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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 03, 1915
Page
5
A compilation of quotes from military officials, scholars, and observers on war, economy, and society. It includes remarks on Germany, Australia, and Belgium, with reflections from professors, presidents, and clergy. Notable voices cover wartime morale, national duty, and public sentiment across nations.
Dr Lyman relates a New York luncheon anecdote about a Australian woman's voting attire. The story highlights the social commentary on suffrage as a fashionably described scene.
French economist Yves Guyot predicts Germany must borrow after defeat to cover costs and rebuild. He says this opens the field to Great Britain as the world capital market, strengthening Britain as the universal bank.
The New York Evening Post comments that persistent miscalculations have fueled rumors of a massive Afghan invasion of India and a broader Muslim uprising supporting Germany. It argues for revising views on German aims amid talk of a holy war spreading through Muhammedan lands.
Quotes from Colonel Poster and a Life profile discuss naval supremacy versus land forces. The British Navy is praised as universally preeminent, while other nations’ armies lag. German newspapers are described as part of government machinery under Wilhelmstrasse, shaping foreign policy messaging.
An excerpt discusses Count Okuma’s call for harmony with western powers to advance civilisation and the willingness to die for shared principles. It also cites Kitchener on manpower, casualties, and the value of wounded officers and veterans returning to the front in modern campaigns.
Lord Taldane asks about Britain's fate amid German penetration and global change. He ponders future world structure, centralised empires, and civilised progress, questioning how Britain and other powers will adapt in a century full of commerce, politics, and society shifts.
An official writer cited by Rye wit ness states that Germans fail to grasp imminent defeat. The Allies must continue immense efforts and sacrifices as the war shifts to exhausting the nations’ manhood. Trained, disciplined troops, numbering hundreds of thousands, will determine final success.
A British war critique argues Britain cannot halt German advances to Calais and Belgium while questioning morale and conscription. It cites London as a global financial hub, earning millions yearly from international trade, financing bills, and foreign loans, per Col. Foster of Sydney University.
A fragment from War Notes in the English Review argues that human life may be valued too highly and questions what profit ethic or economic gain arises from endless conflict. It ponders whether postwar Europe can settle the world and warns that humanity might be beyond saving if war continues.
A period piece outlines basque waist silhouettes and removable collars. It explains making plain organdie and muslin collars at home, choosing patterns or ready made options, and details like scalloped edges, embroidery, and coordinated cuffs for seaside and river frocks. It notes fabric costs and color ideas.
A high French military figure privately estimates the war will unfold in six phases totaling a little under three years. He foresees the Calais fighting ending by December, the Meuse battle through April or May 1915, the Rhine campaign to February 1915, and the final Berlin march with peace by 1917, assuming steady German withdrawals and Allied pressure.
Woolwich booms as Royal Arsenal operations surge since the war began. Workforce rises from about 3,100 to 22,000 men and boys, with overtime nightly and Sundays. Unskilled workers earn around £3 weekly, some reach £4, while skilled workers average £4 to £6.
A West Indian man reportedly told his overseer a wartime tale about British and German leaders. He described Kaiser sending King George a bag of rice and a boast of soldiers, and King George replying with peppers and a challenge to bite one to measure muster.
The Premier of Japan says Europe’s crisis stems from Balkan weakness and its clash of unequal civilizations. He argues that disruption has been restrained only by pressure from the great European powers, comparing the region to a seething diplomatic crater.
Captain John Strachan, J.P. a notable Queensland figure, warned five years ago of a world war between Germany and civilisation. He advocated Allied unity and Australia’s future as part of the British nation. A pamphlet of his June speech, published now at 1s per copy, urges readers to consider China and Japan in future Eastern affairs.
The process describes stamping melon overnight then adding water sugar and preserved ginger. Boil until clear or until it gels when tested on a plate. Suggests improvements by adding six lemons or oranges for a nicer jam flavor.
Rinse the fruit thoroughly and pat dry. Layer evenly with a light coating of sugar and let rest briefly to draw out juices, then serve.
A vintage recipe for pineapple tapiuk pudding uses soaked tapioca, grated pineapple, water, sugar, lemon juice and egg whites. It notes adjustments for large or small pineapples and suggests serving cold with whipped cream or frozen with whipped cream.
The pantomime at Adelphi, titled The Babes in the Wood, is praised for its glittering scenery, expert engineering, and lavish costumes. It highlights the labor behind the show, from set design to electrical effects, with star performers Daiky Jerome and Stanley Grant delivering standout turns.
A new use for the glass waste collected by the glassworks in Berlin is described. Dust is gathered and melted in a furnace to form molten Imya. The material is poured into moulds the size of paving blocks and produces glass bricks as hard as graphite, suitable for smooth durable street paving.
A witty quip contrasts a diplomat who remembers a woman's birthday but forgets her age. It frames diplomacy as selective memory and playful gendered humor.
John Woods & Coy of Sydney announce a fundraiser tied to popular Flag Blend Whisky from Glasgow. They will donate 2d per case to the Belgian Fund through the Belgian Consul in Sydney, urging locals to buy the aged pure whisky while supporting Belgians suffering from war.
The Daily Mail reports that the King may not stay at Goodwood House during the race meeting as his plans hinge on evolving political developments national and international. The decision depends on the political situation.
A WWI officer recalls a trench scene where a comrade dies beside him as shells fall. After the bombardment, the survivor lights a pipe and jokes that Belgian tobacco and four French matches will be his death, a grim vignette of resilience amid loss.
A compact excerpt contrasts German versatility with militarist costs, citing the Daily Mail in London. It also includes a classroom quip about George Washington’s early career, illustrating a humorous exchange between a teacher and pupil on achievement and age.
The Harris Egg Maker is advertised as a humane device for improving egg production without harming the birds. It claims to help those who failed with “violent stimulants” and offers trial packets through Poultry Requisites at 756 George Street Sydney for local residents.
Col Foster of Sydney University notes that after the initial war stages the Navy and Army could be funded daily at under £1,000,000. He compares it with peacetime costs of £126,000 for the Navy and £78,000 for the Army, totaling £204,000 daily, and adds that other powers spend far more. Also included is a tip to polish steel screwdrivers with emery powder, sweet oil, a rough cloth, and dry whiting on leather.
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