Turks Not Worthy of Consideration in Peace
A dated denunciation condemns the Russian retreat from Armenia as opening massacres by Turks in Samsun and elsewhere. It cites Armenian and Greek victims, German complicity, and calls for driving Turks from Armenia and dissolving the Turkish empire. It argues Turkish crime warrants stripping Turkish and Kurdish nations of recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armenia
Samsun
Black Sea
Kars
Batoum
Karsi
Erzeroum
Turkey
Congress of Nations
President Wilson Should Show Clemency On Behalf Of Soldiers
Editorial argues President Wilson should grant clemency to four American soldiers sentenced to death for sleeping on duty in frontline trenches. It appeals to humane leadership, cites Lincoln as a model, and urges sparing the youths to keep them alive for future national service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Lincoln
Passage marks loss of John E. Redmond leader in Ireland
The text notes the passing of John E. Redmond as a great Irish parliamentarian. It contrasts him with Charles Parnell as a main leader and reflects on Ireland’s ambitions and Redmond’s place in history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Redmond
Ireland
Charles Parnell
Made in Germany Hoodoo badge mark release
A fragment notes a badge marked Made in Germany associated with Hoodoo. The brief text hints at a product origin and a possible brand or nickname but lacks context for a full event description.
Last of Christians must not be exterminated warned
A public warning declares that Kaiser and Sultan aimed to incite a worldwide Muslim revolt to wipe out Christians in Turkey Persia India Egypt Russia and northern Africa. It argues such a slaughter would have occurred if not for Muslim loyalty and urges action to prevent Armenians Georgians and other Christians from extinction in the Transcaucasus and Turkish territories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
Persia
India
Egypt
Russia
Africa
Germany
England
France
Italy
William II
Trafis
Caucasus
Armenia
Transcaucasus
Japheth
Noah
Semiramis
Babylon
Tigranes
Cyrus
B. C
Vahi
Alexander the Great
Ardvates
Syria
Chrosroes the Great
Tiridates
St. Gregory
Theodosius the Great
Ashad
Lake van
Mussulmans
Ruben
Mediterranean
Timurlane
Shah Abbas
Ahmed I
Church of Armenia
Thaddeus
Bartholomew
Judas
Altai
Kurdistan
Mesopotamia
Persian Gulf
Mahomet
Bagdad
Asia ‘Minor
Catie
History of the Turkish Empire From Crusades to World War I
The account traces turbulent Ottoman history from the Crusades to World War I. It notes sieges of Constantinople ending in 1453, peak under Suleiman, and decline with Murad IV and Ahmed II. It recalls territorial losses and alignment with Germany in the present war, including Arabia and Jerusalem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sultan Soliman
Murad IV
Mohammed IV
Soliman II
Ahmed II
Mustapha II
Turkey
Kaiser William II
Arabia
Jerusalem
Judea
Tigris
Euphrates
Patriot Economy Slogan Calls All Americans to Conserve Resources
A wartime exhortation urges strict economy in all activities to fund the war, curb private gain, and protect national resources. It stresses national wealth, production above waste, and shared burden as Europe remains debt heavy while the United States seeks to cover soaring war costs. The piece urges the rich to lead by example and soldiers to be well provided for.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Europe
Russia
America
Germany and Democracy Versus Militarism in World War I
A chronicled reflection argues Germany gains little from conquest of Russia and warns that peace talks will redraw Europe on racial lines. It asserts democracy will prevail, militarism will be banished, and the world must educate stubborn Teutons to embrace liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Europe
Germany
Daniel
More Gardens Than Ever This Year 1918 Prolific Season
The 1918 gardening season is expected to be highly productive. Many who had fresh vegetables from kitchen gardens last year will plant again, and thousands will start gardens this spring for the first time, driven by the health and enjoyment of outdoor work and the satisfaction of homegrown produce.
Mothers and Fathers Club to Aid French Babies
The Fathers and Mothers Club announces support for destitute French expectant mothers and newborns. Iza Ransom will sail in April to establish maternity hospitals for those affected by war and German atrocities. Headquarters open at 80 Boylston St Boston. funds and materials needed. send checks to George G S Perkins, treasurer. contact Mrs Rosa A L Clark for info.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
France
Iza Ransom
Fathers’ and
Ransom
Fathers
Boylston St
Boston
George G.S. Perkins
Rosa A. L. Clark
Boylston
Phone Beach
Costello Ce
Converse
Louis Frothingham
Charles Sumner Bird
Andrew J. Peters
Eugene N. Foss
George M. Baker
Fannie Mason
Phyllis Robbins
Charles Mason
A. Barr Comstock
Rose
A. L. Clark
Acton center appeals for books to aid soldiers abroad
The U S Government asks all libraries to gather books for small camp libraries in the United States and Europe. Desired titles include adventure fiction detective stories and war related non fiction. Books should be bound in good condition and not magazines or papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Europe
Acton Memorial Library
Arthur F. Davis
Dr True's Elixir Advertises Worm Expulsion
An old advertisement promotes Dr True's Elixir as a family laxative and worm expeller. It lists symptoms of pinworms and stomach worms in children and claims quick relief, with testimonials from a Houston reader and price points 40c and $1.00.
Weekly Board of Selectmen Meetings in Creighton's Block
The Board of Selectmen will meet every Wednesday at 7 p m in their rooms in Creighton's Block to transact business. All applications must be presented at that time. A letter to the Board should be addressed to the Red Star. Signed by FRANK BINES H B MORSE Secretaries ALBERT SMITH.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Selectmen
Creighton’s
RedStar
Frank Bines
H. B. Morse
Albert Smith
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John.e. Redmond
East
Palestine
Constantinople
Fathers’ and Mothers’ Club
Acton
Webarus
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