Der sg and Der Tag in Barrie and Davis reviews
Claries Scribner's Sons publishes Barrie's one act Der sg with four characters the Emperor Chancellor Officer and Spirit of Culture in a scene of power and war. Richard Harding Davis's With the Allies praised for vivid Belgium scenes and humanitarian efforts amid WWI’s front line reporting.
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Barrie’s “der Tag” and
Richard Harding Davis
Germany
France
Russia
England
Belgium
Gulture
Crecy
Agincourt
Waterloo
Bax
Barrie
Charlies Scribner’s Sons
Debbe Der Tag and With the Allies: Books listed
The entry lists two titles from Scribner's Sons in New York. Debbe Der Tag by J M Barrie priced at 25 cents and With the Allies by Richard Harging priced at 1.00. Both are catalog items in the publication.
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J. M. Barrie
New York
Charles Scribner's Sons
Richard Harging
Small Souls by Louis Couperus translated for American readers
The Dutch novel Small Souls translated by Alexander Teixeira de Mattos, published by Dodd, Mead & Co. follows a Dutch socialite who returns to The Hague after years away and faces indifference and cruel criticism. The story centers on her family, her romance with Adrian, and the author’s patient, humorous portrayal of small town folly and motives.
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Louis Couperus
Alexander Teixeira de Mattos
Dodd, Mead & Co
Adrian
Hague
The Wall of Partition by Florence Barclay reviewed
A critical take on The Wall of Partition highlighting Florence Barclay’s popular following. The essay notes its mid century sweetness, crowd pull, and sensational moments that provoke tears and thrill, contrasting it with the staid aims of Wells Galsworthy or Bennett.
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Putnam
Florence Barclay
Wells
Galsworthy
Bennett
The Story Life of Napoleon by Wayne Whipple
A chronological collection of over 900 Napoleonic stories voices by many writers. The work highlights Napoleon’s youth and his rise as the “Man of Destiny” with sixty four illustrations and a detailed biographical arc. Published by The Century Company in New York priced at $2.40.
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Napoleon
Napoleona
Wayne Whipple
Man
Destiny
New York
the Century Company
The Well Knowns by James Montgomery Flagg review
A humorous review praising Flagg’s caricatures in The Well Knowns. It highlights the easy transfer of real figures such as Wilson Tarkington Chesterton Locke Bennett Chambers Julia Marlowe and John Drew to paper and notes a bohemian spice in the collection. The book is released by George H. Doran Company priced at $2.50.
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James Montgomery Flagg
Flagg
President Wilson
Booth Tarkington
Chesterton
Locke
Bennett
Chambers
Julia Marlowe
John Drew
New York
George H. Doran Company
Sindbad the Sailor Illustrated by Edmund Dulac
A lavish Dulac edition of Sindbad the Sailor from The Arabian Nights is illustrated in color. Hodder & Stoughton prints and binds the volume splendidly, with strong depictions of Sindbad Aladdin The Sleeper Awakened and other tales.
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Edmund Dulac
Hodder & Stoughton
George H. Doran Company
Dulac
Sindbad the Sailor
Eda Dulne
London
Black Tales for White Children by C H Stigand
A review of the collection Black Tales for White Children translated from Swahili. It features East African animal and domestic tales illustrating common humanity. foreword notes sources and gathering method. Illustrations by John Hargrave accompany the stories.
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Houghton, Mifflin Company
Africa
C. H. Stigand
John Hargrave
Boston
Houghton, Mittin Company
Beard Animals children's book praised by Hornaday
The Beard Animals by Adelina Belle Beard from Frederick A Stokes Company New York is commended for entertaining educational value. The review notes 12 life size animal figures on cardboard with adjustable stands and color. W T Hornaday director of the New York Zoological Park endorses the book.
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Stokes Company
W. T. Hornaday
New York Zoological Park
the Beard Animals
Adelina Belle Beard
New York
Frederick A. Stokes Company
Capers book of dog life by Steinigans and Herford
William J. Steinigans provides the illustrations for Capers with Oliver Herford offering the verses. The book presents dogs in humorous tricks and pranks as seen by two men who understand them. Published in New York by the Devin-Adair Company priced at $1.50.
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William J. Steinigans
Oliver Herford
New York
The
Devin- Adair Company
Three Little Books Added to Dut ton New York List
E P Dut ton & Co in New York releases three children books with verses by Richard Waylett. A Basket of Plums and A Box of Crackers illustrated by Lawson Wood while Mixed Pickles lists five illustrators. Colored plates depict child and animal life with the English bobby. each 50 cents.
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E. P. Dutton & Co
New York
Richard Waylett
Lawson Wood
Bobby
P. Dutton & Co
Peek-a-Boos and Mr. Plopper Book Review
A nostalgic children’s book review notes The Peek-a-Boos and Mr. Plopper featuring Chloe Preston’s humorous illustrations and lively depictions of puppies in The Bobtail Puppy Book. The New York edition is published by George H. Doran Company.
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Mr. Plopper
Chloe Preston
Cecil Alden
New York
George H. Doran Company
The Bettijak Book Clara Andrews Williams
Clara Andrews Williams presents The Bettijak Book a children's volume from Frederick A. Stokes Company New York featuring color pictures on right pages with cut out doors and adventures of Jack and Betty with a magic box on left pages intended to delight young readers.
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Clara Andrews Williams
Bettijak
Jack
Betty
New York
Frederick A. Stokes Company
Dutton’s Holiday Annual for Children Described
The 27th edition from New York publisher FE P Dutton & Co. highlights brief bright stories of kittens dolls and other children's loves with illustrations by well known English artists. The annual is priced at $1.25 and targets young readers with festive content.
