Prussian Landstorm on Guard Duty Photograph Remarks
A new photograph shows the crown Prince and wife of Frederick William with Moalems and Christians. Reports note a Mohammedan appeal in Mecca for sending a Christian missionary to the district. Egyptian converts face bribes for government positions if they abandon Christ, while Khutbas are translated for Muslims who do not read Arabic. A humorous aside questions mobilizing militant suffragettes to France as a front line corps.
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Mecca
Holy of Holies
Egypt
Loo
Whebington Star
London Shrinks Evenings As War Curfews Bite City
London faces shorter nights as curfew measures reshape life. Theaters cut evening shows to lunch time, shops close earlier, and bright windows are banned. Suburb residents find night outings riskier while transport and sightseeing adapt to the dark. East Indian regiments receive portable tea boilers from Lord Curzon.
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Erste
West End
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The
Criterion
Lkely
Suburbia
Cheeriess Street
Ife
Lord Curzon
Cyclist Corps for Coast Defense Urged by British Note
A London correspondent extols a well trained cyclist corps for coast defense. The unit must map every inch of shore, know hydrographic conditions, roads, fuel telegraph offices, HQ sites, and coordinate with navy and coast guards. It stresses rapid day and night movement and ship identification.
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London
Navy
Coast Guards
Cyclist Corps
Thoreu
Belgian Farmer Saves Pig From German Soldier
A Belgian farmer protected his last pig by tucking the carcass in bed and placing lit canoes near the sheeted form as German troops entered. Believing a chamber of death prevailed, the soldiers withdrew, allowing the farmer to keep his pork.
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Prince Ruppert
Land Exip
Dismude
Peace and war memories tint a village scene
A fragmented report recalls a Strassburg monument, a peasant carrying his last possessions from the front. A Detroit kindergarten teacher and a child discuss the meaning of peace as the era of conflict lingers. A joke about education ends with a quip on a son’s future, reflecting postwar humor.
Australia and New Zealand Send Forces to Europe
Australia sends 25 000 troops and New Zealand 6 000 as expeditionary forces to oppose Britain's enemies in Europe. Commanded by Major General Godley, the force includes horse, foot and guns and is praised for equipment and morale. The ranks include athletes and rugged riders from the antipodean colonies.
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Melbourne
Australis
Australia
Higs
Great Britain
Europe
New Zealand
New
Australian Convoy Departure Sparks Public Enthusiasm
A diverse group including parliament members, professionals, shearers, horse-breakers, and clerks gathers as transports sail from Australian shores. Censorship on the convoy remains, but scenes of great enthusiasm greeted the flagship and troop ships as they departed.
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Feet
Ambulances Take German Wounded From Colmar To Cologne
Reports from Colmar describe cargo boxes once used for coal and minerals now serving as ambulances carrying German wounded along the Rhine toward Cologne. Hospitals struggle with rising caseloads since mid October, leaving many lightly wounded to die for lack of prompt care as surgeons grow exhausted and sleep during operations.
German spy arrested in Dunkirk disguise by large feet
The account notes a German spy arrested in Dunkirk who disguised as a woman and was betrayed by oversized feet. News mentions public fascination with feet, a later arrest of a large woman, and remarks on opposition to publicity and medical skepticism in Germany.
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Dunkirk
Shi
Ges Cra
Conventions of Women and Men Echo Across Society
A humorous reflection notes similar flaws in both sexes conventions with personality clashes and indecisiveness. It argues women’s gatherings resemble men’s, inviting attention for human nature rather than difference. Also includes brief items on eggs nutrition and a Cuticura advertisement and a farmer joke.
Phrasey Prose Reflects on Names and Patience in Life
A quirky collection of lines on child names and parental choices. It notes that names can shape futures and that patience is slow to yield results. The text mentions seed wheat and talkers versus listeners, highlighting social observations without a clear narrative arc.
World Wonders How the Other Half Affords Autos
A collage of satirical clips and quotes from newspapers about society, travel, marriage, and breakfast manners. It mocks consumer trends, fashion, and wartime attitudes while noting witty exchanges about cars, nobility, and holidays. The piece blends humor and social commentary with snippets from the Baltimore American and other papers.
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