Kaiser Invites Gerard to Confer on War Zone and Food Shipments
Berlin reports indicate Ambassador Gerard met with German Foreign Secretary von Jagow at the Kaiser’s invitation to discuss the American note. Washington sources say Bernstorff seeks U S backing to open trade routes by pressuring Britain to lift the Wilhelmina cargo and declare food non contraband. Germany hints it may revoke the war zone decree if England permits unrestricted food shipments.
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Berlin
London
James W. Gerard
Herr von Jagow
Gerard
America
Germany
Count von Bernstorff
State Department
United States
Great Britain
Wilhelmina
England
Rome Floods Threaten Aftershock From Quake
Rome experiences floods after a devastating earthquake with streams bursting banks. The Tiber rises rapidly as troops assist in rescues and supply distribution to cut off residents.
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Rome
Italy
Tiber
Copper shipment seized on ship Carmen at Copenhagen
A large copper consignment labeled Sugar was seized in Copenhagen aboard the steamship Carmen. The shipper and ship captain were arrested after the copper, intended for a German firm, was found.
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Copenhagen
Yokohama
Japan
New York
Salvation Army
Rome
Washington
Farr
Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh
Britain Seizes Food as Germany Stands Firm in War Policy
United States reacts cautiously as Germany reiterates refusal to modify its submarine warfare against British merchant shipping. Berlin warns neutrals of dangers, including mines, and to sail only with their own convoy protection.
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Berlin
United States
Washington
Germany
Great Britain
State Department
von Bernstoff
England
Paris
London
British Isles
United States Demands Neutrality Respect From Germany
The notes to Great Britain and Germany reveal strong U S assertions of neutrality rights. Ambassad or Gerard is told to press Germany to prevent harm to American shipping and lives. The note demands assurances that vessels will not be molested on the high seas except via recognized visit and search.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Washington
United States
Germany
America
Gerard
New
Berlin
Foreign Office
Frankfurter Zeitung mocks prayers amid war notes
Amsterdam report quotes Frankfurter Zeitung editorial criticizing American notes on the war zone. The piece says the United States, busy making guns and war materiel for enemies, cannot expect moral impact from prayers in churches.
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Germany
Frankfort
Amsterdam
Frankfurter Zeitung
Germans claim eastern victories as Russians retreat across East Prussia
German forces push along the East Prussian border driving Russians from Piektupoenen near Tilsit and report gains across the Masurian lakes. Berlin claims gains, while French reports say some German advances are checked. Forty thousand prisoners reported as Von Hindenburg’s third Mazurian Lakes battle widens the rout.
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London
Piektupoenen
Tilsit
Masurian ‘Lakes
Warsaw
Lyck
Lomza
Narew
Poland
Racionz
Berlin
Carpathians
Galicia
Bukowina
North Sea
Upper Vosges
Paris
Lorraine
Norroy
Argonne
Meuse
Malincourt
Bethune
la Bassee
Alsace
Ypres
Senzern
Rempach
Constantinople
Korna
Mesopotamia
Pirindi
London “Times
Germany
Greece
Rome
Turkey
Athens
Great Britain
Churchill
Sayville
S. I
East Prussia
Baltic
Carpathian
Przemysl
von Hindenburg
Mazurian Lakes
Russian Staff in Bukowina Caught and General Dies
Berlin reports via wireless that the Russian General Staff in Bukowina was captured after a surprise in Raudatz. The commanding officer killed himself as retreat failed, and other staff members surrendered, per despatches printed in the Budapest Azest.
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Berlin
London
Bukowina
Budapest
Azest
Raudatz
Making Winter Flock Lay
Missouri Experiment Station guidance for winter egg production stresses proper housing. Cull excess hens, ensure dry, well ventilated, light quarters with south facing glass, eight inch roosts, one nest per six hens, and straw bedding to promote exercise and egg yield.
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H. L. Kempster
Missouri Experiment Station
Missouri College of Agriculture
Great British Air Raid on Belgian Coast Tracked
London reports the largest aeroplane and seaplane raid of the war by 34 Royal Flying Corps aircraft from Dunkirk against Ostend Blankenberghe and Zeebrugge. Bombs hit Middelkerke and Zeebrugge while mine sweepers were targeted. two planes damaged but all pilots uninjured.
