American Greed Menacing Our Armies Threat to War Effort
A critical editorial condemns American profiteers who supply shoddy goods and fraud to the military blighting war effort. It cites quinine adulteration with salicylic acid, corrupt shipbuilding at Hog Island, and widespread graft by firms and officials. The piece calls for justice, urging punishment of thieves who threaten soldiers and national security.
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Italy
France
America
Europe
Russia
Hog Island
Japan as Russia's sole hope amid chaos and civil conflict
The article portrays Russia in upheaval after a toppled government with socialistic and anarchistic factions tearing the country apart. It argues that Germany advances on Petrograd while Japan and China stand ready to intervene to спас Russia, urging unity against a common external threat and warning against disintegration.
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Russia
Germany
Baltic
Petrograd
Gulf of Finland
Ukraine
Japan
Siberia
European
China
Brotherhood of Nations
Career of Bolsheviki Will Be Short
The Bolshevik government in Russia grows nervous as German forces advance. They attempted to disband armies hoping for mutual safety, but the move bred chaos and bloodshed. The regime’s reign of terror hinges on ideology, while the enemy presses on, threatening Russian unity and safety.
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Russia
Germany
Uses of Wood Pulp Across Industries and Daily Goods
Wood pulp serves many roles from paper to containers, milk bottles, and car wheels. It replaces cotton in undergarments and fabrics, including silk like hosiery. Germany and the United States use pulp to weave cloth and as a component in high explosives and other unexpected products.
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Germany
United States
The Fall of Jericho and Its Ancient History
Jericho has fallen to British forces in Palestine according to General Allenby. The article traces Jericho from biblical conquest to its Roman and medieval history, noting its fertile groves, strategic gate position, and later decay into a small riverine town near Jerusalem.
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Jericho
Allenby
Palestine
B. C
Canaan
Jerusalem
Jordan
Ahab
Israel
Hiel
Antony
Cleopatra
Herod the Great
Syria
Jesus
John the Baptist
United States Stands for Global Respect in War Time
The piece argues the United States must be respected by all nations after German air raids and U boat activity. It asserts England and allies endure hardship, calls for global recognition of equal rights in government, industry and commerce, and warns Germany of a united world response.
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London
England
Germany
America
France
Spain
Barbary States
Mexico
United States
North
South America
China
Japan
German newspapers boost morale by undercounting American troops
The piece notes German papers claim only 40,000 American soldiers are in France and mock the rest of Uncle Sam’s forces. It suggests the Germans will learn the true Yankee fighting spirit soon and hints at an escalating conflict ahead.
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France
Uncle Sam
Teutons
Mr. Kaiser
No More Heatless Mondays Brings Business Stability
Commentary notes relief that the end of heatless Mondays will let commerce resume normally and keep the country's business engine running without disruption. People hope steady operations and economic activity recover as energy policy shifts.
War Pie Conservation War Pie Conservation
Government wartime instruction urges economical desserts and features the None Such brand mince meat. The ad touts packing efficiency, moisture expansion, and a no top crust War Pie to save flour, shortening, labor, and money while conserving supplies.
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U. S. Food Administration
Probate notice for Walter A Wright estate Concord 1918
In Middlesex Probate Court the heirs and all interested persons are cited to appear March 4 1918 in Cambridge to show cause why Bertha Mary Wright as executrix should be granted probate of the will. Publication in Concord Enterprise for three weeks and notice by mail to known heirs seven days before the hearing. Judge Charles J McIntire presiding. FP Esty clerk.
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Middlesex
Walter A. Wright
Concord
Bertha Mary Wright
Jetters
Cambridge
Concord Enterprise
Charles J. McIntire, Esquire
FP. M. Esty
Clara A. Potter
Ole O. Thorpe
Charles J. McIntire
Esquire
Lena M. Fisk
Elizabeth J. Fisk
Arlington
Concord .Enterprise
Charles
J. Welntire
Probate Citation for Clara A Potter Estate in Concord
In Middlesex County probate court Clara A Potter of Concord, Massachusetts dies. Ole O Thorpe petitions letters testamentary without surety. He must publish notice weekly for three weeks in the Concord Enterprise and deliver copies seven days before the court. Judge McIntire presides February 11, 1918. Maurice McWalter counsel.
Petition for administration in Fisk estate Mass 1918
Middlesex probate court to hear petition to grant Elizabeth J Fisk administration of Lena M Fisk late of Concord without bond. Hearing set for March 8 1918 at 9 am with weekly notices in Concord Enterprise. Register F M Esty. Witness Charles J Welntire. Concord Mass. February 16 1918.
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Middlesex, Es.probath Court
F. M. Esty
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