Women raise funds for camp flag presentation in Texas
The San Antonio Light reports women of San Antonio will gift a silk United States flag and a blue regimental flag to the Southern Department training camp at Camp Cecil. Public subscriptions target 200 dollars for the ceremony, with early donations nearing 100 dollars. a committee will manage funds and plan ceremonies with Red Cross help.
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Floyd McGown
A. Y. Walton
Wilson Addresses New Army Officers on National Resolve
President Wilson declares the United States is ready to back its words with deeds. He outlines the ideals of America and the stance of the new army officers as a demonstration of resolve.
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America
United States
Noted Scientist Predicts Destruction of Europe in War
Max Nordau presents a stark forecast that Europe’s win or loss in the great conflict will still yield total ruin. He outlines grim demographic and social consequences, from 28 million mobilized men to widespread morbidity and long lasting economic strain across nations.
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Bulgaria
Serbia
Rumania
Greece
Turkey
Russia
France
England
Sweden
The Ways of the Sex Dialogues Between Mrs Bingley and Mr B
A humorous exchange on women soldiers. Mrs Bingley envisions a regiment of women, while Mr Bingley jokes about keeping them from falling out. The playful dialogue highlights gendered stereotypes in a light tone.
Weird experiences in East Africa campaign diary
London dispatch reports letters from an army surgeon in the jungle near the German border. He describes sleeping amid humming night noises and lions leopards and hyenas, with thorn hedges around tents and bandars for day shelter. The writer calls his companion a good fellow from an old county regiment.
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London
Garrod Thomas
Dog Pat Saves Life During Open-Space Encounter
British Army dispatch from France reports a sharpshooter about to fire at a German officer crossing an open space 800 to 1000 yards away when the German patted a dog. The shooter refrained, noting the dog’s actions. The incident highlights the dog’s unexpected aid in battle.
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France
May Fight Against Austria
A congress of Austrian subjects living in Russian towns resolved to form special legions to oppose Austria. A levy on all Austrian subjects in Russia was approved to fund the plan.
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Austria
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