No lasting peace without crushing militarism
A speech excerpt argues that true peace requires dismantling German militarism and ending its conquests. It recalls Prussia’s wars, cites German leaders acknowledging the need to overcome militarism, and frames Allied aims as securing lasting peace rather than petroleum or railways. The piece references leaders and debates in Germany and the Allied cause in World War I.
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Prussia
Denmark
Austria
France
Germany
Reichstag
Cohen
George
Wilson
Delig
Toronto Globe
Allied Officers Cheered Raiders In Mannheim Bombing
German reports claim five dead and 14 wounded after a raid on Mannheim, with crowd reactions described as cheering allied aviators. Fire at a wine factory and a bank caused extensive damage as residents fled along the Rhine and rents fell.
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Rhine
Mannheim
Germantown
Badische Wine and Soda Factory
Ton
Fragmentary 11th Century Reference Unearths Dugout Clothing
A fragmentary text notes a dugout discovery tied to a unit called Abettalion. It mentions soldiers' clothing already worn and stored, with terse references to Terpoe sites Vanders and Walch. The passage hints at exploration and exposure of wartime gear.
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Terpoe
Vanders
Walch
St Maria
Happy Medium Daylight Saving Debate in England
Fragmentary OCR notes show agitation over daylight saving by England authorities. The text hints at proposals or concerns about time changes and their social impact but lacks clear names, dates, or outcomes.
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England
Summer Resort Note in Mumbled Mail Fragments
Fragmentary note mentions mail and needles with unclear context. The readable parts suggest a summer resort setting and a garbled message about a person named Brain with uncertain identity. No concrete events or dates can be confirmed from the legible text.
Australians and Americans Recapture Prisoners in Night Engagement
An American officer recounts a joint night action with Australians against German forces. Troops regained two Americans and five Australians, then later retook them along with a Bosche officer. Australian fighters earn high praise for their tenacity and combat skill.
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Secoe
No Man's Land
Remarkable Saexpression of Courage From a Wounded Officer
A young wounded officer recalls a fear-filled moment when the commander lay dead and the unit was left to face the enemy. With sixty men at the point of attack, signals were given and shells burst as they held position. Not a man wavered, even as casualties mounted and a retreat was blocked by artillery. The officer notes about twenty five men remained with the commander after heavy fire.
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London
Air Force Harassing Attacks Assist Allied Front
Wartime report notes air force units provide reconnaissance and harassing strikes behind enemy lines. They target crossroads and transport convoys to slow German advances, using trained crews to disrupt concentrations of troops as resistance stiffens.
Senator Sutherland Recalls Utah Theatre Experience
Senator George Sutherland of Utah recalls a public performance incident in a talk describing a late evening sight of a cirque show and the audience reaction, highlighting a personal memory of entertainment in the state.
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George Sutherland
Utah
Germany and the dream of empire in naval strategy
The text outlines a German vision of global empire driven by naval dominance. It emphasizes victory at sea, key aims like control of Constantinople and the Suez Canal, and expanding into the Indian Ocean and Africa. It presents a plan to reconstruct Turkey, seize Egypt, and create a continental empire from east to west.
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SS Gree Ieee
Constantinople
Turkey
Suez Canal
Indian Ocean
Atlantic
Egypt
Surez Canal
Europe
Asia
Africa
Middle Africa
The
Kameran
Uganda
Mozambique
Siberia
Killing the Rumor Mongers in Wartime Morals
London Morning Post argues that war ethics hinge on collective discipline and restraint. It warns against spreading rumors and urges officials to verify statements before revealing facts, noting vanity and misjudgment can worsen conflicts.
Dutch Courage Gas Drug Turns German Troops Into Frenzy
Frederick Wilkes, a Pittsburgh newspaperman serving in a gas and flame division in France, recalls how a drug dulled fear and fueled homicidal frenzy among German waves attacking allied trenches.
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Frederick Wilkes
France
Pittsburgh
Club for Escaped Prisoners and Their Companions
A fragment notes escaped prisoners and their companions from Germany, mentioning aviators Gernes and others as targets of pursuit. The text hints at German guards and the reliance on trusted messengers, with scattered descriptions of uniforms, roles, and watchfulness.
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Gernes
Germany
Substitute flours tested for bread making in 1918 guidance
A technical note explains substituting four pounds of flour with one of several substitutes for loaf production. It covers fermentation times, mixing, proofing, and oven readiness, noting corn and oat meals affect moisture and absorption. Includes sample recipes for Corn Flows Bread and Flour Breed Bread with precise ingredient ratios.
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Chicago
United States
Damaged Statue Foundry Scene Described in Fragment
A garbled OCR passage notes a nearly wrecked statue and a foundry named LaForderie. It mentions Frank Wie, an armed incident, a bomb stack, and the topmost stone of the structure. The fragment references Pacis and the Agere as part of the scene.
