War Message of Wilson Distorted by German Censorship
The Committee on Public Information released an abridged German version of President Wilson's April 2 1917 war message. The document accuses the Wolff Telegraph bureau of censorship and outlines Wilson's call to Congress to declare war on Germany, defend neutral rights, and mobilize resources while stressing democratic unity and a peaceful postwar order.
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Germany
Committee On Public Information
Wolff Telegraph Bureau
America faces great war duty for democracy and peace
The speaker assures loyal Americans will stand with government against dissent, vows firm action against traitors, and warns of civil war's dire costs. He frames fighting for democracy, self governance, and universal rights as essential to peace, urging unity and sacrifice under divine blessing.
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Congress
America
Calls Boys to the Colors in Wartime Working Reserve
President Wilson urges 16 to 21 year olds not employed to join the United States Boys Working Reserve. In a Labor Department letter, the president praises the program as a patriotic duty to aid front line forces and support the nation during the crisis.
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Wilson
United States Boys’ Working Reserve
Labor Department
Department of Labor
University Functions and the Case for Maturing Students
George Bernard Shaw argues that universities have become schools for boys not men. He says higher education should socialize students, instill global citizenship, and teach manners. The social pressure should come from adults who have faced real responsibilities.
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George Bernard Shaw
Growing a Character in Severe Testing
A reflection on how reputation differs from character and how true character is revealed only under pressure. The piece suggests reputation is shaped by reporters and friends, while character is the life lived amid motives and obstacles. It notes individuals rarely know their full potential until emergency demands reveal their worth.
Just Missed It in Air Raid Sightseeing Scene
An old gentleman trembles after hearing bombs and gunfire in an air raid and leaves his hotel with his wife. They ask a police constable who remains unshaken. The officer quips that the danger is largely over but they may return in an hour as onlookers disperse quickly.
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London Chronicle
First US-German clash leaves casualties in early engagement
American troops in first line trenches met German attack described as a heavy barrage. Three Americans were killed, five wounded and twelve captured or missing as Pershing reports indicate the force was isolated and likely outnumbered. The dispatch notes an intense, desperate German effort to overcome the new US position.
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Washington
United States
War Department
Pershing
Russia Worn Out Yet Not Out Of War Says Kerensky
Premier Kerensky told the Associated Press Russia is worn by the long strain but not out of the war. He noted Russia fought alone for years without aid later cited France and now America as examples of international help. He urged U S aid in money and supplies and asked the world not to lose faith in the Russian revolution.
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America Must Be Awake to Fund War Efforts
Representative John Fitzgerald of New York told a Philadelphia gathering that unprecedented federal taxes are needed to cover war obligations. He warned loans and bond issues would cause future financial chaos and urged nationwide self denial to prevent greater hardship.
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America
John Fitzgerald
New York
House Committee On Appropriations
American Academy of Political and Social Science
Fitzgerald
Aid to Italy Gathers Allied Leaders and Forces
Washington and London announce rapid aid to Italy in its hour of need. Troops and artillery are sent to the Tagliamento front to hold back the German advance. British Prime Minister Lloyd George and Sir William Robertson head the British delegation, with French Premier Painleve leading the French mission to consult with Italian leaders.
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Tagliamento
Lloyd George
William R. Robertson
Painleve
Reducing Student Officers at Fort Snelling
News that discharges would trim the student officers corps to about 1,100 was followed by an order announcing 176 provisional second lieutenant commissions to be issued.
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Fort Snelling
Railroad Men Frame Up Demands
Chicago reports union leaders representing four railroad employees groups with 250000 members plan a 25 percent wage increase demand. The move gathers momentum as leaders align across unions and mark the push as near completion.
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Chicago
English Lutherans In New Body Lincoln
The Lutheran church here, once a dominant force in the state, is set to split as the English speaking faction withdraws to form a separate congregation. Previously sermons were in German in the morning and English in the evening. the church has a largely German lineage but English speakers are growing with more American born members.
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Lincoln
Call for War Declaration on Austria Urged by Defense Society
The American Defense Society board of trustees passed a resolution urging President Wilson to call Congress into special session to declare war on Austria. A telegram carrying the resolution was sent to Wilson. The trustees also approved a minute condemning inconclusive peace as an insult to the war dead and a betrayal to the living.
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New York
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Who Will Win This Battle Kidney Health Ad Promote Anurie
An advertisement promotes Anurie as a kidney and bladder cleanser to prevent diseases from rheumatism to diabetes. It claims Dr. Pierce discovered it and that it is sold in vials for 60 cents with a trial package for 10 cents, and includes a testimonial from Mrs. W C Zeschman praising relief.
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W. M. Pierce
Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute
Buffalo
Omaha
Nebr
Anurio
W. C. Zeschman
N. 17Th St
Ready for Hard Fighting Theme in Barber Shop Talk
A barber shop tableau captures men debating war with Japan and Germany. One patron asserts Americans must confront both foes, praising Japanese fighters as formidable while cautioning aggressive action with Russia in mind.
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Russia
Cuticura Soap and Ointment Promote Health of Skin
The Cuticura regimen offers a soap to cleanse and purify and an ointment to soothe and heal itching and burning skin and scalp. Daily use prevents minor skin troubles from becoming serious and a free sample is offered by mail with a book from Cuticura Dept. L Boston.
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Boston
Ady
Going far London and a traveler’s small talk
A talkative figure questions a traveler bound for London about his life. The traveler explains he is forty six and married with one daughter in civil service, earns thirty shillings weekly, and notes his parents and relatives, including a red-haired niece and a maid who has left for another. The stranger asks about mouth usage.
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London
Horatio Brown
Housekeepers Can Save Food With Stearns Paste
A newspaper advertisement urges households to prevent food waste by exterminating rats. It claims $200,000,000 in annual losses from pests and promotes Stearns Paste as a low cost solution, noting it also fights cockroaches and waterbugs.
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Stearns
Made in Germany war medals at British museum
A British museum hosts silver and bronze war medals made in Germany with replicas at the Victoria and Albert. One celebrates Zeppelin raids on London showing a Zepp about to alight on Towen bridge amid fires. A large crown prince portrait appears with Siegfried slaying a multi headed dragon representing Belgium France Russia and England.
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British Museum
Victoria and Albert
London
Towen Bridge
Crown Prince
Siegfried
Lion
Belgium
France
Russia
England
Red Cross Ball Blue Ad Promises Grocer Appeal
Short grocer advertisement touts Red Cross Ball Blue as sure to please, claiming it brings happiness to homes and is a product all grocers should stock.
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Red Cross
All Grocers
Adv
New Weighted Fishhook Aids Fitting Catch
A newly invented fishhook uses extra weight to keep the point and bait accessible to fish when it sinks to the stream bottom. The design aims to improve lure effectiveness by maintaining reach for aquatic catches.
Add New Industries Baltimore Investment Milestone
In three years Baltimore added 160000000000 dollars into new industries as part of economic expansion.
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