Kaiser Wilhelm and Shakespeare Stoking German Art Amid War Pressures
The article discusses Kaiser Wilhelm as patron of the arts and a German push to publish Shakespeare as intellectual relief amid wartime shortages. It questions motives, cites pride and militarism, and criticizes using art to justify war while noting Henry Ford distributing tractors for war food.
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Germany
Shakespeare
Hamiet
Kaiser Wilhelm
Wilhelm
England
Kaiser
Henry Ford
Henry
Girls to Work in War News Service Says Star
War era essay urges replacement of drafted boys with girls in newspaper delivery and sales roles. It touts girls as capable, reliable, and profitable carriers, citing Portland and other cities as proof of success in newspaper service. Kent Republicans debate Miles's vice presidency and refer to him as a modern Caesar.
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Seattle
Portland
Star
Kent
Miles Xter
Caesar
Miles
Mothers Vote On Boys In Eastern City Club Talk
Report describes a mothers club meeting where the host sought the so called worst boy for reform and later asked mothers to name boys they judged 90 percent good. Twenty one votes were cast with 19 yes, one no, one blank, and remarks about daughters and a quip comparing Kaiser Bill to a spy exchange.
Germany in the sun as World War II rhetoric rises
A scathing nationalist tirade accuses Germany of perpetual plotting and espionage. The text links current danger to past figures like Von Tirpitz and mentions the SS West Caicos launch in Seattle, while noting bootlegging as a favored crime.
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Young
Germany
ALL AMERICA WATCHES ECLIPSE OF SUN TODAY
The article outlines historic eclipses and beliefs from ancient to modern times. It notes the 585 B C Medes and Lydians peace after an eclipse and mentions a 1478 Indian at Fort Sill firing on the sun. Congress funds $2500 for naval observers in Oregon to film the event.
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United States
Washington
Florida
Pacific
Atlantic
Aberdeen
Wash
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Seattle
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Fort Sill
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Naval Observatory
Oregon
Engelhard Charged as American Link to German Platinum Firm
Representative Henry T. Rainey charged that Charles L. Engelhard serves as the American representative for a German firm aiming to dominate global platinum. Rainey said Engelhard controls 80 percent of U S platinum through three firms plus his own. He attacked the Jewelers’ Vigilance Committee as unpatriotic profiteers. The report notes a distant scene at Eflen West Africa with a drum sound heard 20 miles away.
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Washington
Charles L. Engelhard
War Industries Board
Henry T. Rainey
Illinois
Englehard
Rainey
Eflen
West Africa
Eclipses Shaping War Myths Through Ancient Battles
A compilation links historic battles and events to solar eclipses. It cites May 24 5465 B C, Aug 3 431 B C, 384 B C near Cnidus, June 14 410 A D, Feb 24 455 A D, 733 A D Somerton, Aug 30 1030 Stiklastad, and notes Clarg was not fought under an eclipse, highlighting the mythic role of celestial events in warfare.
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Olav
Norway
Stiklastad
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A Word From Josh Wise on War Dispatches
A reflective column notes that seasoned carpenters and machinists stay loyal amid war. The author jokes experts’ explanations distort clarity, leaving readers feeling adrift at sea in latitude 38 north, longitude 45 west.
War gardens and social jests from a cluttered page
A collage of light verse and anecdotes mentions a stolen mous Kohinoor radish and plans to grow paranpa, notes on stenographers, a vague car prize, and a busking advertisement. It records a wedding notice for Emily Cook and Adolph Weyand, plus wartime humor about butter for the army and war gardens.
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Paranpa
Precautionary Food Hygiene Advice For Summer
Seasonal guidance urges thorough milk handling to prevent contamination. Keep milk covered and separate from other foods, wash utensils with soap and boiling water, and store away from dust and insects. If milk seems unsatisfactory, send a boiled sample to the health board. For homes with babies prevent flies from nursing bottles and keep food stores covered.
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Board of Health
Woman Charged in Bielefeld Over Brutal Torture of Toddler
Minna Herford faces charges in Bielefeld after a one year old stepdaughter suffered extensive injuries. Doctors testified the child endured blows from a stick and rasp lacerations. Neighbors alerted police when she tied the child and forced a kneeling stay on the kitchen floor for hours.
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Minna Herford
Bielefeld
Soldiers need fair rates on boats to sound forts
A letter from "A Brother" to The Star urges government or organization action to ensure free or fair boat transportation for soldiers at sound forts. The writer notes high costs from $3.25 fares plus hotel bills and meals, affecting a private’s limited pay after insurance and allotment. Mrs M R Gernaey signs the notice requesting information.
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Star
Sound Forts
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North
M. R. Gernaey
Debating Suffrage Sparks Tense Speeches in Prussian House
In Amsterdam the Prussian lower house heard Count Spee declare that the peace resolution is dead. The president censured his language calling it an insult to a part of the Reichstag.
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Amsterdam
Count Spee
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