Colored Americans in War Effort Stir National Pride
The article extols Black workers and soldiers in World War I for exceptional labor, riveting feats, and charitable drive. It highlights Henry Johnston and Needham Roberts, stevedores and riveters, plus 700 Negro women in France serving with YMC A canteens and Red Cross nurses. It notes 12 million colored workers funding Liberty Loans and urges unity despite racial tensions.
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Teutor
Department of War
Negra Valoras
Henry ‘Johnston
Needham Roberts
Moreehind
George’ ‘Freeman
France
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Lord Northellite
Red Cross
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Tiem
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Vari
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Philadelphia
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Germany
Kaiser and His Footstool by Edith M. Thomas
A fragment from Edith M. Thomas’s verse in The Vigilantes recalls a German woman calling herself a footstool for the Kaiser and fantasizing about kissing his feat. The poem plays on power and subservience with ironic wit.
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Edith M. Thomas
the Vigilantes
The Fighting Irish in the Great War
Irish soldiers and leaders are praised for their war effort, valor, and support for civilization. The piece highlights figures from Irish regiments in British service, including Lords, poets, and volunteers, arguing Sinn Fein does not reflect the fighting Irish who fought for freedom and allied civilization.
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Sinn Fein
Great Britain
Irish Guards
Mons
Munester
Dublin Fusiliers
Gallipoli
Lord Ardee
Earl of Meafh
Earl of Wogston
Ireland
Lord Dunsany
Kettle
Trish
Louvaip
Countess of Kingston
Shamrock
W. M
Letts
Yar
Oxford
Kathrine Tynan
The Appeal to Fear by Raymond 8 Spears
The piece argues Prussian fear tactics mimic savage rituals and mythic medicine men. It notes wireless rumors of disasters, the use of fear to drive combat, and a German professor's claim that fear wins battles. The analysis cautions that boasting invincibility feeds terror rather than true courage.
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Raymond
Pacific Ocean
Zwho- Hay
Dows
fAbully
American Youths Join Merchant Service in War Era
The United States shipping board reports a surge of more than 450 young Americans daily joining merchant ships. Recruits, ages 18 to 21, are drawn by war needs and adventure, aided by a board ruling lowering the minimum age to eighteen. Rich and poor youths alike are urged to serve their country at sea, with many hoping to rise to officer ranks after the war.
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Bea
Ito Ala
Bethie
Forties
United States Shipping: Board
Marin
Eack
Shipping Board
Merchant ‘Marine
Sailor lad training shifts from sea lore to science
A modern training ship operated by the shipping board teaches new sailors first through six weeks of intensive schooling. The program crafts sea legs and practical skills onshore, then sends cadets on offshore voyages after a staged progression from classroom to deck.
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Shipping Board
Tantié
Pacific
Fragmentary dialogue excerpt with untranslated names and garbled phrases
A disjointed text fragment presents a conversation about excuses and night time presence with unclear names and scattered punctuation. It references a Mr Méekton and a Bets home and contains miscellaneous misrendered terms, revealing no coherent event or outcome.
Kidney Ailments Promise Quick Relief with Swamp Boot Aid
An advertisement touts Swamp Boot Aid as a remedy for kidney and urinary troubles. It claims rapid healing, claims gentile kidney healing effects, and urges readers to obtain a trial bottle or request a sample by sending ten cents to Dr. ef Co. in Binghamton while noting the paper.
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Dr.ef & Co
Binghamton
N. Ae
Yank Heroic Rescue Amid Refugee Flight
A World War II era Yank halted a truck to aid refugees on a crowded road. He lifted an emaciated girl with a wee doll, placing them in the truck seat of honor. He then protected his young charge as the convoy pressed onward through the jammed path.
It Worked Shorthand Mischief At The Club
In a late night exchange Mr Jagsby admits to telling Sam he was not at the poker club. Mrs Jagaby explains she blocked the fib by having Sam say he saw him waiting in front of the telephone. The Birmingham Age Herald account captures the telegram like confusion.
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Dana
Cape “Horry
Tate
Mr. Jagsby
Balloon crews recover from Arcadia incident at Navy Yard
Balloon teams at Arcadia California aided recovery operations at a navy yard after a troubled event. Details remain sparse but workers reported no civilian injuries and ongoing assessment of site safety.
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Syn Navy Yard
Arcadia
Cal
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