The Cost of Defeat and Liberty Bond Sacrifices
The piece warns of colossal costs if the United States and allies lose the war. Germany’s proposed indemnity could reach 70 billion dollars, leading to loss of insular possessions, subjugation of Canada and Mexico, neutralization of the Panama Canal, and erosion of national independence and liberty. It urges buying Liberty Bonds to avoid defeat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Germany
South America
Mexico
Panama Canal
America
Tony
Foch's Armistice Predicted by American Policy View
The piece argues no armistice while Allied leaders, led by Foch Haig and Pershing, evacuate and condition terms. It cites President Wilson and U S military advisers approving cautious, practical arrangements. It asserts Foch will arrange a decisive armistice to render Germany powerless.
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Thenemy
Wilson
Bomany
Germany
Condh
United States
Foch
Haig
Pershing
Marshal Foch
Early to Rise Proves Daylight Saving Benefits Wide
The first daylight saving period cut coal use and saved energy nationwide. DC saw $60,000 in savings, with an estimated $2,000,000 countrywide gain and 1,250,000 tons conserved for essential uses. Home gardeners profited, with 5,285,000 plots yielding $525,000,000 in food, up 51 percent. Business saw higher production as daylight boosted worker energy.
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District of Columbia
United States Fuel Administration
A Peace Formula for Germany and Its People
The passage argues a universal peace formula and urges the German people to choose between Kaiser Wilhelm and Germany. It frames the choice as revolution against autocratic military government and links peace to ending one-man rule.
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Kaiser Wilhelm
Germany
Household Hints Menu Highlights and Recipes
A reading list of simple dishes and snacks including toasted barley muffins peanut butter sandwiches potato pancakes fruit salad scalloped tuna oatmeal bread and savory creamed potatoes cucumber celery salad tea coffee jam and breakfast cocoa. The note reads like a kitchen guide with quick meal ideas.
Letters From Men In Service From World War I Era
Two letters from servicemen abroad describe wartime experiences. Clarence W. Smith of a state hospital writes from Rahway New Jersey about injuries, ship voyage, Ellis Island, proximity to a battle site, and hopes to return by Thanksgiving while noting Liberty Bonds and allotments. Dudley Swindell of Company K in France mentions missing a fall hunt, longing for home photos, trench-warfare discomfort, and a scheduled ball game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Smith
State Hospital
Michigan
France
America
U. S. General Hospital No. 3
Rahway
N. J
Ellis Island
South Amboy
Athens
Mace
Bud Sprague
Love
Corp
Clarence W. Smith
N. J. Ward 5
E. Maillard
Jacksonville
Dudley Swindell Co
States
Dudley Swindell
Co. K
E. F
Cauliflower au Gratin and Escalloped Cauliflower Recipe Tips
The passage instructs preparing Cauliflower au Gratin by arranging washed florets in a dish, seasoning with galt pepper and a hint of curry, pouring a white sauce enriched with grated cheese and breadcrumbs, then baking until brown. It also notes Escalloped Cauliflower without cheese and a variation pairing cauliflower with butter beans, simmered until tender and finished like the escalloped method.
Grane Jam and Wartime Bakes from a Recipe Page
A collection of old recipes including Grane Jam with grape and sugar ratios, Barley Flour Pancakes with Yeast, Wartime Fruit Cake using apples and molasses, Chocolate Loaf Cake with melted chocolate, Mayonnaise Dressing for slaw and salad, and Hoover Jenny Cake using bread crumbs and cornmeal baked in twenty minutes.
Venice Wins Hearts And Window Fishing Tales
A girl recalls touring Italy with her father loving Venice for gondolas St Mark's and Michelangelo yet her father preferred watching the view from a hotel window to sightseeing. An arithmetic class discussion then pivots to a playful problem about a baby sister's growth and future costs.
