Right to Love Fatherland in Herr Dueling Debate
A historical column debates German loyalty, free speech, and patriotism during wartime. It contrasts Dr. Duesing’s praise of German science and criticism of American systems with calls to prioritize American ideals. The piece discusses loyalty, anti disloyalty measures, and the stance of German born citizens amid national tension.
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Herman
Duesing
Germany
Nat
Acim
América
Nhat
Acs
America
Europe
End of Segregation Delusion in Red Light Districts
A historical newspaper piece argues against segregation in red light districts, noting medical and social harms. It cites doctors and surgeons linking segregated areas to increased disease, moral decline, and harm to women, urging elimination of red districts in the United States for the good of individuals and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Indivis
Paying for Preparedness and the Tax Burden
Opinion argues preparedness requires public funding but bears heaviest on property through taxes. It asserts taxes ultimately fall on each consumer and that wartime costs dwarf the pennies spent on preparation.
End of Party System Looms in American Government
The piece contrasts England's tax pressure for war with U S partisan politics. It notes England may tax large portions of income to fund war, while Americans debate taxation and war readiness. Senator McLean warns hostile goods threaten as much as hostile guns, implying party lines hinder effective policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
America
McLean
Washington
Bi Centenary of Tenison The Favorite of Monarchs
The 200th anniversary of Archbishop Thomas Tenison’s death recalls his critical role in crownings and Hanoverian ascent. He aided George I’s coronation, advised Parliament, and faced strained ties with the king despite lingering political and personal controversy.
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Tenison
Prince Albert of Britain Turns Twenty Today
Prince Albert Frederick Arthur George second son of King George I and Queen Mary marks his twentieth birthday amid naval service and public life. His career began at Osborne and Dartmouth with a Cumberland voyage, and he has served on the dreadnought Collingwood. He faced sea illness and appendicitis, but returned to duty, earning favor in Montreal with his affable manners. The prince, like his siblings, embraces a simple upbringing, with hand me downs and plain nursery furnishings noted in contrast to American standards.
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Albert
Frederick
Arthur
George
George I
Mary
Prince Albert
London
Spi
Admiralty Office
Collingwood
Naval Colleges
Osborne
Dartmouth
Cumberland
Prince
Navy
Admiir Stanley Colville
Prince Edward
Prince Henry
South Pole Quest Marked by Amundsen Victory Day
The article notes Captain James Cook discovered Antarctic regions between 1772 and 1775, and on December 14, 1911, Captain Roald Amundsen reached the South Pole. It lists nations in the polar race, led by Britain with twelve expeditions, and mentions Scott's tragedy, alongside contributions from Germany, the United States, France, Sweden, Norway, Russia, Belgium, and Japan.
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Antarctic
James Cook
Ronald Amundsen
South Pole
Great Britain
Scott
United States
France
Sweden
Norway
Cook
Antarctic Circle
Arctic
Sir Ralph Paget and Wife Noted for Serbia Work
Sir Ralph Spencer Paget, Permanent Under Secretary for Foreign Affairs, long served as British minister to Serbia from 1910 to 1913 then returned to London as under secretary. His wife, Lady Paget, led Serbia relief work and ran Red Cross hospitals, with recent reports of her aid in Uskub during Bulgarian capture differently contested by officials.
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Ralph Spencer Paget
Red Crosa Kk
Serbia
Ralph
London
Foreign Office
Parget
Red Cross
England
al Berlin
Uskub
Ralph Paget
Augustus Berkeley Paget
Rome
Vienna
Fen
America
Washington
Tokio
Cairo
Munich
Constantiople
Bangkok
Guatemala
Belgrade
Stratford Men's Club lecture draws good audience
Special to The Farmer Stratford Dec 14 despite bad weather a large turnout from the Men's Club and Congregational church heard Wilbur S Gordy Hartford superintendent speak on Peace The meeting was at Fred J Beach's Elm Street home Also in Stratford High School beat New Milford 46 to 19 while schedule shows a matchup with Newtown High next Friday at the town hall The Women's Aid Society meets at Thomas B Taylor's Warwick Avenue Thursday at 2 30 pm Rifle Club of the Oxenuck tribe holds a weekly shoot at the wigwam Church Street Wednesday evening Albert Coulter elected Master of the Housatonic Grange with officers named The Congregational church annual meeting is set for 7 45 pm Wednesday in the church parlor with officer elections.
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Stratfore
Congregational Church
Wilbur S Gordy
Hartford
Fred J. Beach
Elm Street
Stratford
New Milford
Newtown High School
Laurel Five
Bridgeport
Hall
Women's Aid Society of the Congregational Ae
Thomas B. Taylor
Warwick
Oxenuck Tribe of
Red
Albert Coulter
Housatonic Grange
George Tomilinson
Harry Wilcoxson
Irving Bennett
George Meachem
Nathan Wells
Warren Jagos
Marguerite Garry
Marion Meachem
Ceres
Nellie Wellington
W. Irving
Lobdell
The
Rome Drops Bid to Buy Merchant Fleet
Rome December 1944 The chamber of deputies withdrew a bill authorizing state purchase of a 60 ship merchant fleet from a British firm. The measure faced sharp criticism as useless and overly costly, according to Libarte.
