Public fury over false "slacker" lists sparks debate
The piece argues newspapers erred by printing uniform "slacker" lists from wartime draft records. It defends accuracy over government data, noting misidentifications at Fort Sheridan and Chicago. It condemns authorities for faulty records while urging responsible reporting and careful verification.
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Fort Sheridan
Matt
Cucaga
Texas
Chicago
Mieny Inta
Liew
William Sutherland Bacon
Washington
France
United States Army
War Department
Nnt Ss
French discontent over reparations shape outlook for postwar France
French critics say the nation must redefine its role after the armistice and pressure Reparations policy. The article argues that anger among socialist circles could push France toward a tougher stance, risking a world tension scenario as Germany previously did.
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Themen
France
Ceremany
Germany
France and Germany face reparations terms under stress
The dispatches reflect tense Franco British positions as Germany accepts reparations terms only to face renewed French doubts. The Briand ministry’s fate looms while France may press for more than the world expected. Economic fears rise over Germany’s acceptance affecting U S exports, tariffs, and American industry.
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London
Germany
Tuessonr
Briand
France
Smoore
Bee
Hardtog
Chece
Elemeret
United States
Paradoxical Prospects in Germany Reparations Debate
A provisional view argues reparations shape a dual outlook. Weavers with conflicting interests split the case as Britain, France, and the United States weigh economic and political stakes. American business leaders question how Germany’s payment and rehabilitation can align with global markets and industrial needs.
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Gled Wesi
Germany
Bor
Liglaml
United Etwies
Mayd-George
Fis
Taplawl
Thoms
Breakdown of Communism and Economic Control Debate
The text argues Bolshevik belief in downfall via economic forces over military or diplomatic means. It notes Russia may abandon gold and money in favor of paper, while peasant savings persist, and hints Soviet moves toward banks and exchange controls as evidence of evolving economic policy. It references Kilison job questions and pickpocket anecdotes to illustrate broader social distortions.
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Russia
Liuur
Tye Licut
Magsia
Kuzsin
The Veiled Dream of Margaret in Laneville
A fragmented late era tale follows Margaret Bennett and her rival, Mary, as Laneville women navigate social pressure and old loves. Margaret’s public widowhood, poverty, and yearning for a suitable life clash with Mary’s resentful past and family duties while a dress remnant sparks silent tensions and expectations.
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TE Alwaye
Mase
Mnatien
Marty
Ble
Epey
Mary
Logie
Mae Bennett
Cowan
Tom
Margaret
Odistacion
Timaleg
Amany
fragmentary scene of a girl at a pane and a tense exchange
A garbled passage shows a girl at a window reacting to another figure. Names and clear actions are obscured, but the snippet hints at tension, a gaze, and potential confrontation, framed in a dated narration style.
Letters to The Light aid for qualification query on medals
A reader questions the legitimacy and display of military awards and medals issued by The Light and public institutions. The letter condemns anonymous writings and counterfeit emblems while asking why genuine service medals are entrusted to those who lack interest or service, urging scrutiny of who wears and receives honors.
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Filitara
Thrusil Staten
Ping
Plan Great Library for Columbia University
New York May 16 Columbia University Library seen as a scenic landmark on Morningside Heights would be enlarged and turned into a center of scholarship to serve as a large reading room and popular circulating and conference library. The plan envisions space for rare books and collections to support advanced learning and research in a public quiet setting.
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New York
Columbia University Library
Morningside Heights
Nside UK
Nickolay Murray Butler
Plaud
Butler
Athe Taudy
A Laugh or Two Beards and a Train Ticket Mixup
An oral tale unfolds on a railway platform where a conductor hunts for a missing ticket. Simon fumbles and Blnkie quarrels with a rising tension about a long overdue fare. The narrative pivots to domestic musings and a punchline about a breakfast forgotten, ending with a chaotic, humorous portrait of train mishaps and social foibles.
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Simon
Fragmented Notice of Unclear Events and Names
A garbled OCR style fragment lists multiple names and places including Willy Arlington Lo Alyives Biz Lime coneteville Grands Frowuine Velma and others. It mentions an event titled Two Valy Fran the Rout and references Paniagur vaquiluyille and Mextea City with a May date. The text also notes an earthquake near Sb saantiala Mvation and a New York entity Marie Gimerad.
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Maat
Oude
Mextea
Doleaine
Colina
Dilaen
Rolien
Saantiala
Katinas
Ieitiemn
Danny
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Marcy
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iTinke
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Judd
Hugh Nation
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Tim King
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Hoppel
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