German war aims seen as aiming for global empire
Washington reports reveal a plan to consolidate a military and economic welt from the North Sea to the Mediterranean. The strategy includes control of the Dardanelles Aegean and Baltic to form a Prussian world empire and echoes Bismarckian methods as the Kaiser’s program progresses despite calls for an early peace.
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Washington
Germany
North Sea
Mediterranean
Europe
Darianelles
Aegean
Baltic
Bismarck
France
Belgium
Russia
United States
Wilson
Balfour
Star
Roosevelt's Volunteers Called to Disband for Home Front Aid
Colonel Theodore Roosevelt urged volunteers for his proposed division to France to disband immediately. He advised them to reach the front by any means or focus on aiding the country at home. The remarks echo President Wilson's February denial of the Roosevelt request for service abroad.
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New York
Theodore Roosevelt
France
Wilson
Fehhiy
Roosevelt
Hoover Named Food Distribution Chief for nation
Washington announced Herbert Hoover will direct food distribution through a voluntary organization. Hoover will work without pay to mobilize relief and coordinate the nation’s food supply, with Lovett and others assisting in the effort.
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Hoover
Washington
Cresitenit Wilson
Herbert C. Moaver
Anne
Con
Liberty Bond Urges Strong Public Investment
A garbled early 20th century message implores residents to invest in Liberty bonds as the nation supports wartime finance. The text mentions New York and a broad call to every citizen, though specific names and dates are unreadable.
Murder on estate prompts cross Atlantic inquiry
The text reports a murder on a large estate with a caretaker named Gen Dake and a possible motive involving an employee. A brother named Buran Peadar Nihalle travels from abroad to the United States seeking information, hinting at an international connection.
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Kadir
Teter
Homey
Buran Peadar Nihalle
United Stater
Foreign Front Advances Reported in Offbeat Style
A terse official statement dated May 18 from the war department notes allied actions on a Twilen front with prisoner captures and ongoing offensives. The report uses uncertain phrasing but confirms prisoner detentions and continued pressure by Beatlows on enemy positions.
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Howe
Beatlows
Twilen
Dee
Femme
Der
Bartmient
Old Coat Reflects Echo of Chiefs and Times
A fragmented reminiscence on an old Dine coat, its worn pattern and loose buttons tracing memories of past attire. The coat’s decay mirrors its wearer’s aging era as Uncle’s boys are recalled in nostalgic lines.
Memorial Day Reflections on Sacrifice and Unity
A memorial day column urges honoring fallen soldiers with quiet reflection. The writer recalls losses from war, laments thinning veteran ranks, and emphasizes national unity over past sectional divides. He cites poems about duty and memory and urges shared remembrance in schools and communities.
Simple Handkerchiefs Preferred by Upscale Women
The article notes handkerchiefs with scalloped edges and tape trim as fashionable. It contrasts simple linen handkerchiefs with elaborate embroidery, favored by meticulous women. One example has a narrow tape border about an inch from the edge and a harrow hem with a three quarter inch tape.
Old cow returns home after battle
Albertus McCreary recalls how a family cow vanished during three days of fighting and is later found safe in town with bullet wounds. Cattle from the field had wandered about ten miles from the firing line before returning once the battle ended.
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Father
Albertus McCreary
McClure
Memorial Day Reflections On Comrades In Arm s
A nostalgic meditation on Memorial Day stressing its precious meaning, urging that sacrifice on battlefields must not be forgotten. The piece honors the living memories of fallen comrades and those who decorate graves, emphasizing enduring gratitude and vigilance.
Discipline of Virtus and sovereign restraint
The text argues there is a need for government yet true sovereignty rests with the people who must discipline themselves. Individuals must regulate their own lives and resist temptations, imposing voluntary restraint rather than relying on external arbitrary power, likening this to the discipline of slavery.
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Individu_ jally
Aluvery
Teach Children the Season of Memorial Day Observance
Memorial Day approaches as fewer veterans take part in ceremonies. Officials plan to lay flowers and flags on graves, leaving the tradition to a generation with 80 years of Civil War memories. Children are urged to cherish the sacred duties passed down by patriotic parents.
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Ite
After the Case A Man Who Maintains He Is Logy Lea
A line from the Atchison Globe hints at a man who insists on being stubborn after a case. The brief item portrays obstinacy as a character trait observed in the proceedings.
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Logy Lea
Atchison Globe
Beroll Work Debigne Jenny Decorates New Frocks
A description of decorative sewing for dark blue frocks featuring approaching scroll work designs and dove motifs. The text notes outlined panels with fine embroidery and a fashionable effect.
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Debigne Jenny la
Marblehead Memorial Day Tribute Honors War Heroes
A Marblehead Memorial Day procession honors veterans from land and sea. Civilians, church leaders, fire and police, and the Woman's Relief Corps carry flags to burying hills and water cemeteries. They recall General Glover and Washington’s crossing, with ships and graves tied to early and modern conflicts.
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Marblehead
Maan
Woman's Relief Corps
Schuol
Old Burying Hill
Little Harbor
Orst
Glover
Long Island
Washington
Delaware River
Trenton
James Hammond
Java
Salem Harbor
Columbia
Marblehead Light Infantry
Laculn
Weaving Industry Revival Sparks Vintage Garment Shop Revival
The article describes Jomoons leader Musli Bummer launching a revival of traditional mussine fabrics and fashion in a revived shop. It mentions new and old style gowns with trim options and color variations, highlighting Harrel skirts and draped blouses as featured designs.
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Musli Bummer
Jomoons
Memorials at Sea Echo Veterans Day Reverence
Wreaths and bouquets drift on the sea as descendants honor fallen seafarers. Children lead a somber rendition of America while fog lifts at sunset and the Stars and Stripes is sung, recalling a requiem for departed heroes.
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America
Memorial Day Significance Amidst American Life
A reflection on Memorial Day as a commemoration of great events and people. The piece notes the mix of ceremonies and daily life as Americans honor those who fought for principles and sacrificed themselves for the country they loved.
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Ufe
Memorial Day Reflections on Education and Charity
The piece urges citizens to promote universal education and support arts and varied charitable institutions that have shaped modern civilization, highlighting Memorial Day as a call to sustain these noble efforts and uplift society.
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Duuisa
Loyalty and memory of loyalty on Memorial Day
A fragment urging readers to honor the nation on Memorial Day and reflect on the ultimate loyalty of soldiers. It emphasizes reverence for those who gave their lives and warns against diminishing the nation's sacrifices.
Memorial Day and the meaning of anniversaries
The piece reflects on Memorial Day as a sacred anniversary marking rights and duties. It notes that Americans often consider their duties, urging special thought on this anniversary as a reminder of civic obligations.
Lace Over Lace Curiae Treatment Described
A curiae treatment explains placing one lace over another in thin fabrics. It contrasts white and black laces such as Spanian and Chantilly to show layering technique and subtle color effects.
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Chantilly
Inland Northwest News Roundup of 1920s Era Conflicts and Local Events
A scattered mix of regional notices describes wartime era labor and politics, mine developments, court verdicts, and public safety actions. Notable items include the Tonopah Belmont service offers, a Montana federal court dispute over a $100 million fortune, and local road and railroad work near Manhattan and McGill Nevada.
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Antony
Frank W. Spear
Tonopah
Belmont
Tix Ein
Leonard P. Spear
Alaska
St Kemimeror
Wye
T. Obama
Wan
Supreme Court
Wee
Oror Bosie
Washington
McQueeeny
Nevada Consolidated Copper Company
McGill
Nevada
Voldfeld
White Cape
Pipe Springs
Manhattan
Montana
Butte
Walt
Separs-ion, Ltd
Butte & Superior Mining Company
Evétry
Union Pacific System
Union Pacific Railroad
Oregon Short Line
Oregon- Washington Ailroad & Navigation Company
B. B. Lovett
Tittnover
Mnpany
Koy Scouts
Kemmerer
Mra
Polly Piccola
Bublet
Shiv
Picola
Honey Lake Ala
Fallon
New
Honey Lake
Bullivan
Nevaik
Forest Service
Plannin
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Poe
Sol Hurr
Ufa Bain
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