Remarkable Remarks on War Spirit from International Figures
Excerpts muse on Kaiser era heirs and autocratic tradition, American resolve to win the war, Rome auction of the last picture, and Germany and France wartime cost debates. Statements by Gerard, von Oldenburg, and Compton-Rickett reflect varied perspectives on duty, pragmatism, and policy amid conflict.
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Gerard
Kaiser
Henry van Dyke
Herr von Oldenburg
Rome
Joseph Compton-Rickett
We Hard to Stampede: German U-Boat Tactics and Russian Collapse
The text argues U-boat raids aim to terrorize foes and compares German actions under von Hindenburg to butchery. It contends that a massive unarmed Russian army faced modern, well-equipped forces and suffered a marked stampede, depicting Russian leadership as traitorous and the slaughter as inexcusable.
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Atlantic
Fritz
von Hindenburg
Hindenburg
Cannin' factory seeks veteran linemen amid ads
A cannery advertises for experienced older men to fill positions. A bootlegger fractured by a fall at the courthouse required nine doctors to remove glass from injuries.
If I Had Taken My Advice A Verse On Frugality
A reflective poem laments ignored thrift and rising prices. The speaker regrets spending habits, notes food and clothing costs soar, and shows how saving could have eased tax and debt burdens amid hard times.
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Red Cross
Uncle Sam's Resolve Against German Atrocities
The speech defends American resolve against German war crimes, insisting retribution will come and that Allied courage will not be shaken by terror or new weapons. It frames the U S and Britain as steadfast forces led by Joan of Arc spirits and historic independence fights.
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Atlantic
Paris
Samuel
Sam
John Bull
Joan of Arc
Italy
Tetton Lecer Demain
Incubator Trial Among Neighbors Yields No Eggs Yet
A neighbor asks about incubator progress and reports none of four incubated eggs hatched after two weeks. The friend notes mixed expectations and asks about results as the situation unfolds.
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Altho
Bride Reaffirms Readiness in Wedding Exchange
The bride responds that she believes in preparedness and expects kindness and sweetness from her partner. The exchange centers on trust and how they will begin married life together.
No change in old plans says she will marry only if another man agrees
A reader quotes a remark about Oldgirl and marriage, noting skepticism that she will wed unless a man she knows changes his mind. The line hints at social expectations and personal choice without detailing events.
Before Marriage Complaints and Coal Roast Banter
A wife recalls weekly roses before marriage and the husband jokes he now sends two tons of coal and a rib roast this week. The lighthearted exchange contrasts past romance with current practical gifts and humor.
Extravagance Talk Binds Father and Son
An elderly millionaire recalls carrying water for section hands in youth. The son, amused, praises his father and expresses pride stating he might have faced similar hardship without his father’s pluck and perseverance.
Unspoken Sorrow Between Lovers in a Family Tale
A romance scene unfolds with lingering guilt as a man confesses unworthiness while embracing a woman. She longs for harmony between him and her father, believing consensus on every point would greatly improve their happiness. The dialogue hints at deeper family tension.
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Fred
Father
Bride Shows Iron and Rolling Pin Mystery
The bride brings a flat iron and rolling pin from the kitchen and places them by her bed. The groom expresses astonishment asking what they are for and why she keeps them there. A humorous domestic moment unfolds with curiosity about the couple’s plans.
Minister Repairs Fence amid Childs Curious Question
A clergyman works on a chicken yard fence while his neighbor’s son Harold asks about carpentry. The exchange turns gently humorous as Harold jokes about hearing what a preacher says when he mashes his thumb. A banker offers money advice to his cook Jane who explains she saves with her brother in the West investing in irritated lands.
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Harold
Jane
Jeane
Treasure and treachery in the Cuban estate saga begins
A sprawling serialized adventure centers on Esteban and Esteban’s hidden cache, Donna Tsabel’s scheming, and Rosa and Evangelina amid insurrection and betrayal. O Reilly arrives, Norine Evans funds a Cuba expedition, and a perilous chase for wealth unfolds across cabins, camps, and conspiracies.
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Don Esteban
Evangelina
Sebastian
Donna Isabel
Rosa
Don Mario
O'Reilly
New York
Esteban
Hapter IV
Pancho Cueto
Hsteban
Cueto
Cuba
O Reilly
Leslie Branch
Cobo
Alvarado
Lesh Branch
Nto America
Weyler
Eteban
Asensio
O’ Reilly
Norine Evans
Mibusters
Kateban
Norine
Rose
Rosa in Matanzas rekindles hope for a prisoner
Esteban learns Rosa is alive and safe in Matanzas with two enslaved companions after Weyler’s order. O'Reilly plans a dangerous crossing to reach her, while Norine worries over the fate of her friends and vows support.
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Norine
Esteban
O'Reilly
Varona
Tle
Caribbean
Matanzas
Gomez
Rosa
Pan
Weyler
Slia Eves
Miss Evans
Washington
Trocha
Pab
Varonas
Cubitas
Johnnie
Spanish Trochas and Camps Mark Grim Cuban War Phase
The article reviews Spanish military tactics in Cuba during the Ten Years War, noting Martinez Campos built the first trocha west of the Cubitas range and Weyler expanded trochas and concentration camps. It argues these measures harmed Cuban civilians and yielded little strategic gain as the war settled into a prolonged endurance struggle. In the east insurrectos held control while western provinces suffered severe hardship and depopulation.
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Martinez Campos
Cubitas Mountains
Weyler
Johnnie O'Reilly
Matanzas
Campos
Las
Jucaro Moron Trocha Fortified Along Rail Line
The piece describes skeletal remains and a strengthened Jucaro Moron trocha after Campos day. Fortifications line the trans insular railway with sentry stations every quarter mile, linked by telegraph and telephone while keen eyes and rifles stand ready for quick counter signs.
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Weyler
Campos
X Ray Tests Reveal Hidden Layers In Old Portraits
In Munich and Vienna experiments used Roentgen rays on antique paintings. A curator found evidence of later overpainting on a Madonna portrait, while Prof Max Dvorak exposed the original contours of a Mangena school work badly altered by later reconstruction.
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Munich
Vienna
Art Museum
Max Dvorak
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