Peace comes by adapting industry after war
The piece argues America must transition from war to peace, retooling mills and labs as soldiers return home. It warns of labor shifts, rising taxes, and rail and shipping costs, urging planned reconstruction with government support to restore iron, steel, copper, textiles, and agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Lusitania
United States
Pevronaarul
Germany
France
Belgium
Commodore Perry
Debt and sinking fund plan after the war
The speaker argues for funding the national debt through taxes, noting U S bonds are safe investments. He warns high postwar taxes will press future generations to pay the bills for wartime debt while asserting the outcome will be worth the cost to secure democracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Liberty and World Order After World War I
A broad defense of liberty as a national heritage and global obligation. The text praises America's role in securing victory over Prussian militarism, supports international cooperation and laws, and highlights Armenia's independence, its ancient capital cities, and enduring longing for freedom.
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America
United States
Europe
France
Belgium
Serbia
Armenia
Syria
Palestine
Arnhe
Paris
Mount Ararat
Japhet
Noahs
Armavir
Araxes River
Artaxata
Ararat
There’ll Be A Hot Time In The Old Town Tonight
A lighthearted note cites a familiar lyric as the perenne prepares to learn an old tune. The quotation from Berlin evokes a nostalgic mood and a playful hint of cultural memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Town
Berlin
Debunking Colonial Claims and Global Ownership
A defender argues that German colonies were not rightfully theirs and that many nations plundered lands in Africa. He condemns colonial cruelties, urges restitution to rightful owners, and warns against judging others by different wrongs in history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Africa
Germany Appeals to America over Armistice Terms
The article denounces Germany for seeking food relief and leniency in peace talks, accusing Berlin of manipulating sentiment in the peace deliberations. It argues Germany is not starved and highlights alleged German brutality toward Russia and Ukraine. It calls for justice and prioritizing starving peoples over German pleas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
America
Poland
Rodmania
Russia
Ukraine
World applauds Italy but calls for end to war
Italy boasts a strong wartime record and readiness to resume fighting if needed. The nation seeks a conclusive end to the conflict, expressing pride in its achievements while acknowledging the desire to finish the war.
Kaiser Punishment Proposed by Women Across Nations
The text argues that no court is needed and that the fate of the Kaiser should be decided by the women of America and allied nations. It claims a women’s judgment would be fitting and would spare governments the trouble of deliberation, positing a unilateral punishment for the Kaiser if he is deemed culpable.
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America
German cabinet recalls editor seeks justice from Wilson
General Count Max Montgelas, recalled from Switzerland to join the Bavarian cabinet on Nov 21, has published an open letter to President Wilson urging absolute justice for Germany. The note argues the world’s duty hinges on justice being done. Also reported is Maine raisin wine production and sheriff seizures, including 178 gallons seized at a farm in Falmouth.
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Max Montgelas
Switzerland
Wilson
Germany
Maine
Falmouth
Ex Kaiser Left Five Million Cash After Seizure
The ex Kaiser reportedly has five million dollars in cash remaining after seizure of other properties. The passage notes his misery and belief that such wealth cannot follow him after death, with the devil not considering it legal tender.
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Bill
Turkish Parliament Dissolved Over Armenian Massacres Edict
An Ottoman edict dissolves the Turkish Parliament and calls for punishment of all involved in Armenian massacres. It warns that if carried out, there will be few Turks left to trouble the world, supposedly settling the Turkish question permanently.
Nelson Returns Home from War Front After Sustaining Wounds
Corporal Nelson recounts the July advances near Paris and his squad’s charge against a machine gun nest where all eight in his unit were killed or wounded. He was hit in the leg and chest, treated at first aid, then sent home aboard a Brest voyage, carrying a diary bullet-pierced as a grisly souvenir.
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Gulch
Safevyt
Jack Taylor
Pershing
Paris
Chateau
Thierry
Soissons Road
Corp
Nelson
Marsden
Lincoln
Brest
Boxboroughs Roll of Honor Names War Dead and Veterans
A compiled Roll of Honor lists Boxborough residents and service members with unit designations, assignments, and origins. Entries include Anthony P Arruda, George Bernier, George Burroughs, Francis Coffey, Flint Furbush, Luther Furbush, Arthur Goodearl, George Goodeau, Waldo Livermore, Zenas Lovelace, John Masters, James Fy Aeen asters, John McNamara, Francis McNamara, Robert Poland, Eugene Smith, Ralph Smith, Burpee Steele, Wilbur Steele, and others. Several entries note service in the 101st U S Infantry 26th Division, Coast Artillery, Engineers, Army Air Corps, and noted training locations.
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Arruda
Anthony P
U. S. Inf
A. BR
F. Bernier
George
Berets
A. BH. Braman
Centana
Amm
F. Burroughs
F. Co
Philip
F. EB
Ardgay
Scotland
Livermore
Waldo G
Sergi
Lovelace
Zenas
Masters
John. A
A. BE
Camp Devens
Mass
Smith
Ralph H
Aux
N. A
Camp Johnston
Fla
Steele
Burpee
Rdouts
31St. Co
20Th. Engineers
A. B Steele
Clifton E
18Th
20Th Engineers
A. EH. F. Steele
Wilbur
iCo
Adiey
Screvens
Swanson
Carl S
Burlington
Wetherbee
Daniel
Camp Eustis
Samuel M
M. S. Artillery Park
A. 5
France
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Liberty
Italy
Teutonic
Boxborough
Ang Eee
P. Goulding Routh
Sudbury
OSB Garland
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