South America and the war's impact on Monroe doctrine
The author argues that South America has long leaned European and warns that Germany sought to undermine the Monroe doctrine by dividing influence in the region. The United States took on a duty to defend liberty and borders, aiming to prevent German domination and protect South American independence. The piece stresses American neglect of South America and the need to resist exploitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South America
Germany
France
England
Portugal
Spain
Europe
United States of America
United States
US vows to defend all of South America in world war
The speaker argues the United States must protect South America and even Mexico from German dominance. He warns Mexico could become a German vassal and Texas and New Mexico risked cession, urging future military action to aid Mexico and secure regional independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South America
Mexico
Kaiser
Carranza
Texas
New Mexico
Old
Germany
British Flyers Turn Tables On German Air Raids
London July 31 The Royal Air Force recounts how a British squadron lured German bombers away from their aerodrome and attacked them at dusk. Bombs hit the enemy machines waiting to take off, two were set ablaze and another crashed while departing. The RAF claims they repaid the raid and remained ahead in the contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
W. A. Barnes
Royal Air Force
Hun
Barnes
No More Chicago Liquor For Iowa
Iowa visitors to Chicago face a ban on taking intoxicants home after August 1 and Chicago outlets may only sell alcohol for on site consumption. The move, backed by Wode Sam, requires delivery to designated destinations with a receipt at the point of sale.
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Chicago
Iowa
Des Moines
Windy City
Wode Sam
Iowa Camp Forest Contingent Short by About 200 Men
Des Moines July 30. The first Iowa contingent of 3 265 men headed to Camp Forest Lytle Ga began moving Monday. About 200 class 1 men are missing due to changes in qualifications and new enlistments. Supplemental calls likely to fill Camp Forest shortages with 1917 class men. Daily reports now required from local boards on class 1 counts, losses and gains.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Camp Forest
Lytle
Frank Lyman
Adjutant General's Department
Lyman
Camp Pike
Camp Gordon
Washington
Logan
Gordon and Pike
Jefferson Barracks
Navy
Marine Corps
Adjutant General
Red Oak Aviator Plans Atlantic Bombing Flight
Lieut. Jack Y. Longstreet, stationed at Mineola, reports his squadron volunteers to fly the first fleet of bombing planes across the Atlantic to Europe. The First Provisional Wings unit includes top trained pilots and American Caproni and Hanley Page bombers.
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Red Oak
W. H. Longstreet
Jack Y. Longstreet
Mineola
L. 1
Atlantic
Europe
Longstreet
New York City
Lieut
New Jersey
Hudson River
Will Do Better Next Time
A centenarian responds to a reporter with a puzzled remark about life and health. The quoted line reflects confusion and a quip about discovering the secret to longevity, as the speaker contemplates what might be learned in a hypothetical second life.
Outwitting the Hun Chapters of a WWI escape saga
Pat O Brien recounts his WWI experiences from enlisting in the Royal Flying Corps to capture and escape attempts. He describes downing German planes, being wounded, captured, and his daring flight from a German prison camp aided by perilous trekking through Luxembourg and Belgium toward liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat O'Brien
Tapter II
Royal Flying Corps
Canada
France
Paul Rainey
Courtrai
Germany
Escape Narrative Near Luxembourg and Belgium Transition
The narrator travels northwest from Luxembourg aiming to reach Belgium for relief. After a long night journey, he hides in a brushy wall and rests shirtless in the sun, waking to voices nearby and choosing to observe before reacting. The moment captures tension and cautious survival.
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Luxembourg
Belgium
Foley Cathartic Tablets Publicized By Traveller
Geo Jenner of 416 Labor Street San Antonio Texas says Foley Cathartic Tablets are the best laxative he has used and recommends them to sufferers from constipation and biliousness. He notes relief for sick headache bloating and other digestion related issues. Lemmon's Pharmacy promotes the ad.
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Geo. Jenner
Labor St
San Antonio
Tex
Lemmon
Advt
Fox Theatre screens Rose O Paradise with Bessie Barriscale
Amusement notes hail the Fox Theatre Thursday attraction featuring Bessie Barriscale in Grace Miller White's romantic drama Rose O Paradise. A versatile star and celebrated director headline a distinguished cast in a Paralta Plays production famed for meticulous mounting.
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Fox Theatre
Bessie Barriscale
Grace Miller White
Rose O' Paradise
Fairfield to Host House to House Coal Estimate
Fairfield will hold a three day house to house visit by the local fuel administration on July 31 August 1 and 2 to estimate coal needs for the coming winter. Householders will fill a card listing last year’s usage on hand now needed and storage ability.
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Fairfield
Local Fuel Administration
House
American view on food waste in wartime Britain
An American officer argues Americans misperceive food hardships in Britain, noting strict rations and scarce staples there. He urges Americans to end waste at home, stressing that saving food supports Allied troops and wartime needs, and that overconsumption harms the war effort.
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Great Britain
United States
England
London
Europe
France
Italy
Soldier's cough cured by Foley's Honey and Tar ad
Private Harold Hamel of the 66th Regiment at Ft Adams writes of three months cough relief after using Foley's Honey and Tar. He recommends the product and says he will keep it on hand. The ad mentions relief for hay fever asthma and bronchial coughs and promotes Lemmon's Pharmacy.
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Harold Hamel
66Th Regiment
Ft. Adams
R. 1
Foley
Lemmon
Advt
Red Cross to Deliver Relief to Russia If Allows Access
The American Red Cross prepares a cargo of food clothing and medicine for Russia to aid civilians and soldiers returning from German camps. Relief hinges on permission from the warring nation and aims to prevent a severe next winter.
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Russia
Red Cross
American Red Cross
United States
Seward Gives Alaska Its Name
W. H. Seward is credited with naming Alaska. Before 1867 the territory was called Ruselan America or variants. The term Alaska likely derives from an Aleut phrase meaning a great country.
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Seward
Alaska
W. H. Seward
America
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Towa
Poo Y Wee
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