Unseen Crises Define War’s Hidden Struggles
In wartime, crises arise beyond battles. California’s feud administrator revealed Lord Rhondda’s claim that victory depended on American wheat savings. The article urges steadfast resolve, noting Americans carried on amid an era of severe economic strain, shaping the Allies' survival and future policy.
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Marne
Verdun
Paris
Seattle
California
Associated Advertising Clubs of
San Francisco
Lord Rhondda
Great Britain
England
Jwe
America
Becaue
France
A Soldier's Chances In War Are Examined
The United States Treasury Bureau bulletin compares casualty statistics across allied forces and American troops. It states that a soldier has twenty nine chances to one to return home unscathed, with higher odds of recovery if wounded and strong medical care. The article argues war is not as deadly as often portrayed and notes better hospital care, food, clothing, and health among American troops. It also observes fewer deaths from disease in modern conflicts and contends government support for disabled veterans and dependents, while civil life has gaps in sickness provisions.
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United States Treasury Department
Department
Europe
Von Hintze as Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs
Admiral von Hintze named secretary of state for foreign affairs in Germany, seen as moving the nation toward autocracy. The piece warns of internal dangers from a stronger militarist regime and a rising political Socialist presence challenging war funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral von Tintze
Germany
von Kuchmann
von Kruchlmann
German militarism warned toward end of war
The piece argues German militarism cannot endure under autocratic excess. It notes Von Hintze's appointment signals a harsher foreign policy while internal revolt grows. The author warns that intensified oppression may hasten Germany’s collapse, affecting both war and internal stability.
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Congress
Reichstag
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Russia
Teutons
von Kuehlmann
von Hintze
The Kaiser Beast of Merlin at the Grand Theater
The Kaiser, Beast of Merlin, opens a week run at the Grand with Rupert Jolian as Die Kaiser. Film details include imperial palace decor, blueprints, and costumes by noted designers. wartime artifacts and period settings praised for photopic expographics.
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Thea Raiser
Kaiser
Beast of
Merlin
Rupert Jolian
Eharaeter
Die Kaiger
Imperial Palace
Tertin
E Murat
Tienii de Beauville
Signor LeMary
George Davies
Uhis
Mark Tiolkia
C. Hy Vite Wefield
la Hf. Courter
Slayden's Record Questioned Over War Votes and Speech
The record cites James L. Slayden for opposing Wilson’s calls to up the army and navy, vetoing measures to expand forces, and opposing woman suffrage and food conservation. It accuses him of never condemning Germany’s actions or the Lusitania sinking while questioning his fitness to represent patriotic citizens.
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James L. Slayden
Wilson
Congress
United States
Mexico
General Staff
War Department
Mclemore
Germany
America
Lord Rhondda
Lusitania
Merchants Protest Christmas Gift Campaign
The Retail Dry Goods Association denounces a Council of National Defense war campaign urging reduced Christmas gift giving. It cites nationwide complaints that publicity would disturb business, stresses restraint on nonessential production, and says outside appeals are unnecessary. Merchants support the war but oppose needless agitation harming commerce.
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Retail Dry Goods Association
Council of National Defense
New York World
Council
Dry Goods Association
War Industries Board
Ing
Sandwich Gets a Reprieve from Bread Ration
A reprieve from the Illinois division of the U S Food Administration allows sandwich makers to use four ounces of quick bread or an equal amount of bread with the same two thirds substitute content. The change relaxes the prior limit of not more than two ounces of victory bread per sandwich.
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Witeh
Ilinois Division
United States Food Administration
Chicago Vibune
Various Texas Editorial Snippets Highlight Prewar Public Opinion
The Beaumont Enterprise editorializes on women registering for the final polls, Temple Telegram proposes a League of Nations as a substitute for the Texas Baseball League, and Texas sends twenty men to Congress. The Lorena Register questions legislative candidates, while the Galveston Tribune notes US Mexico friendship. Other items joke on moonshine hopes, watermelon surgical lore, and plans for a regional tabernacle seating 1500 to 2500 in Yoakum.
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Com News. Me
Beaumont Enterprise
Taastay
Texas Baseball League
Temple Telegram
League of Nations
le Wyath
Nditor Lindenburg
The
Yoakum Times
Texas
Lorena Register
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Lokio
Sams
Georgilis
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Georgulis
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Royal
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Toy Phiee
Leon Greenwood
Eutan
Nstrength Brothers
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Byrn
Mack
Velmar
Yucatan
Russel and Byrne
Deann
Niel Mack
Vera Velmar
Bren
Princess Folay
Princess Theater
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Burt Shepard and Company
Lille Lord Roberts
Waler
Atera
Slayden
By Briggs
Jay
Bearn
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Merald
Mg St
Greenville
Denison Herald
Fress
Chicago
Moonlight School
Kentucky
Fort Worth
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Switzerland
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Galvaston Tribune
Food Administration
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