What Uncle Sam Has Done So Far War effort overview across agencies
Six weeks into the war with Germany, the United States has mobilized across Congress, the Council of National Defense, the Navy, the War Department, the Shipping Board and Agriculture. It lists war bonds, conscription, tax plans, censorship, munitions, transport coordination, army and guard mobilization, shipbuilding, fleet base plans, interned ships, and food mobilization efforts.
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Uncle Sam
Congress
The
Council of National Defense
Navy Department
Shipping Board
the Treasury and
Department of Agriculture
United States
Germany
Wilson
United States Treasury
Munitions Board
Herbert
Hoover
Goethals
Bill
Oddities In the News A Luncheon Menu Of War Time Facts
Regular army rations served for luncheon at a New York hotel. School children in St. Louis raise 16000 dollars in waste paper drives. Western railroad pays 700000 war tax in advance. Montreal police foil a plot to gas the Canadian parliament. A new toothbrush uses rotary motion like a grindstone for a thorough clean. Old Regulator clock from a New York police station dies at forty years. Father Knickerbocker hires shorewomen in khaki aiding war relief. Cash totaling 4000 dollars found in home of Manitowoc Wisconsin woman who died. A horse helps steal a car in Hibernia New Jersey and is later released.
Vrooman Calls This A War Against Famine
Assistant Secretary of Agriculture Carl Vrooman urges increased food production in southern and western states warning the war effort hinges on feeding allies. He predicts a tough wheat season, cites Argentina’s small crop, and urges housewives to reduce waste and adopt economy in meals.
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America
Carl Vroo- Man
United States
Germany
Mr. Vrooman
Department of Agriculture
Argentina
Naming Submarines Through Ages and Nations
The piece traces submarine naming from wind and fish based names such as Adder and Shark to the A and B class designations, noting the 1915 a class. It explains German practice calling vessels U boats from untersee boot and the evolution of nomenclature across eras.
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Popular Science Monthly
United States Navy
Germany
A Fighting Family Holds Military Tradition Strong
Edward Young enlisted at Joliet Illinois to keep the fighting honor of the family tracing back to a great-great-grandfather who died in the Revolution and a great-grandfather who died in the War of 1812 while his father fought in the Civil War.
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Edward Young
Joliet, II
Pacifist Pastor Resigns for Frontline Hospital Work
A New York pastor resigns from his patriotic congregation to perform hospital work at the front, embodying a militant pacifist stance through direct aid amid wartime needs.
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New York
Boat Menace as Great War Crisis Warns of Submarine Threat
The piece argues submarine warfare threatens export and import trade, with U boats targeting allied lines of communication. It notes warnings by Secretary Lane and W L Saunders, describes proposed defenses and circumvention plans, and warns of potential global trade declines and U S impact if German subs reach American shores.
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England
France
Italy
United States
Mediterranean
Lane
Adventists Decline Participation in War
Seventh Day Adventists inform the war department that their religion prohibits them from taking part in any acts of war or bloodshed, stating the duty to their Divine Master over all conflicts while acknowledging the government’s principles and citizen duties.
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W. L. Saunders
New York
Washington
Germany
Mrz. Saunders
Seventh Day Adventists
War Department
United States
Executive Committee
The
North American Division Conference
Army switches to wartime service uniforms in khaki and olive
An official order directs the American army to wear field khaki and olive drab uniforms during the war period. The ceremonial ceremonial dress will be reserved for White House events and other specially designated occasions.
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White House
Army to receive scouting dirigibles for war use
Public release by the secretary outlines new airship design for government service. The cigar shaped envelope spans 160 feet, 36.2 feet wide, displacing 77 600 cubic feet with a 100 horsepower engine. Max speed 45 mph at 600 feet, 10 hour endurance, 56 mile range, weight breakdown 5275 pounds total including ballast.
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Navy
WHEAT AND RYE BETTER
Pennsylvania reports wheat and rye crops likely only slightly below last year as winter conditions were strong. Central and southeastern counties show good wheat, with frost fears eased by strong growth. snow protection ranged from four to thirteen weeks. The 1916 wheat crop totaled 25,0765 bushels and rye 494,697 bushels.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Bureau of Statistics
Tumulty says foreigners safe during wartime for proper conduct
Secretary to the President Joseph P. Tumulty assures that foreigners who conduct themselves properly will not suffer loss of property or liberty during a state of war, promising reassurance amid wartime tensions.
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Joseph P. Tumulty
Wilson
Robbery at Toledo Police Station Alarm Shocks City
Toledo March 14. Police Inspector F W Leutz desk at Central Station rifled last night and 25 dollars stolen. Two men arrested on suspicion.
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Toledo
F. W. Leutz
Central Station
New Foot Remedy Freezone Promises Quick Corn Removal
A Cincinnati man promotes Freezone as a cheap at home treatment to remove corns. Drops of the ether compound dry the corn and allow it to lift out with fingers without harming surrounding skin. The ad urges clipping the notice for a father’s use.
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Cincinnati
Father
Increase Your Business With Wastin Mail Ads
Plan advertising for 1917 to place one or more ads in the paper each week. Ads prove most profitable in investments. Arrange a contract for a month or a year by calling telephone 36 and an Ad Taker will visit.
WE DO JOB PRINTING IN FINEST STYLE OF ART PRESERVATIVE
Mail Printing Co offers samples and pricing for job printing at 229 Pennsylvania Avenue, W Warren, Pennsylvania.
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Mail Printing CO
Pennsylvania Avenue
W. Warren Penna
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General Staff
National Guard
General Wood
Charleston
Europe
Puelich Naral
North American
Hampton Roads
the Treasury
Russia
Belgium
Serbia
Douston
Department of Labor
Gills
St. Louis
Western Railroad
Montreal
Knickerbocker
Manitowoc
Wis
Hibernia
N. J
Vrooman
Straits Settlements
Far East
South America
Asco
Leslie
Clean OR
Bradford
Ray
Wolkon
Salamanca
Moritz
Allegany
Limestone
A. R
A. Theo. Parson
Warren, Pa
Curgedk
Leonhart'’s
Harness Store
Pulverman
Fox
It3
New Stock Exchange Guilding
Kopf
Henry
L. C. Eady
West
General Law
D. G. Blackman
Justice of the Peace
Second St
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