Kinship Among Nations and Allied Unity
An editorial contrasts Pan-German unity with a broader kinship idea sparked by the Sulgrave Institution. It argues that shared English language heritage can foster goodwill and cooperative ideals across races, contrasting with German aims of ownership. It cites scientific advances in thromboplastin, timed ligatures, and a Danish-derived cheese rennet substitute as wartime gains and practical benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Committee
Sulgrave Institution
Alton B. Parker
Europe
American Republic
Joe Fo
Hove
German morale under invasion threat contrasts with Allied resolve
A Saxon interior minister in Dresden cites German despondency versus French determination, arguing fear of invasion explains morale. The piece contrasts Teutonic traits with Allied self defense, suggesting Germans lose courage when victory prospects fade while Allies stay defiant.
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Dresden
Germany
England
America
Teutonic Charevent
Proper Lighting and War Time Power Conservation
A wartime column argues power conservation over city lighting, urging fewer lights and stricter shutdowns to save fuel. It notes delays in turning off lamps, the impact of daylight saving, and broader calls for frugal displays in commerce and public life. The piece also touches on national measures and wartime sentiment.
A Place to Shiver and a Dog's Death in Old Missouri
A brief lament from the Clifton Hill Rustler references Alvin Jr. the little yellow dog killed by an automobile. The verse laments nature and spring, recalling flowers, streams, and the undergrass resting last year’s blooms as if privy to life’s fragile quiet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin O'Connor
Alvin Jr
Clifton Hill
Old
Mizzou
St.ovis Republic
Vast American oversea supply system feeds million men daily
Officers of the Army Quartermaster describe the immense supply network from coast to front in Central France. The food branch consumes over four trillion pounds of daily provisions, including a million pounds of bread and flour, 70,000 pounds of coffee, 225,000 pounds of bacon, and 450,000 pounds of onions. Railways and camions ensure unfailing delivery to soldiers in trenches and camps through winter.
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Tours
France
Europe
Quartermaster’s Department
Food Supply and Rations for Army On the Move
A described wartime logistics note outlines daily food movement for troops. Four million pounds of food forward each day include two days emergency rations per man, five pounds per person, and five million pounds for an army of one million. On march, two million pounds corned beef and two million pounds hardtack are carried, plus 500 000 pounds solidified alcohol for heating and cooking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yukon
Alaska
Hudson Bay Voyageurs
The Royal Theaters Vaudeville Review
The Royal Theater presents a mixed vaudeville bill with Little Mary Fagan a hit in song and dance, Noodles Fagan and Company, The Dancing Girl of Delhi in pantomime, and clever turns by Ma and Mrs Perkins Fisher. Miller and Penfield headline at the Majestic with Brothers in Harmony as strong contenders. other acts include Beanstalk Ing, The Clibman and the Suffragette, and the Maryland Singers in a lively array of comedy and music.
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the Royal
Royal Theater
Mary Fagan
Fagan
Delhi
Jyon
Applaus
Sol Berns
Miller and Penfield
Majestic
Majestic Theater
Brothers In Harmony
Beanstalk
Ing
Miss Jackson
the Clibman
George Tlodmairs
Obie Urieh
Maryland
Harry Tangheana Aba
Attractions at Grand Week Promises Grand Griffith Film
Announcement that Griffith production The Great Love is showing all week at the Grand. Queen Alexandra and Lady Diana Manners appear in the English prestigious cast. The program also features Love Letters at the Jewel with Dorothy Dalton in the leading role and The Golden Bowl starring Carlyle Blackwell. Miss Dalton’s Love Letters offers a practical lesson within a vivid, gripping storyline enhanced by a strong supporting cast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandria
Diana Manners
Jewel
Dorothy Dalton
Thurston’ Hall
Miss Dalton
Lord Chesterfield
German political crisis dominates calls for peace amid war
London reports a German crisis over parliamentary government fueling talk of steering toward peace. The Graphic suggests the emperor backs a parliament led by Mathias Erzberger and Scheidemann to replace von Hertling, while Allied powers may accept a German parliamentary regime. Copenhagen notes confidential discussions among party leaders on Beteiligung in Hertling's cabinet and Socialist ties.
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Lrest- Litovsk
Kansas ‘City
London
The
Telegraph
Graphic
Alles
Germany
Mathias Tmrzberger
Philip Scheidemann
von Hertling
Copenhagen
Tageblatt
Berlin
Vorwaerts
Socialist Organ
Mwaore
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Siberian
Texas
Mem’ry
Hiram
Princess
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Hun
Mexicat Mile
Morrow Couity
Oregon
Thal
Certs
Brest-Litovsk
Austria
S& S
Iearns
Steffansson
Arctic
New York
Blagaviechtehensk
Canital
Amnurt
News Dispatch
Mira
By Briggs
Hoover
Joneses Haugen
Kaiser
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