Proper Celebration of Anniversary of the Nation's Birth
A reflection on Independence Day observance urging meaningful patriotism over noise. The writer laments past excesses while praising sober public celebrations and calls for athletes and music to embody national values, honoring a just and strong republic.
Trade Alliance Between America and England Prompted War Victory
A proposed united effort between America and England aims to accelerate wartime victory. Leaders emphasize shared resources, strategic coordination, and mutual defense commitments to bolster Allied strength.
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America
England
Half Million Enlistments Mark War Recruitment Drive
The article reports recruitment efforts pushing totals above 700,000 for the Army Navy and National Guard. President Wilson assumes control of exports under espionage bill provisions with a commerce department led executive order directing coordinated export policy and trade direction.
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Union News Service
Washington
Wilson
Secretaries of State, Agriculture, and Commerce
Council
Department of Commerce
Oime
Recruiting Week Proclamation Urges Lincoln Men to Enlist
Governor Neville issues a proclamation designating June 23 to 30 as recruiting week. He urges able bodied men aged eighteen to forty to enlist to strengthen Nebraska National Guard and meet regular army quotas. Enlist now to avoid later drafting and higher costs. Keith Neville.
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Lincoln
Neb
Neville
National Guard
Nebraska
Regular Army
Keith Neville
Half Million Men Enlist In US Armed Forces
Washington reports more than 700 000 to 800 000 volunteers across army navy and national guard since war declared. Regular army grows from about 100 000 to near 250 000 with aim to reach 300 000 this week as additional draftees join for the coming national army.
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Army
Navy
Guard
Washington
National Guard
Fighting Service
War Department
Nebraska Doing Her Bit Fund Subscriptions Report
Red Cross officials focused on Tekamah where the $6,000 allotment was oversubscribed by nearly six, with Nebraska city and several towns listed for specific contributions including Kearney 9370 and McCook 15000 while others like Norfolk and Central City show varied figures. The piece notes statewide fundraising activity and regional oversubscriptions in the drive.
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Nebraska
Kearney
McCook
Nebraska City
Norfolk
Siaens
Tekamah
Crawford
Mneligh
Central City
Técamah
Kirsanov Declares Itself Autonomous Republic in Tambov
The town of Kirsanov in Tambov province central Russia proclaims itself an autonomous republic amid regional tensions. Local leaders cite self governance and cultural distinctiveness as motives behind the move.
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Petrograd
Kirsanov
Tambov
Russia
House approves food control bill with vast appropriations
The House passed the food control bill authorizing 152.5 million dollars for enforcement and administration after broad prohibition provisions were added. The tally stood 365 in favor to 5 against, with Mo Blayden and Young of Texas and Meeker, Ward, and New York Republicans voting no.
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House
Mo »Blayden and Young
Texas
Meeker
Missouri
Ward
New York
Proof of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Claims
Personal letters from Ridgway Pennsylvania and Tennille Georgia describe relief from female trouble backache and fatigue after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. One speaker notes restored health and resumed housework. another cites eight years of improvement and ability to care for seven in the family.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Ridgway, Penn
O. M. Ramyes
Ridgway
Penn
W. E. Surossky
R. BR
Tennille
No Quarter for Him
Mrs Jones stands in the doorway with neighbor Mr Ham denouncing a recent impostor who swindled villagers. She warns the con man to avoid the area, and the old man snarls that he would not give any quarter or even ten cents to him.
Mother's Joke About Judge Addams Bald Head
In a Cleveland Plain Dealer item a juvenile court judge teased about his bald head in front of his Quaker mother. He quips that he keeps his gray matter inside his head while his mother replies that he has room for it where he keeps it.
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Addams
George
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Inability to Account for Failure Sparks Neighbor Interventions
A man unable to explain his life failures finds himself helped or criticized by disinterested neighbors who offer enlightenment and guidance. The scenario portrays community observers shaping personal insight through unsolicited judgment and support.
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Kidney Trouble Silences Minds and People in Distress
Reading notes describe how kidney problems disrupt thinking and energy, with men and women in order or fullness affected as symptoms emerge and activity declines. The passage highlights general health and warning signs without graphic detail.
Very Much Go Obscure Exchange Between Director and Actor
A director asks the movie actor if he registered and the actor replies that he did, saying the message is hot off the reel. The dialogue highlights old fashioned wireless love messages and prudence in communication.
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