The Prussians Never Change Their Stars Contined
An excerpt reports on Prussian behavior and diplomacy amid Napoleonic conflicts. It notes Wellington’s fond remark on ground choice at Waterloo, predicts the war’s near end, and describes perceptions of Prussians by French and English, including a demanded eight hundred millions of crans contribution and mutual politeness.
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Voring
Duke of Wellington
Waterloo
Bonaparte
Soult
That Look of Satisfaction in Every Morning Plunge
A plumbing shop in Abbotsford promises to upgrade bathrooms with new fixtures at reasonable prices. The Old Creamery Ride store highlights improvements for all showers and taps, emphasizing value and service.
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Abbotsford
German Prisoner Letter From Retreat After Marne Battle
A graphic letter from a German captain describes a chaotic retreat after the Battle of Marne. He recalls bombardment, exhaustion, and warnings from comrades as they struggle under shellfire, run-forces, and a strenuous twenty six hour march. He frames concern for his wife and Bolli amid the chaos.
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l'Intelligenzblatt
Marne
German Miscalculations in the Great War Analysis
Berlin correspondent recounts Germanys missteps as World War I unfolds. He lists the Triple Entente unity, Italys aloofness, Americas shift, and Belgian defense as pivotal miscalculations. The piece notes Britain’s evolving stance and Belgiums unexpected resilience in early stages.
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Berlin
Overseys Mail
Germany
Ome
England
Count O
Britain
Tam
Europe
Ulster
Russia
Italy
Foreign Office
Austria
Ape Horn
Behring Sea
Amsterdam
Yokohama
Cape
Cairo
America
Maiser
Belgium
Dalldorf
Blodthirsty
Belgiat
War psychology and European miscalculations discussed
A correspondent reflects on German strategic beliefs during World War I, listing German expectations about British and Irish politics, imperial loyalty, and overseas unrest. The note suggests Berlin may be re-evaluating its invincibility after a failed indemnity plan and acknowledges the onset of a miscalculation-driven war phase.
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Aston
Ulster
Bernhardt
Ilmself
Prince Lichnowsky
Germany
England
United States
Australasia
Egypt
India
Lifelike Death Displays Power Of Artillery At Chateau
French troops found German occupants of a bombarded chateau frozen in place upon entry. In the drawing room a group of Würtembergers stood at windows with fingers on triggers, others still playing cards and smoking. An officer remained mid order, all preserved as if alive shortly after breathing lethal air.
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Wurtemburgera
Emperor William on the battlefield reported by War front
Central News correspondent reports soldiers saying Emperor William personally appeared at the field of battle. He narrowly escaped capture, fleeing in an automobile. The item appears as a front page story in the issue’s No.1 front.
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Paris
Louis
Bonaparte
Central News
Warsaw
William
A 1700 prophecy predicts events for 1914
A French historian uncovers a 1700 prophecy claiming horseless carriages will be possible, voice from across the world by 1914, detailing clashes from May to December. It foresees war in May, escalation through June to September, blood in Prussian towns in October, a white man choosing peace in November, and France victorious in December.
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France
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Jash
E. .O. Brundage
Gladys Ave
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Mission City
the Royal Studio
Kaiser
Matsqui-Sumas Board OF Trade
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S. A. Morley
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