Critics of the President Stir Debate on Wilson's Policy
The article surveys critics of President Wilson and the public response, weighing ideals of remaining in the United States versus joining international conferences. It contrasts French and German cultural values, arguing for pragmatic gain over sentiment while debating leadership duties and vacation norms for a president.
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Col Hoowevelt
Wilkon
Doug
Wildan
United States
Woodrow Wilson
Taye
Wilson
Woodrow Wilnot
Doughboys Explained What the Term Doughboy Means
The article surveys theories behind the nickname doughboy used for American infantry. It notes official etymologies linking dough to kneading or mud and references immigrant usage, soldier slang, and historical shifts, while acknowledging uncertainty about the exact origin.
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Tand Donde
Aleka
Welinnney
Insurance Growth Dwarfs Private Firms In War Costs
The United States government created a massive war insurance program for servicemen, funded by low premiums with government coverage of losses. By armistice, policies totaled about 10 to 11 billion dollars, far exceeding private insurers' total worldwide. The piece contrasts Uncle Sam’s scale with Digest Private Insurance, noting government volume dwarfs all private firms. It also touches on German postwar sentiment and accountability debates over wartime expenditures.
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Strassburg
Alsace
Alan Hans
France
Germany
Nolet
United States
Armistion
Worl
Uncle Sam's
Ife Insurance
Hollweg
Kligg
von Bethemann Hollwes
Tonga
Mann
Kanner
Holland
von Tirpitz
Teich
Cuyahoga Grange Officers Plan Weekend Meetings
Hon Joby Conningham of Ohio grange spoke at Chevaland Friday to address Cuyahoga county Pomona grange and will join Mrs Conningman at Mussillon while visiting the Nev and Mrs Jobi Stalker. Monday they travel to Canton for Obit Hate convention and other officials attend.
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Joby Conningham
Ohio Ulate Grange
Cheveland Frivay
Cuyahoga County
Pomona Grange
Mes
Mussillon
Nev
Mra
Jobo i. Stalker
Cugalume Hem
Canton
Nation faces alcohol abuse drive and draft evasion fears
A special committee reports on alarming hoarding and alcohol abuse fueling draft evasion as 1,000,000 drinkers form rigs, with 20,000 in New York City. Severe legislation and reform proposals aim to curb the habit and protect national manpower amid German actions in Belgium.
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New York City
Mont Hopetit
Influenza Reports Spark Mt Vernon Confusion
Local chatter and official remarks in Mt Vernon address rumors about influenza spread and train stoppages. A Mt Vernon official says reports come from visiting county residents and neighboring villages, noting confusion over travel and safety measures amid winter illness.
Must Serve Sentence in Reform School for Roberts Case
William Clifford Rotwite, age 1, sent to Lancaster reform school after a Wednesday incident involving a radiator damage. Roberts, a juvenile offender, was arrested by Juvenile Officer Purcell and arraigned in Juvenile Court before Judge Wilkins. He had been recently released on a suspended reform school sentence and will serve the remainder in the institution within days. Mary R Wondering, companion in the incident, had her case postponed and continued for now.
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William Clifford Rotwite
Lancaster Reform School
Aan
Roberts
Prose
Taxicach Tne
Mary i
Purcell
Mary R. Wonderting
Germans Fixed to Stay in Belgium
A letter dated November 14 to Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Sapp from their son Nelson H. Sapp in Pennee with a naval aviation unit states he will remain in Belgium. The message arrived three days after the armistice was signed.
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Belgium
T. W. Sapp
Von
Nelson H. Sapp
Pennee
Naval Avia Hon
War letters from the front describe relief and homefront support
Nelson H. Sapp writes from Bet hlem after the war. He notes the war is over and French appreciation for American aid. He describes travel, living conditions, and the contrast with France, along with gifts from the Red Cross and Liberty Bond support. He mentions trenches, No Man's Land, mud, and mail back home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlem
France
Caisson Club
Red Cross
No Man's Land
Birth of a daughter announced for Denton Cramer family
Announcements received of the birth on Nee day of a daughter to Mr and Mrs Denton Cramer of Cleveland formerly Miss Olt Riley of this city.
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Wesday
Denton Cramer
Cleveland
Cramer
Olt Riley
Ely
State officer of Macabees in city delivers address
Croat Record Keyper George Scott of Nopwalk was a visitor at Mt Vernon Tent No. 170 Knights of the Maccabees meeting in Priday, Maine. Scott delivered an address on the order’s work. Seventeen members were officially honored and over 100 members attended. Refreshments followed the closing ceremonies.
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Mt Vernon
Chamber of Commutes
Tie
Mt. Vernon
Pouvee
Maccabees
George Scott
Nopwalk
Knights of the
Scott
Order
Harvest Home Gifts Announced Saturday
Harvest, Home gifts for the Home for the Aged announced with additions noted. Local officials and volunteers outlined new donations and planned activities for residents, highlighting community support and upcoming event dates.
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Harvest Home Gifts
Election of Officers by Relief Corps
Relief Corps held an officer election with officers announced including President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Conductor. Multiple candidates listed with names such as Sarah Lythe and Harriet Levy, and the event noted as part of a state convention.
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Red
Dough Boy
Cuyahoga CO. Grange
Dierman
Alaice
Expresseo Ny
Mgabeth Kellison
Fa Wisshy
Chicago
Austria
Wilton
American Pene Commission
Iie
Federal Trade Commission
Commission
Mayer
Chamber of Commerce
William C. Roberts
Patrick Purcell
MAM Ld HO RU AL
Ey de Brom
Tivo Sci
Aiea Ne Sane
Uae
Faved
Knox County
Frank E. Kirby
Newark
Lautra Cook
Mixa Cora
Roventhall
Slatoon
Vf Hye Moon
Winhen
A Teller
Herve Helt
Peeaident Rit Cea
Sotifor Viee
Onnie Siar
Avatar View Nmi Mhiliets
Chantal Cerio
TNO
Treapher Sarah Lythe Conmietor
Honrietty Levy
Tharl
Katverine Quidor
Tivlegate
Ans
Cunningham
Banner
United States Food Administration
the Licking Creamery CO
Fredericktown
Bellville Creamery
Lexington Creamery
Croton Creamery
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