Germans Plan World Rule and Races to Be
War era essay arguing Prussian drive for global domination and racial resettlement. It cites Felix Dahn and Kaiser rhetoric, warns of Belgium, Holland, Poland, and Alsace under German expansion, and urges American intervention to halt Prussian autocracy and conquest.
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Thor
Felix Dahn
Kaiser
Hia
Iministera
Frederick the Great
Germany
Greater Germany
Mid-Europe
Europe
Ladda
Belyginas
Stallons
Klaus Wagner
South America
Africa
Unity States
Belgium
England
Bacon von Bisalog
Bolsium
Lerse
Holland
Ytolland
Rhine
Vie
Holefang
Atill
Ponen
Alsace
Poland
America
Bhb
Grizzly King Of The Western Ranges Examined By Hunters
Walter Prichard Eaton cites a hunter’s tale from Harper’s Magazine describing the grizzly as among the most intelligent and cautious predators. The account details the bear’s wariness crossing open ground, grazing behavior, and a confrontation with a mountain lion and a hunter. The narrator, a lifelong mountain hunter, supports the tale as credible and aligns with other hunters’ views of the grizzly’s prowess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Prichard Eaton
Bith
Mage
Knocken bin Tay
Griesly
Wubreme
Haro of Naval Disaster and Heroic Lieut Richards
A fragmentary tribute to Lieutenant John K Richards U S N of the torpedo destroyer Jacob Jones noting his cool leadership and morale boosting during peril at sea. Richards, a Trenton native, entered the naval academy in 1807 and rose to ensign by 1812 with later lieutenant status in 1917.
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Finnger
Herolem
Lleut
John K. Richards
Jacob Jones
Hia
Lisut. Richards
Trenton
Naval Academy
Aviators Lingo From WWI Air Service Glossary
The piece catalogs wartime aviation slang with terms like penguin for an officer not flying, kiwi for a flying service member, quirk for a pilot, Bip for a lieutenant, washout for a failed flier, bus for a plane, hike boxzle and Zepp for airship targets, Omps for nonrigid dirigibles, Arch ie for anti aircraft fire, and Archie as the gun itself, illustrating the era’s battlefield slang.
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Air Service
Kemont Special Branches
Archie
Initials Across a London Charity Procession
A London Chronicle note explains that many initials used by committees in the Prince of Wales procession confuse readers. It states W does not mean west central district but war committee while N BR F stands for national relief fund and LF for local representation committee. The piece questions the government's deliberate initial usage.
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New York
Bratviman
War Committee
N. BR. F
National Relief Fund
London
Ward to Judge Character in a Sharp Parlor Quip
The speaker notes that a thorough scoundrel can be agreeable in manner while maps and companions often lack dignity of character, illustrating a wry observation on social behavior and perceived virtue. The remark reflects a literary, period voice with a caustic edge.
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Ward
George
Band
Duel of Woodland Knight Buck Defends Doe from Panther
Hunters in the Florida Everglades witness a buck defend a fawn and doe from a panther. The buck endures wounds after leaping, but refuses to abandon the mother and fawn, dying in dignity as the hunters depart.
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Florida
Thados
Te Buck
Caesar
Norfolk Sailor Honored for Navy Yard Fire Duty
John Joseph McLoughlin of Bontewain was praised for his devotion during a January fire that threatened Norfolk Virginia's business district. Despite exhaustion and cold, he refused relief and stayed on duty until danger passed, earning commendation from Secretary of the Navy.
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Norfolk
Ihs
United States Navy
Navy Yard
John Joseph McLoughile
Bontewain
McLoughlin
Jvy
Daniela McLoughlin
New York
Export of Oils Sets Record in 1917 Fiscal Year
The United States exported a record amount of mineral oils during the fiscal year 1917, totaling 2,740,496,434. This marks the largest export value on record for the sector, reflecting increased production and demand during that period.
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Lmensa
United
Unclear fragmentary text about an event or dialogue
Fragmentary OCR style lines describe a near touch, a red nose, a remark about water color, and a vague interaction with an unnamed person. The readable parts are insufficient to identify place, people, or a concrete event.
Aunt Patricia's Cottage Sold To Suit A Mysterious Buyer
Aunt Patricia's cottage on Patterson Avenue becomes the focal point of a tense real estate tale. Mina Newton negotiates with agent Mr. Smile, encounters a prospective buyer, and navigates a ruse to secure a match between a reluctant groom and the house. A romantic entanglement—and a house sale—unfold in small-town fashion.
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McClure
Patrician
Newton
Patterson Avenue
Patricia
Herselt
Aba
Elele
Benjamin Smites
Benjamin Smiles
Blale
Mr. Smilea
Pye
Kilsie
Mina Newton
Elsio
Mule
Abarp Ff
Henjatsin
Chicago School Board Cancels d Man and Meltzer Fallout
The Chicago Board of Education dismissed Alfred Meltzer amid a string of controversies including eccentric office behavior and a German flag incident. The Maywood division faced scrutiny as trustees debated salaries and conduct, while tensions with the community and officials like Peter Reinberg surfaced in school governance discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Meligecs
Board of Education
Yeaterday
Maywood
Meltzer
Katwir
Aynten
Peter Reinberg
Reinberg
Diat
Local Soldier Returns Home After Submarine Service
Earl Trimble of North Figin Avenue spends furlough at home after a year chasing submarines. He enjoys malt tea and entertains neighbors with tales of adventures from his service with Uncle Sam during the war.
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Earl Trimble
North Figin Avenue
Uncle Bom
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