Wake Yourself A Committer Of One War Bond Appeal
The Oklahoma State Council of Defense urges citizens to act as a committee of one and report disloyal acts or violations of wartime laws. The appeal targets Liberty Bonds as essential to ending the war and urges affidavits and cooperation with city authorities and state councils of defense. It mocks those who avoid sacrifice and emphasizes support for aviation and shipbuilding workers over trench-bound youths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma State Council of Defense
Erty Bonda
Oklahoma
Helly
State Council of Defense
Fe Eolinty Cornelia
Defense
Sam
Keeping Your Word Food Pledge Card
The piece urges loyal Americans to keep the food pledge and avoid hoarding, portraying the pledge as a duty to Uncle Bam and the boys. It warns that within ten months those denying shortages will feel shame, and states the food patriot will stay firm.
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Americm
Uncle Bam
Atay
Insurance for U S military offers humane aid praised
The Unit 4 States government insurance for Army and Navy members is hailed as just and humane. Treasury Secretary McAdoo announced 258,924 applications by December 14, with total prevention of 2,073,728,500. Average claim about 8,679, near the 10,000 maximum. American forces in France quickly used the plan, General Pershing noting the maximum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unit
Secretary of the ‘Treasury
McAdoo
France
Pershing
War Savings Campaign Praised As National Habit
The piece extols War Savings as a pivotal shift in American life. It argues thrift will become a national habit, citing patriotism and collective benefit. The text envisions an epoch where saving strengthens the nation and reshapes policy and conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary McAdoo
Thad
Oklahoma to train boys for army and navy drafts
Oklahoma to run a vocational training workshop for conscripted youths. State Board of Vocational Education seeks federal support to place trainees in paid programs toward fifty army and navy trades. University of Oklahoma and A and M College offer facilities. Rock Island railroad shops at El Reno to provide shops. Training centers could open shortly after January 20 with or without federal aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklanoma
State Board of Vocational Education
Aviation Corps
Oklahoma
University of Oklahoma
A. & M. College
Rocational Education Board
Rock Inland
Stx
el Reno
8. M. Barrett
Contentment While Soldiers Die A Cry For Bread
A lament on wartime hardship and rationing contrasts Allied and civilian sacrifice. The piece notes France allows 1 percent pounds of sugar per month, Switzerland 1, England 2, bread rations in Europe, and warns that while Belgium starves the young and old suffer first. It calls Americans to aid rather than waste while children overseas plead for bread.
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France
Switzerland
England
Belgium
Nero
Rome
American Women Run Red Cross Canteens Abroad
American women operate field Red Cross canteens and rest rooms near the firing line in France, aiding soldiers with meals, baths, and rest areas. About 52 women were selected to serve. 2,000 troops pass daily, with field kitchens and wagons delivering up to four thousand portions a day. Estate transfers and property deeds follow in the real estate section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RED Cross
Weanen
Waite Cape
Waite
Onstey
Toullion
Fringine
15000 Nurses Enrolled for Red Cross Duties
Fifteen thousand nurses have enrolled with the American Red Cross, many volunteering for war service, per a Red Cross statement. About 2,000 have already been sent to Europe. The current registered force is said to be enough to care for an army of 1.5 million, with about 1,000 nurses added monthly.
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American Red Cross
Red Crown
Europe
War time tableware and thrift credo in a New Year
A fragment argues patriotic duty to eat less pork and substitute food and war bread. It urges clean plates and proper style, noting home substitutes and thrift as vital. Knitting and sewing are praised to keep soldiers warm, while saving fuel supports the mess kit.
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Arnold
Fragmented note on quinine and mead effect in tense mood
Fragmentary OCR text discusses quinine and mead, mentioning a tense state and intended improvement of nervousness. Lacks clear actors, places, dates, or concrete outcomes.
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ARMY
NAVY
Scandrett & Fuest
U. S. Boldiers and Sailors Organization
Aeal
Ghower
Hed Cross
Bouthwear
Uncle Sam
Woman's Bureau
Junius i Wood
Henry
Goren
Tor Charter A. Waters
Marion Stith
John L. Wallace
James D. Bilbra
Edward Mulvey
Gate City
Holle Hanlin
Dwight T. Lannon
Parry F. Spicer
L. D. Alexander
Neal A. Pickett
Newton Pickett
See
Mary A. Busing
T.A. Schuhmacher
J. R. Shoemaker
Anderson
Amos B. Crawford
Carey Crawford
Tilford Retherford
Robert B. Retherford
Hiram §. Burnett
W. A. Mack
BEY
Lois H. Phillips
Elmer L. Fick Jel
Hiel J. Fisher
Don L
Etop Puy
MSN
William N
Valentine
Aaron F
Nie Ney
Nw& Sey
William N.valentine
J. Jay Oakley
Oren
GC. Klepper
M. B. Wilkerson
George W. Nolder
J. H. Lawson
RH. Drennon
Forxan
Noah M. Simmons
George T. Whitaker
C. B. Barker
John Jb. Wallace
Beaver
Chas R. Cady
Edgar D. Zimmerman
South Beaver
John
Pierce
Karl A. Pierce
NEW See
Santa Fe Pacific Railroad Co
Hugo Seaberg
New New
Nwu
Ou Barby
J. A. Belile
Howard W. Patton
Joseph F. Ondracek
Joseph Ondracek
N's
Hannah Ward
Otto Barby
Wig Ney
Nina Walden
Frank Kell
Baril
Shore
Block
Forgan
W. A. Kendall
Wm. Miller
North Flat
M. B
Ed Mulvey
North Flat Cemetery
Couch
Jay Henricks
Alley Batman
G. W. Batman
Bee
Ollie Henley
W. H. Temple
Mary J. Card
Minnie A. Temple
Jennie L. Clift
H. M. Bulley
P. B Vert
Lote
Forman
Calvin O. Carpenter
Howard K. Drake
NEW Bee
Kiowa Cemetery Association
A. J. Schell
Lei
Kiowa Cemetery
Jim Shearer
J. W. Thompson
White House Hotel
Brown
Eden
Everdale Stock Farm
Hereford
Beau Gay
Fia
Domana
Cortertos
F. C. Stevens
Harry Drax
H.C. Richeson
Blue Lakes
Lakemp
P.O
Gray
Okin
Gray Poland
CMINA
Dotane
Okla
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