Back Where They Belong In Approving Sentences for Conscientious Objectors
The article supports long prison terms for objectors with relatives in enemy armies and argues postwar relocation to Europe for such individuals and alien sympathizers. It contends America should separate those who harm national cohesion and suggests a future fleet of transports to remove those who view the United States as a stepping stone to wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker
America
Germany
Austria
United States
Army of ship builders expands during war effort
The text notes a rise from about 45,000 to 300,000 workers in American shipyards, highlighting rapid growth and output as a sign of progress. It credits Hurley’s board and Schwab for guiding the shipbuilding boom amid initial doubt and agitation, and likens this early growth to other nation building efforts. The passage stresses steady construction of a powerful war industry.
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Hurley
Schwab
Press says war speeds women suffrage to final act
The article argues events forcefully shift opinion on women’s suffrage from tolerance to active support, claiming the nation is ready for constitutional enfranchisement. It credits World War I with accelerating social and political evolution, allowing women to prove fitness for the franchise through public service.
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Wilson
Senate
House
United States
Prohibition and party clashes mark Pennsylvania rally
At Harrisburg a Democratic State Committee meeting saw Eugene C. Bonniwell defy the convention by pushing his own campaign, backed by Penrose and liquor interests. George R. McLean was chosen as state chairman, signaling a victory for true Democratic principles and opposition to Bonniwell's split tactics. The piece notes Germ any and German-Americans amid war talk, with broader war and social context including Grace Lusk's penitentiary sentence and war news.
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Democratic State Committee
Harris- Showedburg
Eugene C. Bonniwell
True Colors
Philadelphia
Bonniwell
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Penrose
George R. McLean
Wilkes-Barre
Democratic
Democratic Party
McLean
Boys on the Farms Push War Food Production
In wartime journalism the piece argues that high school boys are valuable for farm labor when adult workers are scarce. It defends use of youth labor to cultivate and save crops, urging communities to enlist willing boys to support increased food production and overall war aims.
Oh dear Immogene and the Puritanical War Saving Stamps
Immogene, living with Aunt Priscilla, laments the added letters in speech. The dialogue hints at Puritanical rigidity and wartime economic measures. The lines emphasize thrift, promoting War Savings Stamps as a means to support the war effort.
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Immogene
Priscilla
Women in War Work Leads U S War Effort
The Pennsylvania Division of the Women's Committee of the Council of National Defense reports guiding the registration and placement of women for war work. Nearly 1,500 women have been placed to fill positions left by men joining the army. Tid-Bits notes add a humorous exchange about calamity and widowhood.
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Pennsylvania
The
Council of National Defense
United States
Grow Wool and Help Uncle Sam Grow Wool and Help Uncle Sam
The Pennsylvania Bureau of Statistics reports a three percent rise in fleeces this year to 646,170 and 4,264,700 pounds of wool. Secretary Chas E. Patton urges farmers to expand sheep breeding to meet war needs, noting Pennsylvanias current wool output is far short of the army and navy demand. He argues for trading dogs for lambs to boost wool production and support soldiers.
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Bureau of Statistics
Pennsylvania Department of Agricultural
Chas E. Patton
Pennsylvania
Patton
Sam
Powerful Pump Heart Facts from Popular Science Monthly
The article explains the heart’s busy work during breathing and activity. It notes that a beat occurs four times per breath, each beat pushes four pounds of blood, totaling about 29 pounds circulating. Exercise raises demand, causing the heart to pump faster to feed muscles.
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Popular Science Monthly
Army cuts off passports for certain kin of service members
The War Department tightens travel rules restricting passports for wives mothers sisters and daughters of officers enlisted men and civilians serving with Red Cross YMCA or similar groups in Europe. Women under 25 are barred from relief work abroad. The notice also confirms no exceptions will be granted and outlines new Army razors and standard uniforms plans. The Engineer Corps seeks 2500 officers with boards touring major cities.
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War Department
Army
Navy
United States
Europe
Red Cross
Graves
Young Men’s Christian Association
Pershing
Quartermaster General
Broadway Really Thrilted Battle Ends With Band Air
A sailor and a civilian fought briefly on Broadway before a Salvation Army band stopped the fight with Star Spangled Banner. The sailor led, but the civilian saluted, offered a hand, and the pair ended the altercation as the band finished playing.
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Broadway
West
Salvation Army
Man of the Sea
The Meaning of a FULL Carload
The war teaches economy in freight. Before, shipments ran at partial capacity due to convenient small orders. Now scarce cars require full loads, with farmers urged to order seed, wheat, fertilizer, machinery, and other farm supplies well in advance to ensure timely delivery.
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Warren County
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Pennsylvania Avenue
the Times Publishing CO
F J. E. Walker
Menagmhe E. C. Lowrey
City Batterfeet
T. B. Clawnes
Lindenstein, Inc
East 18Th Bt
New Yerk City
Dettedos
Warren Borough
Aieaka
Cuba
Porto Rico
Mexico
Penema Comal
Bawaiian
Philippine
Foreigs
Camate
Spee
Warren
Pena
WAN Army OF Ship Builders
Victor Ottman
Berlin
Lokal-Angeiger
Citi- Thezens
Herr Ottman
Pat
Grace Lusk
St. Louis Post Dispatch
Kaz Sarvearelp
Everett True
Gore
Gui
Uncle Sam
National Army
Engineer Corps
Rosa Upai
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