Formal Withdrawal Reflects Longstanding Brazil Austria Tension
The reciprocal withdrawal of Brazil's Vienna envoy and Austria's Rio de Janeiro envoy marks a formalStep in a longer standing dispute. Brazil declared war on Germany nearly a year ago and protested Kaiser offences in February. Submarine attacks against Brazilian shipping continued. the move changes little in the wider war, though Brazil actively fights Kaiserism and aids Allied fleets with warships and troops.
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Suffrage Vote Defeated in Senate After Wilson Appeal
The Senate defeated the woman suffrage amendment despite President Wilson's vigorous lobbying as a war measure. The outcome surprised many given the tight vote. Massachusetts Senators opposed the measure while party lines split with Republicans voting for and against at similar rates. The defeat may pause national efforts briefly but is expected to resurface, strengthened by women voting in several states.
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Better That Way for Bulgaria War Debate
The piece argues against a war declaration on Bulgaria noting longstanding U S admiration in Bulgaria and extensive American influence. It suggests war would have angered Bulgarians, who favored the Allies and valued U S ties, and questions potential consequences of a wartime stance.
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President Wilson's Vision and Statesmanship Endure Pressure
The passage argues that Wilson has long resisted allied pressure and possesses far-seeing wisdom and keen statesmanship, suggesting critics may someday recognize his forward-looking leadership beyond those who advise him.
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Decoration of dollars: wear the Fourth Liberty Loan badge
The piece explains that heroism earns Croix de Guerre or Medal of Honor, but home front participation earns a similar honor through the Fourth Liberty Loan. It urges readers to invest and wear the red white badge, signaling support for soldiers and the war effort by lending money to the government.
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Depew dedicates self statue in Peekskill park
Chauncey M Depew unveils a statue of himself in Depew park Peekskill New York. Reports say he gave a modest acceptance speech while presenting the effigy, raising questions if this sets a new precedent for self memorials among the wealthy.
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Kaiser threats and wartime atrocities condemned
The piece criticizes the Kaiser's threats to execute American prisoners and his alleged use of reprisals. It argues his violations of treaty and international law since the Lusitania sinkings reveal a brazen disregard for the Hague conventions. It warns such tactics will harm him in the final settlement.
Oldest Inhabitant Recalls Boston October Weather
The article quotes the oldest resident describing Boston weather for October 2. Official figures show 82 degrees in 1877 and 73 in 1878 as record highs, with 34 degrees as the coldest on the date in 1899. Rain occurred on this date in 1911 and 1913.
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Liberty Bond Appeal Urges Citizens to Buy Now
The message calls on citizens to support the war effort by purchasing Liberty bonds today, emphasizing immediate action and patriotic duty to fund national defense.
Observant Citizen Reflects on Language Gap and War Time Naming
A letter-writer recalls a crowded city car scene with a foreign passenger failing to speak English. A conductor and fellow riders intervene to prevent a fight, ending with a moral about language and a note on bulb planting and renaming towns to patriotic names during wartime.
Farmerette in Love on a War Garden Farm
A farmer from West Somerville raises peanuts on a vacant lot and meets a female farmerette, Sarah Elwin, daughter of Aunt Ellen. Henry Catherwood, bound for service, promises a future together after the war as they share humor, work, and a growing bond on the country plot.
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War Bond Drive Urges Unbounded Effort for Victory
A call urges citizens to buy bonds without limit to ensure allied victory. The message emphasizes maximum effort and timely purchases to strengthen wartime financing.
Etretat’s Cliffs Draw Plucky Summer Visitors
The Channel coast resort Etretat offers towering cliffs and sea-carved arches, drawing Americans and Parisians alike despite wartime limits. Visitors hike zigzag paths to Falaise d Aval, see underground rivers and old hull sheds, with fishing still ongoing behind a bustling tourism economy.
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Questions and Answers From The Post Letters Page
Readers seek guidance on daily usage and science with answers from a Post staffer. Topics cover running speed versus walking, proper phrases, air composition, Bulgaria’s activities, and pronunciation of Dixmude Meuse and Metz with practical rules.
Victory in War follows American resolve against the Huns
A journalist extols undeniable American strength and unity to win the war. The piece argues the Allies will prevail if the nation does not break, predicts German accusations in retaliation, and envisions a postwar world free from autocracy with America as a key liberator.
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Kaiser Seeks Way to See How Americans Cross
Propaganda prompt urging public to buy a bond as the Kaiser questions American crossing methods and the French and Germans' crosses are noted. The call to action emphasizes supporting war effort through bond purchases.
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Prussian peace offensive warned as deception in 1918
Walt Mason mocks Prussia's peace overture, labeling it treachery and war ploy. He portrays pacific talk as calculated to lure foes to a conference, while Kaiserism prepares further slaughter and betrayal. The piece blasts false pledges and hidden aggression behind a cordial veil.
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War Time Recipes from New England Housewives
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Hopedale
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