A Master Speaks on Prison Reform and Liberty Loans
The piece urges replacing Charlestown State prison with a humane camp system and praises U S efforts in World War I finance. It cites General Aureliano Blanquet’s papers, U S Carranza relations, and reviews Liberty Loans led by William G. McAdoo. It defends pacifism and militarism as context shifts with Lincoln’s example.
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Edward C. R. Bagley
Charlestown State Prison
Devens
Bastilles
Newgates
Germans admit their people are mixed in truth about conditions
The article notes German government protests against enemy correspondents in Berlin and cites an admission that Germans themselves are confused about political and social conditions. It questions if foreign reporters exaggerate, while highlighting the difficulty Germans have in grasping their own situation. The piece also discusses U.S. food policy under United States Food Director Mr. Barnes, noting no immediate relief from war conditions and a focus on readjusting to peacetime needs despite a large wheat harvest and a substantial price guarantee to farmers.
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William G. McAdoo
America
Uncle Sam
Germany
Berlin
Mr. Barnes
United States
Congress
England
Sylene
St. George
Agincourt
New England
Domestic Wheat Prices Tied to Foreign Market
Food Director Barnes states that if domestic production exceeds demand, the price to American consumers will not rise beyond the levels accepted by foreign buyers. The remark implies pricing will align with international market terms despite surplus.
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Barnes
Wanted Young Sailors for U S Navy Training
Government calls thousands of sailor lads to man 1500 new vessels this year. Boston hosts one training station to prepare men for opening ports to American ships in global trade. The piece frames seafaring as patriotic progress and national destiny.
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Seven Seas
England
America
British Isles
Boston
Flying Mail milestone marks one year of service
The New York to Philadelphia air mail operation reaches its first anniversary on the fifteenth of next month. Despite initial doubts the service has carried about 8,000,000 letters or over 200,000 pounds of mail with planes logging up to 14,000 miles and 200 flying hours, signaling a promising future despite early drawbacks and accidents.
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New York-Philadelphia
United States
A Shining Light Put Out Vedrines Dies in Accident
The death of famed French aviator Vedrines, a pioneer of French aviation, is noted. Active since 1911, he competed in early European aerial races and helped popularize the growing sport of flight.
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London
Paris
America
Chicago
Vedrines
Europe
Birthday Bio Briefs Sir Edmund Allenby
Sir Edmund Allenby born April 23 1861 in England. He served in the Inniskilling Dragoons and fought in Zulu War and South African campaigns before commanding the Egyptian expeditionary force and later the Palestine army. He supplied his troops with Nile water by building a Nile pipeline as Jerusalem was freed and made sanitary.
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Sir Edmund Allenby
Palestine
England
Inniskilling Dragoons
Zuzuland
Holy Land
Allenby
Egypt
Jerusalem
Holy City
Letters to the editor on aging, mining, and quaker history
Readers ask when middle age begins, compare John L. Sullivan and Jess Willard, and seek which US mines yield most metal. They list US Supreme Court justices dates, early Quaker church sites in Boston, age of pyramids, and biblical reference on the weaker vessel.
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Sir
John L. Sullivan
Jess Willard
R. Willard
United States
Portsmouth
Supreme Court of the United
Massachusetts
Boston
Colony
William Phips
Brattle Street
Quincy House
Congress Street
The Man Who Made Good A Fable Full of Truth
A village boy Willie Smith leaves home to seek bigger things. Years later people recall rumors of misdeeds, while a writer reveals Bill Smith became a wealthy soap maker and philanthropist, contradicting old gossip.
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Willie Smith
Bill
William Smith
Bill Smith
West Bill Smith
Non-Skid Socks Sought After Latchkey Misadventure
In a Boston letter, Spider Legs recalls a late night escape from a house and a fall into a wife’s flower bed after shoes were tucked away. He asks Newt to invent non skid socks for gentlemen who forget latchkeys and promises further details on a productive invention plan. He hints at a future Spudd Dialogue on success.
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Newt
Boston
Observant Citizen recalls St George lore and Odd Fellows milestone
In the column the author notes Saint George legends and World War I beliefs, recounts a subway escalator incident and a Maine farmer egg gift, praises Odd Fellows leaders as the order marks its American centennial with 1.5 million members, and cites local reflections on spring, weather, and frogs.
Unclear romance note seeks advice on elusive partner
A correspondent explains a man avoids mentioning friends and home. She states he refuses a home and avoids contact, while she urges guidance and notes his uncertain, mutual feeling.
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Cross
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