German Navy Reliant On Bluff In WWI Battle Reports
British wire reports reveal German naval leadership misjudged material strength. In 1914 Germany had about half Britain's tonnage. Tirpitz favored submarines, delaying battleship production. Skagerrak nearly doomed the German fleet. if weather favored Britain, heavier guns would have sunk lighter German ships. By 1916 battleships were disarmed for metal and U boats, and by 1917 submarine losses were higher than claimed. Persius notes German U boat program and crew shortages hampered wartime effectiveness.
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Germany
Britain
Misof von Tirpitz
Reichstag
Army
Persius
von Tirpitz
von Cappelle
Knives Found Among Wethersfield Prisoners After Riot
At Wethersfield Hartford on November 20 a minor riot followed the noon meal during a strike absence. A periodical search of prisoners yielded knives and homemade tools, including a filed blade and safety razor blades on sticks. Warden C McClaughry cited secretive methods by inmates and noted such weapon making occurs in many prisons, with even wagon loads seen in another institution.
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Wethersfield
Hartford
C. McClaughry
Indiana
French Populace Welcomes American Doughboys
Civilians in Alsace and Luxemburg greet U S troops with enthusiasm as the second day of the march toward Germany covers about 30 kilometres. Women, men and children shower the doughboys with flowers and garlands while German troops show respect. Col. J B Schnelley of the 32nd division calls the reception wonderful and dreamlike.
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Occu- Ncv
Alsace
Luxemburg
Germany
United States of America
J. B. Schnelley
Neenah, Wis
Foodstuffs Rushed Across Atlantic to Prevent Famine
Washington reports foodstuffs being loaded onto liners for rapid Atlantic transport. Vessels will converge in Europe and redirect to distribution points designated by Herbert Hoover to avert famine. Goods head to Holland, Scandinavia, Serbia, Bulgaria, Switzerland, and Austria Hungary with limited Germany relief. England will receive grain from Australia as British merchants convert troop transports to freighters sailing to Liverpool.
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Washington
Europe
Herbert Hoover
London
Holland
Scandinavian
Serbia
Bulgaria
Switzerland
Austria-Hungary
Germany
Hamburg
United States
Argentina
England
Australia
Australian
Liverpool
Ruce Advance Map Description of Pershing Armies
General Pershing's armies are advancing in the centre of the line between two arrows as depicted on the map. The caption notes movement and positioning within the front.
Farmers Seek Farming Voice in World Peace Talks
Washington reports that the farmers national headquarters urged President Wilson to appoint four farming representatives to the peace commission. A letter by George P. Hampton urges inclusion of agricultural interests in a parallel peace congress and selection of delegates with strong democracy records to back a treaty benefiting farmers and labor.
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Washington
Wilson
United States
Stomach Misery and Quick Digestive Relief Claim
An ad style piece describes stomach distress from improper digestion and sourness. It claims a remedy can transform a tired stomach into energetic, properly functioning health within_regu iwo weeks. It emphasizes rapid relief within five minutes and promises lasting improvement.
Education In the Future. New York Herald commentary
The war reshapes schooling and ideas about national influence. It argues against wholesale Allied-German cultural exchange and stresses teaching factual history and diverse perspectives. Returning soldiers could aid such education as a safeguard against indoctrination and the emergence of militarized conformity.
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New York Herald
Germany
Royal nurses Princess Arthur trains at Queen Charlotte’s
Princess Arthur of Connaught has completed three years as a V A D in military wards and outpatients. She now works at Queen Charlotte’s lying in hospital caring for newborns of soldiers and sailors’ wives. Her duties include night shifts and ward nursing. She patrons the Ladies Association linked to the hospital, a historic institution under royal patronage since 1816.
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British Bureau of Information
Princess Arthur of
Earl of MacDuff
Princess Arthur
Ladies’ Association
Queen Charlotte‘’s
Lying In Hospital
Naval Building Plan to be Revealed Today
Secretary Daniels is expected to disclose to the house naval appropriations committee details of a three year building program for the U S navy. The plan calls for 156 vessels including 10 dreadnoughts and six battle cruisers at an estimated cost of 2 441 900 000 dollars. Republican members favor cuts but Butler supports maintaining maximum efficiency.
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Daniels
Washington
House Naval Appropriations Committee
United States Navy
Navy Department
House
Representative Butler
Pennsylvania
United States
Striped Pants and War Time Fashion at Odds
The War Industries Board urges men with worn trousers to buy new ones in different material and reuse coats from suit wardrobes. The piece recalls fashion shifts from matching suits to varied fabrics, noting a long history of striped trousers paired with dark coats and criticizing the suppression of individual dress by changing trends.
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Philadelphia Evening Public Ledger
War Industries Board
England
Scotland
America
Happenings in This Vicinity 25 Years Ago
John W. Baker C D Rice John White and E P Augur spoke at the Reform Club meeting Sunday. Work on the new municipal building foundation began Saturday. Over 400 Universalist followers of Rev Harrison Closson visited New Britain to hear him preach. Thirty rode in Carrier's bus Wesleyan. Local selectmen report many daily aid calls from jobless. R H Whitaker joined the Baptist praise service on his corner. C Wyman Barrows, back from a Stephenson hunting trip with three fox skins. Mansfield Post G A R No 53 to attend annual inspection Thursday night. Berlin Iron Bridge Co East Berlin operating nights to meet orders.
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John W. Baker
C. D. Rice
John White
E. P. Augur
Reform Club
Harrison Closson
Universalist Church
New Britain
Carrier
Wesleyan
R. H. Whitaker
Baptist Church
C. Wyman Barrows
Stephenson
Conn
F. A. Isbel
Mansfield Post
Thomas M. Durfee
Charles L. Sage
Berlin Iron Bridge Co
East Berlin
Frugal care of coats mirrors wool and money economy
The passage notes a colored sack coat and a thrift mindset that seeks to wear a coat as long as possible, even when matching trousers are no longer in good condition, reflecting practical economy in fabric and finances.
Sweet Nut Margarine Delights Breakfast Tastes
Try It On Toast promotes Benefit Brand Sweet Nut Margarine sold at 32c a pound. The dairy free spread imitates butter in nutritive value and texture, offering a half price alternative for toast and breakfast items. Sold at Direct Importing Co. 60 Washington St. Middletown with other wholesale groceries.
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Yellow Front
Washington St
Iddletown
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