Japan's Chance in World War II Strategy
The piece argues Japan can seize a pivotal chance by leveraging weakening Germany and shifting focus toward Europe. It predicts Germany’s manpower decline may allow Allied push toward Berlin while Russia’s Black Sea access shrinks, shaping later peace moves and Japan’s opportunity to enter a broader conflict.
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Berlin
Germany
France
Belgium
Russia
Balkans
Baltic Sea
Gulf of Bothnia
Black Sea
Arctic
Dardanelles
Europe
Japan
Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason Laughs at Summer
A humorous verse laments summer’s heat and insects while noting poets once praised warm days but now readers voice fatigue. The piece titled Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason uses playful digs at flies chiggers and sleepless nights to crown summer as overdone.
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Zephys
Japan to lead eastern Allied effort in war
The speaker declares Japan will be a definite and useful part of the Allied organization. He says other allies will help, but Japan bears the super-burden of concentrating allied effort from the west to the east through Siberia. She is on home ground and will rise to the occasion.
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Japan
Russia
Siberia
Oriental
Save the cotton by cutting ear washing habits
The article jokes that cotton shortages will keep prices high and suggests mothers should let dirt accumulate in boys ears to reduce the need for ear cotton wads, arguing ear washing has been excessive since the war began.
Government ownership of newspapers sparks wartime critique
A reader laments government control of the press, claiming papers report circulation and pay higher charges to meet federal demands. The piece denounces propaganda about Russia and praises American Indians and their soldiers, asserting unity in wartime.
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Pete Huber
Pete
Uncle Sam
Price lists and public dances echo changing times
The piece notes a mix of cultural images from a Central Park snake dance to a national anthem singalong and lampoons the daily business chatter. It also highlights changes in the press world with the War Industries Board cutting paper waste and publishers required to subscribe, reflecting a shift in how newspapers handle mail exchanges and distribution.
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Central Park
Belin
United States
The
War Industries Board
Major General Sir R D Whigham Leads British Regulars
Major General Sir R D Whigham commands a prominent contingent of British regulars credited with notable deeds and daring.
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R. D. Whigham
The Kaiser and His View on America and Wars
A memoir-like excerpt shows the Kaiser denouncing American mercenary motives in World War I era terms. He contrasts Russia against Japan, claims Germany aided a white race, and declares that America must be punished for killing his people. He insists dollars drive U.S. actions.
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Davis
the Kaiser
Russia
Japan
America
The Kaiser at Potsdam and a Toothache Rescue
In May 1917 I sought leave for my wife and child from Germany as food worsened and medical care mattered. The Kaiser promised help but authorities denied the Swiss route, suggesting Austria instead. After delays the wife and child finally left, while I later treated the Kaiser who, with a toothache, joked about fighting the world as I eased his pain.
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Potsdam
Germany
Kommandantur
Montreux
Kommaniantur
Davie
Count von Moltke
Kaiser
Switzerland
Austrian
Tyrol
Austria
America
Berlin
Riga
Baltic
Oevesel
Rune
Obro
Moon
Gulf of Riga
Petrograd
Moscow
Teutons
Isonzo
Italy
Neuve Palais
Shell Room
Coral Family
Junkers
Tie
Davis
Kaiser Sees Italian Feint Tilt in Riga Victory
The Kaiser praises German generals for a two front strategy, recounting a Riga campaign bluff that misled Italy. He claims Germany waited for the right moment, broke through high snow slopes, and captured tens of thousands of Italian troops while denying them resources.
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Italy
Davis
Riga
Germany
Austria
Kaiser Karl
Prince Sextus
The Automobilist
A humorous observation on early car travel contrasts a frantic driver with silent passengers. The man at the wheel races through the day, while the ladies endure the scenery and the drive ends with the driver too tired for conversation.
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The
Atlantic
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Ine
J. Wilson
C. C. Wilson
Wilson & Wilson Lawyers
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Charles A. Dewey
Richer, Livingston & Elcher
LAW
W. M. Keeley
W. H. Butterfield
Special Collection Department
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Physicians and Surgeons
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Farmers & Mer
Irvin E. Huston
Lemley
Washington, IA
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General Practice of Medicine
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Sartor & Sartor Chiropractors
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Klein Klothing Ko
Red Washington
J. D. Dayton
Westchester, Iowa
Washington County
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R. R
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J. W. Morton
Recorder
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