Freedom of the seas debate in German press summarized
In Berlin, Count Reventlow clarified German aims behind freedom of the seas. He argued for naval bases and territorial holdings to ensure Britain’s defeat and German command during war. The piece notes hostile reception among Germans and contrasts with Allied views.
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Geraus
Dr. Dernburg
United States
Reventlow
Berlin Philharmonic Hall
Count Reventlow
Germany
Belum
France
Junkers
Aly
Italy
Toronto
Fragmentary OCR Note on Aborted Arrest and Paniethy
Fragmented text references an aborted arrest and a panic event in an old style setting. It mentions a person or group and a location, with unclear details or names. Further readable context is needed to identify the involved parties or outcomes.
Local Gardeners Report Bountiful Winter Harvests
The text notes thousands of families rejoicing over their winter vegetable cultivation and storage in potato barrels and cellars. It highlights the industry and skill of amateur gardeners and the continued abundance from last season.
British Drop Spies From Aeroplanes Anecdotes at Merchants Meeting
Grayson Murphy recalls Red Cross work at a New York Merchants Association luncheon. He shares a tale about pilots dropping spies by parachute over German lines and a ship sinking anecdote about the Arabic captain staying aboard. Murphy also recounts delays in obtaining a push button for his office in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grayson Murphy
Red Cross
Members’ Council of the Merchants Association
Hotel Astor
New York
Cal. Bolling
Air Service
Murphy
Bolting
Bolling
France
sMp
Versailles
Electrically Heated Clothing in Automobiles and Air Service
A Sphere London article notes electrically heated gloves are part of a car’s heating system and supplied by the vehicle’s wiring. It adds that allied aviation forces have adopted electric heating for all clothing, enabling pilots to reach higher altitudes without discomfort from upper air cold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sphere
London
Food saving urged as war needs grow worldwide
The article argues for voluntary food service and conservation to avoid compulsory rationing as production rises. It cites Lord Rhondda and Hoover on wheat and grain needs, detailing required exports to allies, Belgian relief, and neutral shipments. It emphasizes housewives’ responsibility and Canadian farming in next year’s food supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cane Wayade
Coa
Lord Rhondda
United States Food Administration
Canada
Hoover
United States
Cuba
Great Britain
Arthur Yapp
Food Service
Mr. Hoover
The Goeben and the Fate of Nations
A historical reflection on the German battleship Goeben and its role in World War I. The piece argues the Goeben’s presence shifted loyalties, influenced Gallipoli, Serbia, Romania, and Russia, and could have altered the outcome if neutral or if destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dardanelles
Berlin
Gallipoli
Serbia
Rumania
Russia
Golden Horn
Turkey
Messina
Mediterranean
Bulgaria
Bosporus
Odessa
Germany
Eude
Describing a Trench Raid Tactics and Purpose
A veteran officer details trench raid procedures in World War I from planning to execution. The four small sections operate in sequence to block reinforcements, bomb dugouts, secure prisoners or salvaged arms, and identify enemy regiments for morale and strategic advantage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Cap. RW. Simmie
United States
Simmie
Somali
Americas
Fritz
Sinai Pipeline Helped British Win Jerusalem
A British military report cited in Engineering and Contracting says the Jerusalem victory over the Turks owed much to a 150 mile Sinai pipeline and broad-gauge railroad. Maj. Gen. Maurice credits industry and material aid from Britain and the United States for the conquest effort. The 12 inch steel pipe ran above ground to supply water to troops at Gazı.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Jerusalem
Sinai Desert
Maurice
British War Office
Gazi
Egypt
Great Britain
United States
Royal Autographs at Sotheby’s Fetch Modest Sums
Auction catalog from Messrs Sotheby’s room shows royal autograph letters selling mainly for modest amounts. Queen Christina of Sweden's letter brings £38, Catherine de Medici and Empress Catherine II pieces appear, while a Charles I letter and a battle scene description item realize smaller sums amid scattered consignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrison
Messrs. Sotheby
Chris
Sweden
Catherine de Rm
Genes
Pepe
Charles I
Catherine
Cramswell
Iferston Moort
German Cruelities and Allied Unity Across the Atlantic
An Italian prisoner describes German abuses in occupied Udine including forced labor and harsh punishments, while reports from Venetia detail bombardments and civilian terror. The piece argues the United States and Britain must unite to defeat German aggression and sustain Anglo-Saxon civilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Minneapolis
Bays
America
Britain
Modern Poultry Plant Aimed At Saskatchewan University
Plans call for a new poultry plant at the Saskatchewan University to be erected and equipped early this spring. Poultry raising has succeeded in the province, but poultry men say it lacks prominence among livestock. The building will support a campaign to boost poultry among children and urban residents to raise production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saskatchewan University
Saskatchewan
The Only Possible Attitude Against German Victory
A quoted statement urging a firm stance against any German victory or even a draw, arguing autocracy must be prevented to avoid worldwide threat. It emphasizes that a hundred million Americans recognize no alternative and will ensure such a peril is not imposed again.
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United States
London
Mail
Driea
Secret Advice on Summer Undergarments From Doctors
A Springfield feature quotes doctors urging readers to wear light undergarments in heat to let the body acclimate naturally. The piece cites gauze sleeves and a 34 degree thermometer note to illustrate comfort strategies.
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Springfield
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Hohenzollern
Het? Scheidemann
Ity
Easous
D. McLaren
Senace
Arrichen
Hield
Goeben
Has
Trench Reid
Corso
Secretary of National Assistance
Udine
Paap
Venetia
Signor Guidica
Zenson
Piave
Feltrel
Attila
England
British Empire
Cincinnati
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