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Rome
Chamber’ of Deputies
Libarte
Falls Off Truck Injures Driver on Grand Street
John Gilmore of 154 Grand Street fell from a truck he was driving last night and sustained injuries to his left side. Dr. J H Beaudry at Emergency Hospital provided medical treatment to the injured man.
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John Gilmore
Grand Street
J. H. Beaudry
Emercy Hospital
Chinese Barkers Refund National Salvation Fund
Shanghai banks opened to refund subscriptions to the National Salvation Fund as many Chinese withdraw amid mixed views on the monarchy. Since the fund’s start seven months ago Shanghai contributed about 750000 dollars. Public opposition to the monarchic movement andJapan’s actions influence fund withdrawals.
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Shanghai
Bank of China
Bank of Communications
National Salvation Fund
Japan
China
Patriotic Fund
Germany’s World War Medals From The Strand Magazine
German war medals by famed sculptors in bronze, silver, and gold depict 85 world war events across Belgium, France, Russia, and beyond. Designs honor Liege to Antwerp, Von Kluck, and Longwy, with prices from 75 cents to 7.50.
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Germany
Belgium
France
Russia
Poland
Chile
China
The
Caucasus
Turkey
East
Africa
Liege
Namur
Brussels
Louvain
Tirlemont
Ostend
Dixmude
Ypres
Nieuport
Maubeuge
St. Quentin
von Kluck
von Buelow
Antwerp
Scheldt
Teutons
England
Winston Churchill
Rausenberger
Rheims
Mulhouse
Luneville
Paris
Strand Magazine
Republicans of Sixth In Leadership Fight
A lively contest erupts among the Republicans of the Sixth district for district club leadership. J. Knapp opposes Louis Willis, backed by the district’s young men, with a split likely. President William Langenstein plans harmony calls a tonight meeting to urge Willis withdrawal.
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A J. Knapp
Louis Willis
William Langenstein
Willis
Friends
Great Majority of British Boxers Are Now In Uniform
British boxing as a national effort is highlighted with Matt Wells and Jem Driscoll among those serving. Wells, once England’s lightweight champ, now fights in America while awaiting a country call, and Driscoll, Welsh featherweight, marks his 35th birthday amid active service. The piece lists numerous British boxers in the army, including Wells, Delaney, Hague, Summers, and others, praising their patriotism and sacrifice as a collective military boxing corps.
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Matt Wells
England
Matt
Atlantic
Wells
Freddie Welsh
Welsh
Johnny Griffiths
Akron
His Majesty's Army
Sears Tet
Jem Driscoll
Driscol
Cardiff
Wales
Jem
Welsh Horse Regiment
Jim
Bombardier Wells
Dick Burge
Great Britain
Surrey Rifles
Jerry Delaney
Billy Papke
Willie Lewis
Harry Lewis
Duke Lynch
Sullivan
Billy ‘Papke
Curzon
Tom McCormick
Pete Ladbury
Jim Wilde
Jack Munroe
Jimmy Britt
Ring Battles and Welterweight Pugilists of 1832
Mysterious Billy Smith defeated Danny Needham in a rowdy San Francisco bout for the modern welterweight title. The piece lists Smith and Needham among a host of famed contenders, recalls rivalries with Tommy Ryan and others, notes losses to Daw son and Green, and mentions Kid Lavigne’s knockout of Andy Bowen with Bowen’s death soon after in New Orleans.
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Billy Smith
Danny Needham
San Francisco
Smith
Needham
Tommy Haas
Geo Green
Dec O'Connell
George Dawson
Shadow Mather
Tom Traces
Tom Williams
McCoy
Ghany
Willcote
Marty Matthews
Rubs
Ferns
Torr
West
Flu
Brn
Tommy Ryan
Minneapolis
Syracuse
Billy
Deer Needham
Wee
Scrapper
Patsy Kerrigan
Weyl
Tommy Yan
Shadow Maker
George Green
The
Origins
Young Corbett
Kid Lavigne
Andy Bowen
New Orleans
Walsh Gets Gift From Factory Foremen and Mechanics
Joseph Walsh longtime foreman at Cornwall Patterson Manufacturing receives a pipe and sewing set from toolmakers and machinists. He resigns to join the drafting team at Remington Armament Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Walsh
Porter Stoec
Cornwall & Patterson Manufacturing Co
Watsh
Remington Armia Agmuntition Co
Serviceable Gifts Rubber Boots Price List
A historical price list features rubber boots and overshoes for boys youths and ladies. Listings include Storm King Boots Short Boots Arctics and Rubber Overshoes at varying prices such as 5.19 for boys Storm King Boots 2.39 for short boots and 1.69 for rubber overshoes.
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Raorior
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Prince of Wales
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Stratford Men’s Club
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Welff’s Shirt Shops
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W.olff
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