United States Builds War Offense Across Atlantic
The article surveys American WWI efforts from declaring war on Germany on April 6 to the late year buildup. It notes rapid mobilization, the arrival of General Pershing in London, first troop convoys to France on June 26, and American artillery and infantry reaching front lines by autumn. It highlights destroyer assistance to Britain, training in France, early trench insertions, and a looming spring offensive near the Rhine as American forces position south toward Alsace and near Swiss borders.
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Jaitfs
United States
Germany
America
Bonar Law
Europe
Pershing
London
Paris
France
Atlantic
Atlantic Ocean
Acros
Uncle Sam
Lorraine
Washington
Alsace
Switzerland
Rhine
Thrift stamps drive boosts county war savings sales
Postmaster J C Gorman reports strong thrift stamp and war-saving certificate sales in Princeton and countywide interest rising after Christmas. With no quota, stamps convert small savings into war aid, offering decent interest and tax exemption while capping purchases at two thousand dollars.
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J. C. Gorman
Princeton
Gibson Coun
Local Visitors Stay In Mt Vernon And City Guests
Mrs. Lillian Funk and daughter Evangeline are visiting Mt Vernon Illinois as guests of EB M Appleman and family. Roy Boswell of Evaneville is spending a few days in the city with his mother Mrs Avina Boswell on north Hace street.
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Lillian Funk
Evangeline
Mt. Vernon, Ill
EB. M.appleman
Roy Boswell
Evaneville
The
City
Avina Boswell
North Hace ‘Street
Boswell Family Sighting in North Race Street
Arthur Boswell, a member of Company EB 835th Ind. Inf., is in the city with Mrs. Anna Bosweil at the Cambrach ary Taylor Tat Lotfinville site on North Race Street.
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Arthur Boswell
EB 835Th Ind. Inf
Federal registration to tally 500000 German aliens
The week of February 4 is set for nationwide registration of half a million un naturalized Germans in the continental United States. Police postmasters marshals and agents will cooperate to verify identities and issue cards after complete checks. Registrants must provide triplicate affidavits fingerprints and four photos with signature.
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Washington, D
Department of Justice
Tem. Pee Ae “Inerdnst
Che Department of Justice
United States
Sregistrar
Washington
Philippines
Hawaii
Panama Canal Zone
Alaska
Virgin Islands
Guam
Samoa
John Lord O'Brian
Gregory
New Year Watch Party in East Emerson town home
Miss Frances Martin and Miss Hazel Spencer hosted a New Year’s Eve gathering in east Emerson. Twenty five youths attended with dancing and cards. Refreshments and seasonal decorations complemented the evening. Allen Yeager of Patoka was among out of town guests.
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Frances Martin
Hazel Spencer
Emerson
Allen Yeager
Patoka
Miss Harsha to Attend Rotary Meeting Tuesday
Odd grammar fragment notes Miss Mary Harsha will attend a Rotary meeting Tuesday with unclear context and missing details. Local readers are advised to check later for full note.
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Mary Harsha
Babere Arith
Rotary
Season's Greetings to You and Yours
A seasonal message wishes readers heartfelt health happiness and success in the coming year for all, with special regard to "our boys" and broader community warmth.
Princeton home guard company mustered into state service
The Princeton home guard company was mustered into state service by Major James T. Cutler of Evansville Monday night at the I O F hall and is now part of the militia. Sixty men took the oath of allegiance with plans to recruit to 100. Captain C F Rumor and Lieutenants I M Colvin and W R Spillman command the unit. Drill occurs each Thursday evening.
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Princeton Home Guard
James T. Cutler
Evansville
I. M. Colvin
W. R. Spillman
Indiana Leads All States in Army Volunteer Totals Early in War
Indiana Army volunteer figures from April 1 to December 15 show 16,506 men enlisted, over three times the state quota. Total Hoosier volunteers since January 1, 1917 reach 18,510 in Indianapolis and Fort Wayne districts. Marine Corps at 278. Navy 3,806. draft quota set at 17,510 with 11,189 in camps and 6,871 awaiting assignments, mostly at home.
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Indianapolis
Ind
United States Army
Indiana
Union
Thomas F. Ryan
National Guard
Navy
Marine Corps
Maj
Ryan
Fort Wayne
Thomas A. Miller
Navy Recruiting Office
Taylor
Loutaville
Therdad
Miss Reatha Hosts New Year's Eve Watch Party
Miss Reatha entertained twelve couples at her parents’ home for a New Year's Eve watch party. The gathering included music and conversation as guests rang in the new year.
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Reatha
Herman
New Year Passes Quietly Amid Fireworks Curbs
The state council of defense request to conserve fuel and avoid ostentation during New Year was well observed in Princeton. Merchants did not display fireworks, and public demand was low. A lone whistle disrupted silence briefly. The day dawned sunny with warmth inbound and social gatherings continued, including the Elks annual party.
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Princeton
State Council of Defense
German Emperor’s Christmas Eve comments on war ends
The dispatch reports Kaiser Wilhelm claiming peace through strength, saying Germany has kept peace for half a century while others disturb it and must bring back peace by force. The quote appears in German newspaper coverage from Amsterdam dated January 1.
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Amsterdam
Kaiser Wilhelm
Kaiser's Dress Debate Ties Peace Conference Talk
Discussion swirls over the Kaiser's MM dress and its possible link to a proposed peace conference as observers weigh implications for alliance politics and public sentiment.
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