Russia as an example a sermon from a poor nation
The piece argues Russia is a poor example for radicals and Bolsheviks, blaming the revolution for global unrest. It denounces socialists and their sympathy for Bolshevik Russia, calling for continued war until Germany and allied nations are defeated and liberty is restored across Belgium France Italy Serbia and others.
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Russia
Ben Franklin
Richard
Belgium
France
New York
Germany
London
Britain
United States
Italy
Serbia
Mass feeding in Europe shows public kitchens spread
The article surveys wartime mass feeding across Europe, noting Germany Austria Italy and Hungary expanding public kitchens to feed rising numbers as coal and gas shortages bite. It describes municipal kitchens serving meat and meatless meals, ration card abuses, price increases, and varied outcomes for poorer families with different national approaches.
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Washington
Maret J.—cermans
Mike
Germany
Austria
Italy
Russia
Vorwarts
Walwarts
Passau
Berlin
North
Vienna
Hungary
United States
Ptrograd
Milan
Turin
Pune
4 Line O Cheer by John Kendrick Bangs
A fragmented verse reflecting on building and gloom in jungle soil. The speaker doubts progress as toil meets neglect and the promise of joyous gifts remains distant. The tone shifts from gloom to a resolve to pursue a brighter goal despite hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kendrick
The Breakfast Table Corners on War and Wits
A fragmented column mixes wartime thrift, domestic humor, and political jabs. It mentions Liberty Bonds, thrift stamps, and gasps at Kaiserized Europe, with satire on consumption, propaganda, and public figures. A poem titled The Spoiled Brat closes the piece with critique of militarism.
Ice for Summer Threatens City Health
The city faces an ice famine this summer due to labor and supply shortages. Manufactured ice will rise in cost, and without a municipal ice plant the populace may face epidemics among children. Officials are urged to act to provide affordable city ice and curb profiteering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tca
Great Plaza
Berlin Propaganda and the German American Alliance Hearings
A Washington hearing reveals how the German American alliance used influence to block a candidate, with Hexamer named as a key figure. The piece warns the German propaganda may persist, mocks Allied metrics, and calls the sessions a chapter in a broader history of German intrigue and wartime manipulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Reeve
Berlin
Washington
Kaiser
Hexamer
Endorsement of Wilson Supported by Wide New York Victory
A complete endorsement asserts that New York voters, including women, show broad support for President Wilson amid war decisions. It argues partisan critics misread public faith, noting the election's participation as proof of strong administration confidence.
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Wilson
New York
An Irish Leader John Raimand Fails to See Home Rule
John Raimand stood as a real leader among his people, though he could not secure full radical support. He pursued home rule with promise, yet death intervened before the cause could be completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Raimand
Trish Home Rule
Spring Tonics Declared Myth and Simple Health Tips
The medical editor says spring fever is a myth and spring tonics are a delusion. Outdoor workers don’t need tonics, while indoors folk with a heavy appetite may feel the need. As warm weather nears, lighten diet, prefer fruit over pastry, and take a brisk walk outdoors three times daily. Two dollars please.
Inspiration Fades When Waiting For The Spark
Pepper argues against waiting for inspiration and urges taking action now. He says true inspiration comes from doing, not waiting, and notes that those who delay often remain in low jobs while others progress. He emphasizes self-reliance and continuous effort as the path to achievement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hier
Piervect
Denies Now that He Was Pushed from Train
William Tessier of Wallingford, hospitalised after an Amputated arm, retracted earlier claims that freight train workers threw him from a Meriden to Wallingford ride. He says he boarded a freight train after missing the last passenger train, fell while moving between cars, and his arm was crushed under wheels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meriden
Marvel
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
William Tessier
Wallingford
Meriden Hospital
Tessier
Ibis
Tracy
80 000 Tons Sunk Each Week in February
In the House of Commons yesterday Commander Carlvon Bellairs Unionist MP for Maidstone stated submarine sinkings of merchantmen averaged 70 000 tons weekly in January and 80 000 tons weekly in February.
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London
Carlvon Bellairs
Maidstone
House of Commons
Your Health Psoriasis and skin care guidance
An educational overview explains psoriasis a noncontagious skin disease caused by itch mites and unclear origin. It describes common locations, patch growth, itching, crusts, and treatment ideas including baths, hygiene, simple diet, oatmeal porridge, and mild laxatives. It also includes a Q A about hearing a heartbeat in the ear when lying on one's side and notes normal ear-heart sounds transmitted through a pillow.
Rumors of Hearst 1920 Democratic bid swirl at Palm Beach
In the fillip of dinner gossip hosted by William Randolph Hearst at Palm Beach rumors spread that Hearst aims for the Democratic nomination in 1920. The chatter notes longtime figures like Joseph Gurney Cannon and Wisconsin hopeful Joseph E. Davies, with local party leadership issues and potential successors debated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Radsdolph Hearst
Palm Beach
William J. Bryan
Hylan
New York
Dudley Field Malone
Samuel Unte Myer
Hearst
Germans deny U S troops on western front
Paris dispatch cites Temps correspondent in France reporting German officers and privates repeatedly claim Americans are not in France. The piece notes prisoners acknowledge a division exists, but insist there will never be more American troops. Includes unrelated quiz and health column references and a Dr Currier advisory.
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Paris
Temps
France
Fivarilly
Gery
Kaiser Wires Army Leaders on Russian Peace
Emperor William telegraphs Prince Leonhard of Bavaria and Marshal Hindenburg praising the halt of the Russian front after years of struggle. He cites Germans liberated from tyranny and claims divine aid for future victory in the eastern war effort.
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Kaiser
Amsterdam
Emperor Wilians
Leonerd
Bavaria
Berlin
William
Miekl
Yor Hindenhuis
Castile
Palmerin Held by Police on Suspicion
Geo Palmerin, 36 Railroad Avenue, was arrested yesterday after being hooked at police headquarters and held for investigation. Police say they are reviewing his past record but have not disclosed the exact charges or reasons for detention.
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Bratfilheim
Nursie
Deutschland
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George Statthew Adams
Andrew F. Currier, M.D
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Jeff
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Illinois
Uncle Joe
Wisconsin
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Democratic Town Committee
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Democratic Party
U. S
Western Front
Palmerin
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