Language and loyalty push for a single national tongue
A York Republican editorial argues that after the war aliens should speak read and write English to support unity and guard against sedition. It cites the war effort and stresses Americans must abandon hyphenated identities as Germany is condemned. It echoes skepticism toward German American sentiment in Nebraska communities.
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State Council of Defense
Nebraska
York Republican
Bie
Germany
Cawker Ledger
Soldiers urged careful tethering of horses to trees
The report notes an order issued at the front stressing caution when tying horses to trees to prevent barking that could damage the trees. It emphasizes discipline and prudent handling of horses in field conditions.
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Punch
The Intelligent Pacifist's View on Securing Peace
The intelligent pacifist argues that peace comes from facing the scene and ending the war. He contends that confrontation and decisive action are needed to prevent further bloodshed and secure lasting stability.
Do You Know Prisoner Of War Wages Under International Law
The piece notes that International law requires equal pay for prisoners of war. German soldiers held in the United States receive $33 a month for privates and $2400 a year for captains, while American prisoners in Germany get about $2 a month for privates and about a quarter of that for captains. The author questions Germany’s adherence and fears American prisoners’ treatment.
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U. S
United States
America
Germany
Old Home Town Bond In Small Community News
The St. Joseph News-Press extols the hometown paper as a comforting link to memories of the old village. It argues the local notice pages connect readers to friends, schools, stores, and civic life, keeping many from abandoning familiar places for big-city life.
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John Jones
John Smith
Aviation Corps
John
St. Joe News-Press
Three Great Allies May Win a Prolonged War
Lennard Woods argues that Germany remains formidable and that Britain France and America will lead to victory. He asserts Prussian power will fall, Russia falters, Italy strains, but Allied forces since the Marne have gained strength. America joins the Bulldog Britons in a costly but assured triumph for free peoples.
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Lennard Woods
Germany
America
France
Tuczon Tryanny
Great Britain
Russia
Italy
French
Joffre
Marne
Livestock Prices at South Omaha Market
Cattle receipts moderate with demand from packers active. Prices steady to higher on beef cattle with best beeves around 12.50 to 12.75, hogs largely steady with $14.99 to 15.90 trades, and sheep and lambs strong with lambs at 16.75 to 17.25 and other grades rising on active demand from packers and feeders.
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Union
Omaha
Neb
Stopped His Paper Over Six Years Arrears
An irate neighbor stopped his paper after the editor sent a bill for six years of arrears. He plans to borrow the neighbor’s paper, hoping the editor will feel remorse and take his own life, while the editor expects to receive three rousing cheers.
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