promotes Chamberlain's Ljniment for sprains bruises and rheumatic pains. It urges readers to be prepared to treat injuries with this remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henklet
Actna Life Insurance Co
United States
Chamberlain
Critics praise historic Nim Kaiser's film in major papers
Metropolitan critics hail The Kaiser as a powerful, moving wartime picture. Glowing reviews from Globe, Evening Sun, Tribune, American, Morning Telegraph, Herald and others note gripping scenes, emotional impact, and enthusiastic audience response.
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Metropolitan
Hiya Geen
Nim
Kaiser
He Benat
Berlin
GLOBE
Broadway
Katker
von Tirpitz
Mora
Critica
Pictura
Spectatora
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Bellans
the Journal
Journal Printing CO
Roman
Steart
Louise Oliver
W. Liberty
Reform Club
Polley Judge Williams
Mijor Spieleler
Muscatina
Holmes
Turner
J. GC. Parkham
G. E. Reece
Flutie: Bros
Hershey Lummer Company
Huluig
Una
Permalife
Feears Tire & Battery Works
Ady
Xiate Ind
Anid
Sti
Judge Wade
Allman
Whatas FT
MR. Duff E
SAN
MR. Murdock
Mr.duff
Alice
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