Strategic View of German Advances in World War I
The passage argues German gains since March prove a mathematical cost law in warfare. It claims the Allies can match sacrificial gains, criticizes Germany for wasting manpower on land not altering the war, and forecasts Allied momentum as German strength wanes. It envisions a decisive Allied push to the Rhine once American forces grow.
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Germany
Rhine
War Financing Aims at 12 Percent Income Tax Reform
The 1917 proposal, supported by Mr. McAdoo and Mr. Kitchin, envisions a 12 percent tax on incomes over $6,000 with higher rates on capital income, to raise about eight billion dollars annually. It seeks to stabilize Liberty bonds, curb inflation, and promote saving, while stressing equitable long term funding of the war. Air mail service expansion is planned nationwide with five cent letters, linking major cities and remote districts after the war.
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McAdoo
Secretary of the Treasury
Kitchin
Ways and Means Committee
House of Representatives
Christian Science Monitor
New
York
Philadelphia
Washington
Prager
National Air Service
France
Chicago
Cleveland’s son joins Marines amid American merit system
The article praises Richard Cleveland son of Grover Cleveland for enlisting as a private in the Marines. It argues that in America, unlike Germany with royal lineage, sons of officials serve on merit. It contrasts American merit with German caste and urges continued democratic renewal through service.
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Grover Cleveland
Richard
Cleveland
McAdoo
Daniels
Wilson
Taft
Roosevelt
Army
Navy
Germany
America
Different Patriots and the Young American at War
A wartime reflection on patriotism and aging, noting Camp Lee as a training site for citizen soldiers. The piece contrasts aging drinkers with younger patriots willing to endure surgery to enlist, and comments on civilian life during the war era.
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Camp Lee
The
Colors
Republicans Eye War Power Fight in 1918 Campaign
Senator Penrose and Republican leaders push for a vigorous House majority to oversee war efforts. They oppose President Wilson’s policies while warning the party must defend constitutional liberties and avoid aiding Democratic control. Wickersham’s Lancaster speech divides party leaders and critics, signaling a national struggle over wartime authority.
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Wilson
Congress
Senator Penrose
Pennsyllvania
Philadelphia
Hays
Republican National Committee
Pennsylvania
Keystone
House
New York World
New York Tribune
Penrose
Tribune
Baker
Supreme Court
Democratic Party
United States
Wickersham
Frank
George W. Wickersham
Representative Anthony Denies Graft in Aviation Aid
Kansas Republican Daniel R. Anthony Jr on the House floor states no criminal graft in the $640 million aviation aid last year and confidence in current military administrators to spend the $840 million next fiscal year, while acknowledging possible mistakes in judgment.
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Daniel R. Anthony, Jr
Kansas
House Committee On Military Affairs
House
Nursing as a Career Woman in Public Health
The article portrays trained nurses as vital public health workers beyond hospital care. It notes Red Cross nursing in civilian life, the role of sanitary inspectors, and the creation of health committees. It highlights military service needs and urges graduate nurses to join hospital and visiting nurse efforts.
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Tait Xuising
American Red Cross
States
Public Health Service
Red Cross
Craccalite
Camp Lee Introduces Food Rule Change At Hostess House
At Camp Lee Virginia the hostess house will restrict meals to officers or enlisted men only when accompanied by civilian friends. Enlisted personnel may eat alone or with civilians, while officers must visit with civilians. the move highlights the house’s popular service and stems from a formal order by Gen Cronkhite and Gen Farnsworth. Also noted is the promotion of fifteen West Point graduates to major, all assigned to the replacement camp.
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Camp Lee
Petersburg
Hostess House
Trantonment
Adalbert Cronkhitech
Farnaworth
Cronkhite
West Point
Roy C. Baird
A. W. Cleary
Robert H. Dunlop
C. M. Everett
Lewis P. Ford
Ralph F. Jones
Robert
E. Jones
Walter Moore
W. H. Moss
J. I. Muir
G . Murphy
W. C. Phileen
C. J. F Tillison
When Linen Rags Built Early Paper Trade
A historian notes uncertainty about when linen rag paper began. A writer labeled A. B. 1200 mentioned linen wrapping around mummies sold to scribes to make paper for shopkeepers.
Convicted debtor’s valet plan spares face in disguise
A creditor is told the debtor is out as the valet indicates and lights a cigar. The exchange hints at a social ruse to avoid direct confrontation.
Government and Farm Labor Policy Quote from Ousley
The government cannot seize or create labor and will study each situation to aid shifting labor between neighborhoods or regions. If needed, towns dependent on agriculture may mobilize farmexperienced men and, if required, substitute women in stores to relieve temporary emergencies, per Clarence Ousley. The Times reports a new flag shipment priced at 1.49.
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Department of Government
Clarence Ousley
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