Red Cross seal plan debated for tuberculosis fund
The article discusses proposals to raise funds for the Red Cross tuberculosis drive by selling Christmas seals alongside the standard campaign. It argues seals in public places could boost contributions while preserving the traditional campaign. It also notes wartime fronts and Foch’s efforts against German lines, highlighting strategic moves along the Hunding line and potential routes to Namur and the Ardennes.
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Red Cross Tuberculosis Fund
Red Cross
Bel- Foch
France
Foch
Berlin
Antwerp
Namur
Valenciennes
Hirson
Ardenne Forest
Mezieres
Ardeamne
St. Gobain
Hindenburg
Marshal Foch
le Catean
Sambre
Ardenne
First Army
The
Meuse
Stenay
Little Men in Power Versus War Policies
A Philadelphia reader rails at Republican leadership, lauding so called little men for enacting the federal reserve bill the Selective Service Law and other wartime measures. The piece praises the Buffalo Commercial note on old fever remedies and cites a sweat bath method claimed to reduce fevers amid influenza fears. The text ends by noting Americans overseas aiding the Fourth Liberty Loan.
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Tenrose
Washington
France
Buffalo
Warren
Chicago
Property settlement over tiny land fraction in Pittsburgh
A Pittsburgh firm ceded fifteen one thousandths of an inch of land to resolve a property claim. The piece notes historic ease with public service franchises and contrasts it with modern fractional transfers. It then links Minnesota forest fires to enemy agents, suggesting careless campers or smokers cause fires in dry leaves if conditions mirror those in Pennsylvania.
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Pittsburch
Minnesota
Pennsylvania
Vote for loyal Congressmen to support the war
Readers urged to vote for candidates who support the war and the Administration, favoring the incumbent if proven. A Washington Post quote warns against electing Republicans who could signal repudiation of the President, arguing the war's victory is more important than party gains and stressing cautious support this fall.
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Congress
Washington Post
Ohio
John F. Giddings
Canton
Washington
Washington, “Tit
France
Howe
Germany
Spitting on floors in shops urged to curb health risk
A reader urges the Times to address indoor spitting practices in crowded shops. The letter argues spitting indoors poses health risks and suggests a law requiring employers to provide receptacles, plus a public shaming fine to fund a Red Cross effort.
President Wilson replies to Germany on armistice terms
The text records Wilsons reply to Germany noting the Allies would accept only an armistice that preserves enforceable peace terms and prevents renewed hostilities. It stresses distrust of German policy masters, emphasizes civilian government control, and outlines conditions for German negotiations and safeguards.
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Wilson
Germany
United States
Reichstag
Prussia
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