War Front Voices Cry Out for Enlistment in London
London crowds renew the call to volunteer as conscripts and shifting attitudes toward war weariness surface in July reports. Veterans' recollections of trench life mix with public pressure at recruiting offices and Trafalgar Square while fears of invasion and shortages loom and Canadians train at Hornchurch. The piece contrasts frontline sacrifice with civilian reluctance and outlines government concerns over harvest and manpower.
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By & Khouy
Famendes
Hattic
Ier
Warcoat House
Trafalgar Square
Cinaen
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Yaltars
England
Plonrath
Portsmouth
Saxania
Hulttex
Plymouth
Liverpugl
Liverpool
Hirsch Am
Teneland
Tonkon
Brady
Pertona
Lawyever
London
Strioux
Qoldiers Oi
Marvelous Red Cross Exhibits at the Panama-Pacific Exposition
The Red Cross displays at the Panama Pacific Exposition reveal half a century of organized effort with models, hospital gear, and field ambulance advances. Japan, the United States, and other nations showcase rescue services, surgical care, and hospital coordination, highlighting the era's humanitarian progress and the motorized aid transforming relief work.
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Flag of Mercy
Europe
United States
Japan
Jerdoulay
Panama-Pacific
Dalmy
Red Cross
Brest
SLOW WORK AT FRONT REPORTED BY CANADIAN SOLDIER
A Canadian regiment at the front sends a graphic note describing constant shelling, heavy bombardment, and grisly scenes. The letter laments limited chances to write home, cites German artillery and lingering losses, and recalls trenches and casualties as troops advance under fire.
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London
Waralias
Gerona
Outlad Lowers Record at LACOMA Washington
In early July, Bare ray Medfield set two new world marks in speed. He broke the fast time in the Cor Fone Wile event and then surpassed the two-mile course record at the foreitie Scale, posting a time of 186 seconds and edging past the previous best by several seconds.
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OuTlad
Lacoma
Sunsay
Bare Ray Medfield
Toy
Bomb handling placard described with incendiary device details
A London placard explains how to handle bombs and features diagrams of an incendiary bomb with thermite core. It outlines construction, ignition, and handling steps, noting the hot glare, metal funnel, and precautions to douse flames with water.
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Zeppelin
Vans Hole
Wartime telegram fragment hints at plan and names
Fragmentary text from London dated July 3 mentions King George, intrigue, and a potential action. details are garbled but reference to keeping men on rolls and a plan involving Sewmarset Lelie remains unclear and partially unreadable.
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Lonnon
George
Blindfolded Tire Buyers The Way to the Light
Advertising claims press tire buyers to compare standards and distinctions. The text warns many tires appear similar yet may differ in performance, promising reductions in trouble through careful choice amid fierce market competition.
Goodyear Tire Ad Showcases Cost Savings Plan
A promotional copy touts a five million dollar yearly saving due to a late price reduction. It notes three reductions over two years totaling 45 percent, claims ongoing cost cuts despite adding betterments, and promotes value in Goodyear tires as unmatched by rivals.
Goodyear tires prove best by records and output
Judge by maker standards and known features, Goodyear tires stand out for major tire troubles and long standing sales. After sixteen years they outsell rivals, maintaining top place for years with many loyal customers. Come join their countless friends and secure reliable tires from any dealer.
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Goodyear
Desser
Enduring strains of racing amid wartime demands
A historical note describes racing owners urged to enlist their staff for the army, with promises of reinstatement and pay while away. King George’s forces are expected to set a strong precedent, likely sparking imitation by major owners, while smaller owners face ruin from ongoing costs and inability to keep up in the faltering economy.
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Sud
Liey
Aiekness
Belgo-American Farm Colony Planned in North Carolina
A small group of Belgian farmers plans to settle near Lind at 3 ilmbugten, North Carolina, forming La Petite Belgique. They will grow vegetables and fruit for New York, maintain ties to Belgium, and receive assisted passage with transport discounts aiding postwar resettlement efforts.
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London
Nerr
York
United Statessgerstory of
Staimship Companion
Wis i Esliza
Plan Police School Tondan Trains Women for Work Abroad
In Erzland west, a proposed police training school would educate women for employment outside Lanton. So far 160 women in Mogland have completed training, while London's experiences differ from other towns.
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Tondan
Erzland
Lanton
Mogland
London
Vnt
Lenden
Mick Demer Dawson
Moramuni
WyneAtt
Southasnan
Mustikhuret
Rates as a Handicap in International Trade
The article notes higher freight charges hindering U S steel exports to Britain, Eastern markets, and Australia Dominions. It cites through rates rising from 25 to 50 dollars per ton, with 37 to 12 dollars per ton previously, and argues increased costs reduce American factories’ ability to compete with Melt America rivals abroad.
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Pha High
Belog
Aviantia Freigns
Amsr
Fednamianuferturery
Sscora & Intger
Rami
New York
Australia
Tate Grason
Idlands
América
Nasee
Oliver
French Trench Papers Collected For Historical Study
Paris July 2 French newspapers are being gathered by the National Library to preserve trench war journalism. The initiative aims to show the indomitable spirit and real mood of soldiers, offering historians and students material on the war’s human dimension amid the carnage and national effort.
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Paris
Natiquat
Itanse
Ana
Three Million Men Work on War Supplies at Home and Abroad
London dispatch reports a rough census showing about three million workers directly or indirectly engaged in supplying Britain and its allies. Over one million labor in shipbuilding, engineering, and munition making with another potential million available. Government favors voluntary labor but may compel if needed, drawing mixed responses from trade union leaders.
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London
Uhe
Dube
Frail Advice on Unproven Remedies for Complexion
A garbled old fashioned ad advises against costly complexion remedies with promises of money back if freckles persist. It mocks unreliable dealers and questions the effectiveness of tonics and powders while urging cautious judgment in selecting a product.
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Dana
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