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Beethovens music seen beyond German identity and politics
An American woman shields a Beethoven portrait from a critic who labels it German. The piece argues Beethoven’s art transcends nationality, cites his Belgian roots, Bonn move, and ties to the French Revolution and Jefferson. It warns against destroying culture over wartime bias.
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Beethoven
Rheims
Bonn
Ludwig van Otheua
Napoleon
Taine
Dante
Shakespeare
Michael Angelo
Thomas Jefferson
Object Lesson On Prohibition Labor Shortage In New Hampshire
The county house of correction superintendent says too few sentenced men remain for farm work since prohibition. Outside hires fill the gap, though under license prisoners once handled all work. He argues sober, healthy men make better workers and private citizens gain labor. many dry states show similar issues.
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New Hampshire
House of Correction
Railroads blamed for coal shortage as miners urged to work all hours
FE W Pratt, president of the International Railway Fuel Association, urged at a Chicago convention that mine, railroad and coal yard workers must operate without Sundays or holidays. He warned that trench-hour mining would require seven to ten times more railroad cars, and that public belief should shift to recognizing railroads as the real bottleneck in coal movement.
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FE. W. Pratt
International Railway Fuel Association
Chicago
Hocking- Sunday Creek
Explaining Wars and Frederick the Great
The piece critiques rulers who declare war with little restraint and mocks Frederick the Great. It notes Hohenzollern morality and complains that even his great-grandson bungles explanations for a defensive war facing difficult juristic justifications.
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Frederick the Creat
Fritz
Boats of Stone: Old Buffalo Judge Promised a Grim Fate
A historical Buffalo judge with a fiery temper told a troublesome lawyer he should be afloat on the sea of death in a boat of stone with oars of lead. The tale notes most elements were fulfilled, though not as disastrously as predicted.
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Death
Hughes leads inquiry with promise of truth and new aircraft output
Since Charles F. Hughes assumed charge of the aircraft investigation public faith remains strong that the full truth will be uncovered without fear. As the inquiry proceeds there is belief that under the new management airplanes will be produced.
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Charles F. Hughes
Menu Highlights for Breakfast Lunch and Dinner
The menu features a breakfast with halved grapefruit poached eggs on rye and oatmeal bread with watercress toast and coffee. Lunch offers clam chowder with tomato and potato, cabbage salad, corn muffins, and water. Dinner serves broiled hamburger steak with fried onions, hashed brown potatoes, fruit, and a rice flour almond cake.
Shrimp Fricassee and Clam Dishes from Vintage Kitchen
A vintage kitchen guide describes methods for Shrimp Fricassee with a cayenne cream, Crimp. Clam Cocktail with tomato centers filled and a lemon-tomato sauce, Clam Stew with minced clams in milk, Minced Clam Pie with pork fat and clams, Fried Mackerel brushed with egg and cracker crumb, and serving suggestion with baked potatoes.
Pineapple Trifle and Apple Snow Dessert Recipe
Readable text outlines steps for Pineapple Trifle and Apple Snow desserts with gelatin, pineapple, orange juice, cream, apples, eggs, custard, and a Baking Powder Biscuit recipe. Provides quantities and method for mixing, chilling, and serving in molded forms.
Dinner Stories on a Palestine March Encounter
A tall Scotch soldier and a short Englishman share a hot march in Palestine. Midges swarm the Scot while the Englishman remains unbothered. The punchline: the Scot quips that the midges have not noticed the Englishman yet.
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Palestine
Old Joe D- Dies After Pharmacy Visit
In a small town shop Joe D- dies suddenly after visiting the country chemist Mr Pills for medicine. An embarrassed old lady insists the medicine did not kill him, noting Joe disliked physic and would not have risked relief. A separate wartime training-camp anecdote recalls a lieutenant wading mud and replying he has a horse to ride.
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Joe D
Mr. Pills
Joe
Spring Drop in House Fly Pests Receives Credit
The spring pest decline is attributed to the extreme cold last winter and vigilant housekeeping. Public education on house fly dangers has reduced breeding and improved sanitation, keeping flies less visible this season.
