Outraged People Oppressed by Barbari Huns
The passage describes a population restrained by fear under the guns of the Barbari Huns. They raid and devastate the country, causing widespread alarm and hardship for locals.
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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1918
Page
2
The passage describes a population restrained by fear under the guns of the Barbari Huns. They raid and devastate the country, causing widespread alarm and hardship for locals.
Wartime draft drive announces registration day Thursday September 12 from 7 to 9 pm at Cooperative Hall Maynard men aged 18 to 45 must register or have previously registered. Local chief register Frankie Sanderson leads a list of assisters with a questions form covering name age birth date race citizenship occupation employer work address and nearest relative.
Allied forces push beyond the Drocourt switch line behind the Hindenburg line with the Germans in retreat. Prisoners report widespread demoralization, mutiny, and longing for peace as the German front collapses and Allied advances threaten the entire line from Arras to Soissons.
An impoverished fatherland endures war’s toll as its people face poverty and privation. Discontent spreads, voices call for peace and relief from military rule, and the awakening crowd seeks an end to autocracy and the military menace that has caused their undoing. The piece predicts autocracy’s doom as the rulers’ deception erodes public faith.
An official Weather Bureau statement refutes the long held belief that war and battlefield explosions influence weather or rainfall. Observations show that cooling air, moisture, and natural atmospheric processes drive rain, not gunpowder or bombardments. Historical battles cited include 1917 French campaigns where weather remained fair despite heavy artillery.
Telegram style dispatch reports little action on the eastern front with hope in Persia and Baku. It notes Allied moves in Russia and Bolshevik retreat, Germanized Ethiopia and Ukraine, and warnings that German control brings misery and starvation unless relief arrives.
The article argues that German forces were driven back by Allied and American troops, with General Foch orchestrating decisive blows as supplies and heavy artillery limped to the front. It predicts long-term collapse of German morale, mutiny risks, and a final Allied victory across northern France and Belgium.
Hudson Rev A G Williamson of Mitford preached at the Methodist pulpit Sunday and it is likely he may be asked to stay. Rev J Stroud is currently overseas.
The committee in charge of the Cold Welfare compel reports shows receipts from Patten Co. and several firms with multiple ten dollar gifts, various small donations, and cash. After disbursements a remaining balance of 67.50 is in the National Bank.
The Woman's Union of the Federationed church holds its first meeting of the season Thursday at the Congregational edifice. It will be an all day session combining business with the usual Friday afternoon Red Cross work. Members are urged to attend and bring items for lunch. welcome new members to form the united group.
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