War letters reveal Marines halting German drive toward Paris
A brother to sister letter describes Marines stopping the German advance near Paris, enduring seven teams of shellfire, gas, and hunger. The writer recalls close combat, machine gun nests, and casualties, praising fellow Americans and French in the battle that saved Paris. He notes refugees, evacuees, and the grim toll on his battalion while vowing to share tales later.
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United States
Paris
Dante
Sis
Iswine
Red Cross
Kamerad
Tam
Rippling Rhymes Walt Mason Swings At Idle Neighbors
A poem reflecting on neighbors who denounce a bookseller while war winds rise. It argues roles differ and that society needs varied toil from clerks to preachers, doctors to station masters, with humor and measured critique of judgments.
Arctic colonization plans emerge from Steffanson return
Vilhjalmur Steffanson returns from five years in the Arctic with word of plans to settle the north. The piece notes awaiting coal policy action from the fuel administration and comments on Allied air raids over Europe. It also recalls soldiers seen in town and their cheerful reception.
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Vilhjalmur Steffanson
Arctic
Army appeal draws eager volunteers despite rough Illinois roads
Bunt McCleery praises strong response to the army appeal and urges more men to sign up. Earl Corbin testifies on poor Illinois road conditions, noting four hours for fifteen miles and a twenty hour trip to Chicago, as automobile caravans tear up the roads all summer.
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Bunt McCleery
Army
Earl Corbin
Minos
Iowa
Chicago
Plinois
Want Ad in The Journal Sells It Fast
A concise want ad in the Journal yields quick buyers as the column highlights items for sale. The ad attracts local readers seeking affordable goods and clear contact details for inquiries.
Captain Archie Roosevelt Returns After Cantigny Wound
Captain Archie Roosevelt son of Theodore Roosevelt arrives in the United States from France where he was wounded in the Cantigny action. He served with American troops during the assault and is now home after the battle.
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Archie Roosevelt
Col
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
France
Cantigny
High Chinese official slain in Victoria incident
Tang Mul alung minister of education for China and brother of Admiral Ting Phi Ah-ming of the war department was assassinated in Victoria by a Chinese barber who then killed himself.
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Tang Hulalung
Victoria
B. C
Tang Mulalung
China
Ting Phi Ah-ming
War Department
Peking
Arrival of Second United States Infantry at Camp Dodge
Camp Dodge Iowa September 3 announces the arrival of the Second United States Infantry totaling 1,400 officers and men under Col. William C. Bennett. The regiment, based in Honolulu since 1910, spent the last month in San Francisco and will join with the Fourteenth to form the core of the new Nineteenth division at Camp Dodge.
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Camp Dodge
Second United States Infantry
William C. Bennett
Honolulu
San Francisco
Statue Unveiled of Garfield in New Jersey Ceremony
A bronze statue of the late President James A. Garfield was unveiled in Long Branch New Jersey by his granddaughter Miss Lucretia Garfield during the New Jersey Ohio day event. Governor Edge and Senator Theodore Burton spoke at the ceremony. Garfield died here September 24.
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Lucretia
Long Branch
N. J
James A. Garfield
Lucretia Garfield
Harry A. Garfield
Edge
New Jersey
United States
Theodore Burton
Ohio
Garfield
Opera Block Fire Destroys Casselton Building
Fire swept the opera block in Casselton North Dakota destroying the structure and causing estimated losses of 124000 dollars. The blaze origin is listed as undetermined with Fargo North Dakota reporting authorities investigating the scene.
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Casselton
N. D
Fargo
Train Schedule Fragments Revealing Pacific Line Times
The clipped text lists departure times and train numbers for various routes, noting express and freight services. Entries include Washington Branch times and several列 numbers such as 4110, 6:30, 9:40, 2:30, 8:35, 8:40, and freight descriptors Lo Frt.
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Washington Branch
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