Peace Treaty Projections at Versailles Conference Weigh Global Deals
A historical overview notes the expectation of 50 plus peace treaties from the Versailles talks, detailing how many states declared war, which powers hold treaty authority, and the shifting postwar prospects for nations like Austria Hungary Germany and regional entities.
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Versailles
Perinleatod
Saya
Lakke
Austria-Hungary
German Empire
Ponte
Wilson
Brazil
Bulgarian
China
Cuba
France
Germany
Great Britain
Greece
Japan
Liberia
Montenegro
Panama Ortugal
Roumania
Serbia
San Marino
Turkey
Baden
Wurttemberg
Saxony
Hungary
Armenia
Palestine
Kethonia
Ukraine
Senate
Oider of Deputies
Belgium
Austria-Ehun
Reichstag
Avetria
Record Tuna and Swordfish Plentiful Off California Banks
Yellow-tail, tuna, dolphin, and swordfish are abundant along Southern California shores. Anglers report multiple big-game catches including a 14 pound maclin and a 28 minute swords tackle. Competitors from New York and Los Angeles hold top season totals with large weights and many fish over 100 pounds.
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California
James W
Maclin
Nola
W. ©. Toschen
New York
Elis Nedr Petitor
Tomer W. Jump ‘Ogeles
Ralph Vanden
Cop of 1918 Sees Lowest Gold Yield In Twenty Years
In 1918 gold production fell to the lowest level in two decades, with districts in the United States contributing far less than recent years. Director estimates place total output at about 805.5 million dollars, marking a stark drop from prior periods.
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United
United States
Iker
General Pershing
Sherman
Fragmentary Thoughts On Youthful Looks And Strength
The text mentions aging, strength, and youth with disjointed phrases. It references "Dickens" and a character named Jen Jamin, plus vague ideas about appearances and personal worth in a social context. The fragmentary nature limits a coherent summary.
In the Midst of Life The Jester Climbs a Mountain
A fragment from T Hopkins depicts a tense ascent with the Jester facing perilous ledges and a dark forest. The speaker questions if paths hold or fail as he navigates a dangerous ridge and precipice while reflecting on fate and fate. The piece ends with a resigned remark as a curlew calls in the distance.
Banyan Tree of India Shelters Thousands of Men
A famed banyan on an island in the Nedbudda River is described as possibly the same tree visited by Alexander the Great. Its aerial roots form trunks to shelter thousands, with evidence it once housed 10,000 troops and supported ancient Indian merchants called banlans who once avoided meat.
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India
Nedbudda
Alexander the Great
People’s Home Journal
Alaska a Sound Investment for the United States
The piece argues that Alaska has yielded far more value than its $7.2 million purchase price. It cites cumulative benefits of over 100 billion dollars, largely from copper ore and fisheries, with most gains in the last two decades.
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Alaska
United States
Influenza Affects Birds During 7681 Epidemic
Pearson's Weekly notes that dogs can contract flu but birds are highly affected in the great epidemic of 7681. Many birds died and flocks deserted areas where the illness was worst, while dogs are less commonly ill.
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Pearson's Weekly
Days of the Dandy Over and Degeneration of Costume
Arthur Symons notes in New Republic that the era of the dandy has ended due to costume degeneration. He cites dull, uniform dress and loss of elegance, praising the once varied, carefully tailored attire including white linen ties, delicate stockings, buckled shoes, and expressive headwear.
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Fle
Barbe d'Aurevilly
Pod
Arthur Symons
New Repub
Cotton Worth 1.53 Billion in American Crop Report
Final statistics for the 1917 American cotton crop, issued by the census bureau, place production at 11,248,242 running bales, valued at 1.5326 billion dollars to growers. Cotton seed output reached 5.04 million tons worth 833.55 million. World lint output for factory use totaled 17.41 million bales with mill consumption at 17.701 million. Massachusetts leads in cotton manufacturing with 1.403 million bales consumed.
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Cennis Boreau
Massachusetts
Mother's Cook Book Mystery Passes Through Life's Doors
Unclear fragmentary text notes a reflective line about life and faith, mentioning a door of life’s untraversed mystery and unknown future. No clear person, place, or event is identifiable from the readable words.
