GOOD MEN AND TRUE
A wartime appeal questions the burden on citizens and highlights sacrifices for Poland, Serbia, Belgium, France, and American safety. It notes New Mexico’s push to enlist 700 volunteers for shipyard work under J H Wagner and public service reserve leadership, while mentioning Henry Ford’s submarine boat contract and the Tuscania tragedy with local implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poland
Serbia
Belgium
France
Henry Ford
Fliv
Cii
Henry
Political chatter and bids for New Mexico senate
Portales News notes support for William B. Walton in the Democratic primary for United States Senate. Narciso Francis of Seboyeta is urged for the state legislature, with reference to his 1915 17 service. A variety of editorial snippets comment on Wilsons war policy and military prep, plus weaponry debates in national press.
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Democratic Party
United States
New Mexico
William B. Walton
United States Senate
Portales News
Narciso Francis
Seboyeta
Valencia County
Francis
Camouflage in Strikes and Rail Network Hints
The article discusses German Empire troubles and Allied reporting, noting attempts to unify railroads and potential port use. It reflects on federal fuel orders and patriotism amid war, with references to Berlin and the Kansas City Star comments on public sentiment and government actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City Star
Rlin
Berlin
United States
Insurance surge as U S government hits five billion
Washington reports insurance written by the United States Government for soldiers and dependents surpassed 5 billion dollars with over 603,976 insured. In three days, 65,000 applications totaling more than half a billion dollars were received, as new records push coverage for military and naval personnel.
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Washington
United States
McAdoo
Lana
Providence
Chicago
STATE'S CREDIT HIGH IN WAR EFFORTS
Editorial clippings report that war spending did not hurt state credit as $50,000 in six percent indebtedness certificates were authorized by the legislature. Nine bids were received with a New York company offering a premium of $802.50, winning the award for the bond issue to finance war preparations.
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Petrograd
Germany
Roumana
New York World
New York
Governor's patriotic letter praised by publicity director
The governor's letter promoting patriotic duties received high praise from the publicity director L. A. Brown. He called it clear and terse and predicted wide readership nationwide, noting the governor expressed thoughts better than elsewhere. The remark praised the message as notably effective.
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L. A. Brown
Need of ships now looms above everything else
Washington February 5 emphasis on ship production for the United States and allies dominates war effort. Federal departments, shipyards, and 250,000 skilled workers are mobilized to build steel and wooden vessels. Urgent shift to three 8-hour shifts is urged to outrun submarines, with women urged to join industrial war effort.
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Washington
Uncle Sam
France
Ngan Charles Piez
State Councils of Defense
Public Service Reserve
United States Ship Yard
Shipping Board
War Savings Campaign Set With Seven Million Quota
New Mexico prepares to subscribe seven million dollars to the War Savings drive by December 31, 1918. Secretary of the Treasury appoints a state committee led by Governor W. E. Lindsey and Secretary of State Antonio Lucero to oversee the effort with county chairmen named across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of the Treasury
W. E. Lindsey
New Mexico
Antonio Lucero
J. H. Wagner
Hallett Barnden
Herman C. Ilfeld
Red Cross Women Aid Boys in War Effort
Tucumcari American praises local Red Cross volunteers for sewing knitting and packing supplies for servicemen. Editorial asserts women are capable citizens and should vote for the best interests of the country and the boys at the front. The piece frames women’s civic duty as crucial to victory.
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Shipping Board
Navy
Germany
America
Red Cross
The
American
Tucumcari
Colfax County Sets Record in Pledge Campaign
State Food Administrator Ely of Santa Fe reports 1732 pledge cards secured through Colfax County schools during the week of October 1. The county leads all others in the Liberty Loan, Red Cross and Y M C A campaigns, continuing its established local tradition.
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Ely
Santa Fe
Colfax
Othr
Liberty Loan
Red Cross
Pledge Card Campaign Boosts County Lead in Results
The county maintains a strong lead over San Miguel by 319 pledge cards amid 44 teachers enlisted through the County Superintendent's office. Previous May efforts by county ladies yielded 882 pledges, with total county registrations reaching 2014 across campaigns. Red Cross members, notably Magdalene, contributed substantial labor and finished work.
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San Miguel Couny
Ofice
Colfax County
Red Cross
Magdalena
Magdalens
Magdalena Points With Pride To War Work
The town supports wartime effort with moral spirit and practical help. Magdalena helps boost bond drives and Red Cross fundraising while households adjust to changing norms, including community participation in enlistment quotas and local events like dances.
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Magdalena
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J.H. Wagner
United States Public Service Reserve
Tuscania
Michigan
Teadie
Atta Ving
St. Louis
Wilson
Chicago ‘Tribune
Leonard Wood
Kansas
Las Veras
Aland
Macon Telegraph
Ordnance Bureau
Kansas City
Imp
John R. Rathom
Emma Goldman
Alexander Berkman
Russia
Santa Fe New Mexican
Bill" Haywood
Bill
City Star
Boston Herald
Edwin P. Webb
Ant
Na- 1 Guard
Fuel Administration
Philadelphia Inquirer
Nashville Southern
Fort Sumner Review
Fort Sumner
Ben
Breslau
New Simh
Stone
Roosevelt
Lusitania
el Paso Herald
Las Vegas
Saiser
Newark News
Chicago Daily News
Kaiser
Chicago Evening Post
Field Marshal von Hindenburg
Toledo News
God
Abraham Lincoln
Missouri
New York Herald
E. B. Hitchcock
Illinois Grain Dealers’ Association
Bordeaux
Yvonne
Jean
Europe
From
the War News
National League of Women's Service
Marie Obenauer
Nee
Department of
Obenauer
Bernalillo
Guy 1. Rogers
Albuuerque
Chaves
Nathan Jaffa
Roswell
C. N. Blackwell
Raton
Curry
Alexander Shipley
Clovis
de Baca
P. J. Read
Donana
W. A. Sutherland
Las Cruces
Kildy
J. B Joyce
Carlsbad
Grant
W. DB. Murray
Silver City
Guadalu
H. R. Roberson
Santa Rosa
Lea
J. S. Eaves
Lovington
Lincoln
George L. Ulrich
Carrizozo
Luna
Frank Nordhaus
Demin A. . Wiest
Wagon Moon
W. Cotton
Gallup
Otero
C. Mitchell
Alamogordo
Quay
J. A. ‘Ogil
Rio Arriba
F. R. Frankenburger
Espanola
W. C. Oldham
Portales
Sandoval
Seligman
San Juan
N. B. Sammons
Farmington San Miguel
Herman ‘C. Ilfeld
Lasegas
L. A. Hughes
Santa ‘E
Sierra
W.H. Bucher
Hillsboro
Scorra
J. S. Mactavish
Aos
B. G. Randall
Tao
C. Johnson
Clayton
E. Davenport
Encino
Valen John Becker, Jr
Belen
Jury County Red Cross
Min
Rge
Cross Ball
Silver City Enterprise
Goodrich
Florida
California
B. F. Goodrich Rubber Company
Akron
Paso
Myrtle Ave
el Paso
Tex
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