Christmas Peace and War News From New Ulm
A New Ulm Review column reflects on Christmas 1918 amid WWI. It laments war's toll, honors soldiers in Flanders, and critiques U.S. Russia policy while urging support for Russian democracy and restraint against aiding autocratic forces. It also notes editorials targeting political figures and stresses national unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flandera
Flanders
Russia
United States
Germany
Soviet Republic
Ibout
Rusgia
Russi
Ind i
Great Britain
France
Italy
Near East
Reconstruction program for postwar Britain urged by Labor Party
The article argues for a comprehensive postwar social order led by the Labor Party, outlining four pillars: universal national minimum, democratic control of industry, reform of national finance, and surplus wealth for the common good. It warns against returning to old capitalist structures and calls for planned cooperation to protect workers, with emphasis on unemployment concerns after demobilization and the need for public policy to prevent degradation of life. It also critiques wartime governance and notes Canadian mail restrictions on foreign newspapers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Lands
England
Labor Party
America
British Empire
Arthur Henderson
British Labor Party
Wurther
Okuma
Japan
Babylon
Egypt
Greece
Carthage
Roman Empire
Europe
Britain
Persor
Labor
Tabor
Trade Boards Act
United Kingdom
Bev
Churchill
Cottonwood County
War Industries Board
Brother Churchill
Editor’s deathbed quip about circulation spectacle
The spoof turns on a dying editor claiming the largest circulation while under medical care. It parodies newspaper vanity and exaggerates ego in a playful, clipped tone referencing St Peter Herald and other papers. The humor centers on self interest and media grandiosity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peter Herald
Pioneer Press
St. Paule
Si. Peter Tribune
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New Ulm Review
New Ulm Publishing Complat
H. Payne
John Woebke
Alma Falk
Oltun
New Ulm
Minnesota
City of New
Finland
Brest-Litovsk
Wilson
Washington
Lenine
London
Joe Reynolds
Joe
The
Organization For Demobilization
Ment
Dominion of Canada
B.S
War Department
P.S.C
State Dood & Mortgage Co
New Uim
Merry Christmas
Hummel Bros
N. Minn
New Ulm, Minn
Lariat Tribune
Kellogrants
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