Coblenz Swarms with American Money for Local Shops
Coblenz, now host to about 20 000 American troops, sees doughboys boosting gear shops. Shoeshine stands proliferate as German vendors court American dollars. Photo booths and shooting galleries attract crowds while English signs surface in window displays.
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Crown Prince Denies Being an Idiot in War Debate
The former crown prince told Berlingske Tidende he could face an international trial but doubted execution. He rejected claims of being an idiot or degenerate, noted German unpopularity, and criticized late propaganda efforts during the war.
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Berlingske Tidende
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Friedrich Wilhelm
Germany
Releastag
U-boat losses of U S ships in World War I revealed
The navy department reports U boats sank 125 American vessels during World War I, compared with 3,157 British ships. U S losses totaled 85,007 tons, while Britain lost 718,570 tons. Neutrals and Entente powers suffered heavily, with Greece losing 162 ships and Norway 751. Grand totals cover August 1914 to November 1, 1918.
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Washington
Germain
United States
Britain
Navy Department
Greece
Norway
Bookshops Sell German Phrase Pamphlets For Soldiers
Despite anti fraternization rules many Germain booksellers predicted soldiers would pay to learn basic German. Bookshops stock pamphlets offering 20 lessons and useful phrases. One shop advertises The German Interpreter Conversation With Pronunciation for British and American Soldiers.
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Germain
Ship of Two Wrecks Becomes Zubian for British Fleet
The H M S Nubian and H M S Zulu were damaged in the war. Nubian's stern was joined with Zulu's bow to form the new destroyer Zubian now serving with the British. The report notes similar potential uses for geophones in mining rescues and locating trapped workers.
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Washington
Zublon
Navy Department
Geophones to Aid Miners in United States
The geophone, developed in wartime to locate sounds underground, will be widely used in American mining operations. The device proved valuable to the Allies in locating enemy batteries and detecting approaches, aiding trench and tunnel work.
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Earth
Bureau
Washington
Bureau of Imines
Local girl 16 charged in string of fake funeral calls
Elsie Oreorto of Allentown Pennsylvania, aged sixteen, was arrested and placed in the custody of the probation officer for allegedly sending seven local undertakers on wild goose chases via telephone. Rural funeral directors were among the victims as she allegedly impersonated a family death to summon services.
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Allentown
Elsie Oreorto
Thomas B. Kellan
Tall Soldier Miller From Cleveland Gassed in Argonne
Private Miller known as Cupid from Cleveland stood seven feet two inches tall and served as a top ammunitions carrier in France. He was gassed in the Argonne and sent a photograph showing his immense height with armed outstretched arms for comparison.
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Cleveland
Ollo
Miller
France
United States
Argonne Forest
Homely Hue of Immortal Grass Enchantment in Nature’s Rest
The passage laments the fading of grass and earth’s carpet as winter nears. It contrasts vibrant green growth with dying flora, noting damage to rural life and harvests. The text weaves themes of nature’s forgiveness and restorative benediction amid decay and harsh seasons.
Eight Sun Spots Seen With Small Telescope
A reader describes observing eight well defined sun spots through a three inch telescope. Spots appear north and south of the equator with varying distances, some merging and others near the limb. Solar activity, including magnetic disturbances, is noted to be higher near sunspot groups.
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Pecert
Tao
Mothers Cook Book suggests seasonal salad ideas and dressings
A fragment from a household guide lists spring salad ideas and dressings including melon, flowered vegetable centers, beet and potato salad, and a sour cream dressing. It mentions ingredients like olive oil, vinegar, pepper, and onion and notes various possible uses for leftovers.
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