Spartan Mothers Move Americans To Stand Firm In War
The letter from Adrian Edwards, a Carro lton Illinois lawyer killed in France on May 4, urges viewing missing in action as a symbol of Spartan resolve. His message, read to the House, cites ancient mothers and the fight against German offensives, praising Allied unity and resilience amid Russian Bolshevik concerns.
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Cas
Drian Edwards
Carrolton, Tiinois
Edwards
House of Representatives
America
The Deep Has Its Terrors and a Missing Cyclops
A note on the missing collier Cyclops and the sea’s mysteries. Nay- Tal reports no wreckage or theory, suggesting the ship sank quickly without a distress call. Proposals arise for message bottles on ships to reveal fates, echoing Victor Hugo and old shore-search lore.
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Nay- Tal
Victor Hugo
Hugo
Defenses of Paris Hold Fast Behind Forest Forts
Report from Paris 1914 notes that despite German advances within 40 miles of the city, Paris remains calm. Authorities cite a ring of forts and historic forests as protection stronger than camouflage, with troops able to assemble unseen and Verdun-like endurance expected.
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Verdun
France
Marines Shine on Battlefront First American War Spirit
A Washington Times review lauds the Marines for rapid response in Haiti Philippines and France. They joined US troops in Amiens and the Marne with discipline and courage, earning praise from American and Allied forces for their amphibious fighting prowess.
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Haiti
Philippines
Barnett
France
Amiens
Marne
Solder Belles and White Bands Stir Village Romance
An American narrator mocks French village life during wartime, describing village girls and officers. He recalls Private Sandy Splits winning a date until aviators with white bands reveal conscientious objectors. The tale ends with villagers shunning the flyers.
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France
States
Sandy
Madamoiselley
Winter cabbage planting tips from wartime garden column
The article advises readers to plant cabbage for winter use by choosing a warm garden corner, preparing fine soil, and starting seed or transplants. It highlights Danish Bald Head as a reliable variety and suggests including Savoys for variety, noting markets rarely carry Savoys.
President Approves Work or Fight Law Nationwide
President Wilson signed a nation wide compulsory work move ment to support Provost Marshal General Crowder s work or fight regulations. He urged adoption by states of Maryland s law applying the work or fight principle to men aged 18 to 50. General Crowder says the measure boosts war effort by reaching broader draft ages and aiding necessary occupations.
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Wilson
General Crowder
Harrington
Maryland
Crowder
Senator Jones speech ends two day dry forces rally
Springfield Wisconsin June 15 United States Senator Wes ley L Jones of Washington closed a two day session of dry forces. They plan a campaign to secure November election of a legislature to ratify the federal prohibition amendment. A parade supported prohibition and ended at Lincoln's Tomb with exercises.
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United States
Wesley L. Jones
Washington
Lincoln
Lever Withdraws From Senate Race to Stay in House
Representative Lever of South Carolina withdraws from the South Carolina Senate race at President Wilson’s urging to remain in the House as chairman of the Agriculture Committee.
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House
Washington
South Caroline
South Carolina
Wilson
Committee On Agriculture
Antarctic Ocean Water Proves Colder Than Arctic Seas
Scientists report that water in the Antarctic Ocean is colder than surface waters of the Arctic seas, suggesting distinct climate and oceanographic patterns between the polar regions. Researchers note temperature measurements collected over multiple expeditions indicating lower average temperatures south of 60 degrees latitude.
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Arctic
Leaves Big Bequest For War Sufferers
SHARON PA June 1 The will of Frank S Buhl a millionaire steel manufacturer leaves a substantial bequest to war sufferers and related charities with timing details expected to follow in probate filings.
Peter Learns More About Slow Poke
Peter Rabbit admires Slow Poke the Box Turtle and his dual doors as a safe home. He compares the turtle to Spotty and imagines how it would feel to carry a house, then watches Slow Poke retreat again into his shell.
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Slow Poke
Reddy Fox
Spotty
Peter Rabbit
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In Our School by Paul West
Friday notes and odd happenings from a school, including spelling troubles with Bol Haynes, a flooded crick pushing Andy Anderson to fish from his window, and hens snagged on line worms after the water returned. Mentions Miss Palmer, Brigham, Steve Hardy, and a distant star.
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Sid
Andy
Crick
Andy Anderson
Ex Brigham
Steve Hardy
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