Washington’s Yevette Aided Navy War Effort
In Washington a young stenographer known as the yevette helps Secretary Daniels’ navy department by handling office work and freeing sailors for sea service. The article highlights the yevette’s role as a crucial but unsung cog in the wartime machinery amid uniforms and civilian life.
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Fashington
Old City
Yevette
Washington
Geoette
Daniels
Kaiser
Navy
Navy Department
Selfish bachelors discuss shared house and romance
A man and a woman converse as a bachelor describes a four-man household he shares with two rooms each, a cook, a cleaner, and cooperative duties. He argues he enjoys home life with the boys and resists marriage unless true love appears. The exchange ends without the woman’s reply.
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Frank
Anon
Joe
Autumn
Us Department
Miss Ann
Bob
Billy
Bargain Day Parcel Post Confusion
Kirk Miller sought parcel post rates at several post offices on bargain day. Each clerk quoted different amounts while he waited for his 30 cents to buy postage. He finally paid 41 cents and sent the package, puzzled by the fluctuating rates.
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Alcolm Kerlin
Kirk Miller
Kirk
New Mexico
Treasury
Miller
Why Jimmy and Leo Lost a Boss's Dog
Jimmy and Leo steal a boss's dog in a company car while chasing a supposedly missing pet. They chase the dog through downtown, return to the office, and flee as the dog's owner arrives. The boss discovers the dog actually belongs to a Mrs on Sixteenth Street and calls to report the theft.
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Jimmy
Leo
Jimmie
Sixteenth Street
Foch Urges Offensive Tactics For a Decisive Break
General Foch argues that modern warfare hinges on a surprise, massed offensive to destroy the enemy’s organized forces. He warns that purely defensive battles fail and stresses reserves, speed, and a decisive attack to overthrow the adversary and secure victory.
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London
Foch
Field
America’s New Medal of Honor Defined in War Decree
Washington announces the United States defines its new Medal of Honor as the highest decoration for officers and soldiers showing distinguished personal bravery and self sacrifice under Pershing orders. The Distinguished Service Cross and Distinguished Service Medal may go to allied and American forces, including nurses and women, with the service cross for actions and the service medal for exceptionally meritorious service in war or combat against armed enemies.
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Washington
America
Pershing
Baker
United States
Farewell Letter From Dying Lieutenant Blodgett
The letter written by Lieut. Richard A. Blodgett before dying in an air battle asks his father to save his belongings and memories. He expresses thanks, urges a clean fight, and requests the return of photos and flying gear. The note was received by his father Edward A. Blodgett of West Newton Massachusetts.
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Richard A. Blodgett
Edward A. Blodgett
West Newton
Mass
Not Taking Any Chances With Captain Hammond Visit
Captain Hammond of the Royal Flying Corps met Johnny Aitken at the speedway in Indianapolis. He accepted a ride in Aitken’s racing car but insisted on no risky thrills. Aitken joked he preferred Hammond’s ski lift plan to avoid charges if something went wrong at ten thousand feet.
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Captain Hammond
Royal Flying Corps
Dayton
Indianapolis
Speedway
Johnny Aitken
Hammond
Johnny
James A. Allison
Allison
Indianapoli
Red Cross Home Service Aids 6199 Families in May
The Lake Division report shows 6,199 families in Ohio Indiana and Kentucky received Red Cross home relief in May. Of these 4,238 were Ohio, 1,186 Indiana, 775 Kentucky. Financial aid totaled 17338.18 dollars for dependents and emergencies.
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Lives Assistance
Ohio
Indiana
Kentucky
Cleveland
Red Cross
James L. Fieser
Lake Division
Red Cross Home Service
Hoover calls for reduced beef use nationwide through Sept
The Food Administration urged households hotels and restaurants to limit beef intake to one and a quarter pounds per person weekly or one and a half pounds with bone through September 15 to aid U S and allied armies and civilian populations. It urged replacing beef with cheaper pork products and explained supply and shipping constraints justify the plan.
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Washington
France
Great Britain
Italy
Food Administration
Ohio Has Many Warriors Ready for France
Governor Cox says Ohio will muster about 100000 troops in France as 125000 Ohioans now serve in the army. He notes no navy or marine counts, praises loyalty, and recounts visiting Petersburg and Camp Sherman to bid farewell. He offers to help families track letters and units through the war department.
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France
Cox
Washington
Ohio
Camp Lee
Europe
Gov. Cox
Navy
Marine Corps
Petersburg
National Guard
Camp Sherman
Battle Fields
War Department
West Point graduates urged to lead in coming peace
Secretary Baker told 137 United States Military Academy graduates that Americans in France will soon number a million and that troops already in France exceed 700,900. He said cadets will lead in victory and be ready for another war if needed, preparing as regular army officers for postwar duties.
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West Point
France
Baker
United States Military Academy
Washington
United States
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