General Leonard Wood praised as brave soldier and leader
General Leonard Wood spoke to officers at Camp Mills after learning his duty assignment. He praised the president, expressed confidence the Allied line would hold in France, and defended his wartime readiness and discipline, noting his non West Point background and Roosevelt friendship.
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Camp Mills
Leonard Wood
France
Theodore Roosevelt
West Point
Plattsburgh
War and the Children in Wartime America
The article contrasts peaceful American children at play with children under threat in another land, noting how war intrudes yet innocence remains. It praises American resilience, mentions belated air service achievements, and cites Lieut. Baylies awarded the French Legion of Honor for fifteen air victories.
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Lieut
Baylies
Not a difficult problem in fighting social evil
The piece argues against segregation as a remedy for crime and urges authorities to pursue a thorough clean up of vice. It contends the evil is already present beyond restricted areas and that effective enforcement hinges on sincere law officers and a strong war-time community effort.
Home comforts and the healing power of housekeeping
Emily describes a small four room flat filled with hand-picked belongings. She loves shopping, cherishes furniture and kitchenware as friends, and finds calm and refuge in dusting, cooking, and keeping a personal space. She values independence, a home of her own, and the comfort these possessions provide daily.
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Emily
Cate
Cilian House
War news stirs Indianapolis crowd and fuels resolve
Indianapolis readers react to German submarine raids with mixed emotion. Newsboys hawk extras as residents debate the threat and reinforce a defiant American spirit. Editorials praise resilience, warn against fear, and urge swift naval action to chase pirates from coastal waters.
Private Danny in France
A World War I diary fragment recounts Private Danny's exploits in France. He details revenge against an American sentry, involving the Crown Prince mascot, a monk, and a chain removed from the prince's collar. The guard fires five shots at a supposed spy, wounding the prince in a way described as Swiss cheese.
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Crown Prince
Sandy
Kitchin
Ping
Casey
Cies Kitchen
Monk
Weill
Geat
States
No More Day Laws At This Session
Washington June 6 Further prohibition legislation by congress at this time appears unlikely. Senator Sheppard of Texas said President Wilson opposed action unless recommended by Food Administrator Hoover, who also opposes extension of prohibition. They believe little foodstuffs would be saved by extending to beer and wines. With about 100,000,000 gallons of whiskey in warehouses, abolition of manufacture would push consumers toward a whiskey basis, regarded as undesirable.
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Washington
Congress
Senator Sheppard
Texas
Wilson
Hoover
Sheppard
Executive
Food Administration
In Our School Wednesday Prank Echoes Among Townsfolk
A fragment from a small town page describes school boredom and a late night star peeping prank by Ex and Steve Hardy at Blany’s hill. The boys hollered at a distant star to see if it held people, waking residents and dogs, while neighbors noted toothaches and a makeshift dentist plan and a boy with stone bruises on his feet.
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Ex Brigham
Steve Hardy
Blany’s Hill
Miss Palmer
Libery
Steve
Tiev
Bull Hickes
Feillers
Bol Haynes
Wen van Ness
Byville
Andy Anderson
Hosses
Hoss
Phil Wigglesworth
Small Schooner Samuel C Mengel Sunk by Submarines
New York June 6 an American auxiliary schooner named Samuel C Mengel was sunk south of New York by a submarine. Most of her crew were rescued by a British steamer Mengel while en route to New York with cargo from West Africa. The vessel, built in 1916 at Bath Maine, measured 615 tons and was owned by the Axim Transportation Company.
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New York
Samuel C. Mengel
Mengel
Hanks
Bath
Axim Transportation Company
No Change Berlin Says On Battle Front
Berlin via London reports the situation on the front remains unchanged in the official statement issued Wednesday evening. The report emphasizes continued stalemate and no shift in frontline dispositions as of the latest update.
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Berlin
London
Buster Bear's Paw Grows Worsened in Forest Tale
Buster Bear drags a torn paw after Prickly Porky's spear lodged in it. He limps through the Green Forest, hides from Farmer Brown's Boy, and battles pain as the quill digs deeper. His mood turns cross and restless, delaying normal meals until the spear end remains exposed. Next story introduces Whitefoot the Wood Mouse.
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Buster Bear
Porky
Buster
Farmer Brown
Green Forest
War Garden Beans and Varieties for Year
The guide stresses quantity over quality for war garden beans this year. It recommends Kentucky Wonder and Kentucky Wonder Wax if space and poles are available, or substitute giant sunflowers once beans sprout. For baking beans choose Prolific Tree, with Yellow Eye praised for fungus resistance. Improved Horticultural is best for summer eating shell beans.
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Kentucky
Russian Prisoners Return To Germany
German soldiers held as prisoners in Russia are returning home in large numbers. Dispatches from Moscow say most are in good health and about 70 percent will be ready for active duty within a month. Three trains, each carrying 400 to 1,000 Germans, are passing through Orshadaii.
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Washington
Russia
Moscow
Orsha Daii
General Robertson Receives Temporary Home Command
London telegram reports General Sir William Robertson, chief of the Eastern command and former chief of the Imperial staff, has been officially announced to take a home command as a temporary measure.
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London
Tyne
William Robertson
Eastern Command
Imperial Staff
Neutrone Prescription 99 advertised for rheumatism
An advertisement touts Neutrone Prescription 99 as a cure for rheumatism and muscle pain. It claims quick relief by penetrating joints and muscles and also purifies kidneys, liver, and blood. The offer includes a week’s treatment for 50 cents or a large bottle for $1.00, with Owl Drug Store in Ouiney selling it.
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Ouiney
Owl Drug Store
N. 6Th
Command Appointed for British Forces Leader
An official appointment names the new commander charged with directing the forces in Great Britain. The choice reflects strategic priorities and reaffirms leadership for operations across the region.
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Great Britain
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