SIX RED MONTHS IN RUSSIA DESCRIPTION OF CHILDREN'S SORROW
The piece laments Russian wartime child deaths and displacement, noting more children dying in Russia than in other nations. It describes hunger, disorganization, and refugees in Petrograd, with anecdotes of lost children like Vanya. It praises American aid and predicts continued coverage tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Belgium
Serbia
Roumania
Russia
Pether
Meyer
Lance
Galicia
Volhynia
Riga
Petrograd
Col
Raymond Robbins
American
Fed Cross
Red Cross
Lenike
Trotzki
Vanya
Vanya O
Legation
Titiana Committee
Petrograd-Pantine
Ukraine
Siberia
Rrussia
A Creed For Americans Taft on wartime planning and action
Taft argues Americans must abandon wishful thinking and adopt a definite three year plan to deploy five to seven million U S troops to France with expanded navy and industry. He criticizes pacifist influence and urges concrete legislation to authorize a large expeditionary force, training at home before sailing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Howard Taft
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Hesoho
Congress
France
Joffre
Viviani
Balfour
Pershing
Germany
Don’t Let Soap Spoil Your Hair
A period ad extols plain coconut oil as a greaseless, cheap hair cleanser. It cautions against alkali in most soaps and shampoos, claiming coconut oil cleanses thoroughly, rinses easily, and leaves hair soft, fluffy, and manageable. It recommends plain oil from drug stores, a teaspoon per use, lasting months for the family.
Nationwide resolve in war and faith in victory
The piece urges American unity and sacrifice for a prolonged war effort to defeat German militarism. It cites looming casualties and the need to mobilize millions, with a creed stressing duty to train and deploy forces in France and to resist peace without victory. Also reports patent office ruling favoring Vivo trademark claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lloyd George
Reichstag
Russia
America
Rowndhead
France
Kaiser
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Spi
Potsdam
Patent Office
VIVO
United States Patent Office
Anheuser-Busch Brewing Association
Fred Miller Brewing Company
Red Miller Brewing Company of
Milwaukee
Wis
United States ‘Patent Office
Anheuser-Busel
Fred Miller
Paul Davis Dry Goods Co
Uncle Sam
Daul Davis Dry Goods
Ifn
Devonshire
Ewing
Summer Union
Children’s
Shell
Handker
Linen Department
Bestwell
Curticelli
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