Scout Planes Show Vital Role in Modern Warfare Tactics
A French aviator's bulletin for the National Geographic Society outlines the critical duties of scout planes in Western Front offensives. Planes locate enemy fortifications, direct artillery, and signal infantry progress, with pilots and observers sharing decisive responsibility for reconnaissance and coordination.
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Washington, D. C
National Geographic Society
Society
Washington
Nuns devise new fines for clocks and letters in Lille
The article reports German occupation in Lille and surrounding towns with harsh fines including 60 francs for each clock not showing the German time and 12 francs for every letter and response. It describes widespread deprivation, requisitioning, and misery in occupied districts as civilians face food shortages and forced labor.
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France
United States
American Relief Commission
Lille
Valienciennes
Cambrai
Charleville
Hoys
Denain
Germany
Saint-Quuentin
Hotel de Ville
Wenr Matin
Saint Gohain
Salute Styles in Houston Street Armory Parade Observed
A discussion on how soldiers salute reveals wide variation from strict army regulations. Officers and enlisted men show creative interpretations from rigid, to half bow with palm turned, to stiff cuts. The piece notes the influence of crowd behavior during carnival week and the enduring call for duty alongside individual expression.
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Houston Street
Gunter Hotel
Enisier
Buck
Dandeline Ad Claims Quick Hair Growth and No Dandruff
An advertisement touts Dandeline as a cheap remedy for dandruff and hair loss. It promises dramatic improvements in ten minutes and two weeks, including soft glossy hair and new hair growth, urging readers to buy a small bottle at drug stores.
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S Knowlton
National Labor Army Planned to Back U S War Effort
The labor administration plans a national labor army of millions to support war needs. Enlistment aims to back front lines with 250,000 skilled shipyard workers and a distribution system to balance labor where demanded. Women workers may enter in large numbers if men are drafted, with policies to limit their use where men are available.
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Sam
National Army of Labor
Labor Department
Labor Administration
Couneil
National Defense
Community Markets Spur Local Food Exchange Rise
The Woman’s Committee of the Council of National Defense promotes curb markets to help farmers sell directly to housekeepers. From California and New York to New Jersey and New Mexico, towns set up street markets with curb permits, cash sales, and reduced overhead to boost local production and cut transport needs.
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Stanley J. McCormick
Woman's Committee
Council of National Defense
Woman'’S Committee
California Fruit Exchange
San Juan
Indianapolis
Ind
Lexington
Deerwood
Minn
Minneapolis
Hoover
St. Louis
The
Food Administration
Wool Taboo in Paris Curbs Wool in Silhouettes
Paris enforces a narrow silhouette with skirts barely above the ground and six inches from the hem, banning wool in favor of silk, metaille, gold thread and braid. Cape coats stay slim at the shoulder yet widen at the hem, hats trend short brims on one side and long on the other, and modest necklines with short sleeves dominate, per a New York Post fashion letter.
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Paris
New York Post
Lucie Mamar
General Liggett the Intrepid Warrior of France
A profile of Maj. Gen. Hunter Liggett, field commander in the American sector in France, with backstory from Fort Sam Houston to San Antonio. The piece traces his steady rise from second lieutenant to brigadier and eventually major general, highlighting his leadership, early marriage to Harriet Lane of San Antonio, and wartime leadership. It notes his Filipino and Philippine service, War College headship, and role in the Western Department before joining World War I operations in France.
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Fort Sam Houston
San Antonio
Hunter Liggett
France
Leutenant
Harriet RK. Lane
Fifth Infantry
Military Academy
Liggett
Sam
Philippines
Pacific
City of
Peking
Nfe
Ife
Fletcher
Vera Cruz
Texas City
San Francisco
Western Department
Sibert
Pershing
Iver
General Liggett
Reading
War and Women and Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription
An advertisement argues women on the battle-line need strength and promotes Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription for female complaints and nervous debility. It cites testimonials from Beaumont and Buffalo, promising relief without charge for medical advice and selling tablets for 60 cents.
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Pierce
Buffalo
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Roubaix
Nivelle
Belgium
Holaminden
Birmingham Age-Herald
Great Labor Army
U. S
Washington Star
Victor
Victrola
Victors
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Houston & Navarro
Sts
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Zamboanga
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Boston Transcript
Freeman
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