Category Archives: World War I

Old King Coal

Posted on January 14, 2018 by SUMPTER

January 1918 was very cold in most of the northeastern United States, and apparently many people burned coal to keep themselves warm. Unfortunately coal was in short supply that winter. In its January 20, 1918 “Graphic” section the New York … Continue reading →

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The Fourteen Commandments

Posted on January 8, 2018 by SUMPTER

On January 8, 1918 United States President Woodrow Wilson delivered a war speech to Congress in which he laid out fourteen policies that he believed should guide any peace process. The Fourteen Points is said to be an example of … Continue reading →

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coal comfort

Posted on January 6, 2018 by SUMPTER

From the New York Tribune (Image 2) on January 13, 1918: Later on at Image 10 the editors tried the power of suggestion to warm things up: the relative heat in Tampa Bay, more moderate temps in Atlantic City, and … Continue reading →

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whose (night) cap?

Posted on December 24, 2017 by SUMPTER

I have always been thankful for the 19th century investigative report, “A Visit from from St. Nicholas.” First published anonymously in the Troy Sentinel on Dec. 23, 1823, the report was later attributed to Clement Clarke Moore and has become … Continue reading →

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crusaders?

Posted on December 11, 2017 by SUMPTER

In early December 1917 the New York Tribune was eagerly anticipating the British capture of Jerusalem: As explained by Francis A. March and Richard J. Beamish in their 1919 History of the World War (at Project Gutenberg, pages 506-512) British … Continue reading →

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non-turkey day

Posted on November 23, 2017 by SUMPTER

A century ago some people in Georgia weren’t counting on turkey for Thanksgiving Day. World War was raging one hundred years ago. Perusing the rest of the December 2, 1917 Rotogravure Picture Section in The New-York Times, I was somewhat … Continue reading →

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with a little help from the men

Posted on November 7, 2017 by SUMPTER

On November 6, 1917 New York State voters approved an amendment to the state constitution that allowed women the right to vote in all elections in the state. A large New York City majority in favor of the amendment offset … Continue reading →

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massacre once more

Posted on October 6, 2017 by SUMPTER

From the October 14, 1917 issue of The New-York Times at the Library of Congress. Nevsky Prospect “is the main street in the city of St. Petersburg, Russia.”

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war musing

Posted on September 22, 2017 by admin

war orphan glee club road crew All the images were published in the September 16, 1917 issue of The New-York Times and can be found at the Library of Congress This past Sunday afternoon I was in a reverie, a … Continue reading →

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first fruit

Posted on August 31, 2017 by SUMPTER

“I never forget that we are sowing winter wheat which the coming spring will see sprout and other hands than ours will reap and enjoy.” – Elizabeth Cady Stanton (as quoted on a plaque in a park dedicated to her … Continue reading →

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