Italy's Betrayal Exposed By True Submarine Tale
An Italian account details wartime treachery from Germany and Austria, tracing how a submarine operated under false flags, sank ships, and spied for Italy’s enemies. It notes Italy's wartime stance, the submarine's fake Austrian disguise, and its eventual capture and repurposing for Italian defense.
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Gernary
Bis
Kaiser
Italy
Thay
Pola
Brion
Seoretation
Istran
Vencians
Ger- Mart
Maly
Germany
Wweee
Luc
England
North Sea
Tualy
Austria
Kiel
Pices
Patron Cars
Shipola
Venice
Obstinacy of the Hun in War Strategy
The article laments the persistent German obstinacy in World War I, noting belief in massed formations and the U boat as decisive factors. It argues Americans’ presence disproves submarines’ ultimate effect and calls for force to overcome the German error rather than argument.
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America
Man Misses Ball Game Plans For Shopping
A confused exchange unfolds as Jones contemplates shopping during a ball game. He delays the outing, insisting on handling his own errands and remarking on altered plans and mood.
Bulgarian–German Occupation Exposed in Requisition Heavy Report
A translated report details Bulgarian and German forces during a retreat, describing harsh German domination and Bulgarian complicity. It cites widespread requisition of cattle and machinery, starvation, three months without meat, scarce sugar and clothing, depopulation of youths, and army feeding priorities with minimal local food.
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Belds
Romania
Germany
Monastir
Veles
Gradsko
Hindenburg Quits Chief of German Staff After Dispute
Field Marshal von Hindenburg resigns as chief of staff of the German army after a heated interview with the emperor. He had led the staff since August 30, 1916, amid tensions with Bavarian and Prussian leaders, with reports of assassination threats and calls to be hard in response to the peace proposals. His 72nd birthday was celebrated on October 2.
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von Hindenburg
Amsterdam
Zurich
Austria
Teld Barshal
Tin shortage grips Germany amid wartime strain
German industry faces severe tin scarcity due to the war. Hamburg reports plants remanufacturing old tin plates and tapping previously uneconomical ore mines. Paper containers substitute for milk and fruit cans, and untinned eel sheets are used extensively as substitutes in production.
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Germany
Hamburg
Eepore
Silesian
British Tanks Lead the Way in War Machine Evolution
A midwar British report praises tank development, noting British tanks now weigh around 27 tons and reach 16 miles per hour. It describes Whippets and 3‑ton tanks clearing paths, carrying bridges, and supporting infantry, with armor capable of withstanding machine gun fire while opposing German fortifications crumble under coordinated assault.
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Boestenks
Sachin
Regina
Whale Meat As Diets Expand Across Pacific Coast
The Vitoria Whaling Company of Victoria British Columbia projects a season for whale meat with 1000 tons frozen and 19000 to 3000 cases expected at Ketquot cannery. Whales yielded vary by catch with meat directed to canning or freezing and flesh not used for longterm whaling. Whale meat touted as a protein source, resembling corned beef in taste and solid fat content, appealing to markets in Canada the United States and Simos.
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Boston
Vitoria Whaling Company, Limited
Victoria
B.C
Ketquot
Pacific Coast
Ares
Cana
Unites Ltd
Simos
Potatoes and succession riddle in exam humor
A boy clerk post exam includes a quirky line about who would plant potatoes if the cabinet dies and who would take on duties. The fourteen year old narrator ponders succession and a happy inspiration arises as he contemplates planting potatoes in hills, with the humorous misreading of duties.
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Simpkins
Remier
Robert
Aid Smith
Pota
Remedied Diner Mixes Up Beefsteak Order
A diner complains about an incorrect beefsteak order and a waiter offers to replace it with two smaller portions. The exchange reads like a brief service mishap noted in a local restaurant report.
Adaptable this medicine to be used only for local use
A short Baltimore American quip argues against restricting a medicine to local use, saying it can be applied wherever needed. The remark reflects a viewpoint on practical application and flexibility in medical advice.
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Baltimore American
Cry for Peace After Four Years of War in Germany
Toronto Globe condemns militarism and calls for decisive victory over Germany. It denounces Kaiser and the German regime, argues peace only after German guilt is fully vindicated, and urges punishment of the brute power behind the war while sparing the German people.
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Woden
Kaiser
Krupp
Hindenburg
Germany
France
Belgica
Morain
Toronto
Globe
Tanks Accelerate War Effort With Rapid Modernization
The recent western front fighting shows tanks, cavalry, and armored cars dominating terrain. British command has greatly advanced tank speed, range, and effectiveness, enabling direct assaults, crushing trenches, and rapid gains. Whippets, supply tanks, and armored cars enhance pursuit and disruption of enemy lines.
Conserve Gold for Coinage Measure Cuts Eyewear Styles
War Service Committee of the Optical in Unsity proposes eliminating thousands of spectacle and eyeglass frame styles to conserve gold for coinage. With one fourth of the nation wearing glasses, several million dollars worth of gold or 55 million used mainly for optics could be redirected, increasing gold available for minting. Story notes thread length from the Be of calantere Ale weighs two and a half pounds.
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Anno Wat
U.S
War Service Committee
Unsity
HUNS DEFENSE AND DENMARK COOPERATION IN WARTIME SUMMARY
An article discusses Denmark's agricultural strength built on education and cooperative farming, noting land tenure that keeps 50% of farms owned by families. It contrasts Denmark's peaceful development with war destruction in European towns, citing German bombardment and calls for unconditional surrender and reprisals as reflected in contemporaneous editorials and foreign letters.
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Denmark
New Brunswick
AL EU
Schleswig-tol Stan
Germany
den Ruark
Okd
Copenhagen
Baconering
Central
Swedish Government Supplies Shipping During War Efforts
A fragmented report notes 10,008,000 people in need and describes Swedish government shipping of over 24,000 tons for non war zones. It details foods like wheat, barley, rye, corn, and beans to aid Belgium and France, with assurance supplies will not be misused by the German army.
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Atlantic
Belgium
Salvage Club Letter Describes Wartime Losses and Apology
A wife writes from abroad seeking to fix a salvage matter. She mentions a husband overseas and asks the club secretary to recall a past dispute over a false tooth lost at mud. The letter shows the club’s debates on wartime waste and hopes for resolution.
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Salvage Club
Allied plane demonstrates capacity by carrying piano to Paris
A London to Paris flight showcased bombing plane capacity by transporting a full-sized upright piano as visible proof. The aircraft, described as capable of transporting seven persons and explosives, landed safely in Paris after the across the channel feat.
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London
Paris
Pineapple Cannery Booms in Hawaii War Effort
The Hawaiian pineapple industry speeds production to aid wartime food supply. The substantial crop of 1918 is valued near 400,000 dollars and cannery output surpasses yearly goals as plants work around the clock. Record daily and hourly packing feats mark rapid growth across island canneries.
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Hawaian Islands
Jhave
Typewriters for Japan Backs Growth in Foreign Trade
Consul Robert Frazer of Kobe notes Japan’s postwar expansion in foreign trade and rising import needs. Imports of typewriters and parts into Japan rose from 25,927 in 1915 to 126,796 in 1917, with all imports reported as coming from the United States. The piece underscores Japan’s reliance on American typewriters for modernization of its commerce.
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Japan
United States
Robert Frazer
Kobe
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