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Italy
Venice
St. Mark's
Micheals Angelo
Freshman jokes about appendicitis exam at Princeton
A Princeton freshman strolling the streets is accosted by a classmate who asks where he is going. He replies he’s headed to Dr. Smith’s to be examined for appendicitis. The classmate fears trouble but the student says he’s never passed an exam on the first try.
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Princeton
Destruction of Arbitrary Power Theme in Speech
A reader's fragment highlights rhetoric against arbitrary power, urging combat to ensure Germany faces destruction of oppressive authority and all who support it. The text frames a struggle between liberty and autocracy with emphasis on collective action.
Germany’s strategy echoes Bismarck’s peace formula now
The author argues that peace requires destroying German military power, invoking Bismarck’s Franco Prussian War stance. He claims Germany must be deprived of its army to ensure global peace, contrasting 1870 with contemporary times. The piece emphasizes victory over German forces as the path to stability.
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Sedan
France
Bismarck
Germany
Soldier Emmet Lee Byers Writes From France
Miss Goldie Deaudinot receives Oct 14 letter from Emmet Lee Byers of the 84th Army Division detailing training at Camp Sherman and service with Company C 30th Field Signal Battalion. He describes wet cool weather, a brief rest, past illness, and optimism while awaiting further news despite four years of war.
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Goldie Deaudinot
Milfield
Emmet Lee Byers
France
84Th Army
30Th Field Signal Battalion
Camp Sherman
O. K
Mayr's Wonderful Remedy Claims Quick Digestive Relief
Advert describes Mayr's Wonderful Remedy as a simple preparation that clears catarrhal mucus and reduces inflammation causing stomach liver and intestinal ailments including appendicitis. Testimonial notes relief for reader and son in Canada with money back guarantee via McKee Drug Co. and other druggists.
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Mayr
Canada
McKee Drug Co
Local Dairyman Wins Gold At National Dairy Show
The National Dairy Show awarded Homer B. Gall the top butter score and a gold medal for the local hospital butter entry. Harry Jones earned a silver medal for the cottage cheese, judged second best.
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Homer B. Gall
Harry Jones
United States
Tanlac Restores Mrs Main After La Grippe
Mrs J L C Main of Cincinnati says her system was run down after la grippe. She reports nervous exhaustion, loss of appetite, sleeplessness, and weakness, then rapid improvement with Tanlac, gaining five pounds in six weeks and renewed energy. Tanlac advertised as a system builder available at Cline's Pharmacy.
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Tanlac
Cline’s
Athens Soldier's Letter Home From Camp Sevier
Mrs Homer Ellis of Athens sends a letter from Camp Sevier describing family news. Corporal W R Smalley, her brother, serves in G 5th and has earned two stripes. He reports Spanish flu disperse, hopes for Christmas home, and a commendation from a lieutenant as he drills the company.
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Homer Ellis
Athens
R. D
W. R. Smalley
G. 5Th
Dey
Camp Sevier
Homer
O. K
Proper etiquette for wedding announcements and greetings
The note explains that after a marriage announcement a gentleman should promptly greet the newlyweds. If a direct visit is impossible a personal note to the bride is the courteous alternative even if she is entirely involved with arrangements.
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K. M
Fena
Everyday Etiquette And Social Rules
Advice on hotel room requests and acceptable behavior for youths. The text notes a 16 year old girl is too young for steady company and suggests chaperoned gatherings with parental consent and parental involvement.
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Gladys
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Athens Peenegnees and Merald Printing Company
Portomcs
Ohio
Audit Bureau
Trcnationa
Merccr
Robert BS. Ward
AAS
Fifth Ave
New York
Pstern
South Wabash Ave
Chicago
Ree Beme
William
Mer
Tanlag
Averts
Pape
Pape’s Diapepsin Sichrcey
Accomodation
Jones & Wolfe
Beasley
Easley
F. J. Beasley Milling Co
Athens, OH
Fulwider’s Restaurant
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