Christmas Peace Terms Proposed by Kaiser in World Peace Plan
A fragmentary editorial discusses terms the Kaiser reportedly offered to the Entente powers, including ceding Alsace Lorraine and African colonies, with aims to secure a German victory and set a postwar world order. It argues such terms would demand broad guarantees and provoke extensive territorial changes. The piece critiques feasibility and warns against overreach, urging restraint and humanity in peace talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Entente Allance
Washington
Germany
Belgium
Sérbia
England
Africa
Boraiplbek
Sed
Prussia
Iree
Tate
Poland
Paritria
Rusia
Russia
Alsacé-Lorraine
Twi
Tany
United States
Roumania
Serbia
Monteneor
Turkey
Sacred service flag should stay with home and church
A writer argues the service flag embodies sacrifice and family loss from war. Corporations lack the right to display it publicly, as it should remain at homes, churches, or lodge rooms to honor heroes and avoid desecration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enterprise
United States
Great Hope for Democracy in the Struggle for World Peace
An editorial urging commitment to democracy, liberty of the seas, and self government for all races. It frames the Allied cause as a fight for humanity against autocracy, praises Allied sacrifices, warns of German drives, and anticipates U S involvement to secure a just, enduring world peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iran
Europe
Russia
Italy
Cambrai
Teutons
Wilson
America
United States
Dr Tries Laxative Worm Expeller Promoted
A historical ad claims Dr Tries Elixir, a family laxative and worm expeller, cures stomach and worm symptoms. It recounts a letter from Texas about pinworms and touts a worldwide reputation with prices 40 60 and 100 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trie
Dr. True
Georgia Philpot
Houston
Texas
Probate Notice To Lyman Mead Estate Devisees
In Middlesex County Probate Court Acton Massachusetts a petition seeks letters of administration with will annexed for Lyman Mead late of Acton. William F Stevens of Acton is proposed as administrator without bond. Respondents must appear January 11 1918 at 9 am in Cambridge to show cause. Published in Acton Enterprise for three weeks and notices mailed seven days before court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
Massachusetts
Middlesex
Probato
Devigees
Lyman Mead
Acton
Tates
Gai
William F. Stevens
Cambridge
Acton Enterprise
Charles’ J. McIntire
Esquire
Italy Needs Time To Prepare For Spring Offensive
The article argues Italy requires time to regroup and stock up with guns and ammunition ahead of a spring war surge. It notes Alpine winter barriers will slow German and Austrian forces, while Italian supply lines from the sunny plains remain open. It predicts a large American presence in France and possibly Italy, with harmony among Allied powers seen as crucial for victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Austria
Este
France
Russia
Germany
Prdssinn
France Basks in 1917 Triumphs on the Front
The article boasts a year of French military successes in 1917 with the Hindenburg line broken and French forces advancing. It cites 322 villages and five large towns captured, 2400 cannons, thousands of field guns, 62 000 prisoners, and about 1 000 000 German troops displaced. It anticipates a strong 1918 spring campaign with American aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sitfonis
France
Government to Conduct Food Census for Dealers and Institutions
The Bureau of Markets of the U S Department of Agriculture calls on all dealers manufacturers and warehousemen with any food in stock above family supplies to report holdings as of December 31 with or without schedules If schedules are not received by January 2 they should request copies from the Bureau at Washington or visit branch offices The survey aims to guide wartime food conservation and production plans and encourages voluntary compliance to avoid prosecutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles J. Brand
Bureau of Markets
United States Department of Agriculture
Washington
Bureau
Kaiser Pause Delays Peace Talks For January 24
The Kaiser seeks to leverage a western front breakthrough to justify delaying peace negotiations with the Russian Bolsheviks until January 24. He aims to gain leverage for a broader victory and an international peace conference where he and Gott will impose terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Gott
Teutons
Probate Notice of Will and Executor Appointment in Concord
A probate citation in Middlesex County Massachusetts calls Alexander Reed Jr as executor for Annie Concordin’s estate. The court orders publication of the notice in Concord Enterprise for three weeks and mailing of copies to interested parties at least fourteen days before the January 11, 1918 hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Wta
Middlesex
Annie
Alexander Reed
Cam
Concord’ Enterprise
Bald
Charles J, Milaitive
Esquire
Probate citation in Dunlop estate case 1918
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex Probate Court summons heirs and interested parties in the estate of James Dunlop late of Concord. Janet Dunlop seeks letters testamentary without bond. Court in Cambridge January 21, 1918 requires publication in Concord Enterprise for three weeks and service thirty days before hearing.
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Bureau of Entomology
United States Bureau of Agriculture
James’ Dunlop
Concord
Janet Dunlop
Camsbridge
Delork
Concord Enterprise
Gourt
Maffin
Charles J. McIntire
M. Esty
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