Inside History of German War Schemes
Analysis cites Kaiser Wilhelm, Krupp directors, and Lichnow sky testimony to argue Germany welcomed the war. Mahlen's Swiss disclosure shows the Kaiser approved a Serbia ultimatum and mobilization plans. Articles note the shift from pacifist pose to admission of aggressive aims, with broader historical verdicts pending.
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Germany
Kaiser Wilhelm
Tion
Carnobrai
Prince Lichnowsky
Dr. W. Mahlen
Krupp’s
Switzerland
Krupps
Mahlen
Helfferich
Berlin
Oans
Serbia
Russia
Dr. Muhlen
Hefferich
Irector Muhlen
Essen
Krupp von Bohlen
Great War Plant
Paris Humanite
Mahlon
Switerland
von Jagow
Kaiser
France
Toul
Verdun
New York Post
Germany to open prisons for military draft
The Springfield union notes Germany plans to release prisoners for service and cites mental asylums used for war efforts. The report suggests this move, saying it is surprising it has not happened earlier given the wartime utilization of lunatics.
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Germany
Springfield
Dominion Postal Circular Tightens Parcels For Written Requests
The Dominion postal authorities issue instructions to Canadian postmasters to only accept parcels for U S forces in Europe that contain articles sent at the addressee’s approved written request. Senders must enclose the request and endorse the wrapper with a signed statement. Parcels not conforming must be returned to sender under military necessity.
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Dominion Postal Authorities
Canada
United States
United States War Department
Canadian Post Office Department
Study of Agricultural Meteorology Across Nations
The July 1916 census and statistics monthly notes developments in agricultural meteorology abroad, especially Russia, and a new Dominion Meteorological Service section in Toronto led by A. J. Connor to study weather effects on crop growth and yield. Dominion Experimental Farms assist, with crop observers recording dates from May to September including sowing, heading, flowering, milk, first cutting, and completion.
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Census and Statistics Monthly
Russia
Dominion Meteorological Service
Toronto
A. J. Connor
Dominion Experimental Farms
Eh Rocker
Dominion Service
Census and Statistics Office
Depth Charges and Submarine Defense Tactics
Article discusses the physics of depth charges and underwater explosions. It cites Hudson Maxim on 500 pounds of TNT destroying U boats within 125 feet and describes a New York inventor’s electro mechanical depth charge that seeks hulls magnetically before detonation.
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Hudson
F. R. Lewis
New York
Reprisals Pay Free Two British Airmen Held by Germans
On the last day of the term granted by Britain, Germany releases Captain Schultz and Lieutenant Wookey who were sentenced to ten years penal servitude for dropping leaflets. London reports were issued by station officers.
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Schultz
Wookey
London
Apathist critique echoes wartime apathy piece
A harsh wartime polemic targets a so called Apathist for avoiding duty while exploiting bonds and stamps. The speaker accuses him of mental myopia and materialism, insisting real sacrifice lies in active daily contributions despite distance from the front.
Irish Conscription and American Sympathy in War
The piece argues that longstanding sympathy for Ireland in the United States should not excuse Irish conscription avoidance. It states American attitudes toward England and its allies have shifted, praising Britain, France, and other nations in the fight for freedom, and denouncing Sinn Fein and pro-German elements. It urges Irishmen in Ireland to contribute to the war effort as part of free civilization.
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Ireland
United States
Congress
Lloyd George
England
Sinn
Last Line in War Crisis Calls on British Reserves
The British war cabinet declares two decisions: use the last line of reserves to halt the German advance and rely on the United States to sustain Allied manpower. The note emphasizes Britain as the final line of reserves with no other troops available.
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United States
Pooer
Complaint About Expired License for Cow
A resident informs Monsieur Bord of Hell that the cow license has expired and that the cow has outlived the expiration by three weeks. The writer closes with courtesy and thanks.
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Monsieur Bord
Hell
M’sieur Bord
Unclear Contract Dispute With Odd Language
Fragmentary dialogue shows a client accusing a lawyer of an excessive bill. The lawyer counters willingness to compromise but struggles with unclear phrasing and missing details.
Canada and United States Unite in War Financing Call
The editorial urges the United States to fund Canada as a wartime ally, highlighting Canada’s brave army, large funding needs, and strategic value to foreign trade. It calls for immediate, steady support to reinforce Allied forces in France and sustain the allied war effort.
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Canada
United States
Germanus
France
United Kingdom
New York
Atlantic
Jonathan
Baron Rhondda Urges Canada to Boost Food Production
The message encourages Canada to unite its efforts to feed its population and resist enemy pressures. It argues that victory relies on increased production and a strong domestic response to warfare demands.
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Baron Rhondda
Canada
Man Who Flows His Own Horn
A fragmented line notes a man who entertains himself by playing his own horn, implying self-indulgent behavior and public display.
Do you know why money is so scarce in the crowd
A soapbox speaker questions the crowd about money scarcity as a fired-looking woman pauses, and Slice replies by blaming the men for sowing hate, reflecting tension in the ration era crowd.
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Slice
Annoying English Interpreter Note Reveals Gaffe
A native interpreter wrote to his chief that his absence was ill and that someone had removed him. He exclaimed My God, lam annoyed, showing a rough translation or transcription error in the field note.
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Lam
Corn Cure Promoted Amid Wheat Shortfall Debate
A historical notice notes a U S food board push to rely on corn as a wheat substitute. It urges Americans to shift to corn flour and corn meal to meet needs until next harvest, with claims of abundant corn supply and reduced wheat reliance. It mentions Corn Cure as a remedy for corn-related discomfort.
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United States
Food Board
U. S. Food Board
Breakfast Habits Reflect Hoover Era War Time Debates
A Cincinnati Times summary notes discussion on American breakfast concepts during wartime, contrasting country hotel and city hotel practices with the traditional meat emphasis. Dr. Landis advocates moderation, suggesting meat palm-sized portions for laborers and limiting meat to once daily to avoid overindulgence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
Canon
Landis
Hoover Haing
Cincinnati Times
Fragmented OCR Resembling a Historical Market Note
The readable text shows garbled fragments about a market or farm supply, unclear entities, and disjoint phrases. It mentions cans, hundred units, supply lines, manure, and fate of a future crop, with urgency and incomplete context. No clear people or organizations can be identified from the legible portions.
Fragmented OCR Notice in Lizati Cigars State Story
A partial OCR text mentions a cigar state in I and possibly figures like 10 00 and 305 peric. It is unclear and lacks coherent details or identifiable entities, making a precise summary difficult.
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Lizati
Peric
Eure
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