End of War With Russia Sparks German Enthusiasm
London reports strong German joy over Russia’s cessation of hostilities and Trotzky’s surrender. Bolshevik orders demobilization and withdrawal from trenches as peace talks with central powers proceed. President Wilson reiterates U S commitment to a lasting peace as Romania faces a perilous, possibly separate, peace situation.
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Germany
Russia
Austria-Hungary
Turkey
Bulgaria
Baltic Sea
Wilson Addresses Congress as U S Seeks Steady War Aim
President Wilson told Congress the United States will continue the fight until Germany accepts justice and peace terms. He argued that peace must be settled on principle, not through German or Austrian terms, and warned against misleading statements by Teutonic leaders. The address stressed unity with Entente aims and highlighted the shift toward public, “extra official” diplomacy.
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Rumania
Ukraine
Austria
Germany
Italy
Frenzela
Monte Val Bella
Col del Rosso
Masso Rosso
Washington
Wilson
Congress
United States
Conat von Herling
League of Nations
Reichstag
Count von Hertling
America
Physical requirements for national army revised
The district medical advisory board reports major easing of entrance standards. A man five feet tall and 100 pounds may qualify if otherwise meeting rules as amended. Local boards now defer to the district board on uncertain cases and on limits of service.
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District Medical Advisory Board
Charlotte Soldier Witnesses U boat Battle at Sea
Captain James W. Squires of the U S Army recounts a submarine encounter while aboard a transport. He describes destroyers guarding the fleet, a periscope sighting, a torpedo scare, and the crew’s scramble to lifeboats as they head toward port with casualties avoided and the danger of the submarine threat emphasized.
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James W. Squires
Captain Squires
United States Army
Charlotte
L. Myers
States
Oour
Greatest need of the Allies now is ships
Crawford Vaughn former prime minister of Australia addressed thousands at Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock and urged shipyards to keep high production. He warned missing ships weakens Allied strength, noting world tonnage is lower yet wartime needs are higher as America carries five million men to Europe and must build a bridge of ships to supply fronts.
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Newport News
Crawford Vaughn
Australia
Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company
America
Europe
France
France to supply US needed artillery by July 1
New York Feb 7 Andre Tardieu French high commissioner announced France could manufacture enough artillery to equip 20 American divisions about 500000 troops by July 1 if the U S adheres to an understanding for raw material from America The official praised Americas war effort and noted that American troops in France now exceed the army at entry into the war with 212000 officers and men
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New York
France
United States
Canada
Jules J. Jusserand
America
Europe
Germany uses wood pulp to make durable underwear fabric
Pulp from wood is processed in Germany into thread and woven with linen warp to form a durable fabric. Advertisers claim it withstands five or six washings and is suitable for all clothing, especially underwear.
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Germany
Bureau of Farein and
Derest
Constipation Diet Tips From Historical Notice
Diets affect bowel movement with cheese tea and boiled foods listed as constipating while fresh fruit and bread help. For relief take one or two Chamberlain's Tablets after supper to ease the problem.
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Chamberlain
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