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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1918
Page
2
An essay-like assertion argues that liberty rests on self-government and law, urging intelligent citizen action and responsible voting. It reflects on South American democracies, war anxieties, and the Kaiser’s fate, stressing education, unity, and disciplined civic duty amid upheaval.
The text argues that US policy under the Monroe Doctrine protects South American republics from European interference. It asserts Uncle Sam will defend nations in the Americas, helping weak states to grow independently and urging Europe to respect sovereignty. The piece calls for international unity to shield the weak from the strong.
A long excerpt argues that Bolshevism is un-American and foreign, urging strict language learning, assimilation, and deportation for unassimilable foreigners. It claims immigrants live in ethnic enclaves, vote with no allegiance, and threatens American ideals, calling for segregation of foreign communities and strict enforcement of laws.
An editorial argues Germany should cut autocratic expenses and militarism, shed crowns and aristocrats, and adopt a genuine gold standard. It warns the war burden will force rulers to relinquish power as the world rejects Kultur and demands fiscal restraint.
A prolonged critique questions Germany's bid for a republic and the December 29 presidential election. The piece argues the process may serve autocrats, not the people, and warns of underlying autocratic aims beyond public reform.
A voice argues that Ireland seeks freedom and citizenship rights after a long history of conflict with England. It claims the war’s outcome warrants granting Ireland autonomy and recognition as a nation, viewing Irish freedom as a humane testament to Britain’s gratitude and a correction of past wrongs.
The piece argues that West Prussia and Bolshevism spread from Germany through Russia and predicts turmoil in Dantzig with prisons opened and inmates freed. It suggests letting Germany endure civil strife to purge its politics and moral issues, using a metaphor of yeast and purification to claim eventual cleansing.
The piece expresses hope that German warships will be sunk and that a deep harbor will be chosen as a naval graveyard. It mentions a desire for a fate at sea and notes growing reader support for the Enterprise with more subscribers than ever.
A narrator recalls visiting Jack's mother on her birthday to see preserved preserves and a winter suit, while recounting a failed sweater washing attempt. The piece contrasts frugality with social visits and the humorous consequences of economizing on laundry and fashion.
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