Four Reasons for War according to Kaiser Wilhelm
The Kaiser lays out four motives for WWI including Wilson’s loans, a seat at the peace table, practical military experience, and preparation for a war with Japan. The piece argues the Kaiser misreads American aims and labels him autocratic and un-American. It contrasts German leaders’ ignorance of Allied aims with the American political stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Kaiser Wilhelm
Kaiser
Wilson
Japan
Congress
Army praised as a great business institution by Otto H. Kahn
Otto H. Kahn lauds the U S Army as a vast and efficient business organization rivaling major corporations. He commends General Pershing and West Point commanders for forward planning, harbor logistics, and base operations, noting exemplary leadership, discipline, and enterprise behind the fighting force.
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Steel Trust
Otto H. Kahn
New York
France
General Pershing
Army
Pershing
Liberating Germany and the Allied Strategy After War
The article cites D Thomas Curtin on German attitudes in 1917 noting hunger and quiet protests against the rich, no open revolt, and hopes for postwar changes. It argues Allied victory is necessary for safety and decency, and that future German freedom hinges on Allied actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
D. Thomas Curtin
Mr. Curtin
Curtin
Victory Tone in Wake of Victory
The note urges continued effort and the will to win after a great victory, warning against relaxation even as celebration begins. It emphasizes sustaining momentum and perseverance through the rejoicing period.
Household Hints Menu Recap Oatmeal Barley Gems
A brief roundup of breakfast and luncheon ideas featuring oatmeal barley gems with oranges coffee salad and whole milk honey. The notes present simple kitchen tips and suggested pairings in a period style menu reading.
Vintage Ice Cream Recipes From Gentle Era
A collection of dessert drink and soup recipes including Pineapple Sherbet with lemon and egg, Egg Flip with corn syrup and milk, and Frozen Custard using cornstarch and maple syrup. Also Iced Banana Soup and Almond Soup with rice, hot milk, and almond extract.
Best Seasoned Meat Loaf And Related Dishes
A home cooking list covers a meat loaf with sausage and onions baked in a pan, notes rasange as a key seasoning for rich gravy, adds a meatless option, macaroni and tomato cheese dish, potato salad with onion and eggs, a mustard vinegar custard dressing, barley flour pancakes with buttermilk, and a delicate cake with lard sugar eggs vanilla and baking powder.
Dinner Stories at Camp Jackson with Regrets and Rules
A wartime camp scene contrasts a nursemaid and a baby’s bath with a mother’s caution. Wirza boasts no thermometer as soldiers debate age limits and conduct. The benevolent Cohen ancestor questions a young man about spending a thousand dollars, seeking a practical first use.
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Hiiga
Mrs. Blinks
Wirza
Caesar
Jackson
Disher
War spirit and tax installment plan outlined by officials
Secretary Baker urges doubling effort in war and civilians to keep the Huns on the run. Congress proposes three tax installments next year with due dates March 15, June 15, and September 15 to ease burdens on individuals and businesses.
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Baker
Berlin
Congressional Ways and Means Committee
Doughboys Mend a French Farm While Homeward Dreams Hold
An American doughboy and his bunkie help an elderly French widow cut her hay after a day of misfired kindnesses. They share milk and bread, learn her family's stories, and promise to return to finish the work if not sent back to the trenches. The scene blends war weary longing with rural respite and mutual aid.
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France
Ben
Aly Boy
Verdun
Sue
Hig
Lun
Dougadogs
America
A Difference Without a Difference in Mail Order Trade
An editorial likens mail order houses to the Oriental Chinaman, arguing both drain money from communities. It warns against granting privileges to mail order houses and lists Athens merchants and firms as competitors offering goods and services.
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Mail Order House
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Hak
Paris
Cohen
Kaak
OH Sea House
China
Serchants
Oky MC Meikei (Me
THE
Athens Electric CO
Athens Ice & Storage Co
Athens Messenger
Athens National Bank
KF. L. Alderman
Athens Printery CO
Athens
Bank OF Athens National Banking Association
W. B. Golden
W. S. Blackwood
Carpenter How. CO
Glouster
Nelsonville
Cash Shoe Store
Corner Court
Mill Streets
the Cline Pharmacy CO
Cline Ice Cream CO
Cornwell & Co., Jewelers and Optometrists
Henry W. Cotner
Rexall
Emmett H. Cotton
W. M. Cray
M. T. Ellis
Foutch’s
Connection
Hibbard
Music Shop
Edison Diamond Disc
Columbia Grafonolas
Home Furnishing CO
the Home Telephone CO
J. H. Johnson Novelty CO
Kerr Hardware CO
Lash’s Drug
Lash
Lostro Auto Sales CO
Overland and
Willys-Knight Automobiles
Federal Trucks
Maxwell’s Novelty Store
McHenry & Sisler
Wooltex
the Messenger Printery CO
Moler Auto Sales CO
Chevrolet and
Cadillac Motor Cars
Republic and
Sterling Trucks
Murphy Bros
Roach
Scott Haney CO
Home of Good Clothes
Sam Sommer
Star Mineral Water Works CO
F. C. Stedman CO
Ohio
F.C. Stedman CO
Union Grocery CO
Campbell Block
Wolfe Bros
D. Zenner Co.—Modern Department Store
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