War as Gods Laundry A Chicago Mother's WWI Metaphor
A wartime column likens World War I to a laundry job where Germany and its allies are the dirty clothes needing washing. The author casts the U S as the soap and water, noting the cleansing process requires rubb ing and exposure to heat and scrutiny, with victory seen as restoring moral cleanliness. The piece argues dirty governments threaten global contamination and that Allies must provide the cleansing effort.
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Chicago
Germany
Austria
Turkey
Bulgaria
Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason on six sons safe at home
The poem contrasts the Kaiser praising his six sons' safe sleep with graphic war imagery of enemy dead and muddy trenches. It satirically juxtaposes comfort and gore, invoking German soldiers trusted to sleep while others die in battle. The piece blends humor and grim wartime sentiment.
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Mitel Fritz
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Mitel Krital
Global Clean Up Demands Heavy Costs and Worthwhile Result
The passage argues the allied powers must address the tension around water fuel heat and laundering, asserting the world’s attention is fixed on this task. It contends lives and resources are spent to fix the issues, but the cleanup is essential and the world will recognize its value once completed.
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Tenton
Somebody's Boy Goes to France Poem in Times
Eugene Thwing writes in the New York Times about the sacrifice of ordinary citizens in war. The piece praises fathers and mothers who support soldiers through courage, money, and prayer as the nation faces conflict.
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France
Eugene Thwing
N. Y
25 U Boats Sunk In A Single Month
An officer of senior rank in the Royal naval reserve reports allied warships and destroyers sank five U boats between June 15 and July 15, the best monthly record since the submarine menace began. He calls for more fast destroyers to allow safe Atlantic convoys.
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German Admiralty U‑boat Orders Hide From Grand Fleet
Report notes decoded messages show U‑boat commanders told to avoid the grand fleet. The reason is strong destroyer protection makes direct attacks suicidal. Mentioned are fast torpedo boats and depth charge traps used to counter battleships.
Three Die in Mystery Shooting at Royal Hotel
In Canova Aug 7 three people die after a mysterious shooting at the Royal hotel. Victims include Mrs F Dexter, wife of a local banker, and J R Williams of Anderson Missouri, with Williams himself believed to have killed Mrs Dexter and possibly himself. A single boy witness accompanied the Williamses.
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Canova
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Williamses
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Williamas
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David J. Lewis Named to Post Office Telegraph Roles
David J. Lewis of Maryland, a member of the United States Tariff Commission, is transferred by the president to the Post Office Department to assist the Postmaster General in controlling and operating telegraph and telephone lines nationwide. He is noted as a leading advocate of government ownership and operation of wires.
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Outwitting the Hun from Flight to Escape
The narrative follows Vat Tivien in France after enlisting in the Royal Flying Corps and describes training in Canada, combat flights including shot-down battles, and a daring escape from German-occupied Europe. It portrays brutal hospital neglect, a prisoner of war journey via Courtrai, Luxembourg, and Belgium, and a vow to honor a Belgian helper who arranged a passport to safety.
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Paul Rainey
Chapler
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Germany
Ile
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Belgium
Encounter with Belgian locals aids escape in war
A struggling escapee details aid from a Flemish-speaking Belgian peasant who feeds him and warns of German risk. He continues on foot after abandoning a river boat, then finds shelter with an old couple who give a small bread piece before he vanishes back into the woods.
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Holland
Newport News Origin in Virginia Named for Captain Newport’s Return
In Virginia early days communication with England relied on ships. When news of Captain Newport’s expected return arrived near the place now called Newport News, crowds gathered to hear from home, giving the town its name.
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Captain Newport
England
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