Sedan's Shield and Return of the Motherland
The article portrays Sedan as a symbol of France’s losses and a future victory for General Pershing’s army. It recalls Alsace and Lorraine forfeiture and a billion dollars paid, while foreseeing a triumphant reassertion of national colors over Metz and Strasbourg. The piece frames the return as retribution, not conquest.
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Sedan
France
Bismarck
von Moltke
Alsace and Lorraine
Metz
Strasburg
Neutrals Speak Up Over Ship Losses in War
Norway lists 867 sunken vessels belonging to its citizens by German U boats and seeks reparations at the peace conference. The tally estimates losses at around a billion dollars and thousands of sailors’ lives. the Kaiser should bear the cost for material destruction.
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Norway
Massachusetts votes for Initiative and Referendum
The victory of the Initiative and Referendum shows the people of Massachusetts favoring expanded lawmaking power after a costly campaign by opponents. They approved the measure with a strong majority, while biennial elections planned to begin in 1920 are viewed as a less clear gain.
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Massachusetts
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Republicans to lead House as war moves toward final victory
National returns suggest a Republican House and a closely divided Senate. Despite the election, wartime aims stay unchanged and peace talks may conclude before March 4, 1919. The new Congress could shape policy but veto and treaty processes still hinge on cross-party agreement.
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House
Senate
Germany
Great Britain
France
Italy
Voters Reject Change as Commonwealth Maintains Course
In a Tuesday discussion, officials warn that the system risks drifting from close oversight of public servants. Voters veto the opinion, and the old Commonwealth will proceed on its established course under the new plan, as it has under the old.
Cartons for Soldiers Red Cross Christmas Gift Drive
Red Cross coordinates holiday gifts for European soldiers with official cartons coupons weights and lists to ensure delivery. Headquarters at 211 Columbus Avenue provides information and assistance.
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Europe
Red Cross
Columbus Avenue
Red Cross Co
Santa Claus' Endeavors Prove A Christmas Success
Santa's charitable efforts are highlighted as a successful Christmas giving drive. The report urges immediate attention to sustain the benevolent work and assist those in need this season.
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Santa Claus
Supreme Court protects pedestrian rights on public highways
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court rules that a pedestrian has rights on a public road even when near an automobile. Two Reading girls were injured when a car struck them while walking in the road as sidewalks were muddy. The court rejected the driver’s claim of due care, finding sufficient evidence of negligence and noting that excessive speed would also be unlawful.
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Supreme Court
Massachusetts
High Tribunal
Reading
Supreme Bench
Rugg
Commonwealth
Navy policy under Roosevelt Taft questioned in wartime
An article argues that Roosevelt and Taft allowed the U S Navy to fall behind Germany and criticizes proposals to close Atlantic navy yards in favor of a Narragansett Bay base, urging how such a shift would affect wartime tonnage needs. The piece asserts the supposed fixed policy was eroded in practice.
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Daniels
Roosevelt
Taft
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
Germany
Congress
Atlantic
Narrangansett Bay
Boys Time Honored in War Rhetoric
In defense of the term boys used for American soldiers in France, the author argues the word is time honored and beloved. He recalls fathers and grandfathers speaking of the Boys in Blue and asserts the term carries implied strength and spirit rather than effeminacy.
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Dre
France
United States
Two Celebrations Mark Joy in Rome and Vienna
The week brings crowds in Rome and Vienna celebrating opposite fates. Italians honor a hard won victory while Viennese rejoice despite an armistice that humiliated their rulers as hunger and relief spread hope for normal life returning.
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Rome
Vienna
Boston Weather Talk From Oldest Inhabitant
A Boston observer recalls coldest and warmest November records for the date. He cites official figures showing extremes in 1878 1884 and a warm 73 degrees in 1895 with rain noted in 1911 1913 over the past decade.
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Boston
Arbutus and Raspberries Send Reader a Pleasant Surprise
A Boston Post All Sorts column recounts a gift package arriving for Mr. Newkirk. Inside were arbutus blossoms and red raspberries sent by nine year old Arthur Robinson from Mont Vernon New Hampshire with a note claiming the farm’s arbutus and berries are in season.
