Allied troops poised as 800000 more Americans join war
The article claims 800,000 more American soldiers will arrive in France. It says ten new German divisions have been identified on the northern line, weakening German positions. It notes about 200,000 Americans with the French, and forecasts a British attack to exploit the fatigue of the German frontline as reinforcements arrive.
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Diet
Foch
Rheims-Soissons Salient
America
Ocean
CAPITALIZING SHORTAGES IN ESSENTIAL COMMODITIES
A historical note discusses society’s dependence on chemical and geological processes amid war related shortages. It highlights how key minerals like platinum and sulfur serve diverse industrial uses beyond common perceptions, referencing Dr McKee of Columbia University as a voice on the topic.
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Legth
Dr. McKee
Columbia Uni-i
Shortage of sulphur linked to newsprint worry
A university speaker warned that a sulphur shortage threatens newsprint and printing presses. He cited sulphur’s role in pulp and rubber products, noting pyrites deposits and reclaimed sulphur from smelter gases as potential solutions, urging greater sulphur and sulphuric acid production.
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McKee
The German Automaton in Retreat Revised Plans
The article argues the German high command mirrors an automaton, repeating similar retreat tactics after failed advances. It compares 1914 strategies of Von Kluck and Von Ludendorff to current actions, noting persistence in attempting to reach Paris or the Channel ports, despite allied resistance and heavy losses.
Military history remark on German advance toward Paris
A wartime reminiscence notes that the German army may withdraw between the Aisne and Wesley rivers until reaching ground held by Von Kluck in 1914. It laments four years of war with no territorial gains and immense losses, recalling Germany's earlier boastful march toward Paris.
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Aisne
Wesley
von Kluck
Germany
Paris
Ink Well Field in East Texas Sparks Mock National Ink Market
A resident of East Texas finds a deep water hole yields an excellent grade of ink instead of water. The ink works in a fountain pen, suggesting a vast but unused ink field. The piece notes potential market impacts, comparisons to wartime shortages, and calls for a Texas ink supply to meet demand.
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Texas
East
Ife
East Texas
Ilo
Hod
Her
Fort Worth
Standard Ink Company
Air Service Ellington Field Article 3 Bombing School
William P. Beacelg describes Ellington Field near Houston as a new advanced bombing school for Army Air Service officers and cadets. Major McDonnell commands a 200-strong unit focusing on night and day bombing, photography, gunnery, and formation raids with novel sighting and observation methods, including parachute flares and a mobile dark room.
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William PE. Beacelg
Viington Wiehl
Houston
Lex
Privar
Adv Service
United States Army
John C. McDonnell
A. S. Ay
Hillington Held
Galveston
Pmpany 1S
Wilington
McDonnell
Walter Brank
Kington
Younh
Biniston
Washington
Enell
Shige
Galveston Ship Canal
Hilington
Miington
San Leon
Cambrai
Uist
Ont Wilington
William I. Mamilton
Brooklyn
Altitude Testing Shapes Allied Air Training and Salvage Efforts
The article notes pilots are increasingly tested for high altitude fitness using rarified chambers, raising rejection rates by 10 percent. Britain’s experience shows susceptibility to altitude dropping from 25 to 7.5 percent. It details Wellington training outputs, salvage practices, and waste reclamation from planes, oil, cans, paper, and clothing, plus commentary on local opinions and editorial denial.
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Great Britain
Enington Field
Gerstner
Wllington
Letters to The Light Policy on published submissions
Letters intended for publication must be signed by the writer and not anonymous. Typed signatures with a stamp are deemed anonymous. Publication of a letter does not indicate the paper’s endorsement of its policy.
Bridge at Nogalilas Street Needs Repairs Now
A letter from residents A T L Whatherly Yoon Mild W R Monroe and A L Crews warns that the avater level bridge over the Alavain Creek at Nogalilas Street is in dangerous condition. They urge swift city action or private funding through poplar subscriptions to cover about 825 dollars to repair two holes in the structure.
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Amn
Alavain Creek
Nogalilas Street
Sxelly
A. TL
Whatherly
Yoon Mild
Sump
W. RR
Monroe
AL C. Crews
Stands Up For Kansas Editorial Letter
A reader responds to a Kansas editorial debate about rising insanity rates and prohibition. The letter disputes the claim, notes the writer misinforms on Kansas sanity, and criticizes shifting responsibility to unnamed authorities. The author denies residency in Kansas and mentions an ongoing vacation.
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Tts
Kansas
Sam
A Misfit Ad Highlights The Light’s Classified Value
An editor recalls placing a small ad in The Light offering chickens for sale and notes how quickly a thief disrupted the sale. The writer praises The Light’s classifieds for high sales at low cost, claiming the medium produced far better results than other efforts.
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Evan
Texas
Patriotism and Profits Speech by Edward Sangula
In a wartime address KDware Sangula argues against any excess profits from employment costs. He says no one should profit beyond prewar norms, viewing extra gains as money abstracted from American sacrifice. He warns government must not bribe effort and stresses accountability for those earning beyond necessary living during the war.
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Co Vie
Wren
Amerie
Ameriodit Iinhaut
Cernakati
Tam
Sam
Franer
Kdware Sangula
Tho 59 Years Old Seeks Navy Chance
Deg Muines and Ta-Nells Laeton, both years young, want to join the Navy. Larson is ordered to report to the local recruiting office for examination. He served eighteen months in the Danish navy as an assistant engineer and is expected to be made a tradesman.
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NAVY
Deg Muines
Nells Laeton
Larson
Lorecruiting
Tie
Eng Neer
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