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Pacis
Frank Wie
LaForderie
Agere
Tara
Mericat Efforts to Save Wheat Reach Allied Promise
A fragmented report notes merican citizens bold actions to conserve wheat for the Allies. It mentions potential shipments abroad under a government program and a commitment by officials to increase wheat exports or distribution as part of wartime measures.
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Perereer
Boshela
Debar Warns Whiskey Prohibition Could Doom Democracies
The Toronto Globe cites Mr. Debar arguing the anti alcohol crusade helped topple Russia and warns that prohibition might end Western democracies. He blames clerical and fanatical forces and says the United States must drink more whiskey to win the war.
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Iton Aecess
United States
Debar
Kaiser
Bryan
Canada
Russia
Mr. Debar
National Association of Distillers
Toronto Globe
Wheat Crop Outlook Brightens Across U S Belt
Grain reports show U S wheat belt yields improving with larger sowing and expectations of a record harvest. Officials project higher bushel totals in 1915 despite wartime pressures and erratic c.rops for other grains.
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United States
Fenae
Curious Audience Observes Modern Athletic Exhibition in Pekin
In Shan s He, Yuan Shi Kai presided over a display of athletic feats attracting attention from a curious Chinese audience. Athletes performed a decathlon style set while guards watched, keeping hands flat on the table as part of the ceremony.
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Vis Shi Kai
Gnandal
Yuan Shi Kai
Shortage of Horses Prompts Buy Farm Horse Wave
A wave of determination to buy farm horses instead of raising them sweeps the United States. Colts are seen as a nuisance by some, with farmers seeking ready stock rather than raising foals.
Unclear historical note about Canadian soldiers in London
An unclear passage from a London report mentions Canadian soldiers, admiralty permission, and a possible joining of troops. It references Charing Cross and a thaw over weeks, with phrases suggesting attempts to obtain authorization for 12 or 0 Sask to join Canadian forces.
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Canada
London
Charing Cross
Admiralty
Russia Covered by a Net of German Organizations
A provocative broadcast argues that Russia remains under control of German agents and Bolshevik supporters. It contends that Lenin and the Soviet leadership have betrayed Russia, aided by German subsidies, Brest-Litovsk terms, and German influence across Petrograd and the Nevsky Prospect, urging unity to preserve Russia’s independence and resist Bolshevik control.
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Russia
Dent
New York Herald
Pont Orez
Nathanson and Company A
Berlin
Lenin
Pravda
Brest-Litovsk
Lenine
Lin
Eassiey
Finland
Pothoni
Livonia
Courland
Lithuania
Ukraine
Caucasus
Germany
Petrograd
Nevsky
Asia
Sians
Donatas
Ram
Bols
Nicholas
Noted former secretary of state for India denounces war doctrine
The former secretary criticizes a wartime doctrine and urges its defeat. He argues Britain must remain at war until the doctrine is beaten, warning against complacency and calling for decisive action. The speech links militaristic aims to broader governance concerns and education.
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Asses Cronbertle
India
Sso le
Tosdon
Iene
Britain
Sale of Farina Amid Medics Demand for Summer Food
The notice states a sale of Farina to address the need for infant nourishment during hot weather. It mentions representations by child specialists and possible distribution through grocers, druggists, and hospitals. Orders may be placed via the food board, with retailers and doctors coordinating supply.
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Food Board
Unclear OCR fragment reports on a local incident
Poorly legible text mentions a sixteen year old son of J Ss Davidean of Airdrie Alte and a confusing sequence about a boy and France. The readable parts do not clarify events, names, or outcomes.
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J. Ss. ‘Davidean
Airdrie
Alte
Ron
France
Fragmented OCR: Yeast-They Nay thet Over There
Readable fragments describe a wartime era note about loyalties and a misheard phrase. The text mentions a person or group in a tense setting with unclear actions and potential identification of a leader or observer.
Tungsten Lode Found by Fortunate Sourdough Prospector
A rough prospector stumbled on a tungsten lode at Falcon while barely distinguishing the boundary clay and scheelite. James McMillion emerges as a leading figure in the syndicate planning multiple tungsten claims. Two veterans who first found ore near the surface failed to perceive richer ore surrounding the area.
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Falcon
Ie Pentertonta
James McMillion
Pee Ea
Unclear wartime wool production reports and shortages
Fragmentary notice discusses wool production and soldiers in France, mentioning Breeders' Gazette and American supply figures. It references immediate status of 000,000 soldiers and a twelve month horizon, with remarks on suitability for mill use and peace standards, showing disrupted wartime economy.
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France
Breeders’ Gazette
America
Right Kind of King George Faces Prep for Big Game
A fragmented note references King George and preparation for an upcoming game. Mentions buckwheat pancakes and a baseball context with foggy, unclear details. No clear names, dates, or outcomes are present to anchor a concrete event.
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George le
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