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Dutton’s
Dutton
New York
FE P Dutton & Co
Fairy Surprise Pictures by L L Weeden
A child’s picture book review noting “Fairy Surprise Pictures” by L L Weeden from E P Dutton New York. The book features full page colored illustrations paired with revolving picture discs to delight youngsters.
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L. L. Weeden
Weeden
New York
E. P. Dutton
Tae
This Year's Book for Children review
The work of several contributors appears in This Year's Book for Children. It offers poems and stories of animals birds flowers and fairies with notable appeal to young minds. New York George H. Doran Company.
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New York
George H. Doran Company
Across the Range and Other Stories by Janes Otis
A New York Harper and Brothers volume gathers short stories of adventure. Indian life tales occupy nearly half the book and are well told, but the collection as a whole shows Otis doing better work elsewhere. 60 cents.
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Janes Otis
Mr. Otis
New York
Harper & Brothers
Lost in the Far Country review notes Native life insights
A short critique of Mr. Lange s Lost in the Far Country recounts two Kentucky children captured by Indians in the early 1800s. Adopted by tribes, they later seek their Kentucky parents while maintaining affection for their Indian friends. The tale offers valuable information but reads tame at points.
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Mr. Lange
Kentucky
D. Lange
Boston
Lothrop, Lee & Shepard Company
Outrageous Invasion Stirs Kaiser's New Year Message
Berlin reporting in London details a New Year message from Emperor William to the army and navy. He urges fearless resolve for 1916 with praise for German victories and unity behind the fatherland against invaders. The note also includes a Bavarian royal reply promising peace worthy of sacrifices.
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Berlin
London
William
Munich
the Hague
Bavaria
Britain to Form Six Armies In Field
London Jan 1 An army order announces the army will be expanded into six armies each of about three corps. The first army is to be led by Sir Douglas Haig the second by Sir Horace Smith-Dorrien the third by Sir Archibald Hunter the fourth by Sir Ian Hamilton the fifth by Sir Leslie Rundle and the sixth by Sir Bruce Hamilton. Command of the First Second and Third Army Corps is assigned to Sir Charles Monro Sir Charles Fergusson and Sir H C O Plummer. The reorganization follows the absorption of Lord Kitcheners army into the regular army.
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London
Douglas Haig
Horace S. Smith-Dorrien
Archibald Hunter
Ian Hamilton
Leslie Rundle
Germans Slip Past British Honor Badges To Americans
London reports that the British allowed the steamer Nieuwe Amsterdam with Dr. Henry Van Dyke aboard to sail without search amid suspicions. Five German crewmen allegedly used false passports and entered Germany, with other German reservists onboard. A Berlin wireless despatch then says the Austrian Emperor awarded the Red Cross badge of honor to Commander C I Courtney and John Edward Jones for their roles, and praised the Przemysl garrison for its resistance.
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London
Henry van Dyke
Netherlands
Nieuwe
Amsterdam
van Dyke
New York
Rotterdam
Germany
Berlin
C. I. Courtney
Jason
John Edward Jones
Genoa
Red Cross
Przemysl
Scarcity of Neutral Ships Highlighted in McAdoo Letter
Washington Jan 1 The shortage of neutral ships for U S Germany trade is stressed in a letter from Secretary McAdoo to Representative Alexander chairing the House committee. He notes some idle port vessels may sail but questions their fitness for voyage and says the War Risk Insurance Board offers up to 750000 in insurance on cotton cargoes to Germany.
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Washington
United States
Germany
McAdoo
Alexander
House Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee
War Risk Insurance Board
Treasury Department
Copper for Germany Seized in Denmark
Danish authorities seized a large cargo of copper believed shipped to Denmark by a German American in an attempt to smuggle it to Germany using a false bill of lading.
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Copenhagen
Denmark
London
Germany
Prophets All Taught Same Says Bahai Lecture
William H. Randall told the Metaphysical Club that the great prophets Moses Jesus Mohammed and Buddha shared the same spiritual core. He described Bahaism as a creedless synthesis aiming to build universal temples, with a large Chicago temple welcoming all faiths and no ordained priesthood. The speaker urged a universal language to reduce religious conflict.
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Moses
Jesus
Mohammed
Buddha
William H. Randall
Metaphysical Club
Huntington Avenue
Chicago
Police officer shoots dog that attacked woman in Somerville
Patrolman Charlies 8S. Johnson of the Somerville police shot the dog that attacked Miss Mineola Ny man on Lowell street last Wednesday while she was on her way to work. The animal had roved the area and bitten others.
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Charlies
Johnson
Somerville Police
Mineola Nyman
Lowell Street
Impressions Calendar 1911 honors Captain Scott and companions
The box cover proclaims To seek, to strive, to find, and not to yield In memoriam Captain Robert Scott and Companions. The 52 sheet calendar is richly decorated and carries ennobling sentiments from notable writers.
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Paul Bilder
Robert Scott
Pennsylvania guns going to Russia
Russian volunteer fleet steamer arrived from the Orient last night and will unload heavy artillery and projectiles manufactured in Pennsylvania. A large cargo of American guns shipped from Vancouver has already reached Vladivostok and is being hurried to Poland.
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Vancouver
B. C
Dan
Orient
Pennsylvania
Vladivostok
Poland
Malden Reports 43rd Hold Up In One Month
Timothy Foley Breen told Malden police captain he was confronted on Franklin Street early Thursday night and relieved of $1. The incident marks the 43rd holdup in a month reported to the Malden police.
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Timothy Foley Breen
Timothy Foley
Malden
Franklin Street
43D
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