Paris and Berlin in wartime travel notes and impressions
A wartime diary recounts Paris life under siege rules with scarce heat and lights, Berlin soldiers with missing limbs, and a journey through diplomatic circles. The author describes receptions at the British embassy, talks with Briand, and reflections on Germany, France, and looming U boat war while noting Parisian thrift and mood amid tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vendome
Ritz
Berlin
Han
Unter den Linden
Germany
Paris
Oliver
Ambassador Sharp
Lord Esher
Haig
Gene
Charleville
Meziex
Emperor William
Tleims
Foreign Office
America
Casal
Lord Bertie
Iion
Arthur James Balfour
Rue St. Honore
Gerard
Jules Gambon
la Rue
Mafleleing
Carbon
Gamle
Briand
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Sharp. Cambon
Britain
Ita Russia
Japan
France
Swiss Neutrality Tested by German Influence in WWI Era
A wartime account describes Switzerland's neutral stance amid German sympathies within its army. It notes German influence on Swiss officers, food shortages, and trade pressures, plus espionage and spies observed during a move from Berne to Paris. The narrative highlights Switzerland’s linguistic diversity and tensions between German, French, and Italian speaking regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Switzerland
Europe
Germany
Prussia
United States
Cette
America
France
Geneva
Lausanne
South America
Japan
Argentina
Chile
von Below
Berlin
Berne
Pontarlier
French
Thv
Spain
Paris
Gare St. Lazare
Yarp
Ofics
Sudden Attack Brought Threat Of Operation Relieved By Fruitola
Mr. T. L. Sherman of Crocker Ave Johnson City New York suffered with sudden severe gall stone pains and was told an operation was needed. He took Fruitola as directed and was quickly relieved with weight regain. Fruitola and Traxo are marketed by Pinus Laboratories and sold locally without prescription.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. L. Sherman
Crocker Ave
Johnson City
N. Y
Sherman
Edsall
Pinus Laboratories
Monticello
Tus
Wangler Bros. Co
East Fourth St
C. J. Miller
West Fourth St
Ilinois
Fragmented text evokes war and distant lands
The excerpt wanders through imagined realms and historical contrasts, mentioning Bruntice, Gib, Manotux, Pare, and a France of caves carved by the poor. It references soldiers, robber barons, and White Companies, blending war, empire, and mythic landscapes in a dreamlike vignette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pareis
Franere
Cardes Insure Next Year Food Supply
Suburban gardens helped stock national stores last year and remain vital during rail congestion. Communities still face shortages as household supplies wane, prompting plans to boost production with potatoes and beans to supplement perishables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cardes
Potatoes and beans used to ease wartime food strain
In plains and towns across the United States potatoes and beans are grown for food and conservation. The plan emphasizes high value at a critical time to relieve rail cargo pressure and aid local supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
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James W. Gerard
Public Ledger Company
Canada
Lord Usher
Antey
Chamber of the Senate
tJis
Clemenceau
T. I. Sherman
PAPE
Bell-Ans
Maxwell
Detroit
Harry Padden Auto Co
Sycamore Street
West
Minneapolis, Minn
Iowa
Splendid Cafe
Comrier
Tisi
Hallerfest CO
Park Avenue
Lafayette Street
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