Captured By Lieutenant J Harvey Douglas Court Tale
A dramatic account from Public Ledger 1917 about a wounded Canadian officer falling into enemy hands. The narrative, quoted from an August issue, mocks interned prisoners of war in neutral Switzerland and recounts the Hague talks on repatriation, the selection of prisoners, and the emotions of officers awaiting news as 60 British internees are approved for return.
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J. Harvey Douglas
Canadian Mounted Rifles & Tree
Copyheatt
Public Ledger Company
Switzerland
B.T
France
The
Hague
England
Germany
Berne
Lovelack
Murren
Quarrel Between President and Senate Members
Joe and Uncle Harry discuss the quarrel over congressional investigations into military affairs. Witness testimony before the senate military affairs committee criticized the handling of military preparedness and supplies, noting U S errors in clothing and arms allocation and questioning efficiency in sending forces to Europe.
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Senate
Joe
Uncle Harry
Senate Committee On Military Affairs
Helen
Committee On Military Affairs
Europe
Senate Committee
Jimmy
England
France
Germany
Uncle Harry on the President and the Senate clash
Uncle Harry discusses tensions between President Wilson and the Senate over two bills creating a new Department of Munitions and a three member war cabinet. He notes Chamberlain's charges of inefficiency, the president's defense of Baker and Daniels, and the importance of public debate in a democratic government.
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Senate
Senate Committee On
Chamberlain
Oregon
Helen
Department of Munitions
Secretary of Munitions
War Cabinet
Wilson
Baker
War Department
Daniels
Navy Department
Senator Chamberlain
Jimmy
Uncle Marrs
Naneis
Pr. Dent
Department of Amunitions
Joe
Uncle Sfarre
Lincoln
Washington
Distribution Of Labor A Problem In War Production
New York February 5 The American Association for Labor Legislation endorses a unified federal labor distribution system to mobilize workers for war production and ease postwar reabsorption. It calls for Robinson Keating bill passage to unify government labor exchanges and extend employment services to stabilize supply and reduce unemployment. The bulletin highlights women entering heavier work and supports maternity benefits alongside protective standards in war industries and the soldiers and sailors insurance act.
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New York
American Association
Atares
Wilson
Congress
Orfiance
What Enemy's Press Is Saying Socialist Germany View
The German Socialist Scheidmann expresses a bleak view of the war effort, arguing peace would have come without America entering the war. He warns any peace terms must await clear Allied defeat, while democracy’s advance strengthens internal defenses. He claims ultimate victory requires surrender of opposing powers.
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Germany
Scheidmann
Struggl
America
Wyern
Beth Pace
Hag Ferminken
Ramet Gee
Neroeay
Where Baker Shines as Public Speaker in War Secretary Role
In Burlington notes the author admires Secretary of War Baker for his evident speaking prowess, arguing that such public speaking skill benefits any man in public life and underscores Baker's notable influence.
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Burlington
Baker
No Ent In Sight After War Ends Warns of Immediate Action
A man who waited as the river ran by now says he plans immediate steps after the war. He outlines intentions and seeks to move quickly once hostilities cease.
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Germany
Murren
Minneanolis Soursat
Waterloo Electrifies Homes with Mysterious Shocks
A spate of shocks in Waterloo hits metal objects and telephone receivers as dry cold air in recent weeks allegedly conducts electricity. Doctors warn weather changes will ease the phenomenon, urging care to avoid accidental electrocution from carpets and metal items.
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Waterloo
Palles Department
Too Much for Them Topeka Chemists Claim Substitute For Everything
In Topeka, chemists boast they can create substitutes for all needs yet concede they cannot replace humanity. They argue human dignity and empathy remain irreplaceable by science despite advances.
Our Part in Feeding the Nation and Farm Labor
The article discusses ongoing farm labor shortages during and before wartime, outlining the Agriculture Department plan. It proposes a nationwide survey to identify needs, promote local cooperation, and deploy labor-saving machinery while prioritizing local, then interstate labor movements. It details farm labor divisions, the role of farm help specialists, and procedures for farmers to request workers via county agents and community committees.
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Toustan
Lin
Llousten
Fuller
United States Department of Labor
Defenas
Giale
Verlentture
Department of Agriculture
New Land
Erm
Central Studies
Siater
Dhru
Departments of Agriculture
Department of Labor
British Boy Scouts In War By Margaret Walter
In a London raid the British Boy Scouts volunteer in raids aid and signal duties. They operate at stations by day and night, delivering all clear calls and aiding hospitals, coast guard, and relief units. Many serve in national service and on farms while learning trades such as telegraphy and farming.
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Margaret Walter
London
Lonndon
Ranner
Boy Scouts
Ios Bcouts
Coast Guard
Ami
France
Pa Ams
Ehini
Tom Mies
Ati
Ecounts
V. Ald
Voluntary Air Division
Relief From Neuralgia Proves Dr Williams Pills Worth
Hartford woman Mrs William Cotter describes ten years of untold neuralgia misery and temporary relief before finding lasting cure with Dr Williams Pink Pills. She notes improved blood conditions and nerve tone, praising the remedy as a safe, effective family medicine. The ad states pills build blood, strengthen digestion, and remove blood poisons, selling directly via Schenectady or local drugstores.
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William Cotter
Sigourney Street
Nortford
Conn
Cotter
Brnce
Dr. Williams
Dr. Willam
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
WN. C
Waterloo Housewife Transforms With Mayr Remedy
A Waterloo housewife recounts severe stomach pain and gloom ending after using Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. She credits the simple preparation with clearing catarrhal mucus and inflammation in the stomach liver and intestines, including appendicitis. Company names Wangler Bros Sievers Drug Co and Hansen Hansen are cited for the product and refund policy.
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California
Mayr
Wangler Bros
Sievers Drug Co
Hansen & Hansen
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Neish
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West Fourth Street
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Black Hawk
G. C. Kennedy
Marsh-Trace
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Franklin Bennett, MD
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