Our Man in Petrograd and the Red Cross Relief
A U S envoy in Petrograd navigates a tense scene over relief trains to Ukrainia. Red Cross relief led by Raymond Robins of Chicago is distributed where needed, despite Bolshevik pressure and the unrecognized status of the current government.
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Red Cross
Ukrainia
Francis
United States
Petrograd
Russia
Red Cross Relief
Raymond Robins
Chicago
Fran
Enlistment boards as humane public servants praised
The article lauds enlistment boards for fair, humane duty under federal law. It notes chairman Lawson Purdy sent a testimonial to servicemen and argues boards are now seen as incorruptible public servants, not stern judges. It also corrects grammar from alien enemies to enemy aliens.
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Uncle Sam
Lawson Purdy
New York
Peace talks push Bolshevik stance in Brest-Litovsk plan
The World Peace notes say Bolsheviks seek no annexations and no indemnities while central powers want to hold key territories under popular vote sovereignty. Germany ties Russia demobilization to territorial retention and uses Russian weakness to argue for a broader peace.
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New York World
Petrograd
Brest-Litovsk
Poland
Lithuania
Courland
Esthenia
Livonia
Russia
Mesopotamia
Rock Island Union
Germany
Peoria Star
West Front
Europe
Mrs Goshawk in the Old Brier Patch
Thornton W Burgess narrates a tale where Mr Goshawk pursues a pigeon near Farmer Brown's yard triggering danger for the Green Forest residents. Peter Rabbit and Mrs Grouse watch as the Gray Terror makes a costly misstep, risking capture and exposure.
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Goshawk
Mr. Goshawk
Peter Rabbit
Mrs. Grouse
Brier Patch
Green Forest
Green Meadows
Peter
Farmer Brown
Cear Old Brier
The Next Story Farmer Brown’s Boy Finds Out What Has Happened
A brief note describes Farmer Brown’s son discovering the reason behind a local event. The piece references community sorrow tied to a shared song and hints at an emotional, reflective moment without sensational detail.
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Farmer Brown
Ford Delight Sparks Schoolwide Excitement at Torp Stebbins House
Excitement runs through the school as Torp Stebbins receives a Ford from a rich aunt and plans rides after class. Ardent friends praise him while Andy Anderson offers guidance on driving. Bol Spelves spelling and arithmetic with a new method, aiming to rise in class as Lilac Grimes sits nearby. Snow falls. a ride may depend on clearing weather.
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Torp Stebbins
Torp
Byville
Arbentius Stebbins
Gen Hicks
Andy Anderson
Stebbins House
Ford
Russians Seek Parley On Neutral Soil For Peace Talks
The Russian delegation proposed shifting the peace talks to neutral soil and protested against several Austro German terms. With talks halted, Petrograd debates resuming hostilities, noting a likely three million strong army if fighting restarts.
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Associated Press
Petrograd
Stockholm
Cut Meat Stocks Law Evidence Largest In Ten Years
CHICAGO January 4 a statement from Schwartzchild and Company shows cut meat stocks at leading western packing points reach 267,258,000 pounds, up 100,400,000 in December, marking the highest level in a decade.
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Chicago
Cof Schwartzchild and Company
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