Swear Off Local Selfishness in Wartime Resolve
A wartime exhortation urges readers to abandon self centered habits and take daily personal service to humanity. It argues for broad national thinking, support for the Red Cross and orphans, and active duty to democracy as the U S faces a world crisis. It contrasts old comforts with sacrifices needed now.
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Fellows
Red Cross
Mr. Man
Europe
Robin Reed
Hades
Seattle
United States of America
Uncle Sam’s Sub Fleet’s Faulty Units Stir Debate
The piece notes the number of generally faulty submarines in U S service and hints at public sentiment turning on the issue. It contrasts defense concerns with a lighter jab about corporate sugar rivals clashing, reflecting a mixed wartime mood.
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Uncle Sam
A True Patriot Seeks Higher Plain in War Effort
A wartime citizen urges national duty and unity. He pledges readiness for public service and contribution to the war through work, writing, and community effort. He calls churches to support home front needs while keeping focus on defeating the Kaiser and winning the war.
If you value your watch let Haynes repair it
Advertisement for next Liberty theatre promotes Haynes watch repair service.
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Haynes
Liberty Theatre
How to Reduce Your Weight A Simple Safe Reliable Way
Overweight individuals can slim down without starvation or heavy exercise. Daily outdoor time and the use of korein capsules after meals and at night are suggested, along with thorough chewing of food and weekly weigh-ins to track progress.
Wartime Health Resolve for 1918 Promotes Disease Prevention
The speaker urges Americans to stay physically fit to aid the war effort and protect troops. It highlights pneumonia and tuberculosis risks, cancer rising cases, smallpox vaccination, and typhoid prevention, framing disease prevention as a patriotic duty and key to national strength.
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Uncle Sam
United States
Once-a-year sale on men’s undergarments and socks
The catalog lists men’s fancy colored socks at 10¢ per pair, 25¢ for three pairs, and cotton socks at 15¢ per pair. Natural color heavy cotton yarn socks, wool shirts and drawers $1.25, winter weight with no shrinkage, sizes up to 48. Heavy wool union suits $1.85, combed yarn, elastic rib, high neck, long sleeves, ankle length, sizes 34 to 46. Medium weight vests with wing sleeves at 25¢.
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