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Canada
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Boston
Post Office
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Yable
Post Publishing CO
Mr. Newkirk
Boston Post
Robinson Farm
Arthur Robinson
Mont Vernon, N. H
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the Post
Robingon
Face Front and Watch Your Step Says the Guiding Motto
A compact motto urges focus on the road ahead. The line contrasts looking back with forward motion, signaling caution and a call to mindful movement.
Dear Ruth How to Keep Hair in Place Says Uncle Newt
Ruth asks Uncle Newt how to fix hair so it stays put. He confesses he also struggles and recommends wearing hair down the back in a loose cascade or braided, noting it suits her blond beauty.
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Newt
Concord
N. H
Ruth
Hats and gowns feature quirky brims and playful trims
Fashion notes describe irregular brim shapes, dangling and beaded buttons, and new trims. Black velvet gowns use jet bead accents and light color braids for contrast. Choker collars often fasten on the left, while pin tucks remain popular across garments.
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Gary Giant
Legends of Sterrenberg and Liebenstein on the Rhine
The Rhine town of Boppard 12 miles south of Coblenz is described as a tourist center with medieval walls and nearby ruins The Brothers Sterrenberg and Liebenstein loom over the river with legends of two brothers and a blind sister In one tale the sisters share is shrunk by a shovel trick while another tale centers on Hildegarde and romantic duels and a convent Tomorrow's Picture Johannisberg
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Coblenz
Rhine
St. Goar
Oberwesel
Prussia
Europe
Sterrenberg
Liebenstein
Heinrich
Conrad
Hildegarde
Germany
Holy Land
Greece
Obituaries and Local Tales From Dorchester to Weymouth
The column notes Bernard Carr the oldest Boston Chamber member celebrating a birthday at 80 Magnolia Street Dorchester. Dr Francis X. Corr, his son, is a US Medical Corps captain departing overseas. Dr R O Clark of North Weymouth touts Weymouth River smelts. A North Weymouth doctor recalls seeing Washington’s bronze horse cast at Ames foundry Chicopee in 1868. Vermont Christmas tree cutters face fewer trees due to woodchoppers aiding government work. Judge rules Ruby Young may farewell kiss her soldier without court interference. Harry Kaiser seeks name change to Harry King amid anti Kaiser sentiment. Massachusetts jurors seek higher pay. Endicott urged to hear grievances. Andrew J Duran of South Boston, now K of C overseas secretary, sails for France.
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Bernard Carr
Boston Chamber of Commerce
Magnolia Street
Dorchester
United States
Canada
Corr
Francis X. Corr
United States Medical Corps
Greater Boston
General Washington
Washington
Public Gardens
R. O. Clark
North Weymouth
Ames
Chicopee
Grin and Bear It Amid War Time Woes and Winding Strains
Poem in period voice laments shortages and labor strain as households cope with shortages and duties. References to Seis igh price rises, hens failing to lay, cows drying, clerks, and farmers while urging stoic endurance. Composed as a Walt Mason verse excerpt reflecting wartime home front resilience.
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Walt Mason
George Matthew Adams
Admit Our Mistakes War Talk By Boston Columnist
Charles Franklin Jones argues readers should admit errors in criticizing war officials and align with government efforts as the war advances. He tells a landlord tenant story to illustrate stubborn grievance over accepting improvements.
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Charles Franklin Jones
Boston
Inquiries on World Age Snow Frost and Decisive Battles
A letter column discusses creation dates from Usher and Haydn's dates, asks when the first snowstorm and killing frost occurred in 1917, and inquires about decisive battles in U.S. history with authorities cited by Professor Creasy and Thomas W. Knox.
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Usher
Blair
Cambridge
Boston
New England
Professor Creasy
Saratoga
Thomas W. Knox
City of
Mexico
Gettysburg
Vicksburg
Spain
Santiago
Edison and Bell Rivalry Over Telephone Parts
In a letter to the editor, the author questions Edison’s role in inventing a essential telephone component. It notes Bell secured a patent in 1876 and Edison filed transmitter and receiver patents in 1877, claimed superior, yet blocked by Bell company rivals.
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Poat
Edison
H. B. F. Bell
Bell Telephone Company
Clarence
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