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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1918
Page
4
A compendium of editorials argues that victory via unconditional German surrender is essential, condemns wartime diplomacy as a deceitful tool, and urges Allied unity. It cites past German plans and misstatements, endorses Wilsons insistence on a League of Nations, and highlights global press support for steadfast terms.
The article argues Germany’s armistice offer is not a real peace acceptance but a basis for negotiation. It urges the Allies to demand unconditional acceptance of Wilson’s fourteen points, reject bargaining, and press on to victory while warning the public not to be distracted by peace talk. It notes Bulgaria’s armistice as a precedent and insists Germany must lay down arms.
The Lodge and Fess leaders condemn President Wilsem’s reply to Maximilian, arguing a divided government endangers the nation. They urge unity in war and peace as election nears and accuse partisan aims of politicizing global peace.
A Red Cross nurse at Camp Aach ary Taylories tended influenza patients with steady skill and maternal care. She quietly comforted soldiers through careful tending, warm tone, and reassuring presence during the epidemic.
The newly named German chancellor Prince Maximilian of Baden faces the task of winning peace with the Allies. He would achieve this by accepting the war termination terms outlined for Germany.
The piece argues the Central Powers are in desperate straits and the word Kamerad signals unconditional surrender. It asserts peace is possible only if Germany accepts Wilson’s terms and sides with the Allies, else the military leaders push propaganda and no halt to fighting.
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