Blunder of Blunders in Allied War Planning
Collier's Magazine accuses political interference by the French government in Nivelle Haig war plans last April. It claims Painleve undermined French and Allied efforts, causing a failed offensive, a British march paused in Paris appeals, and calls for a supreme inter allied council to guide future strategy.
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Collier's Magazine
Nivelle
Haig
Meuse
Painleve
Germany
France
Great Windenburg
Paris
Lloyd George
Jellcoe
Robert Cecil
Inter-Allied Council
Walser
Alsace-Lorraine
le Matin
Chamber of Deputies
Roosevelt as minister of munitions proposal
Opinion suggests Theodore Roosevelt should lead U S ammunition production to fix wartime haste and inefficiency. Proponents argue his drive would accelerate output, unify effort, and rally loyal supporters, while acknowledging only he could match the crisis demands.
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Omebody
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
Roosevelt
Wilson
Mr. Roosevelt
Bolsheviki seek peace terms amid German shifts
A compilation of editorial voices notes Bolsheviki efforts toward world peace, while Kaiser agents aided their rise and Allies keep a wary stance. Observers question Bolshevik trust in Germany, cite Germany's broken promises on submarine warfare and no annexations, and warn Russia faces a fragile neutrality.
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Indianapolis
Germany
United States
New York World
Russia
Trotzky
Petrograd
National Bank Call From Comptroller Eyes Year Start
Washington Jan 8 The comptroller of the currency issued a call for the condition of all national banks of the United States at the close of business Monday December 31 19 The announcement directs banks to report their assets liabilities and operations to the federal agency for scrutiny and oversight.
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National Bank
Washington
Comptroller of the Currency
United States
Easy weight loss promises from a weight reduction ad
The ad claims overweight individuals can shed fat without starvation or heavy exercise. It promotes chewing food, fresh air, and a drug Korein taken four to five drops per dose, sold by a druggist. The offer says fat accumulations diminish with mild daily treatment and notes quick visible changes.
Mr. Goshawk Learns Temptation’s Cost in Barnyard Visit
Thornton W. Burgess tells how Mr. Goshawk yields to the lure of pigeons at Farmer Brown’s yard. He learns too late that giving in invites further temptations while Reddy Fox and others show restraint. Sammy Jay’s alertness saves the farm, but Goshawk’s boldness endangers him again as he scouts the barnyard from above.
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Mr. Goshawk
Farmer Brown
Reddy Fox
Old Granny Fox
Old Man Coyote
Sammy Jay
Green Forest
Sammy
Iron Rich Blood Promises Stronger Feats For You
An advertisement extols Peptiron by C. J. Hood Co as the ultimate iron medicine. It claims the iron formula, combined with pepsin wax celery and tonics, reddens pale cheeks steadies nerves and gives stamina. The chocolate coated pills are touted as easily absorbed and highly effective.
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Tron
C. J. Hood Co
Sowell
Mass
Stebbins Family Ford Ride Stirs Local Tension
Monday scene at Moss Ridge cemetery ends with a detour as local youth taunt the Stebbins family over a borrowed Ford. A sled-tethering prank escalates when Andy Anderson and others hitch rides, the car gets stuck in snow, and tensions rise amid accusations of German spying. Burial service led by W. F. Boyd.
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Stabhiee
Stebbins
Torp
Eid
Mister Stebbins
W. F. Boyd
The
Presbyterian Church
Moss Ridge Cemetery
Farmer Brown's Boy Foils Hawk In Barnyard Chase
The quick flying Gos hawk aimed for the barnyard but kept low to keep the barn between it and the birds. He swooped toward the pigeons and hens, then misread the moment as Farmer Brown's Boy emerged from the henhouse, thwarting the strike.
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Mr. Goshawk
Farmer Brown
Rev J O Rough Dies in Garthage at 81
Carthage January 8 Rev J O Rough aged 81 years 24 days died Sunday at 3 am in the home of Miss Anna Boswell on North Madison Street due to senility. Born in Iceland Colorado December 13 1836 he served many years in the Presbyterian ministry. He leaves a widow Mary Boswell. Funeral at 2 pm today from the home.
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Carthage
J. O. Hough
Anna Boswell
Madison Street
Mr. Hough
Iceland
Solomon Hough
Pennsylvania
Hough
Presbyterian Church
Mary Boswell
Woman shot in Chicago shop over breakup with former partner
Frances Reetz, 30, an importer of women’s gowns, was shot three times in her downtown Chicago shop by J. J. Levy, a former business associate, who then fatally wounded himself. Levy blamed the split with his wife. police report indicate a possible motive tied to their separation. A second item notes a Berlin Reichstag call for immediate assembly amid Russia peace chances.
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Chicago
Jan
Frances Reetz
J. J. Levy
Levy
Food Admin Plans 1918 Binder Twine Controls
Washington January 8 The food administration has arranged to control the supply of binder twine during 1918. The measure targets farmers especially in granger states and aims for reasonable prices, though not as low as former levels.
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Washington
The
Food Administration
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Claim and Reward
Readers learn of a claimed cure for catarrh through Hall's Catarrh Medicine. The ad asserts internal action on mucous surfaces, builds constitution, and offers 100 dollars to any case it cannot cure, with testimonials available. Toledo firm FL J Cheney & Co sells it for 75 cents through druggists.
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Hall
Drersa FL J. Cheney & CQ
Toledo
Ohio
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McAdoo
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