War figures chill readers in 1917 review
Henry Clews analyzes the scale of World War I in a 1917 annual banking review. He cites tens of millions mobilized, millions killed or wounded, billions spent, and the difficulty of grasping such vast totals. The article contrasts vast sums with the human cost of the conflict.
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Henry Clewe
New York
Norfolk Fire Attacks Tied to German Plot Fears
A radical warning on German sabotage runs through Norfolk Virginia amid three New Year explosions and fires damaging the Granby street district. Suspected enemy aliens are under arrest as officials fear the Kaiser’s fire fiends may strike again at seaport targets.
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America
Norfolk
Kalser
Hampton Roads
Fortress Monroe
Portsmouth
Newport News
Old Point Comfort
Virginia
Granby Street
Monticello
James River
Portsmouth Naval Base
Fortress
Norfolk Shore
Pacific Coast
United States
Secret Service
Department of Justice
Kaivers
Humanity’s burden to end the war threat now
The author argues a Prussian prince’s ambition and World War I’s aims demand decisive action. He notes Sarajevo’s June 28, 1914 assassination as the trigger, laments the casualties and calls on this generation to bear the cross to spare future generations.
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Alexander
Caesar
Hannibal
Sarajevo
Kultur” Wolves
Berlin
Pan German League Highlights German World Power aims
An Atlantic Monthly excerpt recounts Pan German League origins and aims as Germany pursues world power. It cites calls to unite German overseas interests, elevate national consciousness, defend German minorities abroad, and oppose movements seen as threats to national development.
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PAS
Pan-German Society
Land Owners’ League
Central Industrial Society
Pan Germanism and world policy influences in Germany
A historical critique surveys Pan Germanism from 1908 statutes to German overseas aims. It cites leaders, elites, and media manipulation shaping public opinion, noting naval agitation under Tirpitz and press collaboration. The piece traces how Pan Germans influenced policy and warfare rhetoric prior to 1914.
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Pan-Germanic League
Handbuch
Alldeutschen Verbandes
Idem
No Marriage Happy in a Strained City Tale
A narrator observes strain between Alice and Pat after Chad’s tragedy. Pat’s devotion to Chad clashes with Alice’s sorrow as Pat recalls their bond and past games. The piece hints at a possible marriage strain ten months after the wedding, with Pat rushing to his office as the scene ends.
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Alice
Pat
Mollie
Chad
Margie
Morie
Lnd
Patsie
Pat Haud
Thrift Push Urged by Federal Reserve for War Effort
The Federal Reserve Board urged banks to promote thrift in their communities as a wartime finance measure. It urged the public to be seen in old clothes rather than new, arguing thrift supports both the United States and its allies in the war effort.
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Washington
United States
Federal Reserve Board
Old Time Easy-Do Farmer Faces Modern Corn Bread Talk
ABE MARTIN laments the decline of the plain farmer and his simple bread making in a humorous take on rural life. The column contrasts old methods with new tastes and reflects on changing country ways.
Call Me for Taxis and Seven Passenger Cars G17
A brief classified note advertises taxi service and seven passenger touring cars. The ad urges readers to call for transportation needs, signaling available fleet options and reliability. The snippet is a compact service notice likely from a local newspaper page.
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