Liberty Loan Drive Shows Growing Support and Resolve
The treasury says the loan lagged at first but grew as organizations formed in many cities. Despite Europe’s peace talk and naval moves, American sub scriptions reached the minimum and hinted at a strong victory. The second Liberty Loan proves national unity and could spur permanent efforts for public projects and a $60 million bond issue.
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Treasury Department
Washington
Ioan
Europe
Austria
Germany
Baltic
West Front
America
Liberty Loan
No Abundance in Germany Sparks Food Supply Concerns
The article argues Germany faces uncertain grain and bread supply for the coming year. It notes bread and potatoes as main ration, cuts to infants' milk, and reduced butter availability. It cites high fertilizer use and wartime strain, plus German propaganda in the press abroad.
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Germany
A Nation in Distress Over Austria Hungarian War Burdens
The article notes the Austro-Swiss frontier closing as ominous and describes Austria as exhausted and secretive about war weariness. German papers cite Vienna's urgency for peace and anger at the allies. It contrasts Austria with Russia and with France England and Germany, calling Austria a backward nation amid internal dissension and Slovak disloyalty, propped by a masterful ally. The piece asserts America is not at war with Austria and offers tempered pity.
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Austria
Vienna
Russia
France
England
Germany
Servia
Rumania
Austria- Hungary
Mother Carey’s Chickens praised for real mother on stage
A theatergoer lauds Edith Barker’s portrayal of Mother Carey in Kate Douglas Wiggin’s Mother Carey’s Chickens. The reviewer commends the wholesome, authentic family depiction, contrasting it with vaudeville stunts and sensational stereotypes, and questions why real women are rarely shown on stage.
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Mother Carey
Kate Douglas
Wiggin
United States
George
Gathor
Edith Barker
Stand Up Americans for Liberty Loan Support
The World urges Americans to subscribe generously to the war loan, arguing oversubscription proves commitment and steadies morale as soldiers fight. It cites German debt, farmer doubts, and appeals to small towns, cities, and farms to join the effort and weaken the Kaiser.
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State Register
America
Bloomington Bulletin
Hunch on Liberty Loan fallout for American farmers
Des Moines Register notes a conjecture that failure of the Liberty Loan would have shifted blame onto farmers. The piece discusses the wartime financing campaign and its perceived impact on agricultural communities. No direct damage or quotes.
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Des Moines Register
Paderewski organises Polish legion in United States
War Department approves Ignace Paderewski project to raise a Polish legion for European service. Secretary Baker says the force will not be attached to the American army and offers no further details, noting the plan rests with its originators.
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Paderewski
Washington
War Department
Ignace Paderewski
Europe
Baker
Chatterer Learns Caution In Beechnut Tale
Thornton W Burgess relays how Chatterer the Red Squirrel, shamed by greed and constant quarrel, discovers that selfish acts backfire. After losing his store of beechnuts to Sammy Jay and Happy Jack, he reflects and chooses steady work over vengeance, finding peace in the Green Forest.
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Chatterer
Red Squirrel
Sammy Jay
Happy Jack
Sammy
Jolly
Mr. Sun
Purple Hills
Jack Frost
Buster Bear
Gray Squirrel
Green Forest
Friday School Talk Sparks Funny Riddles About Zar of Roosia
A school visit by Mr Hardy prompts questions about the Zar of Roosia and the King of Grease as Miss Palmer reminds students of changing rulers. The class debates spelling changes and basic arithmetic while Fatty Bellowes plots a birthday candy spree with Alexander Stebbins. Hen Van Ness reports an ulcerated tooth, hoping for a dentist visit tomorrow.
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Teve Hardy
Steve
Mister Hardy
Miss Palmer
Bol
Torp Stebbins
Torp
Phil Wigglesworth
Fatty
Littl Alexander
Villedge
Hen van Ness
Five Illinois Men Get Bronze Medals
Fifty four acts of heroism were recognized by the Carnegie Hero Fund commission at its meeting Friday. In eight cases silver medals were awarded, in forty-six cases bronze medals. Twelve of the heroes lost their lives and pensions aggregating funds were granted to their dependents. Illinois winners listed include Earl J. Lowman of Galesburg and others for saves from drowning and a locomotive incident. Also notes on education grants and other awards, plus a separate item about whale steak served in a New York hotel.
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Pittsburgh
Carnegie Hero Fund Commission
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