German retreat plans and Allied advances on the Belgian front
Analysis of German hopes to escape via the Meuse lines and the two rail routes through Namur Liege and Sedan. Allies including American divisions press to cut the Namur Liege corridor while Brussels and Antwerp are evacuated. Commentary on democracy and equal suffrage in wartime.
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Meuse
France
Germany
Valenciennes
Mons
Namur
Liege
Aix
la Chappelle
Cologne
Hirson
Mezieres
Sedan
Luxemburg
Troves
Coblenz
Upper Rhine
Breich
Antwerp
Brussels
Nahaur
Belgium
Ardenne Forest
Jie
Stenay
Our Own Ideals And Wilsons War Aims
A historic opinion piece argues that some Americans misread President Wilson on equal suffrage and wartime democracy. It urges a broader view of America’s mission, noting Europeans’ likely struggle with the finer aims beyond mere physical strength. The New York World is cited challenging the link between women's suffrage and successful war prosecution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
America
Senate
Mr. Wilson
House of Autocracy
United States
The End of Daylight Saving Gains and Lessons
The article evaluates daylight saving’s impact on individuals and the nation. It cites Washington Gas & Light to estimate about 2 million dollars saved nationally on gas and power, plus coal and labor savings. War gardens and extra revenue are noted, with 182 additional hours over seven months equating to roughly eight days of time. It argues daylight saving teaches the value of time and encourages productive use of the extra hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Washington Gas & Light Com
Pany
Washington
D. C
District of Columbia
Charles Lathrop Pack
War Garden Division
War Gardens of America
Make an Inventory of Your Hours for Worthy Use
A reflective exhortation urges readers to tally the extra hour daily saved over seven months and assess its value in wealth health patriotism and charity. The piece emphasizes the finite nature of twenty four hours each day and urges careful, purposeful expenditure to maximize benefit.
Outgrowing a Novelty in the Air Age
A historical column notes airplanes moving beyond novelty to new uses in public life. It asks about official recognition of air travel as transport, cites four cent per mile mileage rules, and suggests future revisions. It recalls pilots aiding a sheriff’s posse and mentions Lille and German U boats as broader war-era references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Adjutant General
Influenza Rages in Copenhagen and Sweden
Stockholm reports 40000 cases as Spanish flu spreads northward with crowded hospitals. Sweden seeks nurses and doctors from Denmark but Denmark cannot spare staff. Funeral services for fifteen killed, many families struck. Authorities urge inoculation, cleaning of transport, and avoidance of crowds and theaters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bassett Digby
San Antonio Light
Chicago Daily News
Chicago Daily News Co
Stockholm
Sweden
Copenhagen
Denmark
Gaan
Germany
Grip Epidemic in Paris Warps Public Health
Special dispatch notes grip influenza sweeping Europe with 700 reported Paris cases last week and 1145 deaths from all causes. Officials tighten measures, consider closing schools, and isolate cases in hospitals. German forces report over 200,000 army infections as precautions rise to curb spread among allied troops. Babies under six months and those over forty are especially at risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Scott Mowrer
San Antonio Light
Chicago Daily News
Chicago Wally News Co
Paris
France
Europe
Parin
To Be Young in War Time Vision by McLandbargh Wilson
A wartime verse urging youth to bear arms and take action while warning about aging and guilt. It contrasts youth and graybeards, invoking Uncle Sam, silver dollars, and service flags as symbols of sacrifice and national duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
McLandbargh Wilson
Joe Bochmen
Eagle Pass
Tolstoy a refugee and other war notes reach Sweden
Special cable from Stockholm reports Count Leo Tolstoy arriving with his Swedish family after fleeing Bolshevik Russia. He condemns Bolshevik brutality yet notes some theory appeal. Also covered: President Wilson’s autograph letter to a Swiss woman praising Swiss aid, and American naval aid recognized at Durazzo. A New York Saturday saw record accidents as police note more children at play.
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Lendon ‘Limes Service
San Antonio
Pailadelphia Public Ledger
Pubic Ledger Co
Stockholm
Leo Tolstoy
Indy
Ietrograd
America
Canada
Srussia
Sweden
Russia
Flo
Geneva
Wilson
Montreaux
Switzerland
United States
Hard flying at night by RAF observers in coastal raids
An historical briefing on how night observers in bombers navigate using landmarks and compass, detailing the procedures for identifying ground features over Belgium and northern France, training and memorization of landmarks, timing, and the reliability of night navigation as practiced by the RAF.
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Blankenberge
Ostend
Dunkerque
Calais
Boulogne
Havre
Anne
Belgium
France
Zeebrugge
Stout UL Leu Rehae
London
Petrograd factories unable to operate amid worker desertion
Grand Duchess Elizabeth, widow of Grand Duke Constantine, was recently harassed by Lenine's Red Guards in Petrograd. Now a Swedish royal guest in Stockholm, she is expected to influence Scandinavia against Bolshevik subversion. Swedish liner reports factories in Petrograd shut, workers deserting to rural areas for food.
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Bassett Digby
San Antonio Light
Chicago Daily News
Chicago Daily News Co
Stockholm
Sweden
Elizabeth
Constantine
Lenine
Red Guards
Petrograd
Royal Palace
Scandinavia
Russian Nation Emerges With Allied Support
In diplomatic circles this statement affirms that the Russian nation can rise to health with assistance from sister democracies, enabling Russia to make its voice heard as part of a broader international effort.
Saved His Platoon First Ligut
Lieutenant Joseph W. Smith of Austin Texas an officer of the 168th Infantry AEF was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for heroism near St Baussay northeast of St Mihiel France on September 12 1918. He braved heavy fire to locate enemy positions cross the Rupt De Mad under fire and led his platoon through a protected river crossing capturing six machine guns and 19 prisoners. His mother Mrs Ritta L Smith lives at 1704 Congress Avenue Austin.
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Ligut
Joseph W. Smith
Austin
Texas
168Th Infantry
American Expeditionary Forces
St. Baussay
St. Mihiel
France
Smith
Ritta L. Smith
Congress Avenue
Tauder Called Into Military Service
London October 20 Harry Tauder has arrived and received notice calling him into military service. He is 48 years old.
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London Times
San Antonio
Philadelphia Public Ledger
the Public Ledger Co
London
Harry Tauder
Quips and Quirks from a Wartime Paper Page
A mosaic of jokes and quotes from a wartime newspaper page. It mixes wry observations on money, manners, and honesty with brief vignettes about public life and a few pointed remarks on influenza, financing, and patriotism. Notable snippets reference Funston, Ferdinand, and Czar Nicholas, with light takes on fashion, drink, and daily routines.
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San Antonio Light and Tr Gazette
Report of Press
Avenues C
Ways
Perry Robinson
Lille
Erzberger
Tolstoy
Hale
U. S
Rome
Durazzo
J. W. Smith
Lauder
By Briggs
Albert
the Tribune Assoc
New York ‘Tribune
Ee Newspapermien
Jack
Philippines
Funston
Ferdinand
Nicholas
Gee Webb
Me Sy Qur
Railways
Washington T
Janesville Gazette
Sore Sae
Ine
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