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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1920
Page
8
Filo Poarch describes life in Hamburg and Berlin under wartime conditions. He notes pervasive shortages, rationing via cards, depreciated paper money, and peculiar local commerce, including cheap American goods and scarce meat. He observes German resilience, social attitudes toward foreigners, and a mix of luxury amid hardship.
A observer recounts locals reacting to the new Republic of Germany and their prior empire. He notes prejudice toward Americans, contrasting perceived humiliation under the republic with the old monarchy, and observes money terminology shifting from royal to government despite ongoing inflation.
An American writer explains motives for entering WWI, arguing investors and safety of others, not victory. Describes German wages, taxes, and eight hour law, noting high dollar value and living costs in Germany. Compares beer, whiskey prices, and drink availability in wartime Berlin.
A citizen identifies a perceived decline in Hamburg after World War I, arguing the city has become a 20th century Bodom and Gomorrah. The writer condemns corruption, petty crime, and loss of honesty, mentioning crime, police, and a new banking rule. He contrasts 1920s chaos with wartime discipline and laments widespread misfortune and cultural decay.
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