Theodor Wolff as German Editor in Wartime Warning
Theodor Wolff, editor of a leading German newspaper, uses a warning to the Entente not to press Germany too hard at the peace conference. He argues for Alsace Lorraine self determination and opposes postwar economic boycotts while insisting on Germany’s colonial claims. He is depicted as bright yet prone to blunt, reckless rhetoric.
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Theodor Wolff
Theodor
Germany
Alsace-Lorraine
Great Britain
France
Japan
Japan Aims to Grow Cotton in Southern China
Reports say Japanese cotton interests with government aid are attempting large scale cotton cultivation in Southern China. They seek to use suitable soil and climate, but execution faces many hurdles. The project is unproven and conditions such as pests and new land must be overcome.
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China
Japan Eyes Cotton Growth To Challenge American Trade
The piece argues Japan seeks to expand cotton areas using cheap labor to supply Far East mills and price American exports lower. It notes limited suitable lands, motives to protect Western markets, and that American cotton remains dominant if growers guard against exploitation. It predicts rising prices and sustained profits for Southern planters with proper regulation.
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China
Japan
America
Far East
Orient
Britain
South
Our Tariff Policy in the War's Aftermath
The piece argues markets foresee a Republican tariff stance in Congress but doubts any tariff legislation will be enacted while conditions stay chaotic postwar. It notes government caution in winding down war orders and protecting industry and labor, and downplays immediate tariff changes by either party.
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Congress
America
Republican Party
Tariff scare overplayed amid broader economic concerns
The author cautions against manipulating markets with a manufactured tariff scare and argues that other more vital economic problems will demand attention, noting past debates on tariffs while stressing the need for measured, substantial policy focus.
Protective League to Disband After War End
Washington December 27 The American Protective League with 250000 members and many branch offices will disband February 4 following a Justice Department review and an armistice era request for continued activity. Officials say peace removes need for organized citizen espionage though the league’s work will influence future service, having completed more than 3000000 investigations for federal agencies during the war.
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Washington, D. C
American Protective League
Sail
Secihd
Department of Justice
Gregory
Germany
League
Military Intelligence
Provost Marshal General's Office
State, Navy and Treasury Departments
Food and Fuel Administrations
Alien Property Custodial
Health and the Flag in a World War Era Message
The article extols the American flag as a symbol of cleanliness and victory over disease from Cuba to Palestine. It credits sanitation efforts and medical units for advancing public health as a form of national triumph alongside military wins. Interspersed satire notes strikes and German propaganda raids amid wartime commentary.
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Cuba
Panama
Tropics
Philippines
France
Trence
Palestine
Jerusalem
Poems of Dawn and Death in a Mystic Verse Fragment
A compact fusion of verse fragments by Geoffrey Howard and Amelia Josephine Muyrr, reflecting on life death and creative vocation. The speaker contemplates divine gifts sleep birth and the lure of song while resisting earthly feuds and the imposition of fate.
City to pave East Commerce Street bids due January 9
The city commission asks for bids to resurface East Commerce Street from Chestnut to Alamo with split paving on north and south sides to avoid full closures. Bids open January 9 as officials consider removing old wood blocks after heavy repairs. The panel also authorized borrowing 100000 from two banks.
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Commerce Street
Chestnut Street
Alamo Street
City Commission
Tater
Mayo Bell
Wdinney
Alamo National
All Rascalsen and War Talk From The Senate
Senator Thomas of Colombo comments on wartime rascality and German views as recounted by a Detroit Free Press item. A Hamburg tale about a guest’s pocket tele and a spoon on the doorstep is cited. A Housewife’s Scrapbook tip urges adding apples to jam to save sugar and speed cooking.
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Thomas
Colombo
Dia
Detroit Free Press
Wien
Victor the Breton Legionnaire of Morvan Fired Ten Germans
A veteran recalls Victor a Breton legionnaire killed in action. Once a pure soldier and model of bravery he saved comrades and earned a military medal amid Morocco Annam and France. His steadfast courage and gentle humor inspired peers even in the darkest marches.
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Bouligny
Vitor
le E Vietor
Mor
Tie
Ivy Ant
Dals
Morocco
Sonkin
Victor
Mountsteton
Vietos
Nanin
Annam
France
Paris
Legion
Sam
de Castalhan
Madame Paquin Selects Army Service Colors for Yanks
Madame Paquin, famed Paris milliner, helped assign new service colors for the American Army Service Corps. After inspecting options and matching ribbons on olive drab cloth, steel gray and marine blue were chosen as official colors for officers’ overseas caps and piping.
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Madame Paquin
Army Service Corps
Army
Pope Benedict Aids Peace Congress Efforts
Rome December 24 Pope Benedict received 23 cardinals and many bishops to hear Christmas wishes He urged that the coming peace congress restore order and renew human sentiment toward brotherhood He pledged to aid decisions that ensure a just durable peace and to guide the moral repair after war.
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Benedict
Sacred College
Congress
Pope Benedict
Holy Father
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Keane at the Majestic Delights With Grace White Backdrop
The Majestic Theater presents J Warren Keane and Grace White in a magic revue. Keane dazzles with tricks while White’s piano background enhances the act. Also featured is the Suffragette Revue and popular duo Dut, Wlorened une and Gadmutile Tridewell boosting the program.
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J. Warren Keane
Majestic
Columut
Grace White
Miss White
Kenne Ds
Wlorened
Une
Gadmutile Tridewell
Uda
Film Attractions by Griffiths Great Pictures
A review notes David Wark Griffith as a master of the national cinema. It mentions The Birth of a Nation Tutoleranca and Hearts of the World and states Hearts of the World is being shown daily at 2216 and 8315 Dm to large audiences.
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David Wark Griffith
Yor Griffith Bang”Rently
Gand
Griffith
Ulis
Fragmented musings and notes from a late era column
A jumble of quips, anecdotes, and social observations cover topics from German receptions and coin scarcity to family excuses and onion seed origins. The prose weaves humor and reflection with stray names and phrases, including references to Agnes and Maude Mies Lozey, amid scattered musings on daily life and current events.
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