War Information from the United States Chamber of Commerce
The Executive Committee of the National Chamber urges a non political initiative to educate citizens on the war effort and the government’s actions. It calls for a representative body to guide constructive public education under presidential direction and to inform the public about wartime needs, ships, munitions, and manpower.
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France
England
Fragmentary note on wartime mobilization impacts
A damaged excerpt discusses British government views on the war and its real meaning. It mentions public service and personal sacrifice, indicating a continuation promised for tomorrow. The text reflects wartime rhetoric about national effort and citizen duty.
Vacation song echoes through school year end
A Baltimore Americ piece notes the last days of school as pupils cheer vacation while mothers sigh at the passing year. Young voices hum about studies ending, and youths look toward freedom and play on the looming holiday. The tone blends nostalgia with hopeful anticipation for carefree days ahead.
End the War by Ruling the Air Says Wright
Orville Wright urges that mass air power can end the war by keeping enemy planes from observing Allied troop movements. He argues supplying sufficient aircraft would blind German forces, enabling a quick, cheap end to combat with minimal losses. He backs the Aircraft Production Board plan and cites U.S. manufacturing capacity as essential to victory.
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Wright
Orville
Wilbur Weight
Orville Weight
Mr. Wright
Oseet Ott
Tie Tien Alden
Essen
Aircraft Production Board
Bantams Welcomed in Army Regiments
A war department letter reveals that small men can enlist if they are strong and tough. An entreaty from a bantam advocate asks Secretary Baker to authorize raising a bantam regiment, arguing size should not bar service. The proposal aims to prove even small recruits can perform in combat.
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War Department
Bakes
War era recruitment limits and height rules noted
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss a recruitment policy with minimum height standards and effective work expectations. Mentions recruiting officers and bantam colonel, with references to officers rejecting applicants who do not meet frames and physical criteria.
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Harantee
Bantam
Twins Puzzle Teachers at Webster School
At Webster School Omaha teachers face a puzzling twin riddle as eight pairs of twins sit together in class. Some pairs appear identical in looks and seating, while peers note subtle differences. The columnist recounts quiet whispers of swapped seats and observed pairing quirks among the students, presenting a light focused snapshot of school life.
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Jimmy Ta
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Jimmy
Webster Ethool
Erling Jeakaltek
Newell
Donald Davis
Lacie
Litem Poulson
Wai
Penn
Wiker
Withtie
Fifth Son to Uncle Sam and the Brickley Brothers
Brickley family story notes four of five Brickley sons serving or training for military duty. Charley Brickley linked to Harvard football fame heads the football squad and reserve corps. George joins naval reserve unit. Joseph serves at Norwich University. Coverage highlights athletic prowess among siblings beyond Charley and mentions a naval reserve heavyweight champion challenging others.
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Bovton
Brickley
Harvard
Charley Brickley
Whewe Toe Han
Crimson
Harvard Reserve Officers’ Corps
George Brickley
Radical Reserve Corps
Joseph Brickley
Norwich University
Hill
Commonwealth Plor
New Slacker Game Stirred by Farm Payroll Probe
Federal agents investigate payrolls of farmers in Newtown Plushing and Cat Neck New York as rumors spread about workers paid 68 a week for gambling on gulf and tennis. The inquiry targets whether farmers were hired to aid a broader scheme, amid tales of a new slang “slacker” rune and alleged inducements to young workers.
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Plushing
Cat Neck
N.Y
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Wireless phone tested for naval use in war ops
Washington reports engineers and scientists, with navy officials, claim important progress in developing a wireless telephone system for military operations. The National Research Board and the Naval Consulting Board brief the public, noting telephony and wireless telegraphy may be used in future warfare.
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Washington
Navy
Public Information Committee
National Research Bound
Naval Consulting Board
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