President Wilson Supports Russia in Hard Times
President Wilson reiterates support for Russia in a New York Red Cross address. He warns of German and Bolshevik machinations, urges defense of Russia against autocracy, and notes Japan and China's readiness to aid. He emphasizes Russia must be protected to curb German expansion and preserve global security.
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Wilson
Russia
Red Cross
New York
France
Aiarehs
Chetsty
Germany
Anette Bees
Igh
United States
Coerpman
Japan
China
Chine
Toole
Lithuania and the fate of a Germanized Lithuania
The piece argues that Lithuania’s borders are undefined and future borders will extend German influence toward Moscow. It denounces German autocracy manipulating Lithuanians, predicts a rise against Teutonic rule, and urges an independent republic free from Prussian dominion with the United States and Allies backing democracy.
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Hine
Potind Cosa
Paubtitien
Pola
Russie
Deermiaan Suverainiy
Prussia
Russia
United States
Hissin
Germany
Poland
Lithuania
Predictions of divine guidance amid war beget fierce questions
The writer questions the war’s slaughter and famine tolls while challenging claims that God favors the war. He likens the German emperor to a satanic figure and urges reading the Book of Revelation to discern a divine warning about future upheavals and a forthcoming world order.
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Heindl
God
Chidin
Germany
St. John
Kingdom of God On Earth
Costa RicaDeclares War and Pan American Independence stance
Costa Rica declares war on the German Alliance amid protest against imperial power. The small nation, about 23 000 square miles with roughly 12 0000 (typo) population, highlights its bananas as a top export and loyalty to Pan American ideals under President Tinoco though the US has not recognized the government.
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Rica
Ries
Tor
Tler
Tinoco
United States
Causes of High Prices From Food Export Figures
Government export data for April shows shortages at home as U S shipments rise. Beef bacon ham and shoulder exports soar year over year, while overall foodstuffs fund war effort and press price curtailment. Strong entities include United States, France, April, and 1917 comparisons.
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I Ao
Hottesf
Uncle Sam
France
Antiloafing Order Targets Nonessentials in War Effort
The antileatinge order, in effect now, labels many service and leisure roles as non essential. It compels those workers to seek useful employment or join the army to aid the war effort. The list includes athletes, gamblers, waiters, clerks, doormen, and other club and hotel staff, deemed dispensable.
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America
Mam
Allied line holds as German offensives press on
Germany launched a major push in France claiming it could be the war's greatest battle but the Allied line remains intact. The Italian front shows renewed Allied momentum with weekly successes that threaten German positions in Northern Italy, potentially tying up forces and weakening German lines.
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Germany
France
Italy
Germans object to Allied bombing as war moralized
The German government seeks Allies agreement not to bomb German cities while admitting their own raids on English, French, and Italian towns. The piece notes German pride, propaganda, and shock at Allied retaliation showing discrepancies with wartime lies. Yankee airpower is cited as proof of true war damage.
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William
Better Days Coming as US Rally Supports War Aid
War outlook in France remains tough for Allies but global faith persists. Kaiser fears American resolve as United States donors push Red Cross Fund past 100 million dollars, proving German Kultur not valued here.
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France
Germany
America
Kaiser
United States
Red Cross
Bill
Atlantic
Yankee boys in France prove Germans fear the Yanks
The Yankee soldiers in France notice fewer German attacks as the enemy learns the Americans can fight. The comment reflects growing confidence at the front and relief over reduced enemy pressure.
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France
Germans Use Prisoners to Fill Ranks in War Effort
German forces increasingly deploy captured prisoners of war to bolster depleted units. Once these inmates are exhausted, observers fear further measures or intensified mobilization may follow, signaling mounting strain on the German war machine.
Will and estate items in County Court news
The County Court news item notes several probate actions in Acton, Concord, Bedford and Maynard. It lists wills filed for Harriet L. Whitcomb of Concord and Anne L. Rodgers of Acton, with executors named and estates valued in the thousands. guardianship and administrator appointments are also recorded along with bonds and returns.
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Acton
Bedford
Concord
Maynard
Harriet L. Whitcomb
Va M. Bartlett
Lizzie P Adriance
Winchester
Iva M. Bartlett
Lizzie P. Adrianee
Albert W. Whitcomb
Webster
N. Yo Aoson
East Cambridge
Atty. Pregecot Reyes
Nathan Uh Dainiels
Letitia A. Powe
Hag
de Ward
Aged Co
Jinidge Mclntire
Probate Court
Lewis Keene
Ellen Keene
McIntire
John Biedes
Bebb II
Mary J. Hughes
Conecord
Mary J. JH Hughes
John Hughes
Yather
Cambridge
Edward. Loughlin
Concord Junction
Josephine M. Sheehan
Dave
Hi. Sheehan
Atty
Hertionm Warner
Everett
Middlesex County
Nathan A. Tufts
Wagner
Samuel Hoar
John P. Driscoll
Framingham
Pearl W. Packard
Stow
Alden Packard
Lawton
John H. Reardon
Hudson
William Kk. Burke
Winfield Temple
Marlboro
William I. Stevens
Mmeline Aa. Gilmore
Ellen F. Hutchingson
Whitinsville
Ethel C. Roche
South Acton
Mars Ion R. O'Neil
Keene, N. H
Monica R. McGuire
Dorothy Dpd. Roche
Nice
Those Toothsome Apple Pies Across Time
An examination of the apple pie’s origins notes a long debated history. The article recalls men who remember the apple pies their mothers made for school midday meals and the dish’s place in old-fashioned district school lunches.
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