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Newspaper
Warren Evening Times
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1918
Page
3
The passage praises the draft boards for their critical role in mobilizing American citizens during the war. It lauds local rule and community conscience, noting the boards’ unity with the nation and their tireless, selfless labor. It marks demobilization as proper and honors the entire community effort.
Reports rise of drifting mines after hostilities with Casandra sunk by one and a steamer sighting twenty five mines off the Atlantic. Likely German origin due to Hague violations. Also notes Taft Bolshevik stance, political critiques, weather, and Kaiser abdication remarks.
The article notes an agreement barring unanchored automatic contact mines except when harmless within an hour after loss of control and requires anchored mines to become harmless if they break loose. It discusses German submarines dropping mines off the Atlantic coast last summer and the currents that may carry them toward the Gulf Stream, with mine-sweeping crews expected to be busy as Allied navies respond.
Children of Warren and vicinity pen letters to Santa on page six, many laden with poignant sorrow. The wartime hardship and plague are shown to have brought home to youngsters the world’s misery and suffering today.
Fragmentary text shows a scene with a girl at a cottage door awaiting a suitor, a rural setting, and hints of a dramatic moment. The garbled lines reference singing, a fight, and a tense encounter, but readable parts center on a doorway scene and emotional anticipation.
A nostalgic vignette recalls childhood Christmas magic and belief in Santa Claus as time sweeps us along. The piece contrasts youthful faith with adult skepticism and notes social critique of postwar patriotism and Red Cross support after Armistice Day.
A plea urges Pennsylvania lawmakers to enact a broad statute holding automobile owners liable for injuries to travelers caused by negligent use. It argues current law lets owners escape liability when a chauffeur or loaned car operates the vehicle, and warns this exposes pedestrians and horse travelers to danger. The writer calls for strong, clear road laws to ensure fair compensation and curb reckless use.
A fragmentary reader letter item questions motives for not supporting the Red Cross. It cites personal hardship, skepticism about aid, and a complaint that “bands” praise masking duty, contrasting wartime praise with long-term charitable obligation. The piece closes with quotes urging steadfast civic duty beyond applause.
Fragmentary letters received by a Red Cross branch reveal personal pleas from widows, wives, and dependents. They request aid, survivor benefits, and information on soldiers, pay, and status. Names and relationships appear with hardship notes and appeals for forms and contact details.
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