Paris Mission: Retaining War Spirit Amid Hardships
A New York writer recalls Paris after a London visit, noting lighter police presence, stricter censorship, and scarce but available food. Paris shows resilience with strong national loyalty, many young men in uniform, and a calm, earnest public mood despite crepe banners and wartime pressures. Italy’s role is viewed as crucial though limited by terrain, with Rome and foreign travel showing varied wartime controls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer T. Clark
Paris
London
Foreign Office
England
Franca
Paril
France
Europa
Europe
Que
Legs
Trance
America
Ah Alos
Vics
Mercy of Powerful Forces Shapes Her Fate
The passage suggests she is at the mercy of powerful interests driven by wealth and ambition, whose goals do not align with her welfare. It portrays a struggle against forces defined by greed and political influence rather than personal concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Atlantic
Sejaly
Sho Wan
Europe
Germany
Domison
Meaning of badges worn by soldiers explained
War Department explains the colored ribbons on uniforms representing medals and campaign badges. Honors listed include two Medals of Honor, a Certificate of Merit, and several campaign ribbons such as Spanish American War, Indian Wars, Cuban Occupation, Boxer Rebellion, and China Campaign, with detailed color patterns and eligibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department
Annise Mestala
Anya
Witte
Congress
Getson
Hallinpines
Cuba
United State
Trander
New Republic
Israad
China
Berlin Hardship Report From a Swiss Wife in Berlin
A Swiss wife writing from Berlm describes dire German food shortages and police controls. She reports bread made from wood shavings, scarce meat, and high prices, noting seeds of revolt, and recounts soldiers, passwords, and a harsh police state. The letter mentions Red Cross relief plans and Belgian reconstruction funded by Major Murphy and the Rockefeller Foundation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Fidal
Switzerland
Berlin
Tewkesbury
Kerlin
Nather
Adam
Ciffan
Germany
Dresdner Bank
Atx
Rockefeller
Dol
Helgian Vilages
Eniléren
Murphy
Red Crosh
Belsium
Red Cross forms Belgian relief bureau in Havre
A new American Red Cross commission will oversee Belgian relief efforts separate from France. Major Murphy hosts audiences with the Belgian king and queen. Dr. Ernest P. Bicknell and Dr. Van Schaick named to lead, with Havre as headquarters to coordinate with King Albert and Queen Elizabeth.
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American Red Cross
Hed Crong Activitien
Belgium
B. Cable
Grayson M.P. Miurghy
J. P. Daylgon
Bed Croas
Hay
Ana Antonio
Ernest P. Blekweil Fe
Albart
Bilzabeth
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Touth Cata
Rome
Ttaly
Milona
Columbia Grafonola
Sonora
South Texas Music Co
Bedell
Lace
King Furniture CO
Ixtino
Ulin
Berl
Red Cross
Fiva Sa
Villags
Burgomanter
Bexin Ae
Croge
Gans
Somme
Verdun
Far East
Benefit of Red Cross Society
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