Germany Started War to Rob Other Nations and Murder
The piece argues Germany initiated the war to plunder and kill those who resisted. It cites August Thyssen claiming German leaders promised land and wealth in exchange for war and accuses Berlin of denying and then confirming such pledges through lenders demanding repayment. It labels the act the greatest crime in history and cites prominent German bankers as proof.
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France
Great Britain
Russia
Belgium
Austria
Serbia
August Thyssen
Empire
Hyssen
Australia
England
Canada
British Empire
German Empire
Thyssen
Berlin
The Root of Failure in American Ambition
This piece explores Americans' craving for the “key to success” as they admire self made men who rise from humble starts. It notes how even flawed methods attract attention and suggests people seek lasting formulas in the lives of those deemed great.
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Evey
Lessons From Mrs. Sage On Facing Failure And Seeking Success
The article reflects on the influence of practical advice from Mrs. Russell Sage who urged accepting small starts and waiting for better outcomes. It notes that avoiding missteps matters as much as pursuing right steps, since one wrong move can cast a lifelong judgment of failure. It compares influence to Hawthorne’s Great Stone Face and stresses resilience and resourcefulness.
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Hawthorne
Russell Sage
New York
Hs Enterprise
Judge Waddill rules Colgate antitrust case in Norfolk
Federal court in Norfolk Virginia holds Colgate & Company could set wholesale and retail terms, retailers may sell at any price once they buy, and price advertising ties into manufacturer goodwill. The decision establishes a precedent limiting anti trust actions aimed at deterring honest business.
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United States
Waddill
Federal District Court
Norfolk
Virginia
Colgate & Company
Ruy
Price cutting may sustain trade yet risk monopoly claims
The text argues that price cutting can demoralize rivals and lead to ruinous competition. It contends that such practices may not benefit the public, as cutters could later raise prices. It suggests price cutting could hedge toward monopoly, opposing both the attorney general’s monopolistic accusation and his defense of free competition.
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Iso
Accustomed to Victories Frame of German Mind in War
Chancellor Maximilian argues that Germany’s long habit of victories shapes its resistance to peace on just terms. The piece notes Germany’s accumulated wrongs, calls for safeguards against future disloyalty, recalls Kiel mutineers firing on Prince Henry, and urges support for the United War Work Fund as the war ends but not the struggle.
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Maximilian
Wilson
Germany
Kiel
Prince Henry of
Prussia
Hohenzollern
Hans
United United War Work Fund
House and Dweller Poem Reflections on Mortality and Home
A reflective meditation on birth and death, home as a sacred space. The speaker envisions the house enduring beyond the dweller, passing to earthly decay while the person reenters a metaphorical hall beyond the roof. Edith M. Thomas's verse frames duty, simplicity, and the few essentials that sustain life.
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Edith M. Thomas
Workers Rewarded for Steady Service in War Era
Reports from factories detail premium plans to boost attendance and reduce absences. Pennsylvania and New York plants award bonuses up to 10 percent for consistent six month or weekly attendance, while follow up and medical advice programs address causes of absence.
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Division of Economics
Information and Education Service
Department of Labor
Sonar Pennsylvania
J Das
New York
Pennsylvania
Jersey
Massachusetts
Michigan
Letters to The Light. unsigned submissions discouraged
The notice states letters intended for publication may be signed by the writer and the writer's name will not be published if desired. Anonymous communications are not paid attention to. typewritten signatures and those signed with slang are considered anonymous. Publication of a letter does not imply endorsement by The Light publishers.
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The
Light
Poets and War Tribute and Soldier Letter
A reader thanks editor for a World War I poetry tribute in the West panel of a newspaper. Corporal H Thompson Rich corrects an inaccuracy about his role at Forum magazine and honors poets fallen in battle with a brief remembrance poem.
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Wditer
Forum
Cours
Corporal H. Thompson Rich
Locomotives to pull their own loads en route
Railway Age Gazette reports a proposed plan where new locomotives ordered by the government would work their way to roads under steam. An on site messenger would supervise bearings and maintenance during transit, with regular road crews handling them at terminals.
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Railroad Administration
Railway Age Gazette
Frank McManany
Bizarre Clippings and Wit Spur Public Witlesses
A collage of humorous notes and stray observations from a early 20th century column. The snippets touch on crime lore, politics, fashion, food prices, rail travel, and light social commentary, with each item offering a quick quip or anecdote. Notable lines reference train talk, J P Morgan, Bolshevism, and everyday life vignettes.
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