Lloyd George on Food Shortage and War Efforts in London
London reports Mr Lloyd George addressing a full audience on naval and military matters. He discusses food shortages, distribution fairness, and Allied needs, noting butter and margarine imports, shipping losses, and shipbuilding progress in 1917, with emphasis on equitable rationing and reduced queues.
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London
Lloyd Terge
Lexmark
Holland
Britain
International” Peace Congress
Man Power Bill Aimed in London Government Plan
In London on December 20 the House of Commons was told by Mr Bonar Liaw that the government would introduce the Man Power Bill after the peace terms. The brief notice signals upcoming legislation affecting manpower policy.
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London
Bonar. Liaw
Treaty With Italy Outlined By Lord Cecil In Commons
In the House of Commons Lord Robert Cecil said the Italy treaty aims to ensure peace terms are settled by belligerents and that no disability would be placed on the Holy See’s activities regarding peace.
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London
House of Commons
Robert Cecil
Italy
Holy See
Kaisers Peace Terms Outlined in Berlin Note
Washington reports a draft outline said to present Kaiser Wilhelm's Christmas peace terms. It proposes a plebiscite for Alsace, Britain paying Germany for colonies, Belgian and Serbian rehabilitation funds, Baltic provinces becoming independent, Poland as an independent state under Austrian suzerainty, and limited disarmament with seas and commerce left to peace conferences. Serbia and Montenegro keep borders. Turkey remains intact.
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Washington
Alsace
Britain
Germany
Belgium
Serbia
Rouquatia
France
Baltic
Poland
Poumania
Montenegro
Walé
Rumor of German Kaiser Dethronement Circles
Officials note rumors from Holland about a movement in German windcrate circles aiming to dethrone the Kaiser and crown Prince Mashaillixn of Baden as successor. Well informed Dutch sources suggest some foundation to the rumor.
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Washington
Holland
Mashaillixn
Baden
Baxter's Tung-reserver Health Tonic Promises Quick Relief
The ad proclaims health as wealth and touts Baxter's Tung-reserver as an instant remedy for coughs and colds. It claims rapid soothing effects and strengthens the body against chest and bronchial troubles while promising increased vitality and future protection. The copy urges keeping a large bottle handy and promotes chemists and abareas for purchase.
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Merson
Baxter
Christmas Festivities Curtailed in Germany
Amsterdam dispatch reports the Kaiser ordering Christmas celebrations to be cut to a minimum due to the serious times.
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Amsterdam
Kaiser
Bolsheviki Declare War in Kiev and Nationalize Shipyards
From Petrograd a December report says Bolsheviki declare war on Ukrainians at Kiev. The Ministry of Marine nationalizes the Nikolaiev shipbuilding works valued in the millions. Workers have arrested the management.
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Petrograd
Dee
Kiev
Ministry of Marine
Nikelaift
The Enemy and Peace Conference Asked for Russia Talks
The German Reichsbank president called top bankers to a conference on resuming commercial ties with Russia. A pact promises peace without seeking territorial or economic gains, yet warns that such aims cannot hold if enemies prolong the war.
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Amsterdam
Reichsbank
Russia
Petice
Reichstrath
Attitude of German Socialists Support Peace Terms
In Amsterdam on December, The Independent German Soviet Union has chosen to back Russia’s main peace terms calling for the democratization of Germany.
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Amsterdam
Dec
Russia
Germany
Lenin Reaches Switzerland as Talks on Romanoffs Continue
Berne reports M Lenin has reached Switzerland with progress cited on the future of the Romanoffs. London dispatch notes German delegates at Brest Litovsk pressed for Russia to decide on the ex Czar and his family. The People's Commissioners want the imperial relatives allowed to go abroad and the government seeks Assembly approval.
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London
J. B. Bourchier
The
Times
Brest Litovsk
Russia
Tsarakoye Selo
Constituent Assembly
U Boats Imprisoned in Baltic Ice Trap
An early turn in Germany’s submarine campaign failed as 30 U boats were trapped under Baltic ice near Helsingborg two days after the campaign began. Ice floes wedged periscopes and crews, many drowned or captured after three days, the event noted by Knud Rasmussen and reported by a Copenhagen correspondent. The full cause remains uncertain, with consequences hindering German hopes.
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Germany
Archibald Urd
Tio
Empire
Its
Copenhagen
Knud Rasmussen
Helsingborg
Avith
Rasmussen
Harald
Denmark
Calf Food CHREMILE Proves Cost Efficient for Thriving Punch
Notes from Canterbury on CHREMILE calf food claim lower cost with rapid calf growth. Mrs Ross of Malarahi a praises easy use and strong results, boosting price comparison against other calf foods. Canterbury stores and factories list Werd Mirams and Davidson Wauchop as distributors in Christchurch.
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Malarahaia
Canterbury
Werd and Mirams
Davidson and Wauchop, Ltd
Christchurch
Italy at War. Enemy Claims and Prisoner Totals
German official report claims repulsed counter-attacks near Monte Portica after gaining linen on the Brenta Piave line. Prisoners taken since December 11 number 270 officers and 8150 men.
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London
Monte Portica
Brenta
Piave
Ministers Withhold Details On Generals Retired
In the House of Commons on December 20 Mr. Quin Law refused to name generals retired after Cambrai operations. An inquiry had been ordered, but no information or statement could be provided at the time.
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London
House of Commons
Cambrai
Qonar Law
German Diplomacy Exposed in Intercepted Messages
Argentine and American State Departments publish 40 intercepted telegraphs by Count Laxburg showing German subsidies to Argentine newspapers and a Buenos Aires radio station. One telegram claims Luxbury influenced Argentina's president to seek a secret accord with Chile and Bolivia for regional protection against North America.
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Washington
Laxburg
Germany
Buenos Aires
Teutons
Berlin
Count Luxbury
Argentina
Chile
Bolivia
Amodusl
North America
KOQLA-NIP Promoted as Mood Teaser Drink
A vintage ad copy touts KOQLA-NIP as the beverage for festive geession and meals. The copy urges sharing with friends and claims KOBA-SIT is a healthy, ticket-quencher choice for those who know their mood and preferred drink.
Harvest Tools and Brands Featured at Popular Prices
Local store on East Street showcases harvesting gear including scythe blades and handles reap hooks sythe stones hay forks and rakes. John Orr and Cova offer a selection at notable prices across the stock.
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Cova
Stora
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