Right and Might In WWI Debate Across Press
In a 1918 column Judge Dunn rebukes an I W W affiliated book arguing the group endorses any tactic for results with no regard to right or wrong. The piece likens this to Kaiser wartime philosophy and urges Congress to pass the revenue bill promptly, opposing delay until winter. Details note Pershing and soldiers at front remain at work. Congress members face reelection pressure.
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Dunn
Haaho
Industrial Workers of the World
Kaiser
Germany
T Ro
Hussia
Congress
Washington
General Pershing
Lela
Clear Tax Policy Prompts Public Confidence
The speaker urges full disclosure of tax plans before elections and warns against deception after. They insist Congress act without delay to pass the bill this summer, arguing swift action could shorten the war and save American lives.
Luxemburg Suffered Under German Occupation In World War I
The article recounts the German invasion of Luxembourg three days before Belgium, noting the duchy’s lack of defense and military administration by German authorities since 1914. It highlights Luxembourgers volunteering for French and other forces, the Fourragere honor, and calls for justice for Luxembourg’s past and future sacrifices.
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Enches
Paris
Luxemburg
Belgium
France
French Foreign Legion
Luxembour- Keols
Teutons
Legion of Honor
One Frock for All Occasions in Wartime Fashion
Wartime advice weighs comfort and economy in dress for women. The piece argues for two or three specialized dresses rather than a single all purpose frock, noting that Paris air raids push women toward adaptable outfits and multiuse skirts, bodices, and capes, with emphasis on practical work attire. It contrasts nunlike easily reversible outfits with practical plans for home duties and outdoor wear, citing 1918 as copyright. It also includes a short humor note about a doctor and a bitten patient, highlighting a misidentified animal bite.
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Paris
England
Meclure
Pittsburg
Americans Refuse Retreat in France War Mindset
Reports say American soldiers in France stand their ground against overwhelming German forces. Special service correspondents note stubborn defense and a required retreat imputed to instructors. The piece argues U.S. training neglected retreat tactics and emphasizes determination to hold the line.
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France
Special Service
Investment Returns and German Intrigue Critique
Viereck testifies that Germany spent between 39 million and 54 million on propaganda and got nothing direct in return Yet the long term effects include widespread suspicion distrust and enmity as a result of Prussian autocracy investment Coupon No 1 and Coupon No 2 illustrate enduring consequences rather than immediate gains
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George Sylvester Viereck
Viereck
New York
Germany
Rumor Fleet Aims to Sink News with Hoax Tales
A chaotic fragmentary column traces rumors of the crown prince fleeing to a farmhouse for hundreds of hours, alongside fevered opinions about war, journalism, and national sentiment. It references editors and public notices, mixing satire with real names and places in a dense, era-accurate voice.
Fragmented Patriot Snippets From Across Papers
A collage of brief clippings voices from the era. References to Germany hiding news, labor talks, bondholders and clipping coupons, and criticism of leaders surface across items from Philadelphia New York Washington area presses. It hints at wartime censorship and public unrest.
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Patent Office
Loutevil Courier-Journal
Germany
Philadelphia
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