Sacred German Soil Theme Prompts Global War Debate
An anti German editorial argues that no nation may claim sacred soil while Germany invades others. It condemns Kaiser's rule, calls for invasion of German soil as retaliation, and urges a universal square deal for all nations. Governor Harding mocks German arrogance in a Shriners event remarks.
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Lorraine
Germany
Russia
Serbia
Roumania
Belgium
France
England
United States
Journal Subscribers Pay in Advance to Avoid Discontinuation
By order of the Board of War Industries all Journal subscriptions must be prepaid or cut off after October 1. The Evening Journal warns arrears must be cleared in advance to keep receiving the paper, as government paper supply constraints require adherence to the restriction.
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Board of War Industries
Journal
Ders
Be Calm Slogan Marks Shifts in German Leadership
The piece notes growing dissatisfaction with successive German chancellors and contrasts the current Be Calm slogan with the Onward Mit Gott message from four years ago. It mentions Prilep in Bulgaria as a potential new drink name and confirms Allied forces have taken the base.
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Prilep
Precincts Aim to Complete Liberty Loan Subscriptions by Noon
Some country precincts plan to finish Liberty loan subscriptions by noon next Saturday. Marion township will open by o'clock and close at 12. Early attendance saves committee time at the schoolhouses and avoids a full day of waiting.
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Marion
Camouflage of Conscience Mentioned in Wartime Tale
The passage cites characters who dance weekly at a club and attend church suppers on Sundays, showing how some avoid sacrifice for their country. Bettina declares any girl unwilling to sacrifice is a slacker, while the narrator notes many disguise their conscience behind ordinary activities.
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Bettina
Camouflaging Conscience in War Time Sacrifices
A reflection on true sacrifice during war shows Mrs. Jones buying Liberty Bonds for safety rather than self denial, while Mrs. Smith knits sweaters with comfortable time and color, and Bettina offers cheer to soldiers, prompting questions about genuine patriotism and effort.
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Mrs. Jones
Mrs. Smith
Bettina
Chancellor raves at war fury of yanks
The article quotes the chancellor denouncing allied war aims and defending Germany’s stance. He attacks Britain for recognizing Czech Slovak groups as belligerents and predicts Germany will not grovel. He asserts the four powers will prevail and argues the war will end before global devastation and heavy losses.
Autumn Garden Sketch of Pride and Frustration
A speaker recalls tending a garden through war time sentiment, praising hard work while condemning a neighbor’s interference. He notes tall cockleburs sunflowers towering twelve feet, shorthorn heifer by the shed, and proud dandelions, with prune and squash losses contrasted by pride in weeds and greens.
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Luther
Socialist full state ticket filed in Des Moines
Des Moines September 26 Socialists filed a complete state ticket with the secretary of state led by Governor candidate Andrew Engle of Newton and included D W Crawford John J Donal George M Dowell I G McCrillis A J Waddell M Wiltse and railroad nominees Wm Rogers and J C Knowlton. Nomination was by petition requiring 500 signatures because the party failed to cross the 2 percent vote threshold to enter the primary as a party in most areas.
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Andrew Engle
Newton
D. W. Crawford
Des Moines
John J. Donal
George M. Dowell
Muscatine
J. C. Knowlton
Mason City
Socialist Party
Towa
English Writing Drives Majority Of World Mail Traffic
It is estimated that about two thirds of all letters carried by the world postal service are written sent to and read by English speaking people.
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Postal Service
Copyright Notice From 1918 McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Copyright notice appears from 1918 attributed to the McClure Newspaper Syndicate, indicating rights retained for distributed content and reproduction restrictions across reprinted material in the era.
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McClure
Kaiserin and Kaiser in My Office Personal Tales
An interview recounts the kaiserin's dictatorial manner in the Kaiser era, her strict politeness about hats and meals, and her regular visits to the doctor. The nursemaids show extreme timidity, and the empress emphasizes domestic topics while maintaining health and diet discipline.
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Empress War
Victoria Louise
No title available from provided fragment
The exchange notes a royal count of palaces between fifty and sixty and recalls a Kaiser remark about American fortunes sparking socialism. The narrator recalls bidding farewell to the Kaiserin in Berlin after three days of aiding her.
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Berlin
Kaiserin
Crown Prince Appears Nervous In Early 1905 Meeting
The future German ruler, then 23, met in spring 1905 in uniform with a swaggering style and a fear of pain. He spoke of dentists, waxed about eating little to stay thin, and clashed with the author over appointments before the narrative continues.
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Life
Germany
Count von Hulenburg
Crown Prince
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