Liberty Loan Bond Drive Bonds National Unity and Duty
The second Liberty Loan of 1917 completed on June 15 shows more than 8 million Americans volunteering financial support for the United States war effort. The drive reflected broad participation across incomes, proving that not only the wealthy but many with modest means contributed, binding citizens to the government through bonds and shared patriotic duty. Bonds symbolize national unity, extending beyond front lines to finance and morale.
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United States
America
War loan funds to be spent at home for allied support
The remarks emphasize that billions in loans to allies will be used domestically to buy supplies for their armies and civilians. It notes that saved millions will be redirected through regulation to benefit individuals and economic sectors within the country.
Fragmentary note about aiding country and asset concerns
A partial OCR fragment mentions aiding the country and assets, with unclear reference to a subscriber and nuisance. Contains no identifiable people, places, or dates.
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Oak
Entrance Gates to America Guarded, Nations Hear
The article argues the United States should tighten admission, guarding borders against excessive influx while remaining hospitable to the oppressed. It emphasizes a sound body and real desire to become American as the test of admission and cautions against using America to aid alien governments.
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Ansioner Uieed George
England
Cits Wien
America
Power, Politics, and Oil Lands in Public Debate
The piece argues U S power capacity remains vast and under government control versus private water and oil interests. It warns the navy oil reserve sale would surrender wartime strategic strength, citing Navy Secretary concerns over changing wartime tides.
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United States
Shields
Myers
Neal Ng
Sinaialan Ab
Phelan
Secretary OF the Navy
Ration Advice for Cattle Feeding Efficiency
Expert guidance warns against overfeeding dairy cows to avoid waste and reduce profits. Emphasizes matching intake to digestive capacity and production needs to maximize feed efficiency.
Boy Stuck in Big Gun Comes Out Safe
In South Bethlehem Pennsylvania the Bethlehem Steel works cast the first sixteen inch naval gun for the United States Navy. The gun guards the Panama Canal entrance and can fire nearly sixteen miles. An apprentice attempted to crawl through the tube for the honor and became stuck before being rescued.
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Bethlehem
Bethlehem Steel Works
United States Navy
Atlantic
Panama Canal
Orchard and Garden: proper thinning and lawn lime tip
Advice from the state college of agriculture urges removing poor and decaying trees while sparing the best. It notes New York cows’ costs and recommends using thoroughly slaked lime as a winter lawn top dressing, with about one pound per thirty square feet for best results.
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Gairymen
State College of Agriculture
University
New York
Lost on the Desert Air
An excitable elderly man barges into a city office and grabs a phone to call a stock tipper. He berates the receiver and swears at the unidentified caller, unaware the line has been disconnected for a week. The stenographer restrains him as the scene ends.
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Central
Umson
Alison
Go to Southwestern lands for wheat and cattle profits
An immigration agent promotes fall wheat on affordable Southwestern Nebraska and Northeastern Colorado lands with 20 to 40 dollars an acre. He urges stockraising options in Northeastern Wyoming and offers free government lands folders and leaflets with no charge for his services.
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Nebraska
Colorado
Wyoming
Time for Boss to Get Busy
Paddy finds a stoking job after seeing a help wanted notice and learns to monitor the boiler gauge. He works as the safety valve blows and warns the boss the boiler may come to him if he does not inspect it.
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Paddy
Professor In Bad Again at Doctor’s Home
Professor Giglamps visited a doctor friend late at night after a sharp walk and hours of talk. A bottle of whisky appeared, and as the guest prepared to depart he exclaimed his wife was nearly dying of ptomaine poisoning.
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Professor Giglamps
Nigeria
Shrine town near Quebec evokes old world charm
The Ste. Anne de Beaupre shrine sits an hour from Quebec City yet feels miles from the modern era. The village charms with bright storefronts, a French Canadian air, and a cliffside setting beside the Ribeide river.
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Beaupre
Ste. Anne de Beaupre
Quebec
Mike's Foolish Question at Pat's Sabbath Shave
In a light social anecdote, Pat the barber answers Mike Leistles on a hot Sunday morning in Pat's home. Mike asks why Pat shaves on the outside porch, and Pat with a twinkle explains he cannot help it. Harry Fox recalls the tale as a humorous incident from Pat's happy home.
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Mike
Harry Fox
Pat
Philadelphia Evening Telegraph
Seventh Daughter Advises on Drowning In Happy Endings
A young woman near twenty five fears remaining an old maid. She consults the seventh daughter of a seventh daughter who unveils drowned feeling as a pleasant sensation if not fought. She accepts the advice and returns home to live happily ever after.
Anecdote With a Moral About Saving Smoke Costs
An elderly man quits smoking after twenty years of daily cigar purchases worth about a dollar. A friend jokes he must be ten thousand dollars better off now. The ex smoker sighs that he has not saved any money at all.
Dance Halls of Bird Land: Bower Birds’ Courtship
The satin and Newton bower birds build and decorate tree bowers as dance halls where males court females. Males gather bright objects daily, perform dances, and tolerate rivals while the master bird teaches proper behavior. Flowers are renewed and protected by the bower’s owner.
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Bird Land
National Geographic Magazine
Newton
Sheriff sale notice in Jefferson County Nebraska 1917
Notice is given under a District Court order in Jefferson County Nebraska that Mary E Milner sues Bert Ballard. Sheriff will sell on June 9 1917 at 2 pm at the south front door of Fairbury Court House lot seven block thirteen Diller precinct to satisfy a decree for 645 70 plus 18 50 costs.
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District Court
Jefferson County
Nebraska
Mary E. Milner
Bert Ballard
Fairbury
Hebrenkin
Diller, Preerenty
Amoun
Shemien
Joan G. Rawes
W. J. Moss
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de Meo
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