World War I Newspaper: The America. Material: paper. Size: (folded) 6" W. x 9" L. Description: white newsprint - black print - set of seven newspapers - entitled: "The America" #32.80.27-33 - heading: The America, Published On the Hish Seas, Vol. V, Monday, July 21, 1919. No. 7" - headlines: "Pacific Fleet Sails for Home Waters, Senate Approves Promotions, Prohibition Bill Attacked, Large Celebration in London - Pershing Takes Part There, American Sailors Were Robbed By Mexican Bandits, Baseball Scores, Ship's Position, Good-Bye, The Blue Ribbon Band, The Return, To Our Captain, Ain't It Tough, Announcement, Secretary Daniels To Meet Pacific Fleet, Secretary Lansing Arrives Home Tuesday" - second page features the credits "Published Aboard the U.S.S. America and circulated among all on board, gratis. Commanding Officer Captain A.M. Procter, U.S.N., Editor Acting Chaplain W.F. Blackard, U.S.N., Contricutions welcomed. Address The America, Ship's Postoffice. Established March 1919".
