Wells praises American democracy and Wilson in wartime view
H G Wells lauds the United States as a model of democracy and credits President Wilson as the world’s leading figure guiding peace. He notes America’s rise from long isolation, vast resources, and democratic spirit shaping its role in World War I era policy.
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H. G. Wells
New Republic
Wells
United States
Voices of Wilson and American leadership in democracy
The passage extols the rise of a national figure to guide world affairs and defend democracy. It credits the United States with providing a voice and a trusted leader, framing Wilson as a modern Monroe or Lincoln. It emphasizes selection over delegation as essential to saving democracy in crisis.
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United States of America
Wilson
America
Monroe
Lincoln
Max Eastman Sees Light in Court Conspiracy Trial
Max Eastman former editor of the Masses now faces federal charges for conspiring with three others to thwart the draft law. He tells the court he supports liberty and democracy, contrasting his editor days when he called the war a rich man’s fight. The judge will assess the sincerity of his contrition amid sedition laws.
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Max Eastman
The
Masses
Max
America
France
Lorraine
Nebraska farmers form war council to back Liberty loans
Nebraska farmers create the Nebraska Farmers War Council to support the next Liberty loan drive and all war efforts. They pledge to fund bonds via Nebraska banks, defend patriotism, and ensure farm contributions match urban campaigns while facing wartime rules and shortages.
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Nebraska
Santo
Republic
American Fiver in the Lafayette Flying Corps
In a wartime reminiscence from Soissons the narrator recalls the strain of air raids after a quiet night in barracks. The piece describes the pattern of strafing and retaliatory actions that follow, with soldiers writing letters as dusk settles.
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Wet. G. A. Pollock
Lafayette Vlying Corps
Kratergpellee
eaoMiatiion
Soissons
German Lies Nailed And War News From Old World Fronts
A wartime column reports on French and German actions at Paris churches and the Union Cathedral, notes Berlin claiming 143 American soldiers captured, and questions beer production linked to Australian wheat. It also purports to refute German propaganda with a daily fact and parodies Tumulty death rumors.
Plan to rescue Margie and the Lady Salvia yacht
Mollie unveils a daring plan as Chad buys the Lady Salvia to avert a hospital ship turn for Dr Virot and his children. A portrait of Margie stirs memories of resilience and defiance as frost looms yet the Salvin blooms in crimson, symbolizing steadfast spirit amid danger.
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Chad
Margie
Malcolm Stuart
Ike
Pat
Italy
If I Was General Foch Uncle Ichabod Speaks
A humorous wartime monologue imagines Uncle Ichabod debating generals Haig Foch and Jack Black Jack with hyperbolic plans to defeat Germany. The piece satirizes patriotic rhetoric and sketches Uncle Ichabod’s boastful fantasies and quips amid WWI zeal.
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Gosh
Uncle Ichabod
Alf Hin
Bowie
Hindenburg
Gineral Jack
Black Jack
Ichabod
Germany
Soldier's Right to File on Land Extended by U S
The article explains that soldiers who win a contest case and are called to service before filing their land claim retain extended rights. The General Land Office rules that homestead exemptions granted to those called to serve cover defaults during the war. Oklahoma's Checotah provision states no pre service rights are forfeited by not acting during service.
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U.S
General Land Office
Chectaw
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