Race to Face With Kaiserism
The diary era from 1913 to 1917 records American views on Kaiserism, submarine warfare, and Germany's drive for war gains. It notes high officials' doubts, the emperor's influence, and cautious U S policy before breaking with Germany. Notable passages cover crises during Wilson's presidency, Lusitania, and calls to strengthen U S defenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janes W. Gerard
Imperial Cou
United States
Germany
Department of State
Niews
Ian
Wilson
Lincoln
Lusitania
Prisoners and diplomacy amid war talks underscored
A letter outlines German and French prisoner exchanges and harsh actions in Africa Europe. It notes US officials urging Switzerland talks among ambassadors to address prisoner care and camp inspections. The piece hints at leveraging German industry and chemical education for wartime needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dahomey
Africa
Holstein
State Department
Germany
Europe
Bryan
England
East Front
Jersen
Belgium
Eirl
Lusitania
Switzerland
War Ministry
War notes and German policy reflected in 1916 letters
A long, disjointed wartime letter review discusses American industry dominated by trusts, German subs, and the push for American independence from foreign supplies. It critiques Wilson, notes rising food prices, and cites German plans on arms export, Belgium, and land freedom, with references to Zimmermann, Jagow, and Berlin officials.
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America
Saxony
Germany
United States of America
Berlin
Wilson
Harte
Russia
Silesia
Sweden
von Tirpitz
Zimmermann
von’ Jagaw
Batti
Belgium
Meyer Gerhard
Bernstorf
Cleveland
United States
Uto
Foreign Office
Marine Department
Washington
von Jagow
Vienna
Bulgaria
Austria
Constantinople
Turkey
Vorwaerts
Haseen
Jeane
Hearst
Hara
Long Distance Peace Talks Explained by Uncle Harry
Uncle Harry explains that peace negotiations occur as public diplomacy before a formal conference. He notes leaders like Wilson and Lloyd George discuss foundational questions while distant, and argues open talks reduce future wars. The column invites inquiries by mail with signed letters.
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Harry
Uncle Harry
Joe
Helen
Uncle Marry
Beppe
Jimmy
Germany
Helena
Czernin
Jos
Wilson
Hearst 1920 Presidential Talk Circulating Here
Hearst’s recent Florida visit spurred talk of a 1920 presidential run after meetings with William Jennings Bryan and other political figures. Officials deny committing statements, with officials like Mayor John F. Hylan and Dudley Field Malone noting no formal campaign plans were discussed.
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Pal Mbeach
William RE. Hearst
William Jennings Bryan
Miami
New York
Dudley Field Malone
Senate
John F. Hylan
Richard Croker
Tammany Ball
Hearst
Florida
Joe L. Erman
Croker E. Clarence Jones
Mr. Hearst
Mr. Erman
Fearst
Hylan
Mr. Kearst
Wiliam Jennings Bryan
Samuel Untermeyer
Mr. Bryan
Way to Victory and Right Place for Them
The New York World asserts a calm plan for victory in war by maintaining naval control and pressing on the western front. The Chicago Herald calls for a bold stance by the shipping board to move relay builders to sea and dump them overboard.
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New York World
Chicago Herald
Shipping Board
Theopen Sea
Caring for a Hen on Nest and Egg Shipping Methods
The guide explains when a hen is ready to be transferred from the nest as feathers thin and breast feels warm, how to dust her with insect powder, and the proper placement to avoid disturbance. It also describes packing eggs for shipment in wooden cartons and bushel baskets with handles for carrying and standard packing methods.
Coop construction and incubation tips for hens and chicks
Instructions describe brood coops built from waste lumber or boxes with vents and a wooden floor raised off ground. Details cover placement of a china egg to lure a sit, a removable front board, feeding and watering timing, egg removal if the hen abandons the nest, darkened nests to reduce restlessness, confinement during hatching, limit of 10 eggs under a hen in cool weather, 12 to 15 in spring, and a wire netting front door for easy cleaning and access.
How to Ship Hatching Eggs Safely
Instructions describe shipping eggs over long distances using baskets packed with excelsior and paper, with cloth coverings and chaff or straw to cushion. The method emphasizes securing eggs in place, lining baskets, and cushioning ends to protect hatchability during transport.
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Jas
Fragmentary note prompts odd weather and profits
A puzzling New York rest line questions the day and wheatlegs or a meatless day. The fragment mentions an ordinary day and a stated price of 8 dollars, suggesting a discussion of profits tied to a fest or event.
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New York
Nests for Sitting Hens Describe Simple Banked Nests
The article outlines portable hen sitting nests with a frontboard to prevent material loss and a banked, hinge front design. Each nest sits on a platform, filled with damp earth and nesting material such as straw or chaff, packed firm and shaped circularly to keep eggs from rolling out.
Build a Ventilated Coop With Slat Front and Wire Ends
A described coop features a closed front when open, wire covered ends with ventilation, a sliding middle slat in a square top joint and half bottom joint, inch square slats, and a long door kept open for ventilation except in cold weather. Dimensions and drawing provide building details. A dry mash suggestion uses rain meal and bee scrap with varied grain scraps and beet scraps for feed.
Investigation of Worker Conditions at War Industry Plants
A report examines how workers at war production plants in Pennsylvania faced conditions during wartime contracts. Officials from the state committee of industry and labor outline reforms and safety measures aimed at improving wages, hours, and workplace welfare for employees supporting national defense efforts.
Beautiful Mountain Tale of Mary Illiotts Rise
In the Blna Hludge Mountains a disabled girl Mary Illiot t gains sympathy from Ada Gordon and Mrs Willoughby editor of a women’s magazine Ada helps Mary’s art in fancy work. A sudden breakthrough comes with a magazine feature and a surgeon visit leading to a new life as a pattern maker at a prestigious magazine.
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Blna Hludge
Haya
Mia
Mary
Mies Ada
Tam
Mrs. Willoughby
John
Ada Gordon
Mery
Ada
Mary Illiott
Willoughby
Able Magazine
Thomas Cat
Reddy Fox
Relief From Gall Stones Promised By Fruitola and Traxo
Mrs Helena Bhouer of Laurelyle Ohio credits Fruitola and Traxo with dissolving gall stones after seven years of pain and multiple doctor visits. She consumed five bottles of Fruitola and one Traxo and reports considerable relief without surgery. Produced by Pinus Laboratories Monticello Illinois, sold via Wanagler Bros and C J Miller. prescription not required.
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Helena Boh~ Uer
Laurelyle
Ohio
Pinus Laboratories
Monticello
Hls
Wanagler Bros. Co
East Fourth St
C. J. Miller
West Fourth St
Pinus Laboratoriss
Minois
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Courier and Reporter
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Lloyd George
Jammy
Uncle Farry
Congress
Issya
Hertling
Ooor
Wen and
Ollicks
Carter
Iver
Litti
Raere
Sandman Story
Mra. F. A. Walker
Tessie
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Hotel Radisson Minseapolis
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Des Moines
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