Crisis in Berlin and Vienna as German power wanes
A historical polemic depicts panic in Berlin and Vienna as the German war effort collapses. It argues failures stem from Prussian force doctrine, notes Austro-Hungarian surrender, predicts territorial shifts, and foresees German decline amid Allied advances and the rise of postwar borders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Vienna
Europe
Treitschke
Bernhardt
Frederick the Great
Prussia
Germany
von Bérhhardt
Belgium
Austro-Hungary
Charles
Bohemia
Galicia
Croatia
Dalmatia
Herzegovinna
Bosnia
Hungary
Saxony
Bavaria
Austria
Silesia
Schleswig-Holstein
Poland
Denmark
Koenigsburg
Alsace
Lorraine
France
Macciavelli
Entente
Hohenzollerns
Hindenburgs
von Tirpitzes
von Bernhardts
Departure of the Turk and the fate of Constantinople
The essay outlines Turkey’s possible surrender terms and warns that only a partial Anatolian allotment remains. It recalls two million Armenian deaths and argues that peacemaking would hinge on joint control of Constantinople and the Turkish Straits, affecting European Russia and Roumania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Asia
Francis d’Esperey
Balkan
Constantinople
Mesopotamia
Syria
India
Arabia
Turkey
Europe
Anatolia
Ithe Straits
Black Sea
Great Britain
France
Italy
Belgium
Greece
Rouin
The Ornamental Woman and War Work Transformation
A historical reflection on the shift from the so called ornamental woman to a wartime contributor. It credits American women with national unity, efficiency, and leadership in war work, noting social barriers being broken and a new spirit of patriotism across classes. The piece highlights intermingling of diverse American women and the high praise from the government and armed forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
War Industries Board limits cotton thread production
The War Industries Board restricts output to fourteen white thread sizes, seven black sizes, and one colored size, with all spools at the smallest practical diameter for 200 yards. The move aims to conserve cotton and is deemed proper and necessary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Industries Board
Thread and patriot thrift in wartime household ash
The piece traces thread from a household staple to a wartime resource. It notes thread's new value for bandages and uniforms, urges savings at home, and reflects on how everyday goods gain meaning in a wartime economy. It mixes social commentary with poems and anecdotes.
Classy vaudeville at the Royal Theaters bill
The Royal Theater showcases a high class vaudeville bill with Prince and Bell a standout act, Henry and Moore in comedy and dance, Wollies on Today, and Billy Adams Edith Adams and the Bunnin Sisters. Also featured is Rose of the Dusk with Viola Dana and Leona La Mar’s eye reading demonstrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Royal
Royal Theater
Prince
Bell
Henry and Moore
Wollies
Billy Adams
Edith Adams
Bunnin
Yi Billy Batchelor
Beeman
Anderson
Viola Dana
Notable cast delivers amusing photoplay night
A lively revue highlights Miss Talmadge and a marked cast with strong comic timing. Amusing situations arise on stage and screen as players maximize each moment, offering entertainment that must be seen to be believed. Other photoplays on the bill also draw interest.
Italy's Flaming Front At Grand And Let's Get a Divorce At Jewel
Grand presents Italy's Flaming Front praised as a superior war film showing Italian mountain fighting and gun transport. At the Jewel Billie Burke stars in Let's Get a Divorce as a convent girl who elopes, seeks divorce, then reconciles with her husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand
Italy
the Grand
J. B. Sheridan
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Alps
Billie Burke
Cyprienne
Letters to The Light Print Signed and Anonymous Rules
Letter from readers to The Light explains sign requirements for publication and notes anonymous letters not considered. Included are references to a soldier ballad The Spanish Cavalier and letters from George Hennerson I J Monken and Mrs Willis Johnson. The piece discusses posting and publication practices and includes the ballad lyrics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Light
Texas
PSTU
George Hennerson
I. J. Monken
Willis Johnson
British airmen wreck 194 German aircraft in week of fighting
London reports British, Belgian airmen destroyed 124 enemy planes and shot down 34 in flames, with 90 British machines going missing. Bombing squadrons dropped nearly 800 tons on German railways, disrupting night transport and military communications from the coast to the Somme. Independent RAF forces aided American troops with 15 raids south of Luxembourg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Price Bull
San Antonio Light
Chicago Daily No
Chicago Daily News Co
London
France
Somme
Thoureut
Cortemarel
Liehtevelde
Bruges
Ostend
Roulers
Lorraine
Luxemburg
Health Heads to Meet Americas Public Health Associa tion
Public health officials from North and South America will attend the Americas Public Health Association convention in Chicago October 14 to 17. War impacts on health, wages and infant mortality, housing at war plants, care of disabled soldiers, and sanitation will be discussed with speakers including Surgeon General W Gorgus and leaders from Toronto New York and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
America
Canada
Mexico
Convention of the Americas Public Health Association
Association
W. (. Gorgus
United States Army
Charles J. Hastings
Toronto
George E. Vincent
Rockefeller Foundation
New York City
Victor
Quip filled page snippets echoing wartime humor and social notes
A collection of topical quips and odd items from wartime society. Jokes reference the Kaiser, armistice fatigue, gas masks, and pro-ally sentiments. It notes a finger print theft method and a Roosevelt Wood meeting, plus odd ads and rural humor about households and hunting.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Boye
Foch
Wilmington News
de F
London ‘Telegraph
Twain
Pull
Push
Dame Fortune
Wall
John Jay Daly
Leona la Mar
Majestic
Miss la Mar
Nix
Ao Ix
Emmett
Mary B. Ryan
J. Hartley Manners
New York
Grand Kriday
On Star
Thomas W. Kees
Amelia Bingham
Vauline Lord
Mary Shaw
Frederick Warde
England
Film Attractions
Politica
Chronicle-Telegraph
Cef Phatiodight Inn
Sepens
Cutie
Senate
K.P
Max
National Anti-Horsethief Association
Wittsburg
Kon
Eee
Roosevelt
General Wood
Kansas City
Ele Sheah
Hi Price
Marihuana Gazette
Issays SA
Earedo
Mme Meale
Missouri
Briggs
Dainly
Rve
the Tribune Assoc
New York Tribune
Kaiser
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!