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Pase
Ife
Food for the Family Tips New Dishes from Simple Seasonings
A homemaker can transform ordinary meals with simple garnishes and seasonings. The article offers two recipes: Onions With Peanut Butter Sauce using a cream and peanut butter mix poured over onions, and One Egg Cake combining shortening sugar honey egg lemon rind milk flour and baking powder baked flat.
Muffin Recipe Instructions
Combine one cup wheat flour two cups cornmeal two tablespoons sugar and half a teaspoon salt with six teaspoons baking powder. Stir in three tablespoons corn oil and three cups milk. Beat well and fill hot muffin pans. Bake fifteen minutes.
Banana Meringue Mold With Banana Cream Frosting
A dessert method uses banana puree with lemon juice and gelatin to form a cream, then a frosting of corn syrup sugar whites cooked seven minutes. The frosting is piped as Indy fingers on sugar dredged paper, baked lightly, and folded into the banana cream with whipped cream before molding.
Doughboy’s suspicions across the Moelle in armistice era tale
A doughboy guarding the Moelle river border watches a German soldier washing a stolen undershirt. He believes the foe is taunting him as a Red Cross car arrives with comfort supplies, and recalls Chateau-Thierry while lamenting the war’s toll.
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Doughboy
Bowie
Moelle
Khen- Ish Prowwin
Germany
Tie
Red Cross
Chateau-Thierry
General Pershing Life and Career Summary
Pershing, born September 13 1800 in Linn County Missouri, was a West Point graduate who rose to major general and commander in chief of US forces in France during World War I. He served in the Spanish American War and in the Philippines, held command roles on the Mexican border and in the Moros administration, and was married to Frances Warren of Wyoming.
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General Pershing
Methodist Episcopal Church
Linn County
Missouri
West Point
Philippines
States
Washington
Frances H. Warren
Wyoming
Pershing
Japan
Manchuria
Eighth Brigade
San Francisco
Villa
France
United States
Jests and Jingles Sella Hie Stuff
A collage of humorous quips and dialogue bits featuring editors, a vain nosed character, an insane patient, a landlady and a criminal. Quick exchanges reveal quirky personalities, social quirks, and playful wordplay in a light, joking tone.
Prohibition Amendment Text Adopted by State Legislatures
Text of a proposed constitutional amendment declaring the manufacture to export intoxicating liquors illegal after one year, with concurrent enforcement power by Congress and states, and a seven year ratification deadline signed by CHAMP CLARK and THOMAS MARSHALL.
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United States
Senate
House of Representatives
United States of America
Congress
Clothing Prices and Styles to Stay in 1919
Conservative members of the National Association of Retail Clothiers announced no price increase for 1919 after a peace time readjustment conference in Chicago. They expect fall 1918 price levels to prevail with limited demand for new styles as military cut belted models remain dominant.
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National Association of Retail Clothiers
Chicago
Going Home to Lunch and Social Quirks
A humorous meditation on the old custom of returning home for lunch. The piece jokes about human curiosity, debates over who is right, and the idea that if every day were Sunday then many would have to live up to their beliefs.
Wireless Telephony in Infancy Aims for Long Range Talk
The Des Moines Capital reports a milestone in wireless telephony as Lt. Cmdr. Murray spoke to a naval airplane 100 miles away. The aviator heard the voice clearly and recognized the speaker, suggesting future ability to talk with aircraft in flight over great distances.
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Alreggly
Des Moines
Comfortable Poultry Houses Improve Winter Egg Output
University of Missouri expert T B Townsley says comfort is essential in poultry houses, noting dry lighted ventilated spaces with adequate floor area for scratching. Proper ventilation from the south and drafts avoided, roosts compactly arranged on the north side reduce mess and aid cleaning.
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T. B. Townsley
University of Missouri College of Agriculture
Candles Preserved for 5250 Years for War Use
An official War Department statement says American forces in France have enough candles to burn continuously for 5250 years. The candles are intended to provide light in trenches and dugouts, ensuring a steady supply for field operations.
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France
Office of Purchase and Storage
War Department
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