United States Presses War Aims and Allied Efforts
President Wilson urges a just peace and the overthrow of Prussian despotism. Congress declares war on Austro Hungary as Russia’s armistice efforts falter. German offensives in France and Italy clash with American and Allied resistance. British and French reinforcements grow.
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Russia
France
Italy
United States
Austria-Hungary
Wilson
Congress
America
Germany
Balkan
Turkey
Witsoh
Tn Follette
Susan
Moon Sound
Theeir
Berlin
Trotsky
Roumania
Dniester
Black Sea
Red Cross
Ferdinand
Ensign Krylenko
Mohilev
Dukhonin
Kaledines
Cambrai
Byng
Crown Prince
Rupprecht
Monte Tonderecar
Monte Badeneeche
Piave
Brente
Diaz
Adige
Machine Gunners Break German Counterattack With Vickers Fire
Private Boucher recalls a Lens south counterattack where Canadian Expeditionary Force Vickers guns held fire until 1,100 yards, then shattered attacking German groups in a parade formation. Five guns knocked out multiple squads, rifles finished the job as shells hit the retreating trench.
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Boucher
Pierre
South Dakota
Fritzy
Zulu Bible Retranslation Missionary Visits Amherst
Rev and Mrs James D Taylor and their son from Impolient mission station Natal South Africa visit Mrs Taylor s parents in Amherst Mass for two years He will supervise the retranslation of the Zulu Bible after ten years of work He is an American Board missionary supported by Hampshire Last association churches He reports favorable war conditions in South Africa since German defeat
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James D. Taylor
Natal
South Africa
Water trough mechanism powered by animal platform
A trough water system uses a platform that, when stepped on, lowers to open valves and flood the trough with fresh water. The platform rises after the animal drinks, wasting little water, providing a cool drink. A domestic scene follows about a couple discussing a celebration and later divvying a small sum.
Amateaur Bugler Echoes in Night’s Fearful Wake
In a recount of unsettling memories, Mr Flatdweller recalls living with an amateur cornet player and being haunted by the cry murder in a new house. He notes relief at hearing others wake with fear while the amateur’s nightmare grows louder, preferring the bugler’s noise to living near a nightmare.
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Flatdweller
Cornet Tooter
Edward
Merino Sheep Folklore and Wool Wrinkles
A playful column on merino sheep contrasts their folded hides and wool tricks with other breeds. It notes Merino quirks from de-wooling to puckereder hides, and jokes about fat-rumped sheep at Brookings, South Dakota, and a trailerlike neck behind their breed.
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Strickland Gillilan
Southdown
Oxforddown
Shropshire-down
State College
Brookings
S. C
Steps Push Shoppers From Stores Says New York Sun
A New York Sun merchant notes stores now align entrances with sidewalks to remove steps. He observes customers walk straight in when unimpeded, and notes banks stopped using front steps as architects now avoid them.
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New York Sun
Banks
Should Salute the Flag Says Expatriate
A Virginian living abroad for ten years argues Americans should salute the regimental colors. He recalls only a police officer saluting in Washington and notes Britons and French would remove hats. He urges respectful hats-off when regimental flags pass, saying thousands will die for such causes within a year.
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R. O. Outcault
Washington Post
Washington
London
Paris
France
Switzerland Turns Water Power Into Light And Heat
The article describes Switzerland’s abundant water power, calling it white coal. It notes an electric railway tunnel inside the Jungfrau with a mountain restaurant powered by water electricity. It highlights high potential of water power, suggesting Switzerland could remain self-sufficient and immune to foreign disruption.
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Switzerland
Jungfrau
Fly swats cost H N Zimmerman five dollars
In Hiawatha Kansas a fly landed on H N Zimmerman’s bald head during a church service as the minister sought five dollar subscriptions. Zimmerman paid the five dollar fee claiming it was worth the price to swat the annoying insect.
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Hiawatha
Kan
H. N. Zimmerman
Zimmerman
Rotating Heel Wears Evenly
A new rotating heel design promises even wear by allowing the heel to be turned when one side wears down. A heavy bolt screws through threaded plates into the heel and shoe to hold it in place, and the heel is round rather than the usual shape.
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Carnic Alps
Mbrai
Austria
Edward W. Pickard
Austro-Hunary
Shoulot
Pursia
England
von Hindenburg
von Lunendorff
Japan
Europe
China
Western Front
Yeng-Chang
Oriental Republic
Palestine
Allenby
Jerusalem
Holy City
East Africa
Interallied Naval Council
Rtations
Ing Land
Interstate Commerce Commission
Halifax
N. S
Mont Blanc
Dean Cavetrue
Amherst, Mass
Dumkopff
Adolph
Mr. Dumtkopff
Virginian
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