Let Us Have Ships War Calls for American Maritime Revival
A wartime editorial urges rapid expansion of U S shipbuilding and merchant fleet. It laments propaganda and delayed subsidies, urges enlistment and drafting of seafaring labor, and highlights key yards near Philadelphia Port Newark and Newport News as pivotal to boosting U S maritime power.
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Propagande Fone
United States
Amerie
Catherine Et Our
Log Island
Philadelphia
Port Newark
Newark
Newport News
Ediummer
A Line o Cheer by John Kendrick Bangs
A fragment from John Kendrick Bangs urges persistent cheer in tough moments and mocks failed wit. It contrasts a carpenter mastering his tool with a student, noting practice can yield ease and wit despite ongoing worry and desire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kendrick
Fragmented Nightly Ruminations From Chicago News
A chaotic collage echoes with political bombs, economic woes, and social critiques. References to Kaiser era profiteering, Swiss neutrality, and Venice bombing surface amid satirical musings on culture, wealth, and hunger.
Hohenzollern Big Grafters and the German Patronymic
The piece links the Hohenzollern family name to a peasant term meaning new taxers, noting historical peasant uprisings and autocratic limits on land use. It claims the name reflects a history of privilege and expansion, and frames the Hohenzollerns as opponents to freedom as seen in the trench.
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Kaiser Hill
America
Germany
Germain
Atlantic Ocean
South America
Britain
The Message of Sympathy to the Russians
The piece hails President Wilson for voicing true sympathy to the abused Russians. It notes his language expresses U.S. solidarity with Russians seeking self rule. It stresses the nation’s unity behind his war stance and promises aid until Russia becomes an established free nation.
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Wilson
United States
Russia
Made by neutrals and the German trade drive
Isaac Fe. Marcosson reports that Germany plans a postwar trade push using neutral countries Spain, Switzerland, and Holland to store raw materials and stamp them with German marks. He warns that Germans may flood markets with “Made in Germany” goods, exploiting neutral sites to dodge scrutiny.
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Isaac FE. Marcosson
Spain
Switzerland
Holland
Peper
Bouche
Germany
Marcesson
Ife
Mr Kirk Appointment With Fuel Committee Nominee
Weather lingers on March days as fuel demand stays high. William Wirk named to the fuel committee, bringing business experience to the role. Chairman Ink remains, aiding plans to ease winter hardships and guide future fuel policy for households.
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William Wirk
Uel
Preset
Ink
Add Lis
New Irish Leader Named to Succeed Late J Reviond
The Nationalist party in Parliament selects a new chair and leader to continue the late John Reviond's policy aims. The choice signals continuity of a wing favoring measures the world expects for peace, with leaders at the grave reflecting on Heresy era and steady efforts toward wartime goals.
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Naticpaliet Party
Juli Willan
Chatratan
John Reviond
Tewder
Hherky
Disgraceful Critique by Reed Against Wilson Powers
A muddled, OCR fragment shows Missouri Democrat Reed criticized for misrepresenting the president. It notes factions within Democrats backing Wilson and condemns Reed while implying party tensions and public expression limits. The piece references Missouri and national political divides without clear names or dates.
The Medical Editor Reports On A System Driven Man
A physician recounts a successful businessman who lives by a rigid system. At seven forty five each morning he works from a fixed schedule, assigns precise duties, and resists interruptions. Despite thirty years of urging, his health suffers while his financial success grows, leaving him unable to enjoy wealth or sleep well. The narrator notes the paradox and reflects on writing about him.
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Whea Tas
Wilke
System
Jess
Hugh
Lle
Shad
Acasa
Tam
Tim
Connecticut River Opens to Middletown
A report from Middletown states the Connecticut River has not yet opened fully to the city. Work has occurred in the river’s lower reaches during the past two weeks. Despite continued debris between shore and Hartford, officials expect a break soon and hope steamer service to New York resumes within a week or two.
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Middletown
Connecticut River
Devon Tenn
Health column on boils and related advice from old articles
A fragmented health column explains boils as painful skin infections around hair follicles, their causes, and how they may recur or spread. It covers risk factors, diet, rest, outdoor activity, antiseptics, and treatments including carbolic acid, injections, and drainage, with general medical Q and A notes included.
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New Jungland
Political Gridlock and Reforms Stir National Debate
The House passes a bill on rental charges in Washington and may probe munitions charges as private homes face possible commandeering for shipbuilding. Massachusetts parties praise Governor McCall for direct primaries, while the Plaza plan to widen Cannon Street is challenged by a Supreme Court ruling on property notice.
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House of Representatives
Washington
Massachusetts
Ernor McCall
McCall
Supreme Court
Cannon
Cannon Street
Pla
Humorous Ink Stirs Public Spirit in War Era
A long, quirky tale on jokes in wartime journalism, praising humor as a national salve. It references President Wilson, Secretary Chase, and the Troupe Committee, recalling editorials and public printers while urging readers to share lighthearted wit to lift morale during trying days.
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Lumor
Furi
Mre
Chase Ing
Choppy Weel
Wilson
Ibadls
Congress
Lwaring
Tolman the King Lawn Brokers Estate Sparks Hearings
New York March 13. Tolman known coast to coast as King Lawn Brokers left an estate of about 400000 annual income 15000. Temporary advisor asked court to pay Waihe Tohaan loan broker 500 monthly and Elmer Pols son 3000. Elder had 52 agencies in 27 states and the District of Columbia.
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New York
Tolman
King Lawn Brokers
Montechktir
Niunth
Per
Waihe Tohaan
Slo
Perso Penses
Elmer
Pols
Chicago
District of Columbia
Sharis Polmai
Fifteen German Airmen Killed or Pris In Raid
A wartime air raid last night resulted in fifteen German airmen killed or captured as Allied forces struck with nine squadrons. The raid involved diverse machines and pilots, with substantial destruction noted and ongoing efforts to assess the damage and recover crews.
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Pris
Varis
Dierman
Ourep
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Iincon
Europe
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Labay
Beilé
Jonze
Weiest
Lita
Lessing
Ahi
Cme
Noah
Witieli
Pavmot
Elise
Merni
Berlin
Kaisers
Venice
Duggerel
Reeve Raion
Chicago News
Hohenzollern
MR. Kirk
Iro
Seater Reed
Masson
Abranires
Mayb
Net A. Easure
Washington Star
Andrew F. Currier, M. D
Currier
Republicar
Chic
Pepper
George Sluithew Adamts
Yonkers
Andrew
Fy Currier
Peare
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