Wilson Sets Fourteen Points for World Peace
President Wilson outlines open covenants, free seas, disarmament, fair colonial adjustments, and territorial redrawings, with principles of justice and self determination. He calls for evacuation of Russia and Belgium, freedom for France and Poland, and an international league to guarantee peace. The speech stresses open diplomacy and binding covenants as the basis for a just, lasting settlement.
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Brest-Litovsk
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Russia
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Germany
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Belgium
Unalana Affairs Stir Debate Over Exemption Plans
Fragmented OCR text discusses exemptions and taxation concerns involving Canadians and Britons. It references Unela Sam and wages, noting calls to buy more vaults or faults, with unclear context and missing details. The passage appears as a garbled early 20th century note on wartime exemptions and pay names.
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Unela Sam
Court theater of confusion sparks stray words and claims
Fragmentary court scene hints at tense exchanges and unclear statements. The dialogue mentions lawyers present and questions about damages and responsibility, but the garbled OCR renders specifics unreliable.
Engagement and new partnership formed hinted in dialogue
Phyllis asks if Sibyl and Fred are really engaged. Sibyl confirms they will form a life partnership with Pred as silent partner, a move that signals a close trio ahead and potential future plans.
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Ife
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Deceiving Oneself Versus Deceiving Others
A reflective line asserts that self-deception is as easy as deceiving others, yet perceiving it is difficult. The quote hints at Rochefoucauld's insight that recognizing our own trickery remains challenging despite recognizing it in others.
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Cost of War Runs to Millions in Men and Money
Washington reports war toll and price hits: about 14 million men either killed or disabled, plus 5.25 million permanently disabled and 10 million wounded returned to work or front. Daily cost near 175 million dollars, with total world debt skyrocketing and capital cut down by destruction of property and labor. This analysis stresses economic burden beyond nations’ debts and the need to marshal resources for postwar balance.
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Frederic J. Haskin
Chicago News
Washington, D. C
Tassia
England
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United States
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Wen
Spies Trained from Boyhood London
Dr. Arthur Lynch writes in the Daily Chronicle about German espionage in France. The piece surveys a range of spies including Meg a French German spy in Paris and a Hindoo dancer turned operative, detailing recruitment, training, and the depth of German spy networks during the war era.
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Daily Chronicle
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Generl
Mite Tan
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Murs
Paris
Parla
Mogs
Adolph
Guards
War Costs and the Value of Victory
The piece argues the Allied war effort has totaled about 75 billion dollars over four years at a token daily rate of one dollar for industry. It contends this vast expenditure could have funded universal sanitation, education, and global connectivity, transforming the world, while praising war's discipline and suggesting the lesson endures beyond conflict.
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Alma
Jedst
A War Prayer by James Waterman Wise of the Vigilantes
Poem asking divine aid for soldiers, invoking God to guide and guard the fighters. Expresses faith in the justness of the cause, plea for safe return, and devotion to those sent to battle. Mentions Chet by name as a protected comrade.
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James Waterman Wise
The
Vigilantes
Apples in tobacco replace cabbage leaf in Oregon blends
Wood River Oregon reports a new flavor trend as Hood River growers say dried apple pomace will replace cabbage leaf in fine smoking tobacco. Oregon supplies formerly came from eastern districts to provide flavor.
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