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London
Dunkirk
Royal Flying Corps
Beligian
Ostend
Blankenberghe
Zeebrugge
Middelkerke
Zebrugge
Italy Acts Alone In Shipping Protest Sparks War Drift
Rome reports force of circumstances and pro reformist campaign may push Italy into war with the Allies. Seizure of two Italian steamers carrying wheat for Venice by Austrian warships and $20 000 compensation stirred Italian outcry and could trigger broader action. Italy rejects neutrals league and warns Berlin no attack on its merchantmen will be tolerated.
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Rome
Italy
Venice
Trieste
League of Neutrals
German Offensive in East Prussia Reports Large Prisoner Haul
British dispatches say German forces under Emperor William II advanced in East Prussia driving Russian troops from positions east of the Mazurian Lakes. Berlin claims a surprise German appearance with 26,000 prisoners taken, 20 cannons, 30 machine guns, and substantial war material captured.
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London
East Prussia
Germany
William
Mazurian Lakes
Hague style notes cited in WWI combat and diplomacy
Notes presented to belligerents echo American views on neutrality and flag misuse as fighting rages in northern Hungary and Vosges while Argonne gains are claimed by Germany. Naval actions suspended by bad weather. The Wilhelmina food ship may head to Hamburg and the United States plans a pointed note to Britain over neutral trading.
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Holland
Hungary
Vosges
Germany
Argonne
English
United States
Great Britain
Wilhelmina
Hamburg
State Department
Britain
Sanders
Selection of big layers in poultry breeding
The article discusses challenges in selecting high producing hens. It notes small hen size and modest profitability, making detailed evaluation impractical. Trap nests are impractical for large-scale selection, and there is no consensus on the egg type definition.
Great Expense of War Declared by Lloyd George
In Paris Lloyd George explains to Parliament that Allied war costs will reach two billion pounds ($10 billion) this year, with Britain spending more than France and Russia combined.
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Lloyd George
London
France
Russia
Paris
David Lloyd George
House of Commons
Great Britain
How to Raise Pigeons For Meat In A City Loft
The article advises a double floor in the pigeon house with plenty of sunlight and light hempseed for pigeons that are fattening. It notes current squab prices may hold for years and suggests scraps from butchering as egg-stimulating feed in cold weather. It warns against overfeeding in the first fattening week and recommends light feeds three times daily. It explains broilers are split and broiled.
California Syrup of Figs Advertisement Child Health
A 0 cent California Syrup of Figs ad urges mothers to use the laxative to relieve constipation in children. It touts tongue coating as a sign and promises quick inside cleansing, warning against counterfeit syrups and noting directions on the bottle for all ages.
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California
The Laws Convene as Nations Law Abolished
In a playful scene around a long green table the Laws gather. The Law of the Land chairs the meeting while the Blue Laws protest the missing Law of Nations. The chairman states the Law of Nations has been abolished and the convention proceeds.
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Law of the Land
Glass of Jad Salts Relief for Bladder Trouble
An ad promotes Jad Salts as a simple remedy for bladder weakness caused by uric acid. It claims four ounces of Jad Salts daily neutralizes urine acids, easing irritation, with a 2 to 3 day course and no harmful effects.
Two Los Angeles Girls Discuss U.S. Cities
Rosie speaks of extensive travel and desire to visit Mexico. Goldie, who has only seen San Francisco and Nebraska, responds with playful pity. The exchange highlights small town curiosity about distant places.
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Los Angeles
United States
Rosie
Yoldie
Mexico
Goldie
San Francisco
Nebraska
Epilepsy Treatment Claims Bold Results in Red Bank Ad
Reports from many sources back a remarkable epilepsy treatment by a Red Bank physician connected to Kline Laboratories. Many old cases show great benefit and some claim cure. appeals urge sufferers to write to Kline Laboratories, Branch 48, Red Bank, N. J., for a free remedy supply.
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Red Bank
N. J
Kline Laboratories
Not a Very Far Trip for Greene’s Car
Dialogue in which a character praises a new car, while another remarks it is adequate but limited. The exchange hints at modest enthusiasm and practical appraisal without further context.
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Redd
Greene
Hoxsie's Croup Remedy and Adjustable Wrench Ad
An advertisement touts Hoxsie's Croup Remedy as a safe swift cure priced at 60 cents and promotes a new wrench with a clamp head that can be adjusted at any angle to the handle for versatile use.
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Kaiser
World’s News
First Lord of Admiralty
Flanders
New Jersey
Hoxsie
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