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New York, NY: The Independent Corporation, 1917. 22 x 31 cm. Cover illustration: ""Liberty Bond: The Key to Peace--Buy One"". Two responses to The Pope's Plan for Peace from Austrian Emperor and German Chancellor.Editorial discusses conflict in peace termsbetween Pope, President Wilson, Austro-Germans and Allies. Picture and descvription of new Italian Caproni triplane.""Working with the Japanese"" by Mildred Augusta Clarke. ""A Better Berth for Jack Tar"" by James H. Williams, Able Seaman. ""Climbing the Up Trail"" by a recent Sing Sing Graduate. Periodical, some chips in edge of back wrap. Embossed stamp, ""State Normal School Library"". Good. . Catalogs: World War I/History.

Chicago, IL: Stanley Bowmar, 1915. 19.6 x 26.7 cm. Germany's excuses for sinking the Lusitania. ""However the negotiations may end over the Lusitania matter this much is certain, they will not result in the inexcusable calamity of war."" In last 27 years our excess of exports over imports amounts to more than 11 billion dollars. At 27th international Christian Endeavor Convention in Chicago, call was made for members to enter practical politics. Death of Mexican Dictator Porfirio Diaz. Suppressing the causes of war: strict limitation of army and navy in the interests of peace. ""Cave Dweller's Reflections"" from a lieutenant in the German army, in a trench between the Maas and the Moselle. WWI. Case of Billy Sunday, ad for pamphlet. Ad for ""Spiritual Sex-Life"" a study in Swedenborg by Charles H. Mann. Ad for subscription to Amerika Esperantisto. Paper periodical, very good. . Catalogs: World War I/History.

New York, NY: New York Commandery of the Military Order of Foreign Wars, 1923. 15 x 23 cm. Report by Commander of the Military Order of Foreign Wars on conditions in the Ruhr and Rhineland as he observed them in summer 1923. Includes samples of German and French propaganda, from 1915 to 1923. paper booklet, very good. . Catalogs: World War I/History.

New York, NY: Munn & Co., Inc. Publishers, 1917. 27 x 39 cm. Cover painting shows U.S. Army Motor-Truck Kitchen. Story p. 137 describes new vehicle, costing $7000, may find favor with the military authorities. ""Canning Tomatoes in California"" by Arthur L. Dahl. ""Gas Engine Drive for Submerged Submarines,"" with photos, by E.C. Crossman. Lead story: ""The Neglected Water Power of New England."" ""The War of the Specialists-- The Machine Gunner"" with photos, by Captain Louis Keene, C.E.F. Photo and story about Giant Bombing-Planes--Italy's Contribution to Aeronautical Progress. Triplane carries crew of three, and 2750 lbs. of explosives. Newly-invented trench weapon combines automatic pistol with bayonet in single instrument. Full-page Ad: Now women can drive with pleasure, in Delco-equipped automobiles. Full-page color ad for Bulldog Mack trucks, from one to 7 1/2 tons capacity. Full-page ad for Pierce-Arrow Motor Trucks. Week's Review of the war by our military experts, shows map of… Read More

Washington, DC: Government Printing Office, 1918. 13 x 23 cm. Compendium of information relative to the war against Austria-Hungary, by Secretaries of State, War, Navy. Facts: France and Italy have abolished absinthe, Russia has prohibited vodka for the War. Hundreds of geographical, historical, political, biographical entries. Fold-out map of War zone. Paper booklet, front cover has 3 x 4 cm chip torn from upper left hand corner, cover soiled, fair. . Catalogs: World War I/History.