Britain’s War Effort Declared Marvelous in Rousing Praise
The article extols Britain’s total World War I mobilization detailing sea patrols in the North Sea 140000 miles and wartime shipping gains. It notes British submarines sinking enemy vessels and claims British control of oceans while outlining army enlistment drives and rapid mobilization.
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Navy
Pitta
Ministry of Munitions
Rm George
Great Britain
Ted
Hun
Beer fortune confiscated by U S government
A confused report states the United States seized a beer fortune during a recent action. It claims the property was taken, then transferred to Busch with word of a return to America from Germany to reclaim the fortune. Busch has four children in two countries and two daughters married to a German army officer and a German businessman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Gy Busch
America
Germany
Coe Busch
The Biting Kind
An East End doctor treated a severely bitten woman who came to his surgery. He inspected the arm wound and noted the horse bite description with anxious curiosity.
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East End
Pretend Little Edna Requests Diner Dress and Tickets
Fragmentary note shows Edna asked mother for a dress and guests for a dinner. The text hints at a social event with Wolies and gentlemen, but details and names are unclear.
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Edna
Mother
Money Talk Frame Changes Value in Ee Whe Mia
A fragmented report notes a currency frame named Prench frame now valued at Ee whe Mia. The brief mentions shifting exchange rates and local interest in collectible frames.
Bombing a Railway Train During Air Raid Mission
The account describes bombing a railway line from low altitude with bombs aimed at enemy billets and rolling stock. Crews discuss skimming above fields, inspecting wreckage, and a small group of soldiers finishing the task with machine gun support as they approach the train near a meadow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betling
Emmy
Hunger Real Cause Of German Illness
A fragment discusses illness in German districts attributed to hunger. The text questions cause and description, suggesting malnutrition as the underlying factor and noting varied opinions on its origin and impact.
Fragmentary World War I Trench Scene
A damaged passage depicts a night in trenches with soldiers listening for the enemy. A German scout approaches the trench edge, moments before hiding in the mud as distant shells echo. The brief encounter ends with the silhouette fading into darkness.
Germany’s Africa Empire Dream in Militant Germany Press
The Kreuz Zeitung argues for a German colonial stretch in Africa as part of a new imperial power. It envisions Togoland and Southwest Africa joining a broader African empire to secure raw materials and food, with Europe watching for a concert of European powers.
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Militatiste
Germany
von Kuehlmann
Kreuz Zeit
Ecu
England
France
Portugal
Togoland
Uthwest Africa
Afterwar German Atrocities Spoken Of In Toronto
The piece reflects on German war crimes and the looming memory of them after the conflict. It notes Allied and Russian naval issues, submarine warfare impact on seamen, and calls for peace while questioning retribution and future safety for the world. Toronto sources frame these reflections as enduring human consequences.
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Toronto
Alcohol as Fuel Sparks Industrial and Legal Shifts
The piece discusses mixing gasoline with alcohol as vehicle fuel and notes brewing operations facing bans on alcohol manufacture. It mentions a move toward large scale production to boost motor fuel use, referencing widespread car adoption in Norway and Sweden, and compares sugar mills and other plant sources as potential fuel supplies.
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Norway
Sweden
Palaces and Gates Stripped of Copper for Munitions
German authorities report widespread copper and brass theft from palaces gates doors windows and fittings as metals are diverted for munition production. Properties in the Meur area face material losses and expropriation efforts intensify.
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Germany
Lhe
Price Fixing Difficulties Highlight Expert Analysis
Professor W. Clarke of the University outlines a pricing bulletin noting fluctuating costs. The history department cites causes and instances of price manipulation, arguing regulations affect money flows and market behavior.
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W. Clarke
University
Oaesting Bulletin
Department of History
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British War Office
Ark
North Sea
Nile
Arctic
Bet
George
Empire
War Service
Amre
North
India
Endcs
Canada
U. S
Poe
Graaf
Junkers
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