Providence to start military drills for boys in state schools
Rhode Island plans a widespread drill program beginning next September, reflecting long standing views dating to Roger Williams era. A New Jersey bank cashier faces embezzlement accusations while described as a model husband and citizen, underscoring moral judgments in public life. Markets report firework sales opening for Fourth of July amid fears of misuse by a would‑be dynamite buyer.
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Providence
Ita
Consideranie Basge
Rhode Island
Roger Williams
New Jersey
Dry White House folly sparks temperance talk
Wild Bug Hobson, ex congressman, urges a dry White House and urges President Wilson to abstain. The Baltimore Sun notes many doubt the idea, arguing the President cannot force abstinence and that Hobson’s stance reflects fevered, paranoiac reform thoughts.
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Wild Bug Hobson
Hobson
White House
Anti League
Wilson
Jay
Santiago
Baltimore Sun
Prs
Mr. Wilson
Aoery
Mr. Hobson
Hobsom
Wilsot
Linc
Grant
Bobkon
A Voice from the Wheat Fields on War and Wounded
A reflective wartime piece argues that peace lies in harvest time while recounting grim scenes behind lines in camps and hospitals. It critiques volunteers who aid the wounded and questions why nations defend their empires, urging readers to consider the cost of conflict.
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Wantern
Dardanelles
Netherland
France
Russia
End to folly requires old wisdom and courage
The text argues that despite advancing weapons and power, there is no new solution. Wise nations must unite to end violence, balance strength with armed peace, appeal to reason, and act from a calm, prudent stance even as challenges persist.
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Muosaes
The Groceteria and Cafeteria Cozy Labels
Venice scene describes a self service groceteria where Mrs John orders at the counter then pays the cashier and serves herself. The proprietor Elaine notes lower prices due to no sales staff or delivery, with groceries ready for buyers and packages marked with amounts. The piece links the groceteria to a primitive retail model found in Southern California.
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Venice
Groceteria
John
Ana
Himeward
California
Elaine
Leria
Elmer J Cook Gets Auto Help From Governor
Baltimore attorney Elmer J Cook aroused Atlantic City inspectors by charging theft and threats after his car was seized. Dispatch notes he recently had eye surgery leaving impaired vision and caused him to drive unusually. Inspectors stopped his vehicle, confiscated the machine, then returned it after explanations.
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Atlantic City
Elner J. Cook
Baltimore
Department of Inspector of Automobiles
McConk
Police Complete Annual Sanitary Population Report
The Chambersburg Police Department completed its annual sanitary inspection for 1918. The census shows a population of 43,141. Fifty-five places in town were found not in a sanitary condition and will be reported to the board for action.
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Chambersburg
St IL
Board of Stealth
City Lad On The Farm
A friend describes a country visit by a lad who hunted strawberries with a straw slack but found none. A careful look at the old pump showed no pumpkins and he chased a flock of geese in vain to find gooseberries. Floor Wax.
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Ariend
Reese
Man jail after alleged stabbing of wife in Carlisle
Samuel Dougherty of Shippensburg is jailed in Carlisle awaiting trial for an attack on his wife at her mother’s home. He reportedly stabbed her in the leg and attempted a wound in the abdomen after threats and a dispute that began in Chambersburg and moved to Shippensburg. The wife is in serious condition but expected to recover.
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Samuel Dougherty
Shippensburg
Carlisle
Dougherty
Kane
Ing Pougherty
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Duftieln & Read
At and Scientes
University. of Maryland
Ptudenta
United States Naval Academy
Standard Oil Company
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N.C
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Charlatton
W. Va
Richmond
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League
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R. Bruce Carson, Jeweler
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ELM St& O. & P
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