Dorothy Dix on a Prodigal Son and Wartime Valor
Dorothy Dix recalls a village prodigal who volunteered for war, a lazy drunkard seen as a parasite by his mother, and the ultimate act of self sacrifice that redeems him. The story traces the mother’s suffering, the village’s monuments, and the belief that the prodigal earned honor through peril, while the mother remains a widow who bears the weight of his life.
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France
Ile
Cmd
Cruela
Jeter
Iferar
Ittle
Abe
German Losses in the Great Conflict
London July 1 The German casualties reported to the German war offices show killed and died of wounds 3 215 prisoners on tolsates 13 096 The total German official loss since the war began 1 029 806 killed or died of wounds 12909 Died of disease 801 063 Wounded 7 023 651 The naval and colonial casualties are not tabulated.
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London
Malaaing
Caeaalilea yBre
Food control bill eyed to limit to foods fuels and feeds
Washington July 19 Government control legislation in the fed bil to foods fuels and feeds was forecasted as a trust vote rejected 44 to 29 against extending control to iron ore hemp binding twine and farm implements. Senator Chamberlain urged a targeted food bill. Senator Newlands accused industry of neglecting responsibilities.
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Washington
Fed
Kenyon
Iowa
Newlands
Chamberlain
Liverpool
Herbert C. Hoover
Senate
Heed
Aussourt
Relief Needed in Turkish Empire
New York July 19 Ambassador Elkus who just returned from Turkey and Mr Mech who ran relief operations in Constantinople and is now in Vevey Switzerland say relief is needed across the Turkish empire. They report funds are the only barrier as money channels are open and aid can be sent. A telegram from the American committee for Armenian and Syrian relief conveys the latest details from Mr Woot place.
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New York
Elkus
Turkey
Mect
Constantinoply
Vevey
Switzerland
Arminian
Byrien Retle
Woot
How Any Woman Can Dry Clean At Home
A practical at home dry cleaning method promises to restore color and brightness to kid gloves, silks, woolens, and dresses using two ounces of a solvent and two gallons of gasoline. The ad notes quick results, no fading, wrinkling, or pressing, and claims low cost versus professional cleaners. It cites an advertiser and a separate dispatch about Fowle in Constantinople seeking money amid despondent workers.
New Century Printing Co Advertises Color Work
An early color printing catalog offers fine color printing and station ery book making by New Century Printing Co with proof options and Utah advertising emphasis.
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New Century Printing Co
Turks Held Up American Special Train in Turkey
Achard Emin Teg, editor of the Constantinople Daily Kabah, stated that the Turkish government canceled a special train for Americans due to a report from New York and plans by the German government. He said Turkish schools were closed at the start of the war and property was withdrawn, affecting American students and officials lingering in Constantinople.
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Berlin
London
Achard Emin Teg
Constantinople
Kabah
Associated Press Today
Turkey
New York
Undin
Canatan
Robert Collrac
Fragmentary note on inmate safety and turkish American units
A damaged clipping notes an inmate statement about safety, claiming 165 American citizens in Turkey. The fragment provides minimal context and no clear event or attributions to persons or organizations.
Cabinet Debate Over Moving Provisional Seat to Moscow
At Tetrograd on July 19 an extraordinary cabinet council discussed transferring the provisional government seat to Moscow. Ministers and council members argued about assembly of workers and soldiers to prevent interference from the Retograd garrison. An amendment by Senator Teed, criticized by Senator Ashurst as an attempt to block Mr Hoover, was defeated.
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Tetrograd
Moscow
M. Teeretelis
Workmen
Deleg Fates
Atieck
Teed
Aehurst
Hoover
Food Board
United States
Asborst
Belgium
Senators clash in food debate in senate today
Washington July 19 A verbal clash occurred in the senate between Senators Reed and Hollis before a vote on the Reed amendment Hollis charged Reed aimed at Mr Hoover while Reed said Hollis had attacked Hoover mercilessly on many occasions The exchange highlighted the heated debate over food policy and political figures involved
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Washington
Reed
Shiolls
Senate
Hoover
Hollis
Teed
Eugene Azef Held in Germany Amid Prisoner Reports
Copenhagen reports Berlin received word that Eugene Azef formerly head of the Russian Socialists is interned among Rossian civilians in Barfin. He fled Paris after charges by Vladimer Dourtzrit and traveled under various names before wartime internment and transfer to hospital. He allegedly spied for Russian secret police for eight years, aiding arrests, exposing plots, and organizing assassinations. Also noted are reactions to Metropole London police pay and remarks by Senator Reed and Hoover defenders.
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Copenhagen
Berlin
Renepapris
Eugene Azef
Fghting Socialista
Barfin
Azef
Paris
Vladimer Dourtzrit
Hecatoe
Wanderer
Atelwan
Germany
Alek
Tiwralan Prisoners of War Committee
Aref
Mus' Mian Aocialiat
Epy
Amon
Dourtzert
Drastic action at Idaho Falls prompts labor curb
Idaho Falls officials after a mass meeting of Workers of the World agitators called for all able men to work or leave town. A detention corral may be used to force rock breaking. Mayor Edgington urged the city to aid farmers in harvest by appealing to the federal government.
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Idaho Falls
Idaho
George W. Edgington
Banks Sell at Auction in London Financial District
Enemies banks were auctioned by order of the public trustee in London. Deutsche Bank Berlin fetched 31,000,000 while Dresdner bank buildings went to London City and Midland for 60,000. Disconto Geselschaft sold for 130,000 to Lloyds. George and Vulture Inn withdrew after bids to 987,500. Aimed at efficiency in funds handling across New Franchaez Canada.
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London
Deutsche Bank
Berlin
Mesara Ratclay
Dresdner Bank
London City and Midlend Bank For $60,000, and the Disconto Gezeltechaft Premiges
Corporation
Lloyds
Frehold
George and Vulture Son
Dickens
Swift
John Wilkes
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