The Finest Soldier In the World Reflections on German Military Might
A critical essay tracing Prussian influence on German armed power from Frederick the Great to Moltke and Bismarck. It contrasts German barbarism with earlier civilization, cites von Kopenick and Zabern cases, and weighs Belgian French British valor against German strategy and moral failure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Prussia
Stein
Frederick, the Great
Bismarck
Moltke
China
von Kopenick
Lonning
Berlin
Kopenick
von Forstner
Zabern
Saverne
Alsace-Lorraine
Europe
Belgium
Mons
Aisne
Marne
Ypres
Arasco
Kaitos
Mass
Seeds from Congressman's Gift Highlight Local Exchange
A lighthearted note reflects a constituent receiving seeds from a congressman rather than a political appointment. The exchange underscores small gestures in public life and community ties between officialdom and residents.
Mirrors Through Time In European And American Decor
The article traces mirror history from seventeenth and eighteenth century France with Galerie des Versailles as a prime example and notes English adoption in dressing tables. It highlights colonial American mirrors with mahogany frames and painted motifs, and explains modern use to create space and reflect pleasing views such as sun parlors doubling in size through mirrored walls.
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France
Louis XIV
Fragonard
Jouchet
Watteau
Galerie Des
Versailles
England
United States
Ken
The Gardener's Opportunity in a Time of Food Shortage
Leon ard Barron argues in Idens Magazine that food crops will be stretched to feed billions. He urges gardeners to use small plots to produce produce for themselves and aid neighbors and local agencies in alleviating demand.
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Leonard Barron
Iden
America
Timekeeper’s Lapse Shames Punctual Employee
In an east engineer’s shop the owner boasts about punctual staff but recently scolded a worker for lateness. Asked why he cannot arrive on time the man cites sleeplessness and inability to sleep at night, prompting a brief exchange on his condition.
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James
Vagaries of Femininity in Matrimonial Ironies
In the discussion of deceit and crime within marriage the piece questions the reliability of feminine intuition. It argues men exploit women's trust, citing examples of husbands who drink, lie about employment, and demand control, while noting women still answer matrimonial ads despite evidence of trouble.
Chinese Firemen Face Harsh War Duty During Submarine Chase
At a London Chamber of Shipping meeting C Laws praised Chinese stokers aboard a mine-infested vessel. When shells rained, they did not desert their posts but worked harder, enabling the ship to gain speed and seek shelter in a fog bank before the submarine closed in.
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Notlieg
C. Laws
Chamber of Shipping
London
Glad To Be Out Of It Prisoner talks with Canadian sergeant
Glad To Be Out Of It describes Sergeant Willam Williams of a Saskatchewan Battalion writing home about a German prisoner. The prisoner spoke English and said he was happy to have a square meal and out of the war while lamenting not knowing about Germany’s defeat and his homeland.
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Willam Williams
Saskatchewan
London
How-young Flubdub Stand Hie Is All Right
Fragmentary note reports a local stand named How-young Flubdub with the phrase Hie is all right enough in his. The readable text hints at a judged or informal stance but lacks full context.
The Men Who Start Things and the Value of Steady Work
A Philadelphia Public Ledger excerpt extols steady, disciplined effort over flashy starts. It praises consistent performers who cultivate patience, preparation, and routine, arguing initiative must rest on solid groundwork and long term reliability to advance industry, cities, and causes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steadast
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Golf History From Dutch Origins To Scottish Bans
The article traces golf origins to early Dutch players and a Book of Hours in the British Museum. It notes Scots adopted the game by 1457 and an 1471 Scottish Act forbade it, citing King James IV’s later fondness for the sport as noted with Mary Queen of Scots.
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Alth
West
Scotland
James IV
A He
Mary Juart
The Duke of Connaught’s Speech Style Since Canada Return
Since his return from Canada the Duke of Connaught has devoted his time to royal ceremonies and now speaks from a written text rather than extempore. The change reflects his adaptation to delivering speeches on the move, with no evident loss in his public presence or impact.
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Duke of Connaught
Canada
English Frankness Amid Human Nature Observations
A fragment discusses how English people display character in varying tones from humorous to tragic, noting the broader human traits revealed by everyday expression. The text hints at analysis of humor and pathos in social behavior.
Quoted Speaker Reflects on Speech and Silence
A fragment quotes Bhlumiore Amere known for talkativeness, noting few moments to respond. The odd exchange mentions kitchen imagery and a suggestion of dread linked to a phrase about eating. The text presents a stylized, cryptic dialogue snippet.
Favor Compulsion by Norman Hapgood from London
Hapgood argues compulsory service is superior to a volunteer army for democracies. He cites France as a democratic bulwark built by universal service and notes Britain’s class tensions and the evolving American system. He predicts postwar centralization and less class distinction, with commissions seen as merit-based.
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Norman Hapgood
New York Evening Post
London
England
Hapgood
Ne Pa
Kepun Visti
France
Eral Joffre
America
Poisonous Fly Paper Danger Warns Parents
The Journal of the Michigan State Medical Society reports infant deaths from swallowing fly papers. It urges caution and notes safer non poisonous alternatives for home use.
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Eocoeee
Journal of the
Michigan
Household wallpaper cleaning dough paste method
A historic recipe describes cleaning wallpaper by rubbing with a dough paste made from flour salt oil and water. The mixture is boiled until scalded and kept hot enough to rub onto the wallpaper for dirt and soot removal.
Fragmentary 19th century note on victory and state of mind
The text fragment discusses victory, limits on action, and how domestic opinion shapes state of mind. It references precedents conventions and promises, noting the influence of the victo turn on countries and their capitals during unspecified months.
Frosted Wheat Shows Mixed Test Results in Early December
An early December feeding trial used frosted and unfrosted wheat with equal weights to compare results. The report notes varying outcomes and suggests frosted wheat had different effects in the experiment.
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