Germany Needs Raw Materials and Food Again
Report by Commander Hugo W Achter and Commander Koehler from a six week visit to Germany describes dire food shortages and rationing. Prices soar, meat costly at 28 to 30 marks a pound, soap scarce, and bread made from wurzel meal. Children suffer most, with high infant mortality and widespread malnutrition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Edwards
Inernational
Dow
Germany
Nes
Hugo Wachter
United States Navy
Koehler
London
Boston Girl Miss Whittemore Returns From France
Miss Elinor Whittemore of Boston returns home after overseas service with the M C A She danced with the Prince of Wales four times during his Coblenz visit and says he is a fine fellow and a dandy dancer when he sticks to the one step
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Elinor Whittemore
Res
Boston
Prince of Wales
France
Whittemore
Coblenz
Germany
Sword Deadlier Than Gun and Short Weapons
In a period article from People's Home Journal the piece argues the Roman short sword was the deadliest weapon, citing Caesar's claim of 60,000 Nervii slain at Namur with no wounded when used in close combat. It contrasts ancient hand to hand combat with modern long range warfare and notes the high cost of a single kill for marksmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilhelmshaven
England
People's Home Journal
Caesar
Namur
The Presidential Filibuster in Congress Delays Legislation
The Kansas City Star notes that urgent domestic laws await congressional action with daily delays costing the country. The president avoids a special session to dodge debate on the league of nations, decrying the filibuster as beyond prior accomplishments and questioning its duration and impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City Star
Congress
League of Nations
la Follette
Origin of the Whippet and its swift cross breeds
Whippets arose from crossing Italian greyhounds with terriers in the North Country especially Lancashire and the Black Country. Early running dogs weighed about 14 pounds and could pace fast for short distances, but the breed grew by mixing with terriers to form the small whippet. larger variants are mongrel greyhounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Country
Lancashire
Black Country
Ancient Warriors Anecdotes at Cock and Countess
London Punch recalls barroom boasts of ancient service. An old soldier claims Julius Caesar’s bodyguard during leave, while another veteran says he sailed with a submarine crew that nearly torpedoed Noah’s Ark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Punch
Cock and Countess
Julius Caesar
Builders for the Lord and posterity in world space
An essay reflecting on enduring architecture and the fate of great cathedrals. It contrasts medieval French builders who labored for future generations with modern planners who favor short term comfort. The piece argues true greatness lies in plans meant for the Lord and for centuries ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League of Nations
Stars and Stripes
France
Rheims
Bourges
Notre Dame
Paris
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Texas
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Detroit
Mich
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