Von Falkenhayn the real war lord of Germany
A profile asserts Eric von Falkenhayn as the brains and controlling force of the German army, directing strategy from the field with the Kaiser as figurehead. It describes his rise from Tientsin to chief of staff, his domination over ministers, and his central role in wartime decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Eric von Falkenhayn
Prussia
Mr. Asquith
Ignatius Phayre
Beer- Nn
Armiea
Balkans
Bagdad
von Jagow
Doctor von Bethmann-Hollweg
Falkenheyn
von Hindenburg
von Mackensen
Danzig
Falkenhayn
Kriegschule
von Falkenhayn
Germany
Papa Hindenburg
China
Tientain
Count von Waldersee
Berlin
Koenigsplatz
von Moltke
Marne
Falken- Bhayn
Wastage
Prussian
Hanover
Hen 29 Lays Egg in Dayville Farm Feat
Spanish Annie the 29 year old hen owned by Col. James Blanchard laid an egg at Dayville Connecticut amid a farm celebration. The report notes the hen is well known and has produced multiple eggs in years past.
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Dayville
Conn
Col
James Blanchard
Earlham College
Richmond
Indiana
Germans Probe Travelers in Thorough Border Search
A London correspondent describes Germany’s strict border checks at Warnemunde and Berlin. Passports, questions on origin and business, body and item inspections with electric light, and even ink testing a fountain pen reveal meticulous scrutiny by German officers.
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London
Germany
Retch
Warnemunde
Berlin
Leutenant
Scarecrow for Zeppelins and historical dummy guns
London reports Sir William Gelder describing a wooden gun used to threaten a Zeppelin raid, guarded by soldiers. The piece recalls 1860 Pehtang forts and wooden guns, and cites Plassey era dummy artillery used by Surajah Dowlah’s forces with iron mines and elephants.
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London
William Gelder
East Coaal
China
Pehtang
Macaulay
Surajah Dowlah
Plassey
Nabob
Tax report shows increased values in Indiana rail lines
The state tax board completed a full appraisal of steam and electric railroads telephone and telegraph lines and pipelines in Indiana for 1916. The grand valuation reached 279,452,639 dollars, up 4,735,555 from 1915, with increases across most classes except electric roads. The report cites auto growth reducing electric railroad revenues and notes board members and clerk Edward Stenger facing a tight timetable to finalize the findings.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
State Tax Board
Secretary of State
Edward Stenger
Dale J
Ancient Kitchen Recipes From A Frugal Pantry
A collection of old fashioned cooking guidance includes methods to prepare venison-like roast from mutton, beef heart chop suey with tomatoes and macaron, nut leaf molding with walnuts and rice, a cranberry salad with celery and mayo, and pickled tongues brined in a spiced sugar solution.
Home Cookery Notes on Dainty Dishes and Desserts
A homemaker friendly guide presents recipes for fruit salads with honey dressing, Sage Rarebit on toast, Fresh Strawberry Bavarian Cream, Strawberry and Raspberry dumplings with sauces. Instructions cover ingredients, mixing, heating, and serving tips.
Nameless Georgia Town Receives Ambiguous Name
A Georgia town proudly bears a striking but unclear name Nameless. The designation arose after hundreds of names submitted to the post office were found unsatisfactory. The townsfolk celebrate the unique label amid local curiosity.
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Leutenants
Georgia
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Kaiser Wilhelm
Verdun
M. Charles Humbert
Mouse District
Verdun Front
Alpini
State Board
Nichmond Water Company
Delphi
Public Service Commission
the Light, Heat and Fuel Company of
Connersville
Washington
John T. Willetts
Washington, D. C
Weights and Measures Department
The
Bureau of Standards
Terre Haute
Desire Park
Deer Crick
Turkey Run
City of
Richmond Water Company
Duncan
Water Company
Commission
Seymour
Thomas Duncan
Indianapolis Water Company
Interstate Public Service Company
Indiana Boys’ School
Plainfield
United States
Guy C. Hanna
S. E. Smith
Eastern Indiana Hospital
Instane
Supt
A. H. Douglass
Logansport
Warsaw
Mias Harriet Frazer
Kosciusko County
Kondunko
Hamilton County
Noblesville
Pa RT
Herbert Kaufman
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