Extrav agance rises in wartime Russia say s author
London reports author Ivan Skobka portrays Russia after eighteen months of war. He notes luxury demand and higher prices in Moscow shops, bustling factories and dearth of patriotism as greed for money grows. Villagers seek schooling as war reshapes daily life and thought.
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London
Russia
Ivan Skobka
Moscow
la Ville de
Lyon
Ruetch
Piotr Petrovitch
Son digs up father's coffin in Japan arrest averted
In Chiba prefecture Hirota Shinza dies and his Tokio son, returning home, opens the coffin in the village temple cemetery to see his father one last time. Police arrest him for the violation but villagers petition for release and he faces no prosecution.
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Tokio
Chiba
Hirota Shinza
In Bad Shape Health Gossip Quips From Neighbors
A column recaps a neighbor’s panicky remarks about head pain stomach trouble weak heart and general poor condition. The dialogue conveys local worry and the sense a community is attentive to each other’s health.
Honor by Poilu in Paris Creates Decorated Dilemma
In Paris a battlefield hero story unfolds as General Bailloud pins medals on several soldiers and faces a mock regulation snag a war cross sent to him. To resolve the clash he invites the honored poilu to return the courtesy and pin the decoration on the general.
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Paris
Bailloud
Cheap Advice and a Taxi to Cheap Health
A fragment shows Dr Soonover greeting colonel Witherspoon who complains of weakness and poor health. The doctor gruffly suggests taking a taxi as a remedy, implying medical aid without payment.
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Witherspoon
Dr. Soonover
War puts check on immigration 10
Washington reports war conditions cut U S immigration from Europe to its lowest since 1900. Caminetti shows 434 244 aliens admitted last year but net gain only 50 070 as 384 174 departed. Italians and reservists drove declines. English and Irish figures also noted with Mexicans rising. total cash brought by aliens counted at 20 million.
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United States
Europe
Caminetti
Mexico
Arizona
Texas
Scotland
Immigration Restrictions Include Criminals and Immorals
The passage notes broad exclusions under immigration policy, citing many individuals as likely public charges and listing criminals and immoral characters among those barred in large numbers.
French Names Reflect Irony in Popular Wordplay
The text notes French fondness for irony with names such as Chiffon de Papier Finis Teutonice and La Censure, illustrating how wordplay and witty sobriquets appear in cultural naming trends.
War inspired names dominate French racehorses in Paris
In Paris on March 4, racing horses carry war themed names. Favorites include generals like Joffre and French, with battles such as La Marne and the victory at Tippecary reflected in entries. Names of French cannons are also used, signaling a strong wartime mood in the sport.
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Paris
Mar
Joffre
la Marne
Tipperary
No Trouble in Australia Says New High Commissioner
London March 4 The new High Commissioner of Australia Mr Fisher stated there has been no trouble with Australians of German descent, a group of about 50 000 in a five million population, calling them good colonists and saying there is not a shadow of disaffection among them.
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Australia
Mr. Fisher
Five Mile Lion
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