Americans as Soldiers and Heritage in World War I
The article argues Americans, descended from European emigrants, possess initiative and courage that make them highly capable soldiers. It praises American education and resource wealth while noting some bragging by newspapers and occasional sensational tales of German captures. It asserts Americans are equal to European troops and often require less training to become effective soldiers.
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Rncan
United States
Temprane
Gladstone
Americas
Eurrope
Weather and harvest foiled by blamed forecasts
The text laments faulty weather predictions that ruined crops. It contrasts healthy corn with scorched fields and accuses the weather prophet of reckless forecasts and ruined harvest hopes. The speaker invokes deprivation and farmers’ losses, blaming misjudged climatic signals.
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Tophet
Poem Fragment by Walt Mason
A fragment of verse speaks of resolve with indomitable spirits and a call to persistence. The speaker urges courage and defiance against despair in compact, rhythmic lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walt Mason
Calotabs Myths: Calomel Reimagined as Universal Remedy
Doctors tout Calotabs as the best medicine cleansing the liver stomach and bowels and purifying the blood. The ad claims Calotabs are a modern purified form of calomel with no nausea and simple one dose at night, morning hunger and freedom to eat and travel. Sold in sealed packages for thirty five cents with druggist guarantee.
No-Man Wedding Draws Big Crowd in White Post
The womanless wedding advertised in The Star drew a large appreciative audience despite a heavy afternoon storm. Proceeds from wedding gift auctions topped $100. Local residents Turner Hughes and J C Diggs with kin visited and traveled, with several others from nearby areas returning home.
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WHITE
Star
Turner Hughes
Buena Vista
Hughes
J. C. Diggs
Culpeper County
Jean Diggs
Thomas Diggs
Aibert Ashby
Rectortown
Turner ‘Ashby
Sophie Sommerville
H.C. Sommerville
Wilkins
Washington
Catherine Meade
No Time To Sit On Fence In War Spirit
The speaker condemns treasonous sentiment and asks citizens to fully back government efforts to end the war swiftly. He warns disloyal remarks by any American could lead to legal punishment and public condemnation as the nation faces a crisis. He insists patriotic unity is essential amid the nation’s armed forces actions.
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Dbpt
Courage and unity in wartime speech questioned at home
A wartime editorial condemns dissent and praise for those serving abroad. It argues it is intolerable for civilians to oppose heroic efforts or undermine the safety of the nation during the war. The piece stresses loyalty to the servicemen and future peace.
Cut This Out Slip Offers Trial Packages
A fragment advertises mailing a name and address to Foley & Co. for a trial package including Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for coughs colds and croup Foley Kid- Rey Pills and Foy Cathartic Tablets sold everywhere enclose with 5c. to Foley & Co. Chicago Illinois
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Foley & Co
Sheffield Ave
Chicago
Til
Foley
Many Women Buy Their New Fall Coats This Season
Read about the latest fall coats featuring Crystal Cloths Bolivias Suede Velours Broadcloths Cheviots and Military Swagger. Makers add fur velvet or plush bands to collars and cuffs to elevate style and distinction.
Public sale of two houses in Winchester Virginia
By decree of the Corporation Court 1818 executor Mary R. Trundle offers for sale at public auction in front of the Court House Winchester two parcels. Each house has six rooms and a cellar, Nos. 14 and 16, fronting Eastward Street. Sale to be in two parcels or whole with terms: one third cash day of sale, balance in two annual instalments with interest. deed of trust noted.
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Corporation Court
Mary R. Trundle
Louis M. Trundle
Court House
Winchester
Mary Conner
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The
Evening Star
Harry Flood Byrid
Evening Star Publishing Co
Virginia
United
Morning News
Weekly News
Weekly Times
Weekly Mirror
Bobby. Fm
Fall Coat Family
Frank S. Emmert & Son
Martinsburg, West Va
Valley Turnpike Co
Valley Turnpike Company
Harrisonburg
Harrisonbure
Kavanauch Hotel
H. F. Byrd
D. B. Dinges
Secv
Food Administration
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