Hot Time Coming In Europe As Kaiser Faces Revolt
Widespread disorder looms in Germany as the Kaiser refuses to abdicate and seeks army support. Bavarian claims to the throne threaten further tension, with Bavaria and Prussia clashing over imperial succession. Allies may dissolve the empire, prompting a potential move to a republic and a volatile postwar atmosphere.
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Europe
Bavaria
Germany
Prussia
Rupprecht
Great Britain
Home Stretch Fourth Liberty Loan drive begins November 11
War bond campaign aims to bolster finances with broad public support. The drive emphasizes patriotic duty and broad participation as the nation approaches winter fundraising efforts.
War work appeal linked to Liberty Loan drive
A military oriented appeal urges liberal gifts to the United War Work Fund mirroring the success of the Fourth Liberty Loan. The text highlights financial consolidation, efficiency, and joint campaigns, noting rising Liberty bond subscriptions and predicting strong support for a combined war work effort with organizations pooling resources.
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Europe
Tur Lien
Texas
Close-Up View of Hand to Hand Battle Details
A veteran soldier describes close range fighting in a great battle, noting how chaos and personal perspective distort the minute details amid a larger, organized military operation. The account contrasts vivid on scene impressions with the broader strategic picture from the front.
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Marshal Joffre
The
Marne
Two Soldiers In Battle Seen By Reporter
A war correspondent recalls a chaotic scene where an American and a German collide briefly. The German, knife in hand and bleeding, trips and sits to sing before a foe knocks him aside. He notes German soldiers look small and slow with clod-hopper boots while Americans seem tall and swift, an optical illusion the writer questions. The American laughs at the absurdity, sealing the moment.
United War Work drive urged for war relief funds
The article urges Americans to support the United War Workers campaign aiding the Y M C A Y W CA Salvation Army Knights of Columbus Hebrew Association and other groups aiding soldiers. It notes the cause transcends dollars and calls readers to give their utmost for fighting men on the front. It also mentions zero hour at the start of the month and influenza quarantine lifted in Austin.
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Y. W. Cla
Salvation Army
Knights of Columbus
The
Hebrew Association
American Library Association
Wilson
United War Workers
Fighting Men of America
Red Cross
Shadow on the Hill Poem by Edward OBrien
A lyric verse from Century Magazine evokes Sue as a quiet figure moving softly like a shadow on a hill A faint wind and still air frame her reflections weaving thoughts like white doves over Bilander s clouds and a gray mound The poem hints at fading beauty and memory through nature and imagery
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Sue
Edward O'Brien
Century Magazine
The Battle Tactics in War From Captain Rene Noles
A condensed instructional on assaulting German trenches from a WWI era article by Captain Rene Noles. It outlines preplanned pauses, artillery coordination, trench entry, and stealthy approaches including oblique advances and crawling to avoid enemy fire.
Parting Conscript Reflections in Letters to The Light
A reader's letter reflects on war separations and a recalled song The Parting Conscript by Captain Budd. The piece discusses longing for loved ones and questions the cost of war, urging peace and restraint while honoring those who depart.
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Light
Budd
HAS HOUSE FAMINE IN DANISH CITIES
AP dispatch from Kandon reports a severe housing shortage in Danish cities. Brickyards have shut down, halting construction and turning flat hunting into auctions, with crowds gathering outside apartments and caretakers admitting only when a crowd is large enough.
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Kandon
Copenhagen
Auction Over Flat Lands Amid Mourning Follows Death Notices
A grim Flat-Seeking market emerges as mourners at residence doors report funeral arrangements. Suits of bidders vie to secure a caretaker’s flat by offering the highest monetary bid. The scene shows how a housing famine prompts unusual tactics.
Swedes Distill Own Spirits At Home Amid Law Curbs
Associated Press report from Stockholm notes widespread home distilling as Sweden tightens liquor controls. Residents discuss methods to purify and flavor spirits, with police only cracking down on distillers selling outside limits. High prices and limited beer fuel private distilling and possession of passbooks authorizing liquor purchases.
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Associated Press
Stockholm
Sweden
New Recording Device for Earthquakes by Jaggar and Homberg
Honolulu report describes Professor J A Jaggar and Dr Arnold Homberg unveiling a seismic recorder that uses photography to chart earth vibrations. The device, tested at Hilo volcano observatory, reportedly surpasses standard seismographs by capturing waves offshore and near the coast. London dispatch notes a surge in marriages among telephone operators, causing service delays as exchanges run short-handed.
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Honolulu
T. H
J .A. Jaggar
Hawaiian Volcano Research Association
Wilnusa Volcano
Island of
Hawaii
Arnold Homberg
College of Hawaii
Jaggar
Kay Coast
Associated
Preas
London
The Four Flu C s and Wartime Wit Parade
A collage of quips and editorials from the Marijhuana Gazette and related notes lampooning Prohibition, influenza cures, and wartime sentiment. Images of satire target health fads, German combat, and civic life with humorous spoofs, verses, and oblique news blurbs. It notes D Dew joining as city editor and mocks current events.
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Hea
United States
We v
United War Work
Austin
Road TO Victory
Rene Noles
San Antonio Light
Chicago Daily News
Paul Scott Mowrer
Jeannette and
Jeannot
Jeannette
Ani Bo
France
Pape
Tome
Denmark
Tonneau
Great Lakes
Jas
Lowe D. Dew
New York City
Marihuana
Marijhuana Gazette
Marijuanna Gazette
Bas
Wae
San Antonio
Skeeter
Mathe Mae Lozey
Maihugnua Gazette
By Briggs
Wiltie
the Tribune’ Assoc
New York Tribune
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