We Meet to Honor Fing Day Amid War Talk and Unity
A wartime address laments German aggression and sedition as President explains why the United States entered the conflict. He argues Berlin seeks peace only to secure vast gains, warns of a world remade by force, and urges Americans to stand united in defense of rights and liberty.
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Roosevelt Speaks on Americanism at Capitol Rally
The ex president Theodore Roosevelt urged every American to perform duties for the nation while praising loyalty to the United States. He warned against pacifism and urged preparedness, praising soldiers and civic groups during a huge parade through streets lined with cheering crowds.
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Semi-Centennial Nebraska Celebration Draws Wide Attention
Nebraska marks fifty years of statehood with a grand semi centennial display at the state fairgrounds and a Pioneer relic exhibit at the auditorium. The event features alumni attendance, a Pageant of Nebraska, auto races, and displays from Cedar county and various organizations as volunteers register visitors for a future comparison. The celebration also notes the ongoing draft and patriotic sentiment as the state looks to the future.
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Support of Soldiers Homes Funds Received
Governor Neville reports a federal quarterly payment totaling 34 dollars to support soldiers homes. The funds come from the U S government and fulfill a designated military benevolent program.
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Food bill sparks Senate fight over wartime control
Washington debate opened on a broad government food bill aimed at controlling foodstuffs and essentials. Senate opponents threatened to block enactment by July 1 while House supporters expected passage. A filibuster fears loomed as leaders weighed extraordinary steps to speed action before harvest.
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Exhibit Promises Strong State Fair School Work Display
Late Capitol notes report robust planning for a prominent state fair educational exhibit in the agricultural building. Teachers and superintendents aim to showcase best yearly work and gain ideas by comparing with others.
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Danielson
Freedom of the World speech binds U S and Russia
Former Senator Root, heading the American mission in Petrograd, declared the United States began the fight for Russia's freedom against world autocracy. He framed America's aim as preserving democracies, not seeking profit, and urged Russia and the United States to join in fighting a common foe. Russian officials pledged to stand with America and defend the new democracy.
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MUST JOIN BRITISH COLORS
New York reports that all male British subjects aged eighteen to forty five in the United States will be drafted into British colors. Consuls and recruiters are compiling lists. Brigadier General W A White travels to Washington to plan the program. A British recruiting station opens in Boston with more planned nationwide. Reports say Scotchmen in Philadelphia recruit a Scottish regiment and Jamaica natives in New York seek to form units for British forces.
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British Raid Captures Ear of Infantry Hill in Two Minutes
British forces seized three quarters of a mile of trenches east of Monchy le Preux in a two minute assault. The attack at 7:27 followed a 7:25 go over the top, with rockets signaling success along the line. They took three officers and 175 prisoners without artillery support.
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Liberty Loan 2 Billion Offering Forecast by Official
Neo More oneme states there will likely be no new offering of the remaining three billion authorized by Congress before fall. He comments on the two billion dollar current offering and the timeline for future financing.
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Liberty Loan
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Amnesty for Irish rebels declared in House of Commons
In London the government announced in the house of commons that it had decided to grant amnesty to all prisoners taken in the Easter Sunday Irish rebellion a year ago.
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London
House of Commons
Tale Graph Queries and Response Capabilities
A brief note discusses the ability to obtain replies to tale graph queries and the potential limitations in delivering timely responses. It highlights how query design affects answer quality and encourages refining questions for clearer results.
What I Went Through in My Married Life
Fragmentary quote notes a caution from a speaker about married life. The text mentions her husband's pockets and personal experiences, suggesting a reflective, cautionary anecdote without full context.
Castoria Reminder About Its Signature for Children
The notice promotes Fletcher’s Castoria assuring parents each bottle bears the signature. It emphasizes longstanding use for children and cautions buyers to verify authenticity before use.
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Fletcher
The Limit of Patience Dialogue
Senator Sorghum remarks on patience with a man who won't fight work or talk for his country. The exchange centers on tolerance for dissent and defense of national duty amid wartime rhetoric.
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Senator Sorghum
The Ways of a Mute Mule Trainer
A prudent mule driver who has spent months harnessing and un Harnessing a mule recalls how after long calm behavior the animal suddenly kicks. The driver, dazed, imagines the mule waited weeks for a chance to strike and questions his own luck.
The Desired Effect in Dixieland Dialect
A courtroom voice mocks a Black character with caricature slang as Brother Slewfoot pleads for money to care for mumps ridden children. The judge rebukes the request while the dialogue emphasizes racial stereotyping and colonial voice tonalities.
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