India to Aid British War Effort in Palestine and Mesopotamia
The article notes India's response to World War I pressures, with Lordly hopes India will contribute an additional half million troops to support British campaigns in Palestine and Mesopotamia against the Turks. It highlights Indian troops' bravery, acclimation, and vital role alongside British forces, while denouncing German schemes to subdue Britain through influence in India and the Balkans.
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Tiention
India
Germany
Gland
Ceountry
Far East
England
Palestine
Mesopotamia
East Africa
Balkans
Turkey
Syria
Armenia
Mediterranean
Dardenelles
Kut
Townshend
Britain
Australia
Canada
New Zealand
South Africa
Self denial and victory in wartime thrift
Walter S. Gifford of the National Council of Defense urges economy to fund the war. Citizens should save money for war bonds and Red Cross, while conserving materials and freeing resources for war production. Every man, woman and child should practice thrift in dress, food, and living costs.
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Walter S. Gifford
National Council of Defense
Red Cross
Mr. Gifford
Ctizen
Appeal to national thrift and Red Cross duty themes
The piece urges universal thrift and voluntary support for the Red Cross, arguing essential duties vary by person and coercion harms morale. It advocates sending American troops to assist Italy for morale and propaganda reasons and condemns forced contributions while praising voluntary giving.
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Mitchell
Force Cross
Red Cross
Red Cross Treasury
Inked courage in a world at war and home front events
The article mocks memorial observances and forecasts from Penrose while noting that over 200000 American troops face danger in France. It reports government actions, a preprimary pledge dispute about church membership, and a forecast of a hot wartime anniversary celebration despite weather.
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France
Dong Things
Italy
Salvation Army
States
Salvationists
Movement to dethrone Penroseism and Booze in GOP fails
The effort to oust Penroseism and Booze within the Republican party failed again, though proponents argue a genuine challenge would not be erased by this setback.
Next American ambassador to Berlin may be Gen Pershing
The New Orleans States hopes Gen Jack Pershing could become the next U S ambassador to Berlin. The Philadelphia Public Ledger notes that the Emperor Charles banished his mother in law from the country as an example of decisive action.
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Berlin
Jack” Pershing
New Orleans
Charles
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Salvation Army Work Among Our Boys In France
Frontier dispatch describes Salvation Army canteens in France aiding American troops. Ensigns wear helmets and gas masks while serving coffee, doughnuts, and pies. Volunteers, led by Ma Burdick and others, provide meals and morale amid shelling, gas, and mud.
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Salvation Army
France
Bert Ford
International News Service Staff Cor
Myrtle Turkington
South Manchester
Conn
F. 9
Burdick
Houston
Texas
Gladys and
Irene McIntyre
Mount Vernon
New York
Stella Young
Chelsea
Mass
Mrs. Burdick
States
Ma Burdick
Pete
U S Department Urges Sheep Raising on Public Grounds
The Agriculture Department encourages using public parks golf courses and private lawns as potential grazing grounds for sheep to boost wool and mutton. Officials warn careful investigation and note the need for fencing guarding and winter care. publications are available free.
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White House
Department of Agriculture
Animal Husbandry Division
Department
New York
Boston
Washington Monument
England
Doctor Questions Nagg as Tongue Test Reveals Tired Patient
In Louisville the doctor sits with Mrs. Nagg and asks about a tired feeling. He checks her tongue to assess her condition as she describes fatigue.
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Mrs. Nagg
Louisville ;Courier Journal
Eddie Questions Teacher Meaning of Fractions in Playful Quote
A reader quotes Eddie asking about the meaning of the word fraction and wonders what a term sounds like to a learner. The exchange reflects a playful take on math language and frustration with fractions.
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Gueglielmotti
Red Cross War Fund
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Satcertle
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U. S. Dept. OF Agriculture
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