Germany Uses Lithuania Freedom To Draft Its Citizens
Germany declares Lithuania free and independent and seeks to have Lithuania share war burdens. The arrangement is presented as freedom granted by Germany but implies Lithuanians could be drafted into the Kaiser's army.
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Germany
Lithuania
Liberty Motor Deemed a Collection Not an Invention
The New York Times describes the celebrated Liberty Motor as a collection rather than an invention. It compares its creation process to assembling a super pie by combining top qualities from Apple, rhubarb, lemon, mince, and pumpkin pies.
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The
New York Times
German Nobility Loss Cited in War Retort
A columnist notes Germany has shed 270 counts and 633 barons, totaling 908 nobles lost in the war and suggests the world can endure more of the sword-rattling aristocracy fading away.
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Germany
Everyday Etiquette Question Column and Local Notices
Questions answered by Marie Reiley on etiquette appear in this column. Miss Reilley will reply to readers in care of the paper. enclose a stamp for personal replies. Mrs Alfred Carr and two sons visited Mrs Julia Wyant. Mr Harry Wines and Aunt Mrs W R Barton were in Columbus on business. 50 chickens for Sunday dressed to order at Roach's Store until 2 pm Saturday.
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Marie Reiley
Miss Reilley
Etquette
Mahlon Bradshaw
Alfred Carr
Circle Hill
Julia Wyant
Harry Wines
W .R. Barton
Columbus
Roach
Education and Social Etiquette Guidance in Brief
A dated note advises forwarding a full name and address in a stamped envelope for inquiries or finding a list at a bookstore. It also offers simple rules for courteous dating etiquette with young couples and suggests polite decline if not interested.
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Eddie F
Neighbor questions higher price after ad reading
A resident challenges a price hike after reading Wheaton and Crooks advertisement. The note mentions selling a sheep for five gallons of paint and urges readers to consult the ad for details.
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Wheaton & Crooks
Beaumont notes and visits amid community updates
Beaumont notes a series of visits and family news. Harvey Courtney and Gilbert Courtney travel to Camp Sherman to visit. Belle Wines dies of heart disease prompting condolences from W B Barton and Edward Barton. Other locals journey through Columbus and surrounding towns, with furloughs and dinners noted among residents.
Whale Fat to Be Used in Making Margarine
With material shortages, hardened whale fat will be sent to Norway for margarine production. Norway will permit whale catching off its coast for government use after years of prohibition. Denmark used 20 000 barrels in 1914.
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New York
Norway
Denmark
Spring Fever Remedies Promised In Old Time Health Notice
The notice urges tired and anemic readers to use Doctor Pierce s Golden Medical Discovery a blood purifier from Blood root Golden Seal and Stone root. It promotes weekly purging with Doctor Pierce s Pleasant Pellets and claims long standing efficacy and easy tablet form.
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Oregon
Doctor Pierce
Pierce
Margarine and lard made from hardened whale fat found suitable
The article notes hardened whale fat can be used for margarine and yields a stable product. For lard, a smaller portion of vegetable oil suffices to match the quality of imported American lard. This indicates a versatile use of whale fat in fat product manufacturing.
Athens Man and Companions Report From Camp Gordon
Corporal Herbert S. Richardson of Athens writes from Camp Gordon Georgia that it is very hot there. He reports seeing Howard Musgrave now living in Georgia and mentions Captain J H Comstock stationed at the camp. He notes the Musgraves now live in Georgia.
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Herbert S. Richardson
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United States Infantry
Camp Gordon
Georgia
Howard
Slim) Musgrave
Musgraves
J. H. Comstock
Wheaton and Crooks Hardware Ad Sparks Talk
Wheaton and Crooks Hardware Company ad draws attention as locals discuss its offerings and value. The chatter highlights people noting the ad’s claims and potential impact on shopping choices.
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Wheaton & Crooks Hardware Company
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