War era notices and figures stir civic resolve
A wartime column lists mass mobilization data including 56 thousand men in the navy and 3 million airplane builds. It cites 11 million mail pieces, a vast proportion misaddressed, and a total Allied population of nearly 1.88 billion versus 145 million for Germany. It notes 90 thousand doctors eligible for Red Cross service and calls on single workers to bear children for public support.
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United States
Red Cross
Germany
Thomas Curin
W C T U Plans Ambulance Purchase in France
The state W C T U intends to buy equip and maintain an ambulance in France at about 2000 dollars including a driver for one year. They are also making comfort kits cut in Lincoln and sent statewide to headquarters for assembly with song books Bibles and other items.
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France
Lincoln
Reports From Lincoln on State Localities and County Ads
Reports continue to reach Lincoln detailing localities across the state where county ads and notices are published. The items include municipal updates, tax notices, and official proclamations affecting residents and businesses alike.
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Lincoln
State
Airplane Evolution Could End War Says Navy Officer
A high ranking Navy officer predicts the United States will lead a new type of fighting airplane to dominate the war, enabling the allies to blind enemy forces and decisively shorten the conflict. He cites aircraft with heavy armament and wide range, arguing air supremacy could end the war quickly.
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Washington
United States
Navy
Penapbentepaligroot
Essen
Soldier’s Fate Hinted as Paris Sees Oldest Enlisted Man
Paris reports the French army faces a question about the oldest soldier still serving.军
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Paris
Golf in Darkness Delights Players Across Fog and Night
The Lundin Links club members in Fifeshire preferred playing after nightfall using lanterns at holes. Lords Kennedy and Cruikshank once finished a match around 10 pm with similar scores to day. A Burnham Beeches event also saw torchbearers lighting the way for late qualifying rounds.
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Lundin
Links Club
Fifeshire
Lord Kennedy
Mr. Cruikshank
Minner
Burnham Beeches
London
Irony of Handsomeness Causes Social Trouble
The fragment argues that beauty, especially in girls, excuses them from work, as handsome individuals cause trouble when they act, while merely existing seems to attract attention. The text critiques society’s expectations and the double standard around appearance and labor.
SHERIFFS SALE NOTICE FOR JEFFERSON COUNTY
Notice of sheriff sale on July 6 1917 in Jefferson County at the south front door of the county courthouse. E Milner plaintiff versus Ballard for lands in Diller Nebraska block thirteen property sold under decree with costs of 18 dollars 50 cents. Joan G. Rawles sheriff and W J Moss attorney for plaintiff.
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District Court of
Jefferson i
Eae
E. Milner
Ballard
Nadena Dim Ihe
Jefferson County
Diller
Nea
Ess
Thati
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