What a Poor Boy Can Do Pershing Biography Summary
A fragmented biographical sketch traces General John J. Pershing from a poor Missouri upbringing to West Point, noting early enlistment, frontier service against Apaches, command in the Philippines, and promotion to brigadier general by 1908. It places him among a line of top U.S. generals after the nation enters World War I.
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Sherman
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Platinum as a War Metal
A report notes platinum rising as a war metal as various factions seize furnaces to extract it for military needs. Demand surpasses gold, with limited supply since the closure of mines in the Ural region and Colombia's gold refiners discarding platinum as waste.
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Woman Political Figure Critics War Defects in 1920s Era
Vague remarks accuse Ann Martin of opposition to war and lack of sympathy for the IWW in Butte context. The text claims she would struggle to return to Congress, labeling her as a perennial political figure prone to theatrics. It mentions prior anti president demonstrations near the White House and a call for Rankin and Martin to step aside.
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White House
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Increase the Size of the Army Campaign Urged
The document calls for expanding military power with a target of sending 100000 troops weekly to France, aiming to exceed one million more men. It argues for universal conscription to raise manpower and pressure, proposes shifting to a broader draft to mobilize northern regions, and urges delaying nonessential preparations until victory is certain. It also mentions potential changes to the draft age and class system to boost army strength.
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France
Ocean
Vicky
U-Boat Loss Claims Clash Over Naval Assessments
The article presents a debate between Von Cayette and Shima over German U-boat losses, contrasting German and American naval leaders. It asserts American transports in wartime convoys faced minimal sinking, while Germany’s figures are contested, arguing transports to France suffered limited damage and overall losses appear overstated.
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von Cayette
Miyvy
Adaalel Shima
Ayer Ben Foreen
Hime
Ladies Please Retire In Mock Political Rant
In Montana Miss Rankin is named as a dreamer aspirant to the Senate while Senator Walsh is blamed as a leader of the Trevicctatto party. In Nevada Ann Martha is listed as a candidate for United States Senate. The piece urges detentions of both temporary politicians and claims Rankin spoke early in the war.
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Miss Rankin
Walsh
Trewicctatto Party
Qvur
Nevada
Ann Marthas
United States
Nystertea
Fourth of July Speech Praised by Press Across Nation
A San Francisco Chronicle summary praises President Wilson's Mount Vernon address as shaping public opinion. The speech calls for ending imperial power, resisting predatory nations, and upholding law with consent of governed through organized humanity's will. It asserts peace comes from limiting power and securing universal governance.
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San Francisco Chronicle
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Mount Vernon
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United Navy
Moan Vernon
Cara Wankial
Vito
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Donlea
Pranay
Nation Eyes Prohibition as Era of Dry Looms
The piece predicts a national “dry” future within eighteen months, noting 12 states already ratifying the amendment and five more leaning wet. Kentucky and Massachusetts are cited as ratifying states, with rough counts implying 27 dry states plus five wet, totaling 32, leaving four states to seal nationwide prohibition.
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Utah
United States
Hyen Keentucky
Massachusetts
Wyoming
Nevada
Connecttant
Manls
Callerala
New York
Tring
One Year of Food Administration Aims and War Needs
The article outlines wartime food policy, urging steady prices and even distribution to feed soldiers and civilians. It cites Europe’s bread shortages, allies’ rationing, and America’s role in preserving supplies, increasing exports, and supporting the war effort through careful consumption and sacrifice. It notes price indices, flour costs, and export growth through 1918.
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America
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Albee
Nationwide temperance movement gains momentum in states
The text notes Pennsylvania Rhode Island and Wisconsin as examples while predicting rapid state ratifications of a constitutional amendment to ban alcohol. It asserts that in January February most legislatures will act and within a year nationwide prohibition will be enacted, with broad support spreading quickly.
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Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
Wisconsin
Nevada
Wyoming
United States
Local Woman Fatally Shoots Self in Hard Times
Mirg Al Hardy ended her life by pistol shot, grieving over separation from her drafted husband who had gone to Camp Lewin two weeks earlier. Found at home on Washington Avenue with a 32 caliber revolver nearby, police investigated while the coroner and detectives reviewed the case as possibly suicide or accidental. Her family, including mother Mrs Albere Garner, and neighbors await funeral arrangements.
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Albert Guirter
Washington Ave
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Albere Garner
Ayles
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Lewin
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Ares Dental
Dramatic Reading Fills Tabernacle With The Life Of Christ
The Tabernacle crowd gathered for a dramatic reading presented by the three Weber County stakes association. Bertha Eccles-Wright read the life of Christ from the prepared text, while music from The Messiah by Warren Coop accompanied the performance. Performers included Margery Dorge-Warmer soprano Evelyn Bulah contralto William Cook tenor and Melvin Peterson baritone with violinist Arukwer Freber. Wright also read the Mister story in period costume as observers from each sect attended.
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Weber County
Christ
Bertha Eceles-Wright
Ryulré Coop
Margery Dorge- Warmer
Evelyn Buluh
Willian Cook
Melvin Peterson
Arukwr Freber
Algo Rasiated
Wright
Offensive Near French Front Claimed By German Forces
July 4 report from the American Army in France notes a renewed German effort near the Chateau Thierry region with key points near Chalons and Abbeville. The piece discusses potential attack zones, casualty estimates, and Allied preparations while citing observers and air activity over the area.
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France
Chateau Thierry
Chalons
Abbevile
Flanders Secetor
Nasal
Ngainst
Abbeville
Cagmar
Opa Tino
WADOO TOURING PACIFIC COAST REPORTS HEALTH UPDATE
Secretary McAvou, touring the Pacific Coast, cuts California visit short after throat illness. Officials say he has resigned for health reasons and will inspect rail facilities with the railroad administration.
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Pacific Coast
McAdoo calls conference on railroad improvements in San Francisco
The report notes Mr McAdoo’s ill health as he schedules a July 16 meeting of regional directors and federal managers in San Francisco to discuss railroad service enhancements. Attendees include Hale Fielden W J Ais len Carl R Grey Edward Chambers and other division chiefs.
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San Francisco
Hale Fielden
W. J. Aislen
Wie Central
Northwestern
Mr. McAdae
Siamanei
Carl R. Grey
Edward Chambers
Railroad Administration
Washington
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