Bernstorff Aide O Leary Links In German Intrigue In U S
Government files show Ambassador Bernstorff used Jeremiah O Leary as a reliable yet discreet American asset. O Leary warned Wilson by letter against supporting him, a line later mocked in a memory famous hat slogan. Lexington mayor cites deplorable camp morale as national army buildup continues amid war rumors.
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Germany
United States
Bernstorff
Dumba
Washington
Vienna
Boyed
von Papen
State Department
Jeremiah O'Leary
O’leary
Wilson
Winning the War in the West and Western Front Strategy
The government aims to win on the western front with plans undisclosed, as allies prepare for a military conference. Germany’s Hindenburg Line is failing, Haig drives strong thrusts in Flanders, and the western front may prove Germany’s weak point guiding eventual victory.
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Russia
Balkans
Italy
United States
Bulgaria
Trentino
Macedonia
France
Belgium
Germany
Hindenburg
Haig
Flanders
Western Front
The Morality of Beauty and The Call for Beauty
The piece argues that morality is rooted in beauty and joy, claiming loveliness equals righteousness and that all ugliness marks moral failing. It envisions a future where society eradicates ugliness, tearing down unsightly structures to create exquisite, park-like cities. It laments dull housing and clothing as signs of sinfulness.
Extravagant promises in a quirky Hoover era note
A fragmented note mocks extravagance blamed on Mr Hoover, contrasting it with a simple lunch plan. The text mentions two vegetables and references Ralph, Noor, and a meal at night. The tone implies a casual, curious exchange about dinner expectations and a modest tomorrow.
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MR. Hoover
Ralph
Noor
Buster Bear Is Piggish in Thornton Burgess Animal Tale
A Beech nut picnic turns sour as Buster Bear’s greed drives off friends and sparks quarrels among Lightfoot the Deer, Gobbler family, and woodland neighbors. Peter Rabbit laughs at the spectacle as others hunt for nuts, illustrating the dangers of piggish behavior.
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Buster Bear
Thornton W. Burgess
Buster
Lightfoot
Gobbler
Gobblers
Sammy Jay
Redhead
Woodpecker
Chatterer
Red Squirrel
Happy Jack
Gray Squirrel
Unce
Billy
Mrs. Possum
Peter Rabbit
Big Buster Bear
Jacksonville Journal Urges Support for Army Plans
In the Fifth Jacksonville Journal a number of appeals urge residents to protest against orders on army organization that allegedly discriminate. The piece notes upcoming consolidation from twelve to eight companies and possible two regiments forming from three. It warns civilians and politicians to avoid hindering military plans and to seek understanding before signing protests.
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Jacksonville
Washington
In Our School Friday Punkin Patch Arrest Tale
A humorous schoolhouse episode features LD Griggly demanding the culprit who harmed his pumpkin patch. Miss Palmer runs class while local boys dramatize a mock arrest, claiming German invaders, then admit the “Germans” were pumpkins. Fatty Bellowes laments fewer pumpkins for Halloween pies. Charlie Chaplin film noted.
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LD Griggly
Balch
Constabul
Griggsy
Bol Haynes
Bol
Miss Palmer
Stuffy
Andy Anderson
Ex Brigham
Torp Stebbins
Steve Hardy
Bull Hickey
Andy
Fatty Bellowes
Andy & the Fellers
Punkins
River and the War Rock Island Union It Will Be Hoping
The article outlines possible resumption of Mississippi river traffic driven by government support, rail water terminal cooperation, and wartime demand for raw materials. Keystone of Peoria orders two tow boats and fourteen barges to move pig iron on major rivers, signaling a modern fleet era. Minneapolis studies river freight fleets, with large barge tows replacing packets. war needs push development forward decades ahead of normal pace.
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Rock Island Union
Mississippi River
Varous River
John Deere Plow Company
Keystone Company of
Peoria
Tennessee
Ohio
Mississippi
Illinois
Sheffield
Ala
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Quincy Whig
the Whig Co
Associated Press
Alcorn & Henkel
Ibridge
New York
Peoples Gas
Chicago
Ee Be Anager
Quincy, Ill
Audit Bureau OF Circulations
E Whig
Reichstag
Berlin
England
High Seas
America
Michaelis
MR. O’leary
Lexington
Kentucky
Camp Stanley
Herbert Hoover
By Webster
Ruby
Webster
Aeiens
Swaynie’s Baths
Friscoe
Lou Chiha
The
Orpheum
Edison
Thomas A. Edison
Quincy Phonograph & Art Company
Hampshire Street
Edison Diamond Disc Phonograph
Edison Cylinder Phonograph
Paul Wret
Frank Moser
Skwad
Jennior
Town Hall
Charlie Chaplin
Hell
Morris Adler Co
Keokuk
Iowa
Auto Gale
Kahoka, Me
P. l. Wilsey
Vermont St
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