Debates on Prohibition and Woman Suffrage in Wartime Era
An editorial voice reflects on global upheaval from autocracy to democracy and inflows of independence movements. It argues national prohibition and woman suffrage as key reforms shaping postwar morality, governance, and civil law, urging unity under democratic ideals symbolized by Old Glory.
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On Ee
Jerusalem
Uae
Tihedotin
Bagdad
Zar Nicholas
Romanoff
Russia
National Congress
Ates Ile
Phase on Actions of Moslems and Holy Sepulchre Vandalism
Reports claim Turks desecrated the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem while Christians and Jews face sacred-site looting. Berlin notes the relics and church treasures may have been stolen and sold, prompting remarks on Sultan William II and Turkish vandalism.
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Christendom
Jerusalem
Sitoré
Berlin
William II
Fragmentary text yields unclear historical note
unreadable OCR fragment mentions Calais Erie Peak Deane and Horie veto Dat with no coherent event or timeline. Cannot determine person, place, or outcome from the excerpt.
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Calais
Erie Peak
New England Sheep Industry Sees Old Prosperity Return
The piece urges New England farmers to revive sheep farming as wool and mutton prices rise. It notes past success when wool traded near a dollar a pound, warns flocks are long established, and stresses highland, well drained land for best results. It cites USDA data on wool production and urges farmers to help wartime cloth supply while boosting incomes.
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United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Ali
New England
Sugar Shortage Prompts Urgent Call for Change
The text criticizes a sugar shortage in the United States noting U S control of the market and imports from Cuba, Porto Rico, Hawaii and the Philippines. It cites Germany and Britain as major producers and cites transportation problems and price differences as the cause of unequal distribution especially in New England and Canada. It urges immediate action to correct this inequality.
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United States
Porto Rico
Hawaii
Philippines
Cuba
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Russia
Java
France
New England States
Canada
Kaiser William II Faces Dining Dilemma for Christmas
The Kaiser weighs where to eat Christmas dinner in Berlin after last plans to dine in Paris stalled. Reports list tentative spots including Mecca, Baghdad, and other festive places, but many options have closed or refused him, leaving an unresolved choice for the holiday.
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Kaiser William II
Paris
al Tarrow
Jem
Bagdad
Mecca
Allied advances and Turkish setbacks reshape the war
The piece argues Allied operations will continue across Asia Minor and Europe. It notes Jerusalem’s capture ending Turkish rule in Palestine and the loss of land along the Tigris and Euphrates, weakening Sultan William II’s plans and boosting Allied resolve to end the war.
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Belgium
France
Germany
Kaiser William
Asia Minor
Atty
Europe
Jerusalém
Palestine
Tigris
Euphrates
William II
Berlin
Bagdad
Turkey
William
Correcting The Coal Shortage Threatens Nation
The writer warns the coal shortage endangers industry and schools as munition plants close for fuel lack and urges immediate action. Food sugar and other necessities are scarce, blamed on manipulators exploiting wartime focus, risking serious trouble unless corrected.
Bolsheviki Power Dwindling Amid Terror in Russia
A harsh editorial condemns the Bolsheviki rulers in Russia as a brutal minority whose grip relies on terror. It urges Russia to overthrow them, honor wartime Allies treaties, and restore integrity and vitality to the nation.
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Russia
Power from waves could heat homes and run railroads
The piece argues for using ocean wave energy to replace coal, noting vast, wasted power that could heat houses, power trains, and keep industries humming while conserving finite natural resources for future generations. It urges action before resources are exhausted.
U S May Soon Produce Own Nitrates Says War Dept Chemist
According to C L Parsons chief chemist of the War Department the time will come when the United States will make all its own nitrates. He was sent abroad to study processes used in the manufacturers necessary for explosives and fertilizers. The result would be to end dependence on Chile or other countries for supply.
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C. L. Parsons
War Department
Ai Rope
United States
Chilé
Fragmentary Slogan References Hardship and War Weariness
A garbled passage expresses concern over cuttings and wood supplies in snow, questioning who will cut and who has resources. It recalls wartime or mobilization themes, hinting at demobilization and railroad issues amid shortages, with distorted phrases and broken names.
Probate notices and estate filings in Massachusetts records
The notice summarizes probate actions in Massachusetts including wills, executors, administrators, and bond amounts. It lists Mary A. McAllister of Maynard and Elizaette Howe of Marlboro with executors named and bonds posted, plus concerns real estate values and personal property. Other cases include Lucy C. Davis of Acton attached for $700 in a contract suit and Mary Cullinane of Concord with a private bequest, plus Gordon L. Fuller of Concord appointed administrator for his late son.
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Charles L. Carr
Albert
Colina i Hagar Altham
Attys. Sheldon
Woodward
Tremont St
Boston
Shollah
Mary. A. Pletcher
Valle
Mary A. McAllister
Mayhard
Lawton
Sarah. A. McAllister
Maynard
Arpobntedas
Execu
Ene
Burt L. Fuller
Concord
Gordon L. Fuller
Judy Lawton
Elizaette Howe
Matboro
MelIntire
Ehen Pratt
Lucy C. Davis
Acton
South Acton Coal &, Lumber Co
Attys. Wilson, Juggins & Murphy
Sears Ride
Mary Cullinane
Maurice, McWalter
Concord Ae
Daniel B
Cornelius C
Edward J. Geen J. Gullinane
Christina M. An Anka V. Cullinane
East Calmbridge
Siam’s area and population described in early text
The excerpt discusses Siam called by its Thai term labitan and its meaning free. It estimates the kingdom’s area at about 5 000 square miles with 45 000 on the Malay Peninsula and a population around 830 as a rough figure.
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Siam
Te Bien Mead
Free
Malay Peninsula
British Main
Dominion of
Canada
Mrs A Lips Nurse Address Fragment
Fragment from a historical notice lists Mrs A Lips nurse at 11 Union Street Concord Massa with partial details.
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Union Street
Concord
Masa
Arthur Herbert Teacher of rai Weil Ave Oxen Junction Mass
Arthur Herbert, a teacher associated with rai Weil Ave in Oxen Junction, Massachusetts. The notice provides limited details about his role and location.
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Arthur Herbert
Rai Weil Ave
Oxen Junction
Mass
Massachusetts Probate Court Seeks Heirs in Dunlop Estate
In Middlesex County the probate court invites heirs and interested parties to show cause why Janet Dunlop, named executrix, should be granted letters testamentary without bond. The hearing is set for January 21, 1918 at 9 in the forenoon at Cambridge. Public notice is required for this proceeding.
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James Dunlop
Wadd
Janet Dunlop
Cathbridge
Middlesex
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Edist
England
Highland
Duaeie
Coummgdurt News
3. A. Lips
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Widdlevex, Ve
Frobatw Court
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