Free World From Militarism and Absolutism
In a New York speech President Tait argues the world must unite to end militarism and absolutism as the Hohenzollern dynasty falls. He cites three concurrent pressure points on Germany—military, economic, and political—predicting the Central Powers will capitulate under sustained Allied pressure and eventual exhaustion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tait
New York
Germany
Russia
Austria-Hungary
Bulgaria
France
Belgium
Toronto Globe
Morale and democracy as keys to endurance in war
The Toronto World argues that German morale rested on material measures and failed to account for human nature. It contrasts German reliance on guns with democratic societies in which individuals depend on God and their own actions, claiming true democracy yields unconquerable morale.
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Germany
Gott
Toronto
The British and American Navies
The article praises the cordial relations between the British and American navies. It notes Mahan’s influence on the American navy and credit to Nelson and other naval forefathers. It concludes both navies share common traditions and obligations.
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Mahan
Nelson
Woman claims age misread after 30 Years Ago column
In dialogue a woman known as Miss Oldstyle suffers a severe mental shock after insisting she is twenty eight and being confronted with a newspaper column titled 30 Years Ago listing her name. The exchange notes the conflict between present identity and archival reference.
Indian India and British rule contrasted by Saint Nichol Singh
Saint Nichol Singh argues that much of the Indian peninsula is governed by Indians with little British interference. He defines Indian India as 850000 square miles with 78000000 people and notes Indians ruling in their own right show strong administration and reform zeal.
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United States
India
Nichol Singh
Indian India
British India
America
Austrian Balderdash in Vienna Paper Quoted
The Vienna Arbeiter Zeitung cites the Reichsbote to mock the Austro Hungarian war justifications. It ridicules claims of moral necessity, praising how Austria Hungary’s constitution stands above rival states and condemns leaders as mere plutocrat mouthpieces.
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Vienna Arbeiter Zeitung
Reichsbote
Austria
Austria- Hungary
France
America
Serbia
Propaganda Shapes German Beliefs, Says D Thomas Curtin
Hans Grossly Deceived Writing of middle class Germans notes growing doubt in Germany about government statements. He cites two English wives married to Germans who believed Verdun was in German hands, the Somme and Skagerrak defeats, and London ruined by Zeppelins, amid hopes for peace terms to end imagined invasions.
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D. Thomas Curtin
Germany
Verdun
Somme
Skagerack
Jutland
London
England
War unites and reshapes opinions across Britain
In a quoted London Morning Post reflection, war is praised as a powerful unifier and educator that dissolves old political divides. The piece argues the Empire’s survival hinges on collective sacrifice and condemns those clinging to opinion over national duty.
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The
London Morning Post
Honest or Pride in Yonkers States War of Stones
A short Yorks States wall item recalls a bystander struck during a quarrel between two boys. The bystander questions innocence while asserting she was the cause of their dispute, framing the incident as a mixed claim of fault and harm.
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Yonkers Stateswall
Hunger and War Fault Lines in German Distress Plague
A leaked placard circulated among workers and soldiers condemns hunger under a war regime. It blames rulers, capitalists, and miscalculated strategies for famine, argues Britain’s blockade, and predicts prolonged suffering with no relief until a new harvest. It accuses governments of lieing about victory and arming annexations, warning of starvation’s toll on future generations.
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Amsterdam
Daily Chronicle
Leipzig
Berlin
Charlottenburg
Brunswick
Madgeburg
Coblenz
Asnabruck
Germany
Staatskadaver
Turkey
England
Balkans
Mirage Echoes From Egypt Front Lines
Sergeant Willison of the Lancashires stationed in Egypt laments harsh sun and heat in the desert theatre. He notes glare from daylight, sweating under helmets, and the thrill of action as the only relief from monotony, dismissing mirage visions as mere illusions.
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Willison
Lancashires
Egypt
Hall Caine
Grocer’s New Boy Jests With Lye Prank
A humorous exchange shows the grocer’s new boy recounting how he told a customer a can of consecrated lye was the corrective measure and said nothing. The quip highlights colonial speech and local color.
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Nix
Correcting a Disobedient Offspring Recalled
A terse admonition notes that despite a difficult moment the speaker did not die, urging perseverance and reminding the listener of their continued life and responsibility.
Overseas German Institute and Museum to Boost Colonies Ties
The plan, backed by the Emperor and Württemberg rulers, aims to unite 80 million Germans at home with 26 million abroad. Aims include a living exhibit of overseas Germany showing settlements, trade, culture, and shipping, plus a vast library and sections on press and schools.
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Institut and Museum
Crermans
Stuttgart
Wurtemberg
Germany
Carl Uhlig
Berliner Tageblatt
Gerard in Berlin Undiplomatic critic of German prison camps
J W Gerard ex minister to Germany denounces German prisoner treatment in Berlin saying his warnings on piracy and diplomatic strain caused Berlin hostility. An English correspondent notes Gerard as a lone, hated American ambassador amid anti neutral sentiment and plots against him.
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J. W. Gerard
Germany
New York
Berlin
Ambassador Gerard
Gerard
Lloyd George
Wilhelmstrasse
Eight Times Zero Clock Joke From Irish Customer
An Irish buyer visits a jeweler to buy a clock and questions a ten dollar eight day clock. The shopkeeper explains it runs eight days without winding. The man asks how long it would run if wound, prompting a humorous line about St Patrick.
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St. Patrick
Elastic currency debate sparks policy questions
Gruby questions currency flexibility while Blaggo defends current approach. The exchange hints at ongoing concerns about monetary policy and adaptability without clear legislative action or concrete proposals.
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Gruby
Blaggo
Value of the Home Town and Nearby Farms
An analysis shows farm values rise with proximity to town and good roads. Johnson's study compares acre values from two miles to over eight miles, noting sharper declines within six miles. Merchants and a thriving town boost land value and social benefits, urging readers to support local stores and road quality.
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O.R. Johnson
Missouri Agricultural Station
Johnson
Toan
American tribute to England’s conduct in war cited
The article lauds England for humane treatment of German residents and prisoners, and for sporting spirit shown against Zeppelins and U boats. It claims Americans opposing England will thank God once Germany is beaten into decency, praising the Pilgrim lineage and national honor.
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England
Saskatchewan wool marketing drive expands for 1917 season
The Co operative Wool Marketing Co operative Wool Marketing reports growth since 1914 when 180 growers sold 68 404 pounds at 17 34 cents. In 1916 427 consignments totaling 174 890 pounds brought 32 13 cents per pound. The department invites all sheep men to use its facilities in 1917 with an advance of 20 cents per pound on receipt and final payments after sale, minus storage and handling costs. No marketing charges are collected.
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Co-operative Organization
Saskatchewan Department of Agriculture
Saskatchewan
Manitoba's First Gold Shipments Highlight Northern Quest
The first carload of gold bearing quartz from Manitoba was shipped to Trial in British Columbia for smelting. The ore was mined at Herb Lake near La Pas in Northern Manitoba, marking a historic provincial discovery and export.
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Province of
Manitoba
Trial
B.C
Herb Lake
la Pas
Monkey Comment Sparks Tense Exchange
A fragment shows a heated exchange between a husband and wife. The husband jokes about carrying a monkey, while the wife retorts that he never goes anywhere with her, hinting at underlying conflict.
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Balderdash
Hans
Northcliffe
Tommy and the Mirage
An Overseas Institute
Caspar Whitney
New York Evening Post
Co-Operative Wool Marketing
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