World War and Religion: A Shared Moral Vision
The piece argues World War broadens religious vision and highlights brotherhood of man. It notes foreign suffering, Belgian and French pleas, and the call to aid allies. It stresses patriotic prayer for soldiers, humane action, and belief in life after death as nations unite before God.
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Oxenham
Europe
Belgium
France
Brotherhood of Man
Italy
England
Harry Lauder
John
Food shortages and public hunger in Austria Hungary
A frontier London daily correspondent reports severe wartime deprivation in Austria-Hungary with turnips weeds and spinach substitute as staple foods. Citizens beg and fight for crumbs on trains while hunger typhus and consumption spread. The piece contrasts grim reality with domestic grumbling about ration controls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Food Administration
Austria-Hungary
London
Vienna
Tanks Key Roles in Picardy Drive and Allied Unity
Reports credit the small tanks TANKS PLAY and cavalry for clearing paths for infantry and artillery in Picardy. The offensives at Marne and toward Amiens are highlighted as major Allied successes, with Byng and Haig praised for tactics and the value of unified command under Foch.
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Picardy
Marne
Amiens
Montdidier
Byng
Cambrai
Somme
Haig
Hindenburg Line
Foch
Hindenburg
Ludendorf
Diamond Shoal Lightship and the North Atlantic Lightships
A National Geographic Society bulletin recounts Diamond Shoal lightship off Cape Hatteras and the broader role of lightships. It notes mooring gear, including a 7500 pound anchor and 900 feet of chain, buoy aids, recent lightship designs, life aboard on tugs and storms, supply challenges, and historic vessels from 1722 onward. It highlights the Nantucket and Diamond Shoals ships as key Atlantic transit markers with crews of around sixteen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Diamond Shoal
Cape Hatteras
National Geographic Society
Society
George R. Putnam
Milwaukee
Nantucket
Cape Disappointment
Columbia River
England
Thames
Chesapeake Bay
Willoughby Spit
Sandy Hook
Ambrose
Cape Hatte
United States
America
Cape Hatetras
Atlantic
Clemenceau’s wartime pledge echoes in Liberty Loan primer
An editorial exhorts France’s premier Clemenceau declaring “I make war” as leaders face domestic critiques during war. It argues sacrifices trump personal interests and outlines unity for the war effort with a postwar period for routine matters. The piece frames national duty as binding for every American citizen amid the war drive.
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Clemenceau
France
Lion of
M. Clemenceau
United States
America
First Plane Flight Brings Russell Berry A Joy Ride
Russell Berry writes his mother from 1915 describing his first airplane flight of about two and a half hours covering roughly 150 miles. He notes the thrilling sinking sensation during descent, compares it to an elevator, and explains future duties including Lewis machine guns, radio work, and patrols. He hopes for a furlough before crossing and mentions the safety and comfort of planes compared to boats. He asks his mother to tell George about the Lewis Gun.
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Russell Berry
Whatime
Thesa
George
Sturt
Cows Make Good Record In U S Dairy Testing
About 472 cow testing associations exist in the United States with monthly records for 216 831 cows. The tabulated cows averaged 247 pounds of butter fat, roughly 50 percent above the national dairy cow average, suggesting a possible 50 percent increase in output if all cows matched association averages and costs could be cut.
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United States
U ‘S
Avera
Hoarded wheat sale nets Tipton farmer large loss
The Food Administration of Michigan sold all wheat owned by Willpp Wells of Tipton after he hoarded about two bushels. After expenses, Wells received 3970.68 dollars from the sale of the grain valued at 27.80 dollars if sold earlier, costing him around 2500 dollars in potential profit.
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Ees
Food Administration of Michigan
Tipton
Mich
Did You Break Any Shells Reported by Boy?
A Chicago News item notes a boy denying breaking items at home while claiming shells fell off or came from some of them. The exchange occurs when a parent asks about damage, highlighting a troubling incident conveyed in terse dialogue.
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Chicago News
Our Taste and Work Choices After the War
We may change jobs with whim, weigh savings and expenditures, and decide privately how to spend time and money after the conflict. These decisions rest with the individual, not others, reflecting postwar attitudes and personal freedom.
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Warren Evening Times
Warren County
TIMES
Pennsylvania Avenue
the Times Publishing CO. (Inc
E. Walker
E. C. Lowrey
E. W. Russell
T. B. Clawson
Lindenstein, Inc
East 18Th
New York City
Buntley
Warren Borough
Alaska
Cuba
Porto Rico
Mexico
Panama Canal Zone
Hawaiian and
Philippine Islands
Canada
International Postal Union
Warren
Penn
profRhich
Harrisburg
General Crowder
Baker
War Department
Germany
Brighto
Mr. Carranza
Ostend
Berlin
Prinz
Everett True
Hoover
Arser
Liberty Loan
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