King George and Queen Mary Win Hearts of Workers
London dispatch recounts the royal tour of King George and Queen Mary through war factories and hospitals. The King and Queen display heartfelt care for wounded, bereaved, and workers, earning broad popular support and boosting morale among troops and civilians alike.
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London
George
Queen Mary
Edward
Queen Alexandra
Prince
Princess of Wales
Mother
Egypt
France
Mary
Royal Welsh
Gallipoli
Older Britons Defers Enlisting as Service Call Feels Vague
The article notes that older Britons between forty one and fifty are reluctant to volunteer for military service. It questions whether recruits would serve on the fighting line or in auxiliary roles. It contrasts England's stance with France and Germany and mentions France's front line strength versus German forces.
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London
England
Germany
France
Paris
Household Economy Device Wins Servant Cooperation
A correspondent describes a family plan to post quarterly household expense accounts in the kitchen showing gas, electric light, coal, soap and polishes. Savings are divided two thirds to maids and one third to the family, based on material use rather than cost.
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London
Religious Strife Stirs Germany in War Time
In wartime Germany internal strife grows as religious tensions reshape policy. The Reichstag repeals Jesuit laws from Bismarck era, prompted by Reform movements and pressure from Catholic and Lutheran voices. The Bundesrat’s ratification sparks debates on religious liberty and the role of the state.
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Germany
Lasbon
Russia
England
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Prussia
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Reichstag
Erich Dombrowski
Empire
Saxony
Armel Dearny
Berlin
Meformitio
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