Germany's World War aims and the push for democracy
The piece argues that Germany prepared for world domination through superior military power and science, but the Allies halted the threat after the Marne. It states autocracy must fall, Kaiser Wilhelm must be removed, and President Wilson's peace terms define a democratic-era world order with no tolerable autocracy.
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Germany
France
Belgium
England
America
Caesars
Alexander
Constantine
Cyrus
Napoleon
Europe
Marne
Kaiser William
Wilson
Congress
German Empire
United States
Russia in Turmoil Faces Civil War Risk and Peace Debate
The analysis argues Russia stands near civil conflict as troops may fraternize and Bolsheviks push for delegates to a German conference. It warns that extremist moves toward a separate peace will be reversed when the people act rationally. The piece maintains the better element will honor pledges and continue fighting with the Allies.
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Russia
Teutons
Yankees Resolve to Show Valor in War Effort
The nation rapidly mobilizes into a wartime camp, training and equipping soldiers for modern tactics. The piece asserts the American flag will not fall to foreign powers and pledges that the current generation of soldiers will uphold the nation’s historic bravery and seek glorious victory.
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United States
Uncle Sam
United States Faces Great Tax Challenge After War Mobilization
The nation must meet heavy taxation to fund the war effort while avoiding crippling business. Citizens are urged to support liberty bonds, endure higher rates for rich and poor, and practice economy to sustain government expenses and a future debt repayment fund.
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United States
Old World
Teutonic Autocracy
America
Europe
Germany
Engineers Prove Courage in Cambrai Battle Behind Lines
American engineers building a railroad behind British lines rushed into combat as Germans attacked Cambrai. Though not slated for front lines they joined the fray with English troops, showing the brave resolve of American soldiers defending their country on the battlefield.
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Cambrai
Bolsheviki emissaries travel to peace talks in disguise
The piece criticizes Bolshevik representatives traveling to Germany blindfolded for a peace conference, arguing such methods disgrace any government. It warns that if peace requires such acts, the US and European Allies may remain at war long, and Germany would force a degrading arbitration scene. It rejects Russia as a party to the insult.
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Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Germany
United States
Flag Anew: Restore Old Glory For Clean Symbol
The piece argues flags on public and private buildings grow dirty or torn and should be replaced with new ones. It urges Old Glory to be white as snow blue as the sky and red as blood while warning that wartime diplomacy could tempt enemies to corrupt resolve, noting Russia’s complications.
Maynard Ward 8 Defeats West Acton in League Match
Maynard Ward 8 defeated West Acton in a league night at Lynch Bros alleys. Stoney led West Acton with top scores in single and three string totals. Nelson led Ward 8. The score:
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Ward
West Acton
Lynch Bros. Alleys
Stoney
Nelson
Mizpah Rebekah Lodge Holds Regular Meeting in I O O F Hall
Mizpah Rebekah lodge met in I O O F hall Thursday evening to nominate officers. A social hour followed with games where Mrs. Louisa Howard won a sugar prize. Postmistress Miss Mary Leithead distributed parcels for a lighthearted Parcel Post game.
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Mizpah Rebekah Lodge
I. O. O. F. Hall
Louisa Howard
Mary Leithead
George Lawton
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