World war nerves guide Allied and German plans
Ships with 800000 tons capacity are to be handed from the army to the Shipping Board for return to trade. Berlin warns a world war may start soon. 130 civilian employees dispatched to spread pan German propaganda. Secretary Daniels expects homecoming of US navy forces from Europe with a December naval review in New York.
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Army Quartermaster Department of Washington
The
Shipping Board
Berlin
G. B. Lester
Army Intelligence Service
Senate
Washington
United States
Europe
Daniels
New York
US and British Plan Repatriation Of War Prisoners
London reports thousands of American soldiers in France may be granted leave to England with transportation costs covered. General Harries and Lieutenants Gaillard and Schelling arrived in Berlin to lead repatriation efforts. A separate dispatch notes a fatal explosion on the U S 8 Brooklyn during coating at Yokohama with six sailors killed and 31 injured. Amsterdam says Coblenz force commander reports normal public life with no extra American restrictions.
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London
France
England
United Kingdom
Harries
Gaillard
Schelling
Berlin
Spa
Washington
U. S
Brooklyn
Yokohama
Japan
Amsterdam
Coblenz
Perrhaps
Dolly Wayne
Philadelphia Public Ledger
European War News Highlights From Front Dispatches
A Paris dispatch reports trench mines in Odessa and Russian towns welcomed by locals while detachments occupy wireless stations and drive German troops from posts. An Amsterdam dispatch notes Germany seeking Allied occupation of Berlin if Bolshevik growth continues. Kemp urges Allied control of Petrograd Moscow and Königsberg. Lloyd George calls for permanent peace and end to conscription.
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Amsterdam
Germain
Berlin
Philip Scheldémann
Petrograd
Koongtadt
Moscow
Kemp
London ‘Times
Lloyd ‘George
Bristol
Europe
Mine sweepers report Jost in storm near Richardson’s Bay
A French mine sweeper sighted Jost a week ago in a storm near Richardson's Bay by officers aboard the Midland Prince which reached Sault Ste Marie Ontario. The Sierra arrived in New York with 141 American troops from English training camps to cheer at the berth. Camp Dix Private Isadore Curman of Philadelphia who deserted and resisted return to service was court martialed for 40 years hard labor at Fort Jay New York.
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Richardson’s Bay
Midland Prince
Ont
New York
England
Dix
N. J
Isadore Curnon
Philadelhha
Fort Jay
N. Y
Christmas Dinner at Mount Vernon Aims and Etiquette
The Mount Vernon Christmas scene shows Mrs. Washington carving the turkey while men aid in dissection of meats. Guests drank Madeira as servants wore scarlet gold attire, and the table held multiple meats and local productions. Women left early as men continued drinking per custom.
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Mount Vernon
Washington
Virginia
Peter Purley
George
Mr. Bryan Fairfax
Alexandria
G. W. Lewis
Washingtons Mount Vernon Christmas Immersed In Ye Olde Festivities
A Old Virginia Christmas at Mount Vernon depicts Mrs. Washington hosting with dinner at 3:30, games and kissing amid mistletoe, a neighborly dance, and a lively mix of enslaved workers, music, and romances. George Washington participates subtly, while Patsy and Jacky Washington are noted figures in the yuletide joy.
Wishful Santa Delivers Ukulele for Christmas
A playful local note expresses a family’s loving plea to Santa as they sacrifice time and money to make a daughter happy with a ukulele as a Christmas gift.
Christmas Joy and the Spirit of Giving in Boys' World
A story about Terry spreading Christmas cheer as Rodney longs for a motorcycle and grows frustrated. Terry inspires happiness by sharing joy with others, while Jerry coordinates a holiday treat for the McGindles twins. The piece promotes generosity as the true meaning of Christmas.
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Rodney
Terry
Repli
Jerry
Rod
Jakey McChonls
McGindls
Ife
Roney Hand
Christmay
Christmas Every Day Theme Enjoys Garlanded Cheer
A festive verse celebrates daily joy and love with garlands and candles, imagining carols and Christmas spirit as a year round celebration. The stanza invites readers to embrace warmth and care every day.
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Carole Gay
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