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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1918
Page
7
A jumbled wartime column from Budapest reflects debate on Germany’s defense posture and fear of annihilation. It questions why German forces shifted to defensive lines and why Kaiser’s entourage would avoid aggressive aims.
War Department figures reveal major expenditures for 1917 18 including artillery rifles small arms ammunition and armored cars totaling about 4.1 billion with additional costs for engineering clothing blankets and food. The note emphasizes vast funding from Liberty Loans enabling a powerful army at home and in France with 2 million men and training forces.
Prominent actors and industry leaders rally for patriotic war effort. Mme Alig Naximova Enrico Caruso Sidney Drew Elsie Ferguson Marguerite Clark John Barrymore Billie Burke Clara Kimball Young George M Coburn and other stars offer services to produce pictures with a clear message for the nation. Peter J. Schaeffer and Sydney B. Cohen lead the drives for exhibitors and restrictions boards to back the project.
The Gelden Illinois pastor Rev David A McClung says he lives his preached ideals by backing war bonds. He has invested all his savings of $2000 in the Second Liberty Loan and volunteers to buy bonds in the Fourth Loan to support the army.
A Treasury speech in New York outlines the allocation of the six billion dollar Liberty Loan issue. It lists district quotes in dollars, each with percentage shares and total sums, reflecting regional banking resources and conditions.
Samuel Stanton known as Shrimp, a 12 year old from Ste Genevieve Missouri, buys Liberty Bonds with earnings from hunting hides. He aims to invest proceeds from pelts including coons possums and skunks to grow his modest estate and support the war effort.
A World War I letter collection describes military life in France. J L Chilcoat writes of fatigue duty drills and trench training, mentions American and French officers, and hopes for a German surrender before Christmas. He promises to write from France and asks family to share news.
A rough collection of messages from soldiers writing home. Private Oscar O Hall describes life in France, weather, and French hospitality. William A KF raises hopes of reunion and notes the distance traveled. The letters reveal camaraderie, homesickness, and resolve to press on for the war effort.
A long interwoven set of notes from soldiers in the American Expeditionary Forces describing life aboard ships in France and at Camp Merritt. They mention warm weather and meals, hammock sleeping, YMCA activities, sea birds, and hopes for the war's end, with family requests for letters and news about friends.
A fragment notes chest discomfort and burning sensation linked to indigestion and suggests using herbine to ease symptoms. The text remains unclear on broader context or specific statements.
A preacher cites scripture quote about divine eyes over urban greed prompting a small-town figure to loosen his purse strings. Neighbors note the shift follows the sermon and discuss local reactions and implied reform.
Neighbors recall Hiram Trewitt nicknamed Hi Tightwad as speculations rise about his wealth while his wife endures poverty in a landholding of 160 acres and a single protective dog. He buys fifty dollars of Liberty Bonds amid war loan worries and his wife's urging for more bonds as a prudent investment.
In a troubling narrative a man, influenced by religious phrases, reads of divine surveillance then plans to steal. After a cryptic night the husband and wife visit a bank and decide to withdraw funds to purchase securities, driven by fear and superstition.
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