State Department Aids War Efforts Amid Global Negotiations
The article outlines how the Department of State expanded its neutrality and diplomatic duties as the U S entered World War I. It details missions from Britain France Italy Russia Japan Belgium and others, financial and military coordination with the Treasury and allied governments, and the House mission led by Colonel House to England and France. It notes the Japanese mission exchange with Viscount Ishii and discusses Allied plans for retribution against Germany including a potential international boycott and expulsion measures if Germany’s conduct continues.
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New York Times
Germany asks Austria for help in France as dry nation grows
Germany seeks Austrian aid in France but notes Austrian strength may not suffice. Louisiana becomes the fourteenth state to ratify the national prohibition amendment, the sixth among the wet states, signaling growing prospects for a dry nation. Pennsylvania’s share of credit remains uncertain.
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International Harvester capitulates to government trust bust plan
The International Harvester Co. cedes to the Government and will enter court to approve a dissolution plan. The move signals that government policy aims at breaking up trusts is effective as business accepts public rule.
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Czecho SlovaK Soldiers Parade Through Neighbhorhood
Citizens promise a rousing welcome to Czecho-Slovak soldiers en route to France from Siberia. The fighters are described as warriors in the battle for freedom and their arrival inspires local excitement.
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France
Siberia
From Other Viewpoints On War Propaganda
Editorial snippets note German and American wartime behavior. The Detroit Free Press accuses the Huns of barbarism while mocking the loser’s squeal. The London Post reports Germans buying British War Loan bonds via neutral channels.
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Baltimore News
After the War Problems and the League of Nations
The piece argues that postwar forecasting is unreliable and warns against pursuing self sufficiency in raw materials. It endorses a League of Nations to preserve peace and ensure cooperative exchange of materials rather than national autarky, noting nations must not live only for themselves.
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Gether
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Seventy Mile
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Grant
Swiss Miliner System Explained for Universal Service
With a population under 5.9 million Switzerland maintains a 500000 strong Heldau army. All able bodied males serve while those unfit pay a graded military tax. Training starts young with gym and drill, and youths enter cadet corps in summer for marching map reading and rifle practice using miniature rifles.
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Switzerland
Heldau
Alpine Republic
Roman death euphemisms through history show gentler language
The piece traces how ancient Romans used decessus to soften death and how languages, evolving from superstition, adopted phrases like passed away departed gone expire no more demise and even fate. It notes the stark shift toward kindness in expressing death.
The Old Home Place Reflection
Als wonders if Josh will be glad to return to the old pace while Corntasset expects relief from No Man's Land. The Washington Star quotes hope for plain peaceful ploughed ground as soothing.
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No Man's Land
Washington Star
Old Sayings Probed by Judge on Friendships
A judge questions the wisdom of old sayings about friends. He notes that old friends may be scarce as they die off and stop offering favors, challenging the rule that old friends are the best friends.
Liberty Loan Primer and War Bond Urgency
The article extols Allied victories on the northern France front and urges Americans to prepare for a prolonged war. It warns against overconfidence and calls for unconditional surrender of Germany, urging full support for the government and readiness to fund the Fourth Liberty Loan.
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Russia
Record of Liberty Loan campaigns and outcomes
The article details the Liberty Loan drives during World War I from 1917 to 1918. It notes subscription totals, oversubscription rates, and the conversion features of bonds, highlighting widespread public support, press and bank involvement, and the impact on national finance and morale. It mentions the first through fourth campaigns, dates, interest rates, durations, and distributions, praising citizen participation and national effort.
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