Danger of German peace offer after WWI defeat
In this editorial a warning that Germany may seek peace on the status quo ante once it cannot win. The piece argues such terms would be dangerous for America, urging vigilance against pacifist moves and pro German sentiment that could sway U.S. opinion toward accepting a return to prewar borders and reparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Frank Davis
America
Germany
Reichstag
United States
Belgium
Rance
France
LW. W
Mittel-Huropa
Gerany
América
Camouflage in warfare mirrors nature’s deception
The article argues camouflage in modern war imitates natural adaptation. It compares tanks and trenches to animal concealment, noting painters and landscape artists shaping stealthy battlefields. It frames camouflage as a long human-devised deception aligning with evolutionary preying strategies across species.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert H. Moulton
Main
How to Encourage Your Flower by E Van Benthuysen
Practical gardening tips for roses gladiolus and poppies. Cut back roses at leaf stem junction for bloom and place cut gladiolus in water to bloom early. Remove wax plant eyes to continue blooms and water generously. Mulch dust and wait for warm ground for outdoor planting. Encourage children to garden with plots and make liquid manure from composted materials. Harden seedlings gradually and protect from wind frost and cold. Avoid overcrowding and thin out plants for natural growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. van Benthuysen
Wool and silk trade notes from ancient practices
A fragment discusses Australia as a major wool source and compares sheep numbers in South America and Australia at about 100 million. It notes silk production methods in China have remained largely unchanged for millennia, with ancient prints showing similar techniques to those used today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
South America
China
Raks The love in Switzerland protects rare plants
A fragment discusses strict penalties for possessing illegally collected plant specimens. It notes Camerarius first proved plant sexuality in 1691 and mentions historical details about sex distinction and proof. It also references electric lighting in eggs and a 1889 event about vedalia lady beetles escaping in California to combat cotton pests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Switzerland
Camerarius
United Kingdom
California
Hongkong Using Motorcars Signals Boom in Colony
The colonial government plans extensive road building to aid recreation and access to residential areas as automobile use rises. Dealers report 125 motorcars and 118 motorcycles in Hongkong, with 25 to 80 new cars ordered mainly from the United States, including high grade models in demand despite high freight rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colony
United States
Hongkong
United Statess
Tte
Joppa and Jerusalem Port Details from Historic Text
The port of Joppa near Jerusalem hosts mosques churches and gardens and exports oranges corn wine and soap. The area figureried in the Crusades and Napoleon captured it in 1799. population estimates are garbled but indicate late 19th century data.
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Joppa
Jerusalem
Port of
Start Some Flower Seeds in House
Flower seeds to sow in winter in a house or hot bed include mixed verbenas salvia splendens mixed pansies mixed double petunia hellotrope mixed geranium hardy garden pinks and coleus. Soak seeds 24 hours then sow in February. results should please, with many flowers for decorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Van_Benthuysten
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Thia
Tropics
Jungie
Safariland
Leobardis
Masurung
Hig
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