Germany near end as manpower economy vents in war notes
A wartime opinion piece argues Germany must economize manpower as Allied advances, citing captured orders signed by Ludendorff in June and rising American casualties aiding Allied victory. The author depicts German home distress, autocratic repression, and morale decline while urging sustained Allied pressure and American troop deployment.
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Ludendorff
Germany
France
Belgium
Het
Russia
Europe
America
To Make the World Safe for Democracy
An editorial argues the German war effort is failing as American entry transforms Europe. It asserts the Allies, led by the United States, will press the offensive, crush autocracy, and secure world democracy. It calls for neutral rights and freedom from militarism, citing the Declaration of Independence.
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Germany
Russia
America
Europe
Berlin
Wilson
United States
Finns urged to stay independent of German influence
The piece argues Finland should remain opposed to joining Germany in the war. It praises Finnish independence and pro-American sentiment, condemns any attack or march against the Allies, and warns that aligning with Germany would betray the Finnish people and their long history of liberty and opportunity in the United States.
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Germany
Murman
United States
America
Teutons
Russian Empire
Lithuania
Russia
Is This War or Piracy in the Atlantic Coast
A maritime critique questions Germany’s actions along the Atlantic coast as piracy masquerading as war. The speaker accuses the Kaiser of ignorance of maritime law and warns of consequences for his country’s piratical instincts.
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Atlantic
Germany
Mr. Kaiser
Land Should Be Utilized In Massachusetts Waste Land
The Holyoke Transcript predicts potatoes will cost four dollars a bushel next winter. Officials of the State Board have made some poor forecasts. It is too late to plant front lawns and parks now, but thousands of acres in Massachusetts should be turned to a useful purpose.
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Holyoke
State Board
Massachusetts
Central Powers Surrounded by Allies in War Remarks
The article notes American troops entering Vladivostok being greeted warmly as a sign their aid will aid Allied efforts. It claims Allied momentum surrounds the Central Powers, forecasting a cyclone that will topple Mittel Europa and the Kaiser. It states Lithuania rejects a German king and will align with the Allies if Germany forces domination.
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Vladivostok
Mittel Europa
Negro Soldiers Prove Bravery in War for Freedom
The article credits African American soldiers with fighting bravely beside white soldiers. It states America has inspired them with freedom and independence, driving a spirit that helps blast through German ranks toward world peace and pure democracy.
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America
German Officers See American Fighting Spirit Threatening Autocracy
German officers realize the American soldier fights with a bold spirit unseen in Europe threatening autocracy. They acknowledge this fighting character helped build a free United States and may end European autocracy and make the world safe for democracy.
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United States
Germany Faces Hard Licks From Allied Forces
The piece predicts Germany will receive a harsh defeat from American troops with the Allies taking part to show no hard feelings. It asserts the battle will end with the Huns more respectful, if not more respectable.
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Germany
Political Firestorms Dim This Season Says Globe
The Boston Globe notes that fiery political rhetoric is fading this season as the public remains preoccupied with daily affairs. It cites Speaker Champ Clark’s stance on universal military draft and questions public attention to such campaigns.
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Champ Clark
Boston Globe
A Man Finds Love While Chasing Clover Farm
Howard Merle seeks to clear debts and regain life with a fresh start at Boydville. He falls for Mercy Gage while examining the Clover farm dispute, eventually gifting her full possession and asking for love as the case resolves in courtless terms.
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Howard Merle
Warren County
Boydville
Merle
Clover Farm
John Gage
Mercy
Robert Nugent
Miss Mercy Gage
Miss Gage
Miss Mercy
Gage
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Montdidig
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Slate
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