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Newspaper
Winthrop Sun And Visitor
Location
Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1918
Page
7
The Charleston News and Courier calls out German motives as materialistic and selfish. It cites Vice Admiral von Capelle claiming America builds a merchant fleet to capture world trade after the war, arguing Germany underestimates others’ aims and would profit from distress if in America’s position.
Maynard Owen Williams reports from Kluchie that land reform divides land into three strips per peasant with one fallow yearly. The system ignores fertilization and manure, leaves each male over twenty one with 16 14 acres, and concentrates stables manure on the count's estate.
The piece urges saving all possible food for delivery to troops and allies, noting the suffering of others and celebrating past blessings of plentiful crops and protection from disasters. It calls for gratitude and prayer that Providence continues to bless the nation.
A Houston Post reader argues men wear patched trousers to save money and resources for the war. She proposes a red white and blue “liberty patch” to signal frugality, questioning whether a patriotic citizen should sit on the national colors.
The piece argues Russia failed to back its army and Russia’s lands are being seized by Germany. It warns deeds will be treated as scraps by conquerors and urges the United States to avoid Russia's fate by succeeding.
A historical note claims a policy would bar future immigrants who support warfare and demand that newcomers regularly denounce their former rulers and recite the Star Spangled Banner each Saturday night. It frames immigrant loyalty as a legal test tied to national symbols.
Lieutenant Candelaria of the Argentine army piloted the plane from Zapata Argentina to Co Chile covering 115 miles in a high altitude Andes crossing.
The text asks whether increased cheese consumption urged by the government will be protected from larger holes in cheese and higher prices from manufacturers and retailers. It questions assurances to consumers amid policy pushes.
The article suggests the so called don't worry specialist would be more effective next summer if he could devise a means to guarantee coal supply for the coming winter.
A dated quotation notes that the average Mexican citizen is excusable for not knowing from day to day what his politics will be, reflecting a broader sense of political unpredictability and personal trial in civic life.
A medical officer at the front remarks that married men recover better from shell shock than single men, arguing that family ties provide stability and support in the harsh conditions of frontline life.
A historical overview praises U S credit strength with 1900 two percent bonds issued at par and oversubscribed and 1888 four percent bonds trading as high as 130. It notes no U S bond default, full principal and interest payments, and declares Liberty loan bonds the safest security worldwide backed by substantial national resources.
U S Grant great grandson of the famed general has sewed two chevrons on his private’s uniform and was made corporal in the One Hundred and Second Ammunition Train of the Twenty Sixth Division at Spartanburg South Carolina. He is Harvard educated and previously worked for a Wall Street firm before enlisting in the Seventh New York later transferred. He was driving an army truck when promotion announced, and authorities say he seeks no special influence.
Garden Director Prost warns against planting the common or green barberry and the purple leaved barberry as they harbor rust injuring wheat. These two varieties should be eradicated while the low spreading Japanese barberry is deemed harmless.
Movie managers seek a 15 cent coin to ease making change. Before minting begins, patrons could be persuaded to come prepared with exact funds. The idea questions whether the public will tolerate the inconveniences nickels and dimes cause managers.
Prince Lichnowsky, former German ambassador to London, publicly released memorandum blaming Germany for the war and now held as a prisoner. The regime treats truth telling as an offense of high treason with grim prospects.
A quotation characterizes rectors intolerant of the flag and professors of sociology resisting legal restraints as queer products of the present conditions. It claims they are queer unless viewed as conscious disciples of German propaganda.
A statement frames war as a national effort beyond battle lines and lauds citizens performing duties at home as equally patriotic as soldiers, noting the personal cost and absence of affectionate freedoms outside the immediate family.
The author argues that population counts do not determine a city’s importance and likens city people to pests. He notes chaplains in France write to families of fallen soldiers, a labor of love bringing consolation to the bereaved.
A dated snippet mocks human character and statistics, noting that few full-time workers commit serious theft and quipping about save food campaigns. The text reflects playful editorial voice and vintage observational humor.
The report notes lamb prices reaching a fresh high in trading sessions while observers caution that no rule requires consumption. Traders weigh supply and seasonal factors as markets reflect heightened interest in lamb.
The war’s front lines see French and British soldiers fighting side by side as brothers not foes. Troops share trenches amid bombardment, dissolving two decades of Franco British hostility and forming a united, liberty defending force.
The U S department of agriculture estimates home garden output in 1917 at over 350 million dollars. Waste from seed misjudgment reached about 400 thousand dollars, with losses due to thick planting, poor soil prep, and slow cultivation timing. Experience teaches that self grown vegetables yield profits.
This war has made farming one of the most dignified callings. Earlier many saw farmers as mere hay seed, but that view has passed. Now everyone looks to farmers to rescue the nation by producing food for victory, and soon the farmer who doubles crop yields will be praised as a prince of the land.
The piece notes Germany has not sunk an American transport despite vigilance and states optimism as the U-boat threat is nearing its end, with a remedy soon to be applied by Uncle Sam.
The writer supports American poets praising France while stressing the priority of sending fighting men munitions and provisions. The message highlights that France needs material support more than poetry at this moment.
The piece argues that postwar America may shrink its embrace of other nations, deeming some inclusive theories about being a haven for the oppressed as rot and nonsense. It reflects a shift toward selective immigration and national identity in the postwar era.
England prepares for scarce resources with a new potato butter recipe using fourteen ounces of potato and two ounces of oleomargarine to illustrate wartime economy concepts long before shortages become severe.
A letter invites Sammy to share local happenings in exchange for wartime progress updates. The note suggests neighbors may have small but meaningful items of interest to trade for news about the war's status.
An American prisoner describes the friendly treatment by his captors and notes strict Hun censorship and attempts at shaping letters. The letter reflects the humane persona of locals despite wartime confinement.
The remark envisions reviving the classic sketch with eggs and ham as the punchline. It suggests a playful nod to the duo and echoes a potential state of reunion or continuation of the routine.
A fragment notes Queen Mary repurposed the back of an American sergeant as a writing desk. The desk reportedly lacked a solid mahogany top.
Based on advance orders the coal dealer has secured early winter coal for customers waiting late to buy. The note indicates demand remains high as households prepare for upcoming cold weather.
A London surgeon recalls many dying patients who, with rare exceptions, go to death with calm resolve. He notes both rich and poor, those with hard or easy lives, often facing death willingly. An elderly servant, cared for by a former family, said she had made her will and, after seeking comfort, would die at her own pace with cheer.
The text explains the given name Philip meaning horse lover from Greek, notes its ancient use among Romans and Greeks, and its presence across civilized nations and royal lists. It also discusses nationality implications and possible British derivation versus Scottish or Irish forms.
A reflective meditation on time as a chain of years linking nature's gifts. The author contrasts deep study with seasonal appreciation and the evolving life of flora and fauna as evidence of nature's prodigal abundance and the passage of generations.
The piece notes Filipino players use the nose to play flutes, a practice unfamiliar in their land where mouth play is rare. It mentions nose flute performers can handle regular tunes but struggle with fast ragtime. A contrasting remark about a Negro playing a harmonica with his nostrils is included.
A Cincinnati Enquirer humor item notes a man unaware of his ignorance until attempting chores while his wife is ill, highlighting domestic expectations and male lack of skill in caregiving.
A guide from Popular Science Monthly explains coal ton content. It states egg coal tonnage ranges from thirty-two to thirty-eight cubic feet, averaging about thirty-five. To estimate orders, measure bin dimensions and multiply length by breadth by depth.
The article traces the Boston name to Botolphs town, noting its derivation from Botolphs ton and its connection to a port on the river Withham feeding the Wash in Lincolnshire. It cites 14th century forms like Botole stone and Botolfs tune and references Lam barde’s 1577 remark that Botonstow was then commonly corrupted to Boston.
The text defines intelligence as cultivated understanding, not limited to formal schooling. It notes self educated individuals may be highly intelligent. Intelligence is a trait of the mind, not of actions or manners, and some intelligent people fail socially due to conceit or boorish behavior.
A quoted reflection contrasts lonely people who seek constant rewards from others with the happy who give freely. It notes lonely folk demand much from friends and family and remain unsatisfied, while joy comes to those who continually give to others.
In a Chicago Tribune anecdote a visitor recalls a boy entering a room while the narrator rested. The boy examines him closely and then states plainly I come up to pull you out of bed in a brisk, matter of fact manner.
A doctor can swiftly remove bones pins or objects from the windpipe esophagus or lung using an endoscope. The instrument allows direct viewing by lamp illumination and precise forceps to seize and extract the foreign body, reducing tissue injury from blind probing.
Ambergris serves as both medicine and perfume in Aden, used by local perfumers to scent cheaper blends and incense cakes. It is consumed with coffee or tea for medical virtues such as curing colds and aiding convalescents, with large quantities entering Aden and exporting to Europe. Arab fishermen collect it along the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden from Hodéidah to Shukra.
The article explains the heart as a busy organ pumping blood with each beat. It notes four beats per breath and four pounds of blood moved per beat, totaling about 29 pounds in circulation, and that physical activity increases pumping rate to meet body needs.
A fragmented prose excerpt reflects on the struggle for truth, dignity, and human rights, condemning systemic outrages and the eroding sanctity of life as powerful forces reshape moral perception. The passage invokes DeQuincey and themes of sacrifice and conscience.
John Watson of San Francisco married all eight daughters of a Fris co brewer within a year. The sequence included a form of marriage and resulted in dowry debacles as the juggler of hearts forged through each union.
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