What Women Can Do to Win the War
Inez Haynes Irwin argues American women cannot match European front-line sacrifice but can aid victory by conserving food and buying Liberty bonds. She urges enduring savings, pouring money into Uncle Sam's lap, to fund Allies and sustain soldiers overseas.
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Inez Haynes Irwin
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Europe
Frederick
Tommles
Armenia
Serbia
Belgium
France
Lloyd George
Red Cross
Thele Sam
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Exit the German dachshund in Cincinnati scene
A poster showing an American bulldog chasing a German dachshund circulates in Cincinnati. Local dachshund owners report fear and harassment by children using dogs and other pets, driven off the streets amid social backlash.
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Cincinnati
Society of Cincinnati Degdent
United States Marine Corps
U. S. Marinex
Navy Bean Promoted for War Effort at Home and Front
Navy bean is praised for its usefulness in wartime service and its value to both military troops and civilians. Chicago food administrators urge liberal use at home to conserve other foods for soldiers.
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Navy
War Service
Chicago
Guests Provide Own Sugar at Alton Visit
Readers greet a rationing note from Alton DL where visiting friends bring their own sugar for refreshments. A two pound sugar quota per family appears, as sugar remains unusually scarce amid wartime constraints and shortages.
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Al‘ton
Americans Fight Like Fiends Says British Officer Near Somme Front
British officers praised American troops for a joint Somme assault with Australians, noting their bold leadership and low casualties. A Chicago corporal told how he fought to protect comrades, bayonets, and a heavy barrage, then requested news for his sweetheart in Chicago as he recovered from wounds.
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United States Army
Somme
Antipodes
United States
Australia
Brotherlisd
Americsa
Chicago
Amertes
Howe
Man's Land
Sversene
Pield
Hialg
First Aid for Marines In The Marne Front
In the Marne region a United States marine receives first aid from a Red Cross member. The action highlights prompt care and skilled treatment at the scene.
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Marne
States Marine
Red
Chums Die Together in War Near Chateau-Thierry
Easton Pa report recounts Philip Hicks and John Burle Reusch of Phillipsburg enlisting in the Marine Corps and serving side by side through training and combat. They are now reported killed in the same battle near Chateau-Thierry, France, reflecting a shared fate in the fight.
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Easton
Crumes
Philip Hicks
John Burle Reusch
Phillipshare
Marine Corps
Fve
Chateau-Thlery
Minor workers denied compensation under child labor law ruling
A state industrial commission ruled that when minors are employed in violation of child labor laws and are injured, they cannot recover compensation. The decision clarifies limits on recovery for underage workers and emphasizes strict adherence to legal employment age provisions.
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Markand
Red Cross nurse in charge of fifty bed tent hospital in France
Miss Saran Furcum is a Red Cross nurse in charge of a fifty bed tent hospital somewhere in France. She is certainly entitled to a place in our Honor Roll.
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Saran Furcum
Red Cross
France
Honer Bell
Roll of Honor from Shoshone Servicemen Listed
The Journal prints a roll of boys from Shoshone serving in the armed forces, noting nearly every branch is represented and inviting corrections. Free copies will be mailed to each member of the Roll of Honor at the correct address if provided.
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Roll of Honor
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