Liberty Loan Bond Drive Urges Every Citizen to Invest
An editorial promotes the Liberty Loan program urging readers to invest in the Fourth Liberty Bond. It argues government bonds were scarce for individuals before the war, but now small investors can participate. The piece stresses saving, backing soldiers, and keeping patriotism alive by monthly purchases, aiming for broad ownership across the U S with many readers involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bdward Bok
Bnk
Bion
Joan
Wade
Seed of a Nation Mobilizes for War Loan Drive
A call to every reader to support the government by lending all available funds to finance the war effort. The message urges immediate, wholehearted sacrifice, insisting the outcome rests on public resolve and collective contribution.
U-BOATS USE OIL CAMOUFLAGE IN WORLD WAR II
London reports German U-boat commanders devised oil camouflage to mislead Allied destroyers after depth charges fail. Oil released by a device surfaces, prompting observers to fear wrecks while German subs retreat as American and British patrols adjust to the ruse.
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London
der Stroyer
Die
Waltig Thall
America
Ork
Women Handle Big Shells at Liverpool Factory
Women workers, including a young mother, take on heavy shell duties once done by men. Narratives show mothers heft shell casings and cite doubts about strength. The plant operates as a civilian women-led effort, with wives of spies and daughters of professionals doing most heavy labor for Canard Company.
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Liverpool
Spiars
Canard
Gupewne
Ainkings
Ube Larcrani
Paris nurse escorts wounded son to hospital
A New York Red Cross volunteer, a mother of a wounded American soldier, followed the line into the field hospital at Furie to tend her son who was hit by shrapnel. She obtained permission for the pair to enter the hospital and then returned to the station to help welcome other injured boys. The mother, a prominent New York Red Cross worker, has long aided relief efforts in France and the south of Prince.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
New York
Furie
Billy
W Tod
Ste
Ory
Jose Hed
Fran
Prince
Riverside park fight over hat ends in assault
An argument over a hat at Riverside park escalated when a manager, A. HL De Vous, struck a man after he failed to remove his hat. The scuffle ended with the assailant delivering a blow to the jaw and receiving a “bine envelope” as part of the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olla
Riverside Park
A. HL de Vous
de Vas
Canning Clubs Compete In Busy Home Canning Push
The article reports on girl canning clubs tallying pint and quart jars in multiple kitchens over 24 days. Club 9 led briefly with 25 pints at one stop, while Club 1 surged ahead with 84 pints in a kitchen and 42 pints at another. In total 75 girls participated, with 19 at peak presence and 52 pints canned at once. Uncle Sam sought 400000 extra cars for winter home use.
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Paris
Bithelyn Adams
Dorothy Allen
Thelma Bagon
Adele Ross
Georgia Coonrod
Retha Leonlard
Elsewbeth Witter
Let
Lote Smith
Jee
Sam
Ose
Can and conserve drives in Alma district during wartime
Amid wartime rationing, Alma residents are urged to can 20 cans per 20 children and stretch supplies through home canning and drying. Government warns of material shortages next year, with fruit prices rising as cans and containers become scarce, urging preparation and sacrifice. Local reports note community efforts, church events, and illness cases, including poisoning from meat and a missionary talk.
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Michigan
France
England
Ith
Gitle’ Clube of
Alma
Alma City Officials Bond Provisions Readied for Continued Debate
The article outlines proposed city bond and ethics rules for Alma officials including the mayor and commissioners. It requires bond amounts, conflict of interest prohibitions, and penalties for violations. The provisions call for the city attorney, police and medical officers to meet professional standards and limit dual office holding. The piece notes continued discussion next week.
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Dents
Alma
Lear
Elty
Supreme Court of
Dunyontract
Jaye Honda
Ity
Local notes from Alma area update on visits and travels
EMERSON Me wil Mrs Van Rench and iughter, Orde of Alma visited at M Shturtiy and Surday eon giving the school a fresh coat of paint inside. A new flagpole has been irs. Peteré Went to Alma Triday and hot her nose and throat operated er. She is getting along nicely. Roy Healey left Thursday for Ann Arbor to receive instruction at the University of Michigan. Mrs Roy Griffits and mother Mes A Mann of Alma returned home Saturday from Ohio where they have been visiting relatives. A number of young people gathered Wednesday evening to spend time visiting, playing games and having fun with Roy Sealey who left Thursday for the University of Michigan. The young Paap met at Milton Prester's home Thursday evening. A number from here went to Crystal Jake Sunday. Miss Inez Preesler is at Mt Pleasant spending a few days with her grandparents.
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van Rench
Iughter
Orde
Alma
Peteré
Goodyear
Roy Healey
Ann Arbor
University of Michigan
Roy Griffits
Mes A. Mann
Oho
Roy Sealey
Paap
Milton
Prester
Crystal Jake
Mise Inez Preesler
Mt. Pleasant
Southeast COE Social Notes Detail Visitor Visits
Mrs Elizabeth Leonard visits daughter Mrs Ethel Johnson in Shepherd this week. Mrs Lillian Randolph visits sister Mrs Ma Leonard in St Louis this week.
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Elizabeth Leonard
Ethel Johnson
Shepherd
Lillian Randolph
Ma Leonard
St Louis
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