German Officer Sees Long War Ahead and Hoover Aid
A German officer in Brussels reflects on the perilous future after World War I. He believes Germany could endure ten to fifteen years of Allied demands, fears Bolshevik unrest, and questions if Germany might have prevailed with different choices. He cites wheat shortages, mocks von Mackensen, and laments travel bans to France Belgium or America.
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America
Odim
Brussels
Germany
Gerany
von der Lancken
Walkenitz
Hoover
Paris
Joseph Cail
France
Caillaux
von der Lancken Walkenitz
Belgium
Count Moltke
Kommandantur
von Mackensen
Devon Moltke
Vonen
von Moltke
Oxford
M. W. C. A. Girls Detect German Attache in Paris
Two American M. C. A. workers in Paris identified a former German military attache in the German embassy. They encountered him in a hotel corridor after meeting him in New York. He fled and baggage was abandoned as a hotel search followed.
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Paris
New York
British Aviators Claim Atlantic Crossing by Handley-Page
In Paris on November 20 British aviators allege the Atlantic has been crossed by airplanes, stating that Handley-Page machines flew from Newfoundland to Ireland. No official confirmation accompanies these claims.
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Paris
Atlantic
Newfoundland
Ireland
Spanish Influenza Health Advice From a 1918 Card
Public health tips advise the cool fighter approach to influenza, urging avoidance of fear and crowds and outdoor exercise. It recommends cleansing habits, a liver regulator called Pleasant Purgative Pellets, bed rest for bad colds, hot lemonade, mustard foot baths, and Anuric tablets with lemon juice to aid recovery.
Saybrook News Highlights Local Notices and Moves
Old Saybrook announces wartime entitlements and soldier label pickups due by November 21. Local residents travel to New York for Palm Beach winter plans while Sergeant Claude McAllister returns from aviation camp to finish studies at Columbia. Western Union workers remove poles toward an extra rail side track as town activities shift.
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William R. Deftsch and Son
Saybrook Park
New York
Palm Beach
Florida
Claude McAllister
Aviation
Cape Louisiana
Columbia College
Fort Slocum
Kelly’s Field
San Antonio
Houston
Texas
Victory Girls
Town Hall
Western Union
Westbrook
Lucien M. Sheffield
Saybrook Point
Noank
Frank S. Young
New London
Peter J. Ballassi
Boston Post
Robert Chapman
Boston
Deacon
E. L. Kelsey
East River
W. E. Smith
P. O. Box
Local Higgannum notices and Christmas box plans
About fifteen local youths husked corn at Edward Hazen's farm to raise five dollar pledges for the Victory fund. Residents attend pictures in Middletown. Christmas box inspections proceed with Mrs. R E Thayer as chair. Nov 30 extended for coupons. Red Cross event at the school. Changes in mail routes noted as Emil Engstrom quits R F D. Fred Olson takes over.
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H Num
Haddam
Edward Hazen
C. B. Carlson
P. L. Cody
Middletown
R. E. Thayer
Ida Cody
Ursula Brainard
Red Cross
Riley
Russell Company
Co. B. Carlson
Saybrook
Matthew
Navy
Pelham Bay
Emil Engstrom
Fred Olson
Fred Brooks
Candlewood
Amusements Hearts of the World at Middlesex Theatre
D W Griffiths Hearts of the World comes to Middlesex Theatre for three days with matinee daily starting Monday Nov 25. The epic war love story features Robert Harron Lilliam Gish and others amid authentic battle scenes and a specially prepared symphony score.
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Boston
Middlesex Theatre
D. W. Griffith
France
Griffith
Gish
Robert Harron
Lilliam Gish
Ben Alexander
Americans At Metz Celebrate French Army Entry
Paris reports a grand Metz festival as Marshal Petain's French army entered the fortress. Thousands waved flags while residents cheered the incoming troops led by Petain, with Casernau and Mangin arriving at one in the afternoon. Communications between Metz and Nancy had been restored earlier, and numerous civilian officials joined the ceremonies.
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Paris
Marshal Petain
Metz
Casternau
Mangin
Nancy
King George Praises Yank Soldiers In Parliament Address
London reports King George visited the House of Commons to address Parliament and receive assurances of loyalty from both houses. He praised the American troops as the most valiant soldiers contributing greatly to the allied victory. The victory address lasted about thirty minutes with the king, queen, and Prince of Wales amid a grand ovation and sea of flags.
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London
George
England
House of Parliament
America
Prince of Wales
Cannot Demand Kaiser Paris Dispatch From L Homme Libre
Paris commentary discusses refusing to demand surrender of the Kaiser while criticizing Holland for aiding the assassin of national brothers. German casualty figures through Oct 31 reported by Vorwaerts total 6,320,000 with 1,580,000 killed 4,000,000 wounded 490,000 prisoners and 260,000 fate unknown.
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Kaiser
Paris
Holland
L’homme Libre
Premier Clemenceau
Inhagen
Vorwaerts
Berlin
German Abdication Decree to be Published in Paris
Paris reports the German government plans to publish the abdication decree of the ex Kaiser to allay allied suspicion. A rumor of an arrest in Zurich today accompanies the claim.
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Paris
Zurich
New York Citys Contrasts and Timeless Lore
Richard Spillane compares New York to a city of a thousand towns with rapid changes and sharp contrasts. He notes districts can rise and fall, while others endure, and speaks of New Yorks rich historic lore alongside its world events.
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New York
Richard Spillane
London
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Bayard
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Lois Hartner
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Dorothy Burton
Leah Kleschna
Ethel Clayton
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Middlesex
Lyons-Moran
Burton Holmes
Grand Theatre
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Joan of the Woods
Clifford Robbins
al Jolson
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U. S. Army
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Wey
M. W. Taylor
Calvert
Als
Foley
Standard Brunswick
Main St
H. Siegel
Mgr
G. W. Burke
McKee
Gideri
Jesse L. Lasky
Paramount Picture
Elliott Dexter
Lyons Moran
Wallace Reid
Bird OF Prey
Gladys Brockwell
Priscilla Dean
Beauty
Joan